Viking VSM700

Pros: Attractive
Says "1000 Watts" on the side! :)
Stainless steel tools
Quiet

Cons: Maximum capacity rating is a joke.

The Bottom Line: You can beat eggs for a lot less than 700 bucks!

Review: This mixer was supposed to be an upgrade form the KitchenAid Pro 600 we used to have. The transmission broke on the KitchenAid just outside it's warranty while mixing bread dough. Admittedly, dough is one of the biggest challenges for any mixer. In...

Pros: power engine, retro look, capacity

Cons: over all quality versus price, replacements, attachments, customer service, price

The Bottom Line: For a price tag like this, and tis quality I will go for another option, same capacity and almost same power. Look for attachments included.

Review: I bought this professional-like based on Viking range quality, as a chef I had worked with the brand- I personally like Wolf-and a review I'd read in Appliance advisor's newsletter.
The engine works great, strong enough to mix frozen ice...

Pros: I love this machine and recommend it for the cook who makes larger recipes.

Cons: Not for small batches! Use your hand mixer for those.

The Bottom Line: Recommend to someone that bakes larger quantities. Saves time. Motor is powerful and sturdy. Ease of use is so simple for a larger machine.

Review: I bought this Viking stand mixer to make double batches of my favorite recipes that I want to freeze.

My experience with my Viking mixer has been wonderful! I enjoy making large batches of bread, mashed potatoes, cookies, dog treats.
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Pros: Most powerful mixer I could find to buy. It plows through everything.

Cons: Must adjust the mixing paddle and whip so it doesn't hit bowl hard.

The Bottom Line: Buy if you bake and enjoy high end appliances.

Review: I bought this mixer over a year ago and still love it. I bought it because my counters would not allow the height of the largest Kitchen Aid Mixer. I have had a small Bosch mixer for 20 years and went in a kitchen store to buy the bigger Bosch but...

Pros: responsive customer service which you'll need.

Cons: Over rated motor, poor quality

Review: This machine is simply junk in an attractive package. The motor smoked and burned out on the first use. It was a bread recipe that I've made on my Bosch mixer for years. The Bosch was "only" 650 watts, yet it was undoubtably stronger than the 1000...