Among the stand mixers we've reviewed, the Dash Everyday Stand Mixer has a narrow range of functions it can effectively perform. The speed options are limited to high RPMs, best for whipping and beating. The size of the bowl restricts recipes to half and single batches. Moreover, the body of the machine is tough to clean. In truth, we think another kitchen appliance, such as a hand mixer, will render better results, give you more options, cost less, and will be easier to clean.
Editor's Note: On February 14th, 2022, we updated this review. Narrowing down the options can be tricky, but we added new sections to help your decision-making process.Dash Everyday Stand Mixer Review
Essentially this is a hand mixer mounted into a stand
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Price:
$50 List | $39.88 at Amazon
Pros: Inexpensive, compact, lightweight
Cons: Under powered, poor at mixing, hard to clean
Manufacturer: Dash
Pros: Inexpensive, compact, lightweight
Cons: Under powered, poor at mixing, hard to clean
Manufacturer: Dash
By Nick Miley and Michelle Powell ⋅ Feb 14, 2022
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| Price | $50 List $39.88 at Amazon | $530 List $549.00 at Amazon | $430 List $459.60 at Amazon | $330 List $347.52 at Amazon | $150 List $118.99 at Amazon |
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| Pros | Inexpensive, compact, lightweight | Powerful motor, simplistic design, large capacity bowl, planetary mixing | Powerful motor, simplistic design, sturdy platform | Powerful, affordable, easy to use | Easy to clean, one-handed operation, large bowl |
| Cons | Under powered, poor at mixing, hard to clean | Bulky, heavy, expensive | Tilt-head impedes bowl access, mediocre whipping action | Poor whipping action, requires bowl scraping | Broad bowl/attachment gap, fiddly splash guard |
| Bottom Line | Essentially this is a hand mixer mounted into a stand | Simply the best all-around stand mixer on the market | A do-it-all mixer with a bowl capacity and price suited to most households | Incredibly powerful and easy to use for the price | This economic mixer sacrifices little in the way of performance to keep the cost low |
| Rating Categories | Dash Everyday Stand... | KitchenAid 6-Qt. Pr... | KitchenAid Artisan | KitchenAid Classic... | Aucma 6.5qt |
| Mixing (30%) | |||||
| Ease of Use (30%) | |||||
| Whipping (25%) | |||||
| Kneading (15%) | |||||
| Specs | Dash Everyday Stand... | KitchenAid 6-Qt. Pr... | KitchenAid Artisan | KitchenAid Classic... | Aucma 6.5qt |
| Head Type | Tilt | Fixed | Tilt | Tilt | Tilt |
| Bowl Capacity | 3 quart | 6 quart | 5 quart | 4.5 quart | 6.5 quart |
| Standard Attachments | Beaters and dough hooks | Wire whip, flat beater, spiral dough hook | Wire whip, dough hook, flat beater | Wire whip, dough hook, flat beater | Wire whip, flat beater, spiral dough hook |
| Motor (watts) | 250-watt | 575-watt | 325-watt | 275-watt | 660-watt |
| Mixing Action | Kneading and triplicate whip | Planetary | Planetary | Planetary | Planetary |
| Number of Speeds | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 |
| Attachment Port | no | yes | yes | yes | no |
| Timer | no | no | no | no | no |
| Measured Dimensions (L x W x H) | 10.5" x 7.5 x 10.25" | 14.5" x 11.25" x 16" | 13.25" x 8.75" x 13.5" | 14.5" x 10.75" x 14.25" | 15.2" x 9.4" x 12.4" |
| Measured Weight | 4lbs. 1oz. | 26lbs. 1oz. | 22lbs. 13oz. | 22lbs. 13oz. | 13lbs. 6oz. |
| Warranty | limited 1-year | 1-year | 1-year | 1-year | none |
| Color Options | 9 | 22 | 46 | 2 | 7 |
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Our Analysis and Test Results
While the Dash Everyday Stand Mixer is a cute little machine, it's more of a toy than a proper stand mixer. We find it easier to suggest alternatives with products such as this than point out all the shortcomings. If you know that you want a stand mixer but don't want to spend an arm and a leg to get one, check out our budget-friendly options, like the Aucma 6.5qt or the KitchenAid Classic Plus KSM75WH. Both options are a bit of a step up in price but will live up to the expectations one has when purchasing a stand mixer.
Performance Comparison
Photo of the Dash Everyday Stand Mixer.
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Likes
For what it is, the Dash offers users the ability to whip egg whites, cream, and butter. The mixer is also relatively light, compact, and inexpensive. Given how lightweight it is, it's nice that this machine has suction-cup feet to keep it firmly planted on the countertop.
The Dash Everyday Stand Mixer struggled to mix even the most undemanding ingredients.
Credit: Jenna Ammerman
Dislikes
Thumper said, "if you can't say something nice, don't say nothin' at all." We agree. However, we would be remiss in our sworn duty to honestly review products if we didn't say that we are less than impressed with this kitchen appliance. The Dash doesn't meet reasonable expectations of a product that calls itself a stand mixer.
Despite the wide range of speed settings, this machine starts at relatively high RPMs.
Credit: Jenna Ammerman
Like many of the lower-end mixers in our stand mixer review, the Dash requires lots of input from the user. The bowl requires constant scraping, and unincorporated ingredients must be manually mixed. Additionally, both the tilt-head and bowl removal require two hands to operate — much heavier machines require less. Plus, this machine is hard to clean.
The attachments eject button is reminiscent of hand beaters.
Credit: Jenna Ammerman
Should You Buy the Dash Everyday Stand Mixer?
The Dash Everyday Stand Mixer is extraordinarily cheap. However, it can't knead, doesn't mix well, and requires a lot of babysitting to get it to whip. We do not think that this stand mixer is a contender — regardless of price.
What Other Stand Mixers Should You Consider?
The Dash Everyday Stand Mixer is a little stand mixer. Unfortunately, it's also wimpy, struggling with every task in our evaluation. If kneading is your primary goal, we suggest looking into the KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer or Ankarsrum Original. Otherwise, the KitchenAid Classic Plus KSM75WH or Aucma 6.5qt are wallet-friendly options that perform decently and might fit your needs.
— Nick Miley and Michelle Powell
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