I needed a high power mixer and noticed a nicely priced Sage mixer with 1200 watt motor assuming that it wouldn't bog down mixing heavy batters. It does the job ok but I purchased the Kitchenaid pro mixer and it was night and day different. The Kitchenaid mixed better on the second setting than the max power on the Sage despite less than half the stated wattage on the motor. I'm tossing the Sage and getting another Kitchenaid mixer for my business. Only 4 stars for difficulty removing the mixing blade when changing out bowls.