I gave this to my daughter as a Christmas gift.  She moved into her first apartment and has limited countertop space so I decided to go with the Mini 3.5 Quart.  It was a great decision and she loved it!  It has the same size motor as the size-up, but it’s compact size makes it perfect for smaller kitchens.  I have had the same KitchenAid Stand Mixer for over 20 years... I insisted my daughter have one as well! [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]