The appliances we buy today don't last nearly as long as the appliances we bought 30 years ago. My washer/dryer combo is 39 years old, my Panasonic convection oven was here when we bought the house in 1999. Even the light bulb still works!!! It's probably going to burn out now that I've bragged about it. 🙂
I will definitely get the Drew Barrymore one! I think if you are not a professional cook there is no need to spend that much on a kitchen aid, they are way too expensive. Love that color too on the Beautiful one!
@@denabijold1898I bought the 800$ kitchen aid pro model and it’s really not that great. I’m CONSTANTLY scraping it down because the paddle doesn’t get close to the bowl, the coating also chipped quickly and they tarnish easily. I called them and the return process is a nightmare so I’m just going to use it until I buy a new cheap one. Kitchen aid has sucked.
Thank you for this review. I Love it's a lighter weight product. I've had two kitchen aids I loved them. I became disabled I could not move it. I gave them to my two daughters. I'm now looking at this product. I will definitely buy it now. Thanks Drew for coming up with a product that lower income people can purchase without using their utility budget. 😊
The same exact problem for me. With being older and disabled lugging, the KitchenAid even to the front of the cabinet became a strain. My son was thrilled when I passed it down. But now I miss it haha. This review swayed me. I now have one on the way and I can't be more excited. Thank you so much for the review. I really trust your opinion and appreciate your honesty.
I really want a stand mixer for my family of 4 and was researching on both mixers. I’m so happy I found this review and it’s extremely helpful. Thank you!
I just purchased a beautiful stan mixer I always wanted a kitchen aid mixer but never had that extra money so I think the beautiful stan mixer will do and this is a great review
Such a great review and side to side real time comparison. I love my kitchen aid stand mixer but it is very heavy. Nice to see there are other choices that work well.
Love this review… the years went by and I could never justify the cost of the kitchenaid but always wanted one. I might consider getting the beautiful one since I don’t bake that much. LOVE that it’s so lightweight, that stuff matters much more now in my old age lol. I hope they add more color options tho. I wanted the light pink kitchenaid at one time but haven’t seen that color for a while
Excellent review thank you for the extra effort put into it with the demos 😊I am confident about mine now because of you I just received the black one today 🙌🏽
I've had my cobalt blue kitchen aid (it was the style at the time) for 22 years. I use it less now that the child is grown but I don't think I could switch it, even though it seems to get heavier as I get older. Damn, that 8lbs is tempting...
I haven't ever had a kitchen aid or mixer like it, I've just standard hand mixers... but I just wanted to say that's amazing that the kitchen aid has lasted basically my entire life 😯
Wow I'm glad to know about the lead. I was given a kitchen aid mixer as a wedding present more than 30 years ago. I kept moving and the houses were small so I left it new in the box with a relative, forgetting I even had it until the house was robbed and it was stolen. Now I'll have to look into the lead thing. Maybe I dodged a bullet, LOL. I'm glad to see people are trying to make a cheaper mixer that can do the job.
I know a lot of people swear by KitchenAid but even with a big family I couldn't justify the cost. I've had 2 mixers over the last 45 years and both have been total workhorses. The first was a Sunbeam, ( not sure if you guys in the US have them ) the second which I've had for 8 years is a Kenwood. I've wanted one since the Kenwood Chef came out years ago when they had the K paddle. It was such a new thing but I still had my Sunbeam and it was still going strong. My Kenwood is also heavy and can also take attatchments for pasta etc. It was half the price of a KitchenAid and I love it. Still can't justify spending a small fortune on one. I'd rather give money to someone that could use it than spend money on something I can do without. Btw, my son has a KitchenAid and he loves it but he was a little shocked at the quality of my Kenwood!
This is perfect for my use, & my age. The weight makes a difference as I have no counter space to store it & that would make me avoid lugging it out. I only want it for occasional bread, cookies, pizza, exploring new talents ... I am cooking now for just me. Also, watching you fumble on & off with that KA spatter guard sells me on the rim attaching to the mixer not the bowl. Very helpful. Obvious as well, the suction cups for stability on the beautiful mixer are adequate+ for counter stability, especially at only 8 lbs. It's the little tedious things that make it or break it in my world. Thanks for the review. Did I mention fixed income? Lol
Thanks for review what I like the most about the beautiful stand mixer is the color that blue is so chic to me . I wanted a kitchen aide mixer and came across the beautiful mixer through instagram I’m so confused on which one to get I’m learning how to bake. A newbie 😊 here . I see everyone saying the kitchen-aide brand last so long .
