KitchenAid KHM512OB 5 Speed Mixer Black Reviews Summary

Performance

Pros:

• "It can whip through everything I've put in its path so far."
• "The slow speed works well and the fast speed can whip up egg whites and whipped cream in no time."
• "This ULTRA POWER mixer packs some power!"
• "It works great and can handle thick dough with chunky ingredients."
• "We've noticed that this KitchenAid blender actually whips our whipping cream in a shorter amount of time, possibly due to the shape of the blending sticks."
• "It cuts right through cold butter, whips cream in just a min or two, and as quiet as mixers come."
• "Nice beaters! Powerful enough to mix batter and shred cooked chicken."

Cons:

• "It broke after about 6 uses."
• "The power of the KitchenAid handheld mixer was severely lacking."
• "Very disappointed."
• "I could hand mix faster than the electric hand mixer on the fastest speed."
• "Super disappointed in the power of this mixer."
• "The highest speed is quite slow and the mixers wobble in place."
• "After not even 10 min of use, the motor started smoking and giving off some really bad fumes."

Design and Build Quality

Pros:

• "Buttons slide nicely and the push button release works great."
• "The low speed for mixing is wonderful."
• "The setting on this mixer are very accurate."
• "Built to last, easy to clean."
• "Cleanup after use was quick and easy."
• "The switchable cord is GREAT. No more contorting to scrape while stirring."
• "It's comfortable to use (not too heavy, function buttons have good placement)."

Cons:

• "Wouldn't recommend ever buying one with this type of beater....no good!"
• "The end of the beater loops easily move out of alignment and prove to be unusable."
• "This one is not worth the money and aggravation."
• "I would suggest looking for a different company or a different KitchenAid handheld."
• "This is really not worth $70."
• "The beaters in the package are sturdy and work great."
• "The round edge beaters can not cut or cream butter if it is just a little bit firm."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "Love this mixer!!! It's almost impossible to find a hand mixer on the market that actually has a slow, low speed. This KitchenAid is awesome and the price was right!"
• "Not sure why the 'red' model was listed at a discount, but the value was an extra bonus."
• "Great mixer - recommend 100!"
• "For the price and the relatively light use it gets with me, it works great."
• "Got it at under $30. What a steal!"
• "Great price for a high quality brand name."
• "The price is right, so if you don’t want to shell out for a stand mixer, or you just need a second one, this is a great one to buy."

Cons:

• "This one has a heavy duty feel to it, the cord is thick and doesn't kink, it's easy to clean and store."
• "It does not come with any additional attachments where others do for less."
• "A bit on the pricy side compared to what you can buy at Wal-Mart or a box store."
• "I paid a lot more money, for it only came with one set of beaters and no holder."
• "I will not buy more of your small appliances…"
• "I will replace it with the Breville mixer, which gets excellent marks for power and a little more heft."
• "I'm expecting it to die soon."

User Experience

Pros:

• "I love Kitchenaid products, and this mixer is no exception."
• "Low means low. You can tell it’s a more expensive mixer because it acts like it."
• "I have to tell you I am in love with this mixer."
• "I love this mixer!"
• "Love this mixer so much, I fell in love as soon as I opened the package."
• "I love making frostings with these. The speeds are perfect for what you need to do."
• "I love my mixer this is my second one. The first mixer lasted a long time and I used it a lot."

Cons:

• "Total disappointment."
• "This is a great kitchen tool! It has enough power for small jobs and heavier ones. I find it comfortable to hold and not too heavy."
• "It's a lot quieter than others I have had."
• "This mixer is not powerful enough for thick things, like bread dough, but I have a stand mixer for that."
• "This hand mixer is a very pretty shade of blue but has a very low-power motor."
• "It appears as shown in the pictures, lovely red color and nice round durable cord."
• "Considering buying more!! Would definitely recommend it to anyone and everyone."