Compact4.8/10
Kitchen in the Box
Kitchen in the Box 3.2-Quart Compact Stand Mixer
Reviewed / updated: Aug 29, 2026
The smallest and lightest mixer on the site. A 3.2-quart bowl and a 7-pound plastic body make it a fit for one person, a couple, or a kitchen with almost no counter space. It handles one cake, a batch of cookies or a small loaf, and no more. Six speeds, planetary action, three attachments and a splash guard included.
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4.2/10editor score
The pick for one or two people and minimal counter space.
Best for: solo bakers, couples and very small kitchens that make single recipes and value storage space over capacity.
Editor scores
Rated 0–10 across every mixer in our database. These are our judgement, not manufacturer figures.
Full specification
| Type & size | |
|---|---|
| Head design | Tilt-Head |
| Bowl capacity | 3.2 qt |
| Bowl material | Stainless steel |
| Dimensions | 12.9 x 7 x 10.2 in |
| Weight | 7 lb |
| Motor & speeds | |
| Motor power | 300 W |
| Motor type | — |
| Speed settings | 6 |
| Planetary mixing action | Yes |
| Attachments | |
| Front attachment hub | No |
| Hub / accessory system | None |
| In the box | Flat beater, Dough hook, Whisk, Splash guard |
| Pouring shield included | Yes |
| Build & care | |
| Housing material | Plastic |
| Dishwasher-safe bowl | Yes |
| Colors / finishes | Black (this listing); also white, blue, red, pink and more |
| Warranty | |
| Manufacturer warranty | — |
| Warranty length | — |
Other details from the listing
| Model number | SC-627 |
|---|---|
| Feet | 4 suction-cup feet |
| Whisk material | Stainless steel |
| Dough hook material | Aluminum |
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Our take
Kitchen in the Box built this mixer around one idea: small. The 3.2-quart bowl, the 12.9 x 7 x 10.2-inch footprint and the 7-pound weight make it the easiest machine here to store in a cupboard and lift onto the counter. It still uses planetary mixing, so the beater covers the whole bowl, and it comes with a flat beater, aluminium dough hook, stainless whisk and a splash guard.
The limits are exactly what the size implies. Usable capacity for dough is well under the 3.2-quart rating, so it is a single-recipe machine: one cake, one tray of cookies, a small loaf. The body is plastic with suction-cup feet, there are six speeds, no attachment hub, and the listing states no manufacturer warranty.
For a lesser-known brand it has built up more than 9,000 ratings at 4.4 stars, and the reviews are consistent: buyers wanted something tiny and got exactly that. Several specifically mention arthritis or limited hand strength and how easy it is to move.
Strengths
- Tiny footprint and 7 lb - easiest here to store and lift
- Wide choice of colors
- Flat beater, dough hook, whisk and splash guard included
- 9,600+ ratings at 4.4 stars for a budget brand
Weaknesses
- 3.2-quart bowl is a single-recipe size, too small for batches or big families
- Plastic body
- Only 6 speeds and no attachment hub
- No manufacturer warranty stated on the listing
Ideal for: Solo bakers, couples and very small kitchens that make single recipes and value storage space over capacity.
What owners say
Reviewers repeatedly point out that it is small - usable capacity is less than the 3.2-quart figure - but say that is exactly why they bought it, and praise the light weight, the colors and the value. Owners with arthritis or limited strength single out how easy it is to lift. The only real complaints come from people who expected to bake in bulk.
The best small stand mixer for homemade bread
I've been looking for a stand mixer that was small, lightweight and easy to store, and this one has been exactly what I needed. I don't have a lot of counter space.
Perfect for the solo baker
It was really tiny, but the size was perfect to make one homemade cake. It is the perfect size for a single recipe for the two people in my house.
Great for limited hand strength
Love the colour and the light weight. I have osteoarthritis so lifting this machine is no problem. Easy to clean and simple to use.
Small, with smaller usable capacity
I do love this mixer. It's just me and my husband. This will work for pancakes, a box cake mix or mixing your own dressing, but it is not a big-batch machine.
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FAQ: Kitchen in the Box 3.2-Quart Compact
Is the Kitchen in the Box 3.2-Quart Compact worth buying?
The pick for one or two people and minimal counter space.Our editors score it 4.2/10 overall. It is best for solo bakers, couples and very small kitchens that make single recipes and value storage space over capacity.
How big is the Kitchen in the Box 3.2-Quart Compact bowl?
It has a 3.2-quart stainless steel bowl. Usable capacity for dough is roughly 60-70% of that figure.
Does the Kitchen in the Box 3.2-Quart Compact have an attachment hub?
No. It has no front power hub, so it will only ever mix, whip and knead with the beaters it comes with.
Does the Kitchen in the Box 3.2-Quart Compact include a pouring shield?
Yes, a pouring shield is included.
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