After years of wanting one I finally got my hands on the basic kitchen aid stand mixer. Couldn’t ask for more heavy duty power when mixing thick yeast dough. The lighting in my kitchen isn’t the greatest, one day I looked down at a bowl full of heavy whipped cream I was turning into frosting - and I noticed little grey specks. Upon further review I realized it was tiny metal shavings coming off the mixer, where the paddle is attached. I used a different attachment and it did the same thing. I can’t purchase another one after that experience:/
Good review! Hard to beat the Kitchenaid mixer because it's such a work horse in the kitchen and that's what you pay for. In the video the new mixer was a lot louder when the speed was turned up and you could distinctly tell which was which. You did the basic kitchen usage in the review which was a fair challenge I think. 👍🏻
Great review on those 2 Mixers. They both seem nice, I have a feeling though with heavy use, I would bet the Beautiful would not outlast the kitchenaid
The beautiful sounded louder. Was it? Also, I learned the hard way that if products are exclusive to the store (I.e. Kohl’s) it’s hard to replace parts and the product line lasts as long as the contract. This is from our own experience.
We've had a Kitchenaid for about 20 yrs I guess. All of our attachments are metal colored and not coated in white. I got it for hubby one Christmas as he loved making bread. He doesn't make bread as often now, but it sure comes in handy for making cookies. I love cookies! We don't have a pantry, so it sits on the counter and I only have to drag it out about 8 inches or so to use it. Also, we have a food processor with those sticky feet. I hate those!! UGGG!!!! I have to set the food processor on a dishtowel in the cupboard as there is not enough room to tip it and get it unstuck from the shelf to take it out. I wish there was some way to turn the sticky feet on/off when you need them. ETA: Our splash shield is one piece with a slit in it to go around the attachment. That 2 piece one looks too hard to use.
Very nice through review. Never had the need for a stand mixer. I don't bake. I buy Cool Whip when I want whip cream :-) Which is not very often. I have made pizza dough a few times. But that is scarce too. I have kneaded by hand. Arthritis prevents me from kneading by hand now. I do have a hand held with a dough attachment. Just have not gotten around to using it yet for pizza dough. A comparison you didn't make is what your model would cost today vs the cost of the one you purchased for this review. Question now though is "what are you going to do with this new one, especially since you said you don't use a mixer as often as you have in the past"? I thought the Kitchen Aid was a bit quieter. Maybe that is because you mentioned the new one struggled a bit with the cookie dough. Very kind of you to purchase a mixer for a subscriber to review!!!
Awesome job Cathy, Seems like a good buy, we heard it struggling with the cookie dough. Like you said, get the warranty, 2 yr for 10 bucks well worth it. Keep up the great work, have a wonderful evening, stay safe
Loved this review! I have debating on getting a kitchen aid mixer because I do bake alot , atleast 2-3 times a week. But I think this would be a good beginner one to have and save more money to invest in a kitchen aid mixer.
Oh that poor little motor struggling with the cookie dough... Yeah, the problem is it's disposable. With the kitchen aid you can always find different attachments, not to mention all the accessories and junk even after 20, 30, 40 years etc, or get it serviced for that matter. This Beautiful is a brand produced under "Made-by-Gather" who on their website, they brag about having "15+ year-long partner relationships". Well gee whiz, 1 year. So if any of the accessories or the machine itself get damaged in 5 years or whatever, there's a pretty good chance they'll be long gone by then. That doesn't mean it won't work for lots of people, though. If they're like me and only bust out the stand mixer a few times a year, it might hold up well. I still use some ancient brown and bisque colored Sears Countercraft stand mixer from the 70's. But I use it when I make cakes for the kids' birthdays and around Christmas time and that's pretty much it. I see no reason to replace it until it gives up the ghost.
