A light, high-capacity mixer for home bread bakers who knead big whole grain batches. It handles more dough than its size suggests and costs less than the countertop spiral mixers.
Amazon $499The Bosch Universal Plus is the better dough mixer overall, rated 3.6 to 2.8. The Bosch Universal Plus leads on features and warranty. The NutriMill Artiste costs $200 less ($299 vs $499).
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A budget bottom-drive mixer for home bread bakers who want Bosch-style kneading for less money.
Amazon $299Which should you buy?
- Choose the Bosch Universal Plus for features (removable bowl, speed control, whisk or beater included vs whisk or beater included) and warranty (3-year warranty vs 1-year warranty).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every under 10 qt dough mixer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Bosch Universal Plus | NutriMill Artiste |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 25% | 65 $33.27 per lb of dough ($499, 15 lb) | 50 dough capacity not published (neutral score used) |
| Capacity 20% | 70 15 lb of dough | 50 dough capacity not published (neutral score used) |
| Mixing action 15% | 60 bottom-drive dough hook | 60 bottom-drive dough hook |
| Motor 10% | 45 500 W motor | 45 500 W motor |
| Features 20% | 50 removable bowl, speed control, whisk or beater included | 10 whisk or beater included |
| Warranty 10% | 50 3-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Bosch Universal Plus | NutriMill Artiste | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Bowl | 6.5 qt | 6.5 qt |
| Largest dough batch | 15 lb | - |
| Mixing | ||
| Type | Bottom-drive hook | Bottom-drive hook |
| Motor | 500 W | 500 W |
| Speed settings | 4 | - |
| Speed control | Yes | - |
| Timer | No | - |
| Proofing mode | No | No |
| Whisk or beater included | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Bowl material | Plastic | - |
| Removable bowl | Yes | - |
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Weight | 12 lb | 18.4 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year |
