Bella - STIR 5.3-qt. Tilt-Head Stand Mixer with 12 Speeds - Slate

Working very well. I love it.I was thinking to buy other product then I bought this good enough quality and cheeper.it is a good deal.

The Bella Stir 5.3-qt. Tilt-Head Stand Mixer is a capable enough mixer that should please most everyone for it's price-point. The mixer is simple enough to assemble. The clear plastic splash guard seems awkward at first but once you see how it attaches, it becomes second-nature and becomes easy to put on & take off between uses. The overall mixer is constructed of plastic and as a result, is very lightweight. Additionally, because of the plastic (vs. much more expensive & heavier mixer products...), the hollow nature of the chassis makes for a louder than usual operation. It's not too terrible loud but does exhibit a few rattles - in use. The motor noise is somewhat loud but smooth in character. Again - price point appropriate. The power cord is long enough for those countertops with nearby AC outlets. Honestly, a cord another 12 inches in length would have been preferred. We decided to tackle two different common recipes; whipping cream and making chocolate crinkle, cookie dough - with the latter being a solid challenge to get right before refrigeration & baking. While attempting to 'spin up' your typical grocery store whipping cream that comes in a carton, the Bella Stir did an admirable job producing a firm & fluffy whip. No real complaints on this specific task. Moving over to the cookie dough batch, the Bella Stir 5.3-qt. Tilt-Head Stand Mixer handled the task of mixing thoroughly a dough that thickens up pretty darn quickly. What resulted was a consistent, smooth yet expectedly very firm consistency that ended up producing excellent chocolate crinkle cookies. They came out of the oven perfect! In both mixing scenarios, the Bella Stir did what it was supposed to do. Our only real complaint was the fact that in both cases, it was required to aid in the mixing with a hand spatula because the mixing head attachments simply do not reach the inner wall/surfaces of the stainless bowl. For the money, that is Ok in our estimation. No demerits for that limitation... Pros: Lightweight making it easy to store away and pull out for countertop work Solid build quality in terms of how the assembly/disassembly goes and the functionality of knobs, tilt mechanism and attachments. Adequately long power cord Modern, smooth design aesthetic Cons: Made of plastic Some rattling in operation Short reach of the various attachment heads, inside the perimeter of the stainless bowl - which requires a lot of manual, spatula assistance A longer power cord would make this appliance more practical, for more consumers

I’ve had mixers in the past. Never got a KitchenAid for myself since it wasn’t worth it for the little I use one for, but I did buy one for my mom one Christmas and it was amazing. The mixer I’ve had for years was an inexpensive one from Amazon, but was nice, all metal and very solid. But it leaked oil and I never actually got to use it. This year I picked up a pizza oven and I started making my own dough, so I thought this would work well for that. Up to now I was mixing by hand which gets to be a bit of a pain. Good design, and comes with the one attachment I absolutely will use. And compared to the one I never got to use due to the oil leakage, it’s a better dough hook. I’ve uploaded photos showing the difference. I like that this one has a flattened part to help it actually move material compared to the standard pointed end. The bowl is a good size, just right for me making my dough since I do enough for three at a time. Speed knob is easy to use, it moves smoothly and doesn’t bind up. And I like that it’s a rotating knob, not just a lever you slide. Easier to get the speed you want quicker. Noise level is about average. There are suction cups on the bottom like they all have, to help hold it in place on the counter. I wish they had placed the release switch on the back of the neck or something, not on front right by the speed ring. I continuously reach for the wrong location by habit when trying to raise and lower it. Mixing the pizza dough went well. Fastest I’ve ever had dough made. And it blended everything very well, with me just having to lift the stand once to scrape things off the side to get them incorporated with the rest of it. I used a low speed as to not overwork the dough. But there was a lot of flex throughout the structure as it made the dough, which leads to my next point. I’m not a fan of all the plastic. It feels cheap and not very sturdy. It just didn’t remain as stable and solid as others I’ve used. So, I got curious and opened it up. The entire top part is secured just by four screws, so was easy to remove. The part covering the gears for the mixer is held on by two screws, so it was just a few minutes to get at everything. I’ve uploaded photos of the insides. Plastic gears everywhere. So this is definitely a lightweight mixer. Other mixers are described as “heavy duty” and those will generally have metal gears and other internal structural elements so ensure it holds together and lasts. There is a reason this one wasn’t referred to as “heavy duty.” Now, for me, the only thing I’ll likely EVER use this for is pizza dough. And while it had a lot of movement throughout the structure while making it, at no point did I think it was going to come apart. So I should be fine with this. Cake mixes, etc, should be fine, anything that doesn’t make too heavy a dough. The other downside is the lack of an attachment point. But again, since this is almost all plastic, I can see why they couldn’t. But that means some of the other attachments I had are not usable with this one. But face it, this thing retails at about 25% of the cost of the CHEAPEST KitchenAid mixer. There’s a reason for that. As I said, I wouldn’t waste the money on KitchenAid for myself since I don’t USE it hardly at all. So the price point here gives me an option I wouldn’t otherwise have for an actual stand mixer. Knowing what you’re getting into, and not needing something that can use attachments, this may be a good fit for you, as it was for me.