We just got the Beautiful tonight to try out so I haven't had the chance to use it yet, but this was a great video. Thanks for making it! My wife was really apprehensive about getting this but I couldn't see spending 3x as much for one when I know we just won't use it that much. Feeling the less expensive one in person, it's definitely made with cheaper components, but as long as it gets the job done I don't mind. The KitchenAid is awesome but I'm not running a baking business. I just want to be able to make cakes for our kids' birthdays and do pizza and bread dough on occasion. Should do just fine 👍
This was a great review.. I have a kitchen aid and love it because i love baking alot.. actually got it for my birthday. But i feel you can do more with a kitchen aid because you can get attachments (meat grinder, shredder, pasta roller and more) the beautiful seemed good just don't see it lasting as long at all. I had a stand mixer very similar to the beautiful same style and all before my kitchen aid and it didn't last more than a couple years. Not long at all.
AS a bakery OWNER, kitchen IS BETTER BUT... if you're on a budget this other mixer is PERFECT! $100 at walmart if you're wanting to start out low. KitchenAide mixer is nearly $400 these days at any store...NOBODY can afford that honestly with the cost of housing etc.. My KitchenAide broke last night after 16yrs, and finally I'm thinking of which mixer to get for something different. I love that you took the time to review them AT the same time with all the ingredients to see how they both handled, I definitely love Aide but again, budget wise Barrymore is just as good.. yes it looked like it was struggling SLIGHTLY more and working harder but based off the cookie dough etc, it still got the job done! well done on the review!
It's difficult to fairly compare this mixer to a Kitchenaid right out of the box. The real test will take place over time as the cheaper machine has cheap plastic and pot metal gears/inner workings, which will strip and fail with extended use (not IF, but WHEN). The Kitchenaid is a superior machine and was built to last; the cheaper machine was built for profit and VERY occasional use. It's an unfortunate fact of life, that these cheap knock-offs simply do not last. I've learned that it's best to save and get the original; going the cheap route always ends up costing us more in the end.
If you rarely use the thing the lightweight, inexpensive one is probably fine. Id skip the extended warranty though. Its not time that makes it fail, its use. And if you will be using it often you probably want the KA anyway.
So, how has it held up so far? I just saw this at Walmart and I thought maybe I could use it for pizza dough. How well does it do that? Is there a limit to the dough hydration before the motor gives?
I have a question. Does the Beautiful mixer incorporate the batter thoroughly? I've read reviews on the Cuisinart mixer and a lot of people said that it didn't scrape the sides of the bowl. Did you find that the Beautiful brand scrapes the side of the bowl thoroughly? Right now the Beautiful mixer is on sale at Walmart and I've been debating whether to get it or not because I'm an occasional baker . I think if you can answer that question for me you'll have a sold customer on it!😂 I would love to get a KitchenAid but I can't justify the price for the amount of time that I would use it. So I've been comparing the Beautiful mixer to the Cuisinart, and the KitchenAid.
I bought the Cusinart Caskata model stand mixer , I have had two KAs in my lifetime ,I gave them to my daughter and DIL , I looooove the Cusinart , I scrape it minimal if at all , had to scrape my KA more , guess I got a unicorn 🤣
You did a good job comparing, I'm more interested in your cookie recipe :) Never saw chocolate chip cookies with all brown sugar before, care to share? Please???🥰
It was actually this first time I ever used that recipe. And I LOVE IT! ❤️ The cookies are soft and chewy. The only think I did different was I chopped up the chocolate chunks. Hope you like it. pin.it/2H2KbOV
Thanks for your review of this! I may be in the minority on this, but I think the mixer is a little on the ugly side. I find the color to be blah (looks like primer). I do have a KitchenAid Artesian (estate sale find still in the box for $50....and let me tell you I could not get my money out fast enough) so maybe I am biased but the look of this Beautiful mixer is anything but. Edit: I do keep my KitchenAid mixer on my counter. I have the space and I love the color/look. The Beautiful....ehhhh...not so much.
Yes, I am actually surprised that these are attached to Drew Barrymore. I would have thought there would be mixers in tints as those are her best colors. These are much more muted, more suited to an entirely different personality.
Hmm, I'm missing the branding I guess. It is most definitely not Beautiful and it looks giant when it's lifted up. Kind of reminds me of the interior plastic of my 1988 Ford Taurus tbh. I already have a crappy mixer for when I do bake or make pizza so I will hold out for the Kitchen Aid. Thanks for the review though, saved me at least 99 dollars!
