Cuisinart SM-50BLU Precision Master 5.5-Quart Stand Mixer
- Stand Mixer
- 5.5 quarts
- 500 watts
- Knob
- Better rated than 74%
- More reviewed than 79%
A well-built 5.5-quart mixer that handles dough and batter without walking across the counter, with a couple of accessory fit issues worth knowing about before buying.
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How it ranks among the 34 stand mixers we track
4.7★ across 417 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
417 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
Cuisinart's SM-50BLU is a 5.5-quart tilt-head stand mixer with a 500-watt motor, die-cast metal body, and 12 speeds, sold in Frosted Blue along with five other color options.
It sits below KitchenAid's popular tilt-head mixers on price while offering a larger bowl than KitchenAid's smaller models, a comparison several buyers made when choosing it. The die-cast metal construction and included whisk, dough hook, and paddle cover the core mixing tasks out of the box, with a broader accessory line (pasta attachments, meat grinder, ice cream maker, spiralizer) sold separately for the same power hub.
- 500-watt die-cast metal motor
- 5.5-quart stainless steel bowl
- 12 speeds with tilt-back head
- 3-year limited warranty, BPA free
Who it's for
Suits home bakers moving up from a hand mixer who want a heavier machine for bread dough and larger batches, and buyers who want a specific color to match a kitchen. Less suited to anyone set on KitchenAid's own dough-handling reputation, which reviewers still treat as a separate question.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers who upgraded from hand mixers or cheaper stand mixers called this one sturdy and steady even during dense bread dough, and several picked it specifically for the color options. The recurring complaints are a loose-fitting pour spout and splash guard that does not clip securely, and one reviewer found the bowl gradually vibrates loose from its locked position during use.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Handles bread dough without walking on the counter
- 5.5-quart bowl bigger than smaller competitor mixers
- 12-speed dial with a printed speed guide
- Includes whisk, dough hook, and paddle attachments
- Pour spout and splash guard fit loosely
- Bowl can vibrate out of its locked position
- Optional attachments like pasta roller sold separately
Specifications
| Brand | Cuisinart |
|---|---|
| Model | SM-50BLU |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 1 pound |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 7.9 × 14.2 × 14.1 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 5.5 quarts |
| Number of Speeds | 12 |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 500 watts |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Container Material | Stainless Steel |
| Material | Metal, Stainless Steel |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Color: Arctic Blue |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Bowl, Dough Hook, Paddle, Stand Mixer, Whisk |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 3 years |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Knob |
| Is the item dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Special Features | Dishwasher Safe |
| Part Number | SM-50BLU |
| Item Type Name | 5.5 Quart Stand Mixer |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in stand mixers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuisinart SM-50BLU Precision Master 5.5-Quart Stand MixerThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 417 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Hamilton Beach All-Metal 12-Speed Electric Stand MixerHamilton Beach | 4.5 / 5 | 1,700 | 4.4 / 5 |
| CUSIMAX Stand Mixer, Dough Mixer with Digital Switch Control Timer 15mins & 8-Speed…Cusimax | 4.4 / 5 | 6,619 | 4.3 / 5 |
| VIVOHOME Stand MixerVivohome | 4.5 / 5 | 3,733 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Hamilton Beach Professional All-Metal Stand Mixer with Specialty Attachment HubHamilton Beach Professional | 4.5 / 5 | 282 | 4.2 / 5 |
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Questions about the Cuisinart SM-50BLU
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Cuisinart SM-50BLU come with dough and whisk attachments?
Yes, it includes a chef's whisk, dough hook, and flat mixing paddle along with a splash guard that has a pour spout.
What colors does the SM-50BLU come in besides Frosted Blue?
Cuisinart offers this mixer in Silver Lining, Onyx, Periwinkle Blue, Ruby Red, White Linen, and Robin's Egg.
Can I use a pasta attachment with this Cuisinart mixer?
Yes, the power outlet on the mixer accepts optional attachments sold separately, including a pasta extruder, pasta roller and cutters, meat grinder, ice cream maker, and spiralizer.