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With so many KitchenAid mixers to choose from, which mixer should you buy? Everything Kitchens has created this guide on helping you find out what KitchenAid mixer should you should get. ! But which mixer is best for you? Purchasing a KitchenAid stand mixer is a big decision and potentially one of your biggest countertop appliance investments. With all the KitchenAid mixer differences and options out there it can be a little overwhelming, to say the least. Everything Kitchens has been selling KitchenAid Mixers online for over 10 years and is one of KitchenAid's top independent retailers. That being said, KitchenAid stand mixers are a big part of our business culture and what we know best. We understand how important this purchase is and enjoy helping our customers navigate the KitchenAid stand mixer differences and find the right one to suit their cooking and baking needs. We make our stand mixer recommendations based on our personal experience with them and from our customer's feedback as well. Spending some time thinking about the capacity you will be needing and what you will be making with it is probably the most important step to narrowing down your search for a new KitchenAid stand mixer.  It is important you get the right mixer to meet your needs. No matter how good it looks on your counter if the mixer is not capable of doing what you need, you won't be happy.

With all the KitchenAid Mixer differences out there, breaking them down into groups is a great way to find the best mixer available for your needs. First, we will look at an overview of all the major KitchenAid Stand Mixers showcasing their basic differences while breaking them down into four distinct groups. Then we will take a closer look at each group of KitchenAid mixers in finer detail. At the end we will have a list of scenarios and the KitchenAid mixer we would suggest would you consider. 

"The Entry Level"

KitchenAid Classic Series

All of these KitchenAid mixer models are great for doing small batches with their lower capacity bowls, 3.5-4.5 quarts. This is a great KitchenAid mixer to buy for smaller families, 1-2 person households, and those that only bake occasionally. Like all KitchenAid Stand mixers, these models have the KitchenAid Power hub. With over 12 attachments available for purchase separately including everything from a vegetable spiralizer attachment, to a food grinder attachment, to a slow juicer attachment, these mixers can become a truly versatile multi-functional kitchen appliance.  However, if you are serious about home baking we recommend looking to the KitchenAid 5 qt Artisan and Professional 6 Series mixers for their added capacities and power to handle a wider variety of recipes.

If you are wanting a good solid mixer for your small household then you cannot go wrong with any of these options. If you are not concerned about color but are more budget conscious than the KitchenAid Classic Mixer or Classic Plus Mixer are going to be your best bet. 

"The Icon"

KitchenAid Artisan Series Stand Mixers

The KitchenAid Artisan is probably the most iconic kitchen appliance out there. It is by far KitchenAid's most popular model and this is the mixer most decide to buy and for good reason. The 325 watts of power are perfect for making recipes calling for up to 9 cups of flour. This power and the KitchenAid Artisan mixer's 5 qt bowl size is perfectly suited for mixing a standard size batch of 4 dozen chocolate chip cookies but can easily handle a double batch (8 dozen cookies) or as much as 9 dozen cookies which are considered its max capacity. Overloading the mixer or trying to mix up very chunky, thick cookie dough at speeds higher than the recommended 4-speed setting can cause the head to bounce or shake. So be sure you know the recommended mixing speeds for the type of recipe you are making. The mixer does have a failsafe in the form of a single nylon gear that will strip itself before burning out the motor in the event of the mixer being overloaded. Replacing this gear is more cost effective than replacing the entire motor.

The tilt head design gives the KitchenAid Artisan mixer the ability to fit and operate underneath standard sized cabinets, being only 18" tall with the head tilted up and 14.5" tall with the head down and locked. However many people, including myself, prefer to pull the mixer out from under the cabinet and close to the countertop edge to operate it. (Being under 5'4" is great) This is not so bad as the mixer has rubber pads on the bottom which makes it easy to pull and push it a few inches.

The KitchenAid Artisan Series consists of many models, but probably the most familiar are the KitchenAid Artisan KSM150 stand mixers, the Custom Metallic Series KSM152, and the Artisan Designer Series KSM155. Essentially, all the Kitchen Artisans are the same machine with 5-quart bowls and tilt-head design, and 325 watt AC motor. The KitchenAid Artisan Mixer differences are primarily in the color options, finishes and bowls, and accessories that are included with them. The KSM150 KitchenAid Artisan comes in a wide range of colors - over 32 actually which makes it the mixer with the most color options of any model of KitchenAid's mixers. The KitchenAid Artisan Mixer comes standard with a 5 qt stainless steel bowl, a coated flat beater, wire whip, dough hook, and pouring shield.

The KitchenAid Artisan Design Series comes in its own range of colors numbering 9+. With a double coating, these mixers have an added luster and shine similar to the candied paint effect in the automotive world. A glass 5 qt bowl with measurement markings, flat beater, wire whip, and dough hook are also included with this model mixer.

The Custom Metallic Series Mixers are definitely the higher end of the Artisan models line in regards to the price tag. These mixers come with all the same accessories as the standard Artisan KSM150 Mixer with the 5 qt stainless steel bowl, coated beater, wire whip, coated dough hook, and pouring shield. The higher price is due to their high-end metal finishes that are absolutely stunning available in brushed nickel, chrome, and satin copper. These mixers can make a bold statement in any kitchen.

*The KitchenAid Artisan stand mixers offer the largest array of colors to choose from. One thing we tell our customers when deciding on a color is that we all perceive colors differently and colors can appear different from one screen to another depending on your computer settings. Also, the type of lighting in your home can cause colors to look very different than they do when taken in a professionally lit studio.