I remember Drew Barrymore as the child actress in a movie called Firestarter. I hope her appliances are better than a sequel to that screenplay. My idea of a beautiful mixer is Cathy sitting on the counter with a wooden spoon in one hand. This product really missed the mark on that criteria.
Thank you for the review. It follows along with the professional baker reviews I’ve seen also. Which has pretty much made my mind up. By the way, I think the reason the butter clump stuck to the KA paddle was it was still cold. If so, pro tip - always soften butter before mixing to ensure even distribution and prevent clumping. I'll be checking out more of your great reviews.
Nope. Don’t agree. The Beautiful’ is anything but that in looks. You can tell in the way the motor seems to strain that it’s not well made. When you used the dough hook, I could see the dough didn’t come together, then you said you had to knead it a bit? No no no. The whole purpose of the Kitchenaid is the dough hook completes your dough with no work. I love my kitchenaid, and would never consider something that might last only a year for $99. For a couple hundred more, your Kitchenaid lasts a lifetime. Oh, and if you call or write Kitchenaid about the lead in the attachments, right now they will send you stainless steel replacements for free. The whisk already is stainless.
Looks really plasticky. I'd expect the inside to be the same. Plastic gears and not metal. The Kitchenaid you'll be able to pass down to your kids. This one I'd be surprised if you get a few years out of it. Then again... If you use it only twice a year, it might be worthwhile to save some money.
I just hate celeb stuff and I really don’t like her or what she stands for but girl I bought the air fryer and the stand mixer for our apt out of town for work I have a kitchen aide at home and it’s so pretty but it def isn’t my kitchen aide
I took my $250 KitchenAid back and replaced it with a $85 stand mixer and very satisfied with it
Did you replace it with this stand mixer by beautiful? I’m on the edge of deciding.
Yes by beautiful I like it
The appliances we buy today don't last nearly as long as the appliances we bought 30 years ago. My washer/dryer combo is 39 years old, my Panasonic convection oven was here when we bought the house in 1999. Even the light bulb still works!!! It's probably going to burn out now that I've bragged about it. 🙂
I hope not! 🤞🙂
Comparing to 30 years ago? 😅
That is amazing your appliances lasted so long !!
I still use my grandmother’s hand mixer from the 70s. Our $1600.00 LG stove that is less than 2 years old is already breaking 😒
i get it..dont touch the light bulb for about a week or maybe apologize to it? 🤷
I will definitely get the Drew Barrymore one! I think if you are not a professional cook there is no need to spend that much on a kitchen aid, they are way too expensive. Love that color too on the Beautiful one!
$300 mixer over 30 years is only $10 a year.... that's pretty good in the long run...
@@denabijold1898I bought the 800$ kitchen aid pro model and it’s really not that great. I’m CONSTANTLY scraping it down because the paddle doesn’t get close to the bowl, the coating also chipped quickly and they tarnish easily. I called them and the return process is a nightmare so I’m just going to use it until I buy a new cheap one. Kitchen aid has sucked.
I have had my kitchenaid for 30 years and it still works great. Thanks for the review Cathy.
30 yrs? Geeze, girl...how old are you? You must have started baking at birth!
Thank you for this review. I Love it's a lighter weight product. I've had two kitchen aids I loved them. I became disabled I could not move it. I gave them to my two daughters. I'm now looking at this product. I will definitely buy it now. Thanks Drew for coming up with a product that lower income people can purchase without using their utility budget. 😊
You’re welcome! 🙂
The same exact problem for me. With being older and disabled lugging, the KitchenAid even to the front of the cabinet became a strain. My son was thrilled when I passed it down. But now I miss it haha. This review swayed me. I now have one on the way and I can't be more excited. Thank you so much for the review. I really trust your opinion and appreciate your honesty.
I’m impressed! I’ve always wanted a stand mixer, but at my age, 73, I’m pretty done with baking. Great review!
Thank you!
I really want a stand mixer for my family of 4 and was researching on both mixers. I’m so happy I found this review and it’s extremely helpful. Thank you!
You’re welcome! Glad I could help.
Which one did you end up getting? I'm leaning toward the beautiful brand
I just purchased a beautiful stan mixer I always wanted a kitchen aid mixer but never had that extra money so I think the beautiful stan mixer will do and this is a great review
Thanks! 🙂 I hope you like it.