If you're looking for a budget friendly mixer with decent capacity, then the Bella Stir is for you. The mixer comes with all the necessary attachments you would need to mix dough, batter, or whipping. There's also a clear shield with drop funnel for adding liquid while preventing splatter. The stainless bowl is a great feature and at 5.3 quarts, it the right size for most recipes. I like that the mixer has suction cup feet, it helped it stay in place on my non-porous quartzite counter. The mixer is considerably lighter than any mixers I've owned, which is due to its entirely plastic build. The 500w motor is capable of making pizza dough without getting bogged down. I've found many things that would deter me from suggesting it to others. First and foremost, the build quality is entirely made of plastic, and not very sturdy plastic at that. The mixing attachments are coated with a non-stick polymer, which will start flaking off into the mix after a short time. The motor is quite noisy due to the hollow sounding plastic cover. While making the aforementioned pizza dough, it was bouncing and warping all over the place, thankfully the suction feet held it in place. I don't foresee this mixer lasting very long in my kitchen, but then I bake 3-4 times a week. I think this mixer would be fine for the beginner or occasional baker who needs a mixer to round out their kitchen but doesn't plan on using it outside of special occasions. For the entry-level price point, it's pretty decent.

[ Summary and Verdict ] Powered by a 500W motor, the Bella 5.3‑qt (5‑liter) Tilt‑Head Stand Mixer delivers solid overall performance. Its three included attachments handle the full range of mixing tasks: the wire whip to whip air into mixtures like egg whites and cream (the coconut macaroons turned out great), the flat beater for thick batters and everyday mixing, and the dough hook for kneading yeasted doughs (it did not struggle with a heavy, heavy dough; however, the mixer's head moved quite a bit). Where the mixer falls short is in its build design. It’s extremely lightweight for a stand mixer and noticeably plastic, relying on suction cups for stability, unlike heavier models such as a KitchenAid, which use their mass to stay put. The suction cups work as feet okay, but they could wear over time and make repositioning the mixer a bit of a hassle. After two weeks of testing, I’d rate it Recommended, 4 out of 5 stars: a capable, well‑equipped mixer with some compromises in durability and feel. [ What comes with the mixer ] * Large Capacity: 5.3QT * 500W power delivery with a 12-point motor speed control to support various mixing tasks; the lower numbers, 1 - 3, prevent dry ingredients (like flour) from puffing up and dusting your kitchen counter * 5 small suction cups ("Non-skid feet") for providing stability, preventing shaking or shifting so it doesn't "walk" or skitter across the counter, for example, while kneading stiff bread dough * Tilt-head design and an easy-install pouring shield make adding ingredients easy and mess-free (when tilted, it's 19.5 inches (50 cm) high and might still fit under the kitchen cabinet * 3 Hooks (wire whip ("balloon whisk"), flat beater ("paddle"), and dough) can handle any recipe; no information on material is provided * 1 Splash shield (plastic) * Stainless steel bowl with an ergonomic handle * Quick Start Guide, which includes a Chocolate Chunk Cookies recipe * Instruction Manual * Limited two-year warranty for mechanical defects, and 90 days for non-mechanical parts [ Other thoughts, which are not necessarily a deal breaker ] * No attachment hub -- The mixer lacks a front‑facing attachment hub, so you can’t use add‑ons like a meat grinder or pasta maker. It functions strictly as a mixer * Missing details on used material (except for the bowl) -- There’s no information on whether the bowl, hooks, or the splash shield are dishwasher‑safe, whether the materials are BPA‑free, or what the non‑bowl components are made of * Questionable long‑term durability -- The predominantly plastic construction and its suction cups might raise concerns about how well the mixer will hold up over time