KitchenAid Classic Series 4.5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer K45SS, Onyx Black

Late birthday present to myself! I really want to cook and bake more so this was a big deal for me. I debated whether I wanted the artisan or the classic and I chose the classic because I read a Reddit post that basically said the both were the same. Not much difference in functionality. The parts are interchangeable. The biggest difference I see is the classic does not have a handle on the bowl and it only come with one bowl. The artisan comes with two. But I can always buy extra bowls if I want. I can’t wait to buy all the attachments!

I LOVE this mixer. My only con is that sometimes the wire mixing attachment it comes with doesn't get the edges/bottom of the bowl and I have to stop it and scrape it for thick batters during use. Maybe that's normal.I used to have a tiny kitchen in a super small home and never thought I would cook or bake, but now with a large kitchen, I am a cooking/baking machine, and so is this mixer. Cleaning is a dream, attachments come off easily and go in the dishwasher.The mixer is very strong on high settings, especially if you're kneading dough that is uneven, so sometimes you have to steady the mixer so it doesn't jump around. I was worried that I would have to keep the instruction manual, but I haven't needed to use it since the first use (internet is all you need), so very easy to understand.My kitchen is large, with plenty of counter space, but if I'd known that this mixer was so compact, I probably would have purchased one for my old place.

My wife and I got into making our own natural bread and needed a mixer. I was surprised at the cost of these things! I was ready to buy a cheaper brand but after a little research, the built quality and performance of ALL other mixers just didn't match up to the KitchenAid. I'll make it plain and simple. On the market right now there is no better mixer than KitchenAid! They are pricey, but to be honest, no other brand of mixer comes close to the quality and performance. So, it is worth saving up a little and going for a KitchenAid. Hands down! I went for the Classic model and we couldn't be happier! Happy Baking!

After trying a few dough recipes without a mixer, I knew it was time to get one of these. I grew up with watching my grandma make all sorts of things with her KitchenAid Mixer. From bread, pretzel bites, shredding chicken to the experimental ice cream recipe. The cleaning instructions are easy to follow, color was exactly what was described in the listing. It does take up some space in the counter so keep that in mind.

Brought it for the wife and she loves it. Really helps with mixing and since she has MS she needs the extra help and this works great.

I recently purchased the **KitchenAid Classic Series 4.5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer** in **Onyx Black**, and I couldn’t be more thrilled with this purchase! This mixer has quickly become my go-to kitchen tool, and it’s truly a game-changer for both novice bakers and seasoned pros.The **4.5-quart capacity** is perfect for most recipes, whether I'm whipping up a batch of cookies or kneading dough for bread. It can easily handle smaller and medium-sized batches, and the tilt-head design makes adding ingredients or scraping the bowl a breeze. The **Onyx Black** color is sleek and modern, adding a stylish touch to my kitchen.One of my favorite features is the **powerful motor**—it effortlessly mixes even thick doughs or heavy batters without slowing down. The included attachments (flat beater, dough hook, and wire whip) are versatile and handle a variety of tasks, from mixing to whipping to kneading, and they’re easy to swap out. Cleanup is simple too; everything is easy to remove and wash, and the bowl is dishwasher-safe.While the **KitchenAid Classic Series** is considered their entry-level stand mixer, it’s incredibly durable and capable. It provides the reliability and performance you'd expect from a KitchenAid at a more accessible price point.Overall, the **K45SS Stand Mixer** is a must-have for anyone looking to elevate their baking game. It’s durable, efficient, and stylish—plus, the variety of attachments and ease of use make it an invaluable tool in my kitchen. Highly recommend!

Bought this mixer for my little sister for her bridal shower but also have the same one. I enjoy a mixer especially kitchen aid because of the convenience. No need to roll out dough with your hands when you have yourself a dough hook attachment. Also whipping and creams, you don’t have to use a hand mixer because you already have yourself a mixer to do it for you with a whip attachment. It comes with 3 attachments which are used for different things like dough mixing, cream whipping and macaronage for macarons. Also bought some shredder attachments that connect to this mixer for shredding vegetables and it can shred also. So many features to this and it’s always impressive. There are multiple speeds to this also which is super handy. There is also a meet grinder attachment you can get that also connects to the mixer and it’s amazing. No more buying ground meat when you can grind it down with this mixer. Recommend 100% and totally worth the price. This is a smaller one but they also have a bigger size mixer if you like to make batches bigger. But this worked for me.