Great review sweetie. Thank you. I have 2 Kitchen Aid mixers and I have been making bread and other baked goods for more than 25 years.
Such a great review and side to side real time comparison. I love my kitchen aid stand mixer but it is very heavy. Nice to see there are other choices that work well.
Love this review… the years went by and I could never justify the cost of the kitchenaid but always wanted one. I might consider getting the beautiful one since I don’t bake that much. LOVE that it’s so lightweight, that stuff matters much more now in my old age lol. I hope they add more color options tho. I wanted the light pink kitchenaid at one time but haven’t seen that color for a while
My kitchen aid is 35 years old. Thanks for the lead update. I believe I’ve replaced all my attachments.
You’re welcome! 🙂
Thanks for the review, looks like what i want.
Excellent review thank you for the extra effort put into it with the demos 😊I am confident about mine now because of you I just received the black one today 🙌🏽
You’re welcome! 🙂
I don’t understand how she could’ve been using a kitchen-aid for 30 years when she barely looks 30 years old. Great video. Very helpful. Thank you.
Awww thanks! You just made my day. 🙂
@@2centchick now I’m happy. You are quite welcome.
I felt the same way she's more leaning towards the one she have had for 30 years lol
I do like the snap on splash shield. Kitchen aid could learn a thing there.
This video was exactly what I needed to make my decision thanks so much for sharing
You’re welcome! Glad it was helpful. 🙂
I've had my cobalt blue kitchen aid (it was the style at the time) for 22 years. I use it less now that the child is grown but I don't think I could switch it, even though it seems to get heavier as I get older. Damn, that 8lbs is tempting...
I have the pan set and love them haven't had any problems so far
Great thorough review, Cathy!
Thank you! 🙂
I haven't ever had a kitchen aid or mixer like it, I've just standard hand mixers... but I just wanted to say that's amazing that the kitchen aid has lasted basically my entire life 😯
It is amazing! They are made to last.
Gave my Mom a kitchen aid in 1990 as a present (she was wanting one). Still working like new.
This was perfect and exactly what I was looking for
Great review ! Thank you !
Thank you beyond words. ❤
You’re welcome! 🙂
Wow I'm glad to know about the lead. I was given a kitchen aid mixer as a wedding present more than 30 years ago. I kept moving and the houses were small so I left it new in the box with a relative, forgetting I even had it until the house was robbed and it was stolen. Now I'll have to look into the lead thing. Maybe I dodged a bullet, LOL. I'm glad to see people are trying to make a cheaper mixer that can do the job.
I know a lot of people swear by KitchenAid but even with a big family I couldn't justify the cost. I've had 2 mixers over the last 45 years and both have been total workhorses. The first was a Sunbeam, ( not sure if you guys in the US have them ) the second which I've had for 8 years is a Kenwood. I've wanted one since the Kenwood Chef came out years ago when they had the K paddle. It was such a new thing but I still had my Sunbeam and it was still going strong. My Kenwood is also heavy and can also take attatchments for pasta etc. It was half the price of a KitchenAid and I love it. Still can't justify spending a small fortune on one. I'd rather give money to someone that could use it than spend money on something I can do without. Btw, my son has a KitchenAid and he loves it but he was a little shocked at the quality of my Kenwood!
I appreciate this review. I'm going to try the beautiful stand mixer. It's a good thing that you had to look for something negative.
Hi, can I ask for an update?
This is perfect for my use, & my age. The weight makes a difference as I have no counter space to store it & that would make me avoid lugging it out. I only want it for occasional bread, cookies, pizza, exploring new talents ... I am cooking now for just me. Also, watching you fumble on & off with that KA spatter guard sells me on the rim attaching to the mixer not the bowl. Very helpful. Obvious as well, the suction cups for stability on the beautiful mixer are adequate+ for counter stability, especially at only 8 lbs. It's the little tedious things that make it or break it in my world. Thanks for the review. Did I mention fixed income? Lol
Great comparison review Cathy. 👍 I would probably buy the beautiful. Thanx!
Thanks Dale! 🙂
For someone who doesn't own a mixer, this was a great review! Thanks.
You’re welcome. 🙂
Thanks for review what I like the most about the beautiful stand mixer is the color that blue is so chic to me . I wanted a kitchen aide mixer and came across the beautiful mixer through instagram I’m so confused on which one to get I’m learning how to bake. A newbie 😊 here . I see everyone saying the kitchen-aide brand last so long .
