How loud is this mixer, especially when mixing dough? Can you compare it to a KA mixer?
1122934
no more than I use my Bodum to make dough, I can live with the extra noise it makes, the Bodum make a loud high pitch sound as you 1st turn it on , but as it starts mixing it not much different than the KA mixer, my Aunt has one and I helped her use hers on Holidays, I'm the GUY cook in my whole family. for the price I can put up with a little extra noise, not being able to run it over 5 min's is a pain, but you need to stop it anyway to scrape the doe down and off the bottom anyway<---- that the part about my Bodum I'm not happy about. but for the price and power it has it's better than anything that not a KA. I would buy another one. no more than I use my Bodum to make dough, I can live with the extra noise it makes, the Bodum make a loud high pitch sound as you 1st turn it on , but as it starts mixing it not much different than the KA mixer, my Aunt has one and I helped her use hers on Holidays, I'm the GUY cook in my whole family. for the price I can put up with a little extra noise, not being able to run it over 5 min's is a pain, but you need to stop it anyway to scrape the doe down and off the bottom anyway<---- that the part about my Bodum I'm not happy about. but for the price and power it has it's better than... » Read More no more than I use my Bodum to make dough, I can live with the extra noise it makes, the Bodum make a loud high pitch sound as you 1st turn it on , but as it starts mixing it not much different than the KA mixer, my Aunt has one and I helped her use hers on Holidays, I'm the GUY cook in my whole family. for the price I can put up with a little extra noise, not being able to run it over 5 min's is a pain, but you need to stop it anyway to scrape the doe down and off the bottom anyway<---- that the part about my Bodum I'm not happy about. but for the price and power it has it's better than anything that not a KA. I would buy another one. « Show Less
1122935
I don't think that it is loud. I have never used a KA mixer? I love this mixer!
1535010
Mine is not louder then a hand blender Like the kind I grew up with to mash potatoes or mix cake mix's
901015
95% the time I use the machine for kneading and rising only. Easy enough to pop the dough in the oven. The crust is better and different shapes and "sloppy" doughs like Ciabatta (our favorite) can't be baked in the machine anyways. King Arthur Flour test kitchen, where I bought my two Zojirushis, says they rarely bake in it. KAF claims this machine kneads better than the mixers they sell. But back to the paddles. When I do bake bread in the machine and don't mind waiting around, I remove them before the bake cycle begins.
285684
I can not answered correctly, because I bought it for my doughter. But she never complaned about noisy.she told it works perfectly.
1697646
Compared to what? The noise level is not a problem for us. However, while there is a light inside the oven, it is not that bright anddoes not go on while the oven is operating. That is one point that is not mentioned in the description and we didn't think about whenwe ordered the oven. But it's not worth returning the oven for another unit. We'll live with it until it croaks and get's replaced.
466617
Mine does the same thing, small load, clicking noise. I have only done very small loads like you, 3 1/4 cups flour for 1 loaf of bread, & it clicks every time. Very annoying when I have read reviews that some lucky customers have mixers that don't click. Kitchenaid Customer service says "normal under heavy load", so in my opinion, it's NOT normal under a light/small load. Still working with customer service to try to get a unit that doesn't click, the replacement they sent me was worse than the original. Very frustrating.
1826507
I've used the Bosch twice for single cake batches, both came out well using the wire whip mix attachment. Mostly use the mixer for small and large bread recipes. One nice thing about this mixer regardless of the recipe is the weight...it's so much easier to handle than than the KA mixers.
1149702
I've never owned a Universal; however, the Compact is definitely good. I've had mine for 2-3 years now and make at least one batch of dough a week (usually 2-3) and it's holding out great. I usually run it for 10-20 min per batch. I've had it running for 2 hours straight before though. The motor has gotten slightly louder (happened within two months but didn't get louder after that) but it still works perfectly. No problems with dough quality, it's about the same as when I do it by hand.
1019135
Don't know if you have received any feedback re: bread making, but I've got the same question(s). Is the 9 cup model powerful enough and large enough to initially mix up a dough ball? I'm replacing a smaller food processor primarily for that purpose and don't want to find this is the wrong machine after I buy it.
2007855
I finally did use this mixer to knead the dough and it worked very well. I used it for a two loaf recipe and was very pleased with it. I have not tried it yet for more then this but I know it would work well with the dry ingredients and may be fine with adding the liquids but might be too much for bigger then the normal two loaf recipes. For a hand mixer, this one is powerful and easy to handle and it is also easy to change the speed settings while in use.
941772
After reading the answers below from other customers, I must make a rebuttal. While it is true that this mixer sounds slow, it whips cream in 60 seconds flat, whereas any other mixer I have had takes 5 - 8 minutes of beating to get whipped cream into peaks. It also handles cookie dough, cake dough, etc. It is by far the best hand mixer I have ever had. I am 72 and have had quite a few of them through the years.
194974
Mine has noise which I think its due to the fact that the mixer requires 120v power outlet and where am from one can only have 110v or 220v.I believe thats what causing the noise, again its my conclusion...no promises
414047
Yes it is pretty loud. not as loud as crushing ice in a blender but far from quiet. To work properly you need about a tray of ice. It's a pretty situational appliance but it does come in very handy when unexpected guests stop by and you have no chilled ice. how well it works 8/10, how practical it is 5/10. very cool item over though.
752661
This machine is not noisy at all! It's in fact better and quieter than the kitchen Aid I've had for years. I also like the 7 quart tilt and has a nice cover to protect from splattering. All in all, I love it and would recommend it for anyone.
1313428
The mixer will work for lower volume dough but not as well because it is designed for large batches. I used it to make pizza dough, only using a total of 4 c. My experience is it just takes a bit more time to get the dough thoroughly mixed before it really starts kneading it. Hope this helps.
1845259
It's as loud as your average blender. Just put all the ingredients in the blender and leave the room so you don't have to hear the noise - works for me!
30253
I own the Pro 600 and its great for kneading dough..the bowl is big and accomadates double batches for my cookies....However be warned that the noise it makes will sit on your last nerve..the drive is different then the Artisan so its far noisier..and having had the tilt head prior to this..I must say I like that more then the lift...Perhaps you want to go hear it in person before buying it..you can do that at Williams Sonoma stores...If you can stand the noise..you will probably love the mixer..does pizza dough for me in a few minutes...great every time!