It’s hard to say. It just really depends on how much you plan on baking. The KitchenAid mixer will last for decades that’s for sure.
Keep the product reviews coming👍. Prefer them over food reviews👎Thanks.
After years of wanting one I finally got my hands on the basic kitchen aid stand mixer. Couldn’t ask for more heavy duty power when mixing thick yeast dough. The lighting in my kitchen isn’t the greatest, one day I looked down at a bowl full of heavy whipped cream I was turning into frosting - and I noticed little grey specks. Upon further review I realized it was tiny metal shavings coming off the mixer, where the paddle is attached. I used a different attachment and it did the same thing. I can’t purchase another one after that experience:/
This is so helpful, thank you!
Glad I could help. 🙂
Good review! Hard to beat the Kitchenaid mixer because it's such a work horse in the kitchen and that's what you pay for. In the video the new mixer was a lot louder when the speed was turned up and you could distinctly tell which was which. You did the basic kitchen usage in the review which was a fair challenge I think. 👍🏻
Wow, it's huge!
Great review on those 2 Mixers. They both seem nice, I have a feeling though with heavy use, I would bet the Beautiful would not outlast the kitchenaid
I agree!
The beautiful sounded louder. Was it? Also, I learned the hard way that if products are exclusive to the store (I.e. Kohl’s) it’s hard to replace parts and the product line lasts as long as the contract. This is from our own experience.
We've had a Kitchenaid for about 20 yrs I guess. All of our attachments are metal colored and not coated in white. I got it for hubby one Christmas as he loved making bread. He doesn't make bread as often now, but it sure comes in handy for making cookies. I love cookies! We don't have a pantry, so it sits on the counter and I only have to drag it out about 8 inches or so to use it. Also, we have a food processor with those sticky feet. I hate those!! UGGG!!!! I have to set the food processor on a dishtowel in the cupboard as there is not enough room to tip it and get it unstuck from the shelf to take it out. I wish there was some way to turn the sticky feet on/off when you need them.
ETA: Our splash shield is one piece with a slit in it to go around the attachment. That 2 piece one looks too hard to use.
I have the beautiful cause I ain’t a baker and is casual and works for me but if I were to bake daily I def would go with a kitchen aid
Great video! 👍
Thank you! 🙂
Very nice through review. Never had the need for a stand mixer. I don't bake. I buy Cool Whip when I want whip cream :-) Which is not very often. I have made pizza dough a few times. But that is scarce too. I have kneaded by hand. Arthritis prevents me from kneading by hand now. I do have a hand held with a dough attachment. Just have not gotten around to using it yet for pizza dough. A comparison you didn't make is what your model would cost today vs the cost of the one you purchased for this review. Question now though is "what are you going to do with this new one, especially since you said you don't use a mixer as often as you have in the past"? I thought the Kitchen Aid was a bit quieter. Maybe that is because you mentioned the new one struggled a bit with the cookie dough. Very kind of you to purchase a mixer for a subscriber to review!!!
Awesome job Cathy,
Seems like a good buy, we heard it struggling with the cookie dough. Like you said, get the warranty, 2 yr for 10 bucks well worth it.
Keep up the great work, have a wonderful evening, stay safe
I have to disagree. If you can't expect the product to last two years, buy something else.
Cuisinart Precision Master is $150 at Costco. 6.5 Quart Stand Mixer with 600 watts power is as good as Kitchen Aid
I have one of these and I love it my question is can you use the kitchen aid mixing attachments on this mixer?
No, the kitchen aid attachments are bigger.
Loved this review! I have debating on getting a kitchen aid mixer because I do bake alot , atleast 2-3 times a week. But I think this would be a good beginner one to have and save more money to invest in a kitchen aid mixer.
Oh that poor little motor struggling with the cookie dough... Yeah, the problem is it's disposable. With the kitchen aid you can always find different attachments, not to mention all the accessories and junk even after 20, 30, 40 years etc, or get it serviced for that matter. This Beautiful is a brand produced under "Made-by-Gather" who on their website, they brag about having "15+ year-long partner relationships". Well gee whiz, 1 year. So if any of the accessories or the machine itself get damaged in 5 years or whatever, there's a pretty good chance they'll be long gone by then.
That doesn't mean it won't work for lots of people, though. If they're like me and only bust out the stand mixer a few times a year, it might hold up well. I still use some ancient brown and bisque colored Sears Countercraft stand mixer from the 70's. But I use it when I make cakes for the kids' birthdays and around Christmas time and that's pretty much it. I see no reason to replace it until it gives up the ghost.
This reminds me of the Sunbeam mixers which also have 12 speeds.
We just got the Beautiful tonight to try out so I haven't had the chance to use it yet, but this was a great video. Thanks for making it! My wife was really apprehensive about getting this but I couldn't see spending 3x as much for one when I know we just won't use it that much. Feeling the less expensive one in person, it's definitely made with cheaper components, but as long as it gets the job done I don't mind. The KitchenAid is awesome but I'm not running a baking business. I just want to be able to make cakes for our kids' birthdays and do pizza and bread dough on occasion. Should do just fine 👍
You’re so welcome! I think it’s great for occasional use.
This was a great review.. I have a kitchen aid and love it because i love baking alot.. actually got it for my birthday. But i feel you can do more with a kitchen aid because you can get attachments (meat grinder, shredder, pasta roller and more) the beautiful seemed good just don't see it lasting as long at all. I had a stand mixer very similar to the beautiful same style and all before my kitchen aid and it didn't last more than a couple years. Not long at all.
AS a bakery OWNER, kitchen IS BETTER BUT... if you're on a budget this other mixer is PERFECT! $100 at walmart if you're wanting to start out low. KitchenAide mixer is nearly $400 these days at any store...NOBODY can afford that honestly with the cost of housing etc.. My KitchenAide broke last night after 16yrs, and finally I'm thinking of which mixer to get for something different. I love that you took the time to review them AT the same time with all the ingredients to see how they both handled, I definitely love Aide but again, budget wise Barrymore is just as good.. yes it looked like it was struggling SLIGHTLY more and working harder but based off the cookie dough etc, it still got the job done! well done on the review!
Thank you! 🙂
It's difficult to fairly compare this mixer to a Kitchenaid right out of the box. The real test will take place over time as the cheaper machine has cheap plastic and pot metal gears/inner workings, which will strip and fail with extended use (not IF, but WHEN).
The Kitchenaid is a superior machine and was built to last; the cheaper machine was built for profit and VERY occasional use.
It's an unfortunate fact of life, that these cheap knock-offs simply do not last.
I've learned that it's best to save and get the original; going the cheap route always ends up costing us more in the end.
If you rarely use the thing the lightweight, inexpensive one is probably fine. Id skip the extended warranty though. Its not time that makes it fail, its use. And if you will be using it often you probably want the KA anyway.
So, how has it held up so far? I just saw this at Walmart and I thought maybe I could use it for pizza dough. How well does it do that? Is there a limit to the dough hydration before the motor gives?
Mines isn't mixing the bottom of bowl, can it be lowered?
I have a question. Does the Beautiful mixer incorporate the batter thoroughly? I've read reviews on the Cuisinart mixer and a lot of people said that it didn't scrape the sides of the bowl. Did you find that the Beautiful brand scrapes the side of the bowl thoroughly? Right now the Beautiful mixer is on sale at Walmart and I've been debating whether to get it or not because I'm an occasional baker . I think if you can answer that question for me you'll have a sold customer on it!😂 I would love to get a KitchenAid but I can't justify the price for the amount of time that I would use it. So I've been comparing the Beautiful mixer to the Cuisinart, and the KitchenAid.
Same boat as you!
I bought the Cusinart Caskata model stand mixer , I have had two KAs in my lifetime ,I gave them to my daughter and DIL , I looooove the Cusinart , I scrape it minimal if at all , had to scrape my KA more , guess I got a unicorn 🤣
You did a good job comparing, I'm more interested in your cookie recipe :) Never saw chocolate chip cookies with all brown sugar before, care to share? Please???🥰
It was actually this first time I ever used that recipe. And I LOVE IT! ❤️ The cookies are soft and chewy. The only think I did different was I chopped up the chocolate chunks. Hope you like it. pin.it/2H2KbOV
@@2centchick thanks
Thanks for your review of this!
I may be in the minority on this, but I think the mixer is a little on the ugly side. I find the color to be blah (looks like primer).
I do have a KitchenAid Artesian (estate sale find still in the box for $50....and let me tell you I could not get my money out fast enough) so maybe I am biased but the look of this Beautiful mixer is anything but.
Edit: I do keep my KitchenAid mixer on my counter. I have the space and I love the color/look. The Beautiful....ehhhh...not so much.
You got a great deal!
Yes, I am actually surprised that these are attached to Drew Barrymore. I would have thought there would be mixers in tints as those are her best colors. These are much more muted, more suited to an entirely different personality.
Which one is louder?
Hmm, I'm missing the branding I guess. It is most definitely not Beautiful and it looks giant when it's lifted up. Kind of reminds me of the interior plastic of my 1988 Ford Taurus tbh. I already have a crappy mixer for when I do bake or make pizza so I will hold out for the Kitchen Aid. Thanks for the review though, saved me at least 99 dollars!
I remember Drew Barrymore as the child actress in a movie called Firestarter. I hope her appliances are better than a sequel to that screenplay. My idea of a beautiful mixer is Cathy sitting on the counter with a wooden spoon in one hand. This product really missed the mark on that criteria.
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The cornflower blue version is $58 on their website right now
That’s awesome!
I found the last one at our Walmart for $58! I was so excited can’t wait to use it!
Is the shell plastic or metal?
Can you raise and lower the mixer arm at all?
In western Ohio, there is a KitchenAid museum.
That would be cool to check out.
@@2centchick It's free, and the exhibit goes from the beginning to present day.
Have you ever thought about doing a blooper reel? If you have the footage of course.
I have thought about it. 🙂
U fine it’s worth it ?
Great review
Thank you! 🙂
Is it heavy like the Kitchen aid mixer?
3:39 in the video she answers that question.
@@twohandsandaradio Just heard...a lot less which would be good for me since I'm in a wheelchair.
A lot easier to carry, for sure.
Nice Review.You should have done a slow mo When you picked up the kitchen aid.Aohhhhhhhhhh
Lol I should have! 😄
Thank you for the review. It follows along with the professional baker reviews I’ve seen also. Which has pretty much made my mind up.
By the way, I think the reason the butter clump stuck to the KA paddle was it was still cold. If so, pro tip - always soften butter before mixing to ensure even distribution and prevent clumping.
I'll be checking out more of your great reviews.
You’re welcome! I appreciate you watching. 🙂
just got this $50 today at Walmart and on there website its 58$
Mine doesn't work 😭
Oh no! I hope you were able to return it.
Your top matches the mixer! Not that I'm staring...
Lol 😄
Has anyone had a problem with the mixer stopping while it being used? Before I go to the trouble of digging on the Internet. Anybody!
I believe she is comparing the KA heavy duty to the regular size Beautiful mixer. I think the Beautiful is well worth the money.
Nope. Don’t agree. The Beautiful’ is anything but that in looks. You can tell in the way the motor seems to strain that it’s not well made. When you used the dough hook, I could see the dough didn’t come together, then you said you had to knead it a bit? No no no. The whole purpose of the Kitchenaid is the dough hook completes your dough with no work. I love my kitchenaid, and would never consider something that might last only a year for $99. For a couple hundred more, your Kitchenaid lasts a lifetime.
Oh, and if you call or write Kitchenaid about the lead in the attachments, right now they will send you stainless steel replacements for free. The whisk already is stainless.
No no no! The answer is: None of the above! Ankarsrum is the only way to go when it comes to stand mixers.
Looks really plasticky. I'd expect the inside to be the same. Plastic gears and not metal. The Kitchenaid you'll be able to pass down to your kids. This one I'd be surprised if you get a few years out of it.
Then again... If you use it only twice a year, it might be worthwhile to save some money.
Why would ppl want to keep an appliance for 30 years tho? Even our phones don't stay too long anymore.
reminder: let us know in 2053 how it's holding up after 30 years :-)
LOL I will do that! 😄
Kitchenaid is better
I just hate celeb stuff and I really don’t like her or what she stands for but girl I bought the air fryer and the stand mixer for our apt out of town for work I have a kitchen aide at home and it’s so pretty but it def isn’t my kitchen aide
this video leves the kitchen aid in a very bad place