"The Workhorse"

KitchenAid Professional Series Mixers

While the Artisan Mixer may be the Iconic KitchenAid Mixer, the KitchenAid Professional 600 Mixers are the real workhorses of the KitchenAid Mixer lineup. Which mixer should you buy? If you love to cook in the kitchen and consider yourself an avid cook or baker, then the KitchenAid Pro 600 may be the best for you. These powerful stand mixers are perfect for those who are serious about home baking and who like to make large quantities of just about everything. With 575 watts of power and a 6-quart bowl capacity, these stand mixers can handle recipes calling for up to 14 cups of flour. This translates into 8.5 standard loaves of bread dough or up to 13 dozen cookies at full capacity. If you enjoy making goodies and treats for your whole family and co-workers for the holidays or enjoy making artisan loaves of bread this is the mixer series for you. The Professional 600 and 6 Qt Bowl-Lift mixers sport a wider bowl and come with an S or pigtail style dough hook that can knead thick bread doughs like its air. The Professional 600 mixers also have an all-metal construction with steel gears.

Now with the higher wattage of the KitchenAid Professional & 5Qt Bowl-Lift mixers comes the need for a more stable base. That is why these mixers and other higher wattage KitchenAid stand mixers utilize a bowl-lift design. The bowl-lift design is where the bowl of the mixer fits into two arms and a lever raises the bowl to the stationary mixer head. If you were to put this much power into a tilt-head design mixer it would shake and rattle so much it would eventually ruin the motor and could damage the mixer as well.

These mixers stand an impressive 16.5" tall. Most modern kitchens have the clearance for these mixers to fit snugly under cabinets that are the standard 18" above the counter, but it may be too tall for some. So measure before you buy if you are planning on storing your KitchenAid Professional 600 Mixer on your kitchen counter. Storage is something to consider if you are not able to keep it on your counter all the time. The Professional 600 mixers weight 31-32 lbs which can make it difficult if you are storing it in a pantry or cabinet and having to move it to your counter frequently. Remember to lift with your knees.

The Professional 600 Mixers included many models featuring varying bowl types, finishes, and wattage. The most popular one sold by Everything Kitchens is the standard KitchenAid Professional 600, also known as the "Pro 6" Mixer. This mixer comes with a 6 qt stainless steel bowl, pouring shield, flat beater, wire whip, and S Dough Hook.

The Professional 6500 is a step above the Professional 600 Design mixer. It sports the same 6 qt glass bowl and accessories, but the Professional 6500 Mixer brings a bit more power to the table with a 1 HP DC motor for quieter operation and the ability to run longer without getting hot like the Professional 600 and Artisans AC motors. In addition, it includes a sensor that helps control mixer speeds and will even detect overload, shutting off the mixer to protect the motor from damage. The 6500 Professional Mixer also has the added feature of "soft start" which lowers ingredient splatter, which is good since the glass bowl mixers do not come with a pouring shield.

"The Next Level"

KitchenAid ProLine & Commercial Stand Mixers

These next two KitchenAid mixers are really in classes all their own, but what they do share in common is a powerful 1.3HP DC motor. If you are looking for mixers that come with longer manufacturer warranties than the standard 1 year of the other KitchenAid Stand mixers, larger capacities, and a powerful yet quiet 1.3 hp DC motors, then one of these mixers may fit the bill. 

 The KitchenAid ProLine Series appliances offer exceptional support with a 5-year total replacement limited warranty from the manufacturer compared to the standard 1-year warranty of the other residential KitchenAid stand mixers. The 7 qt mixer is the largest bowl capacity among the KitchenAid residential model mixers. A 1.3 hp DC Motor offers unmatched mixing power while also being relatively quiet compared to the Professional 600 mixers. The 7 qt bowl gives you the capacity to mix up to 14 dozen cookies. Even though the ProLine only comes in  4 basic colors, they do have the double coating that gives them the additional luster that is usually reserved for the Design series mixers.

KitchenAid Commercial 8 qt - The only choice really for those that cook or bake professionally. Be it a small home business or a commercial kitchen, the KitchenAid Commercial 8 qt is what you need. This stand mixer is the only KitchenAid mixer that is NSF & UL listed, making it the only KitchenAid Stand mixer that's rated for commercial use. The KitchenAid Commercial 8 qt mixer comes with a 2-year manufacturer warranty, a stainless steel 8 qt bowl, stainless steel bowl guard, stainless steel wire whip, flat beater, and spiral dough hook. 

 

 

 

 

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KitchenAid Stand Mixer Recommendations - Which KitchenAid mixer should I buy?

Will only ever be making dough for a 2 lb loaf of bread at a time KitchenAid Classic Plus Mixer. The additional power will help to knead the dough well
Don't really care about color, just wanting a competitively priced mixer that I can use to do occasional small batch baking and recipes KitchenAid Classic Mixer ( only available in white)
Only planning on occasionally a few times a year using mixing cake batters or small batches of cookie KitchenAid Classic Mixer
Planning on using more power intense attachments like the food grinder, slow juicer, and pasta attachments KitchenAid Artisan or KitchenAid Professional Mixers
Mixer for the home baker that makes frequent large batches of 13 dozen chunky chocolate chip Cookie Dough KitchenAid Professional 600 Mixer
For the person that loves making homemade bread KitchenAid Professional 600 Mixer
For the home baker that makes frequent batches of cookies and bread for the family KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer
For the aspiring home chef wanting to occasionally make doughs, batters, and icing KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer
Bake a lot during the holidays, but besides that I really want a mixer that will look great on my counter top KitchenAid Artisan Design Series Mixers
Have a small child that loves to help me bake KitchenAid Artisan Mixer & purchasing an additional 5 qt glass bowl or KitchenAid Artisan Designer Series that already comes with a Glass Bowl. Glass bowls allow you to better see how the ingredients are mixing.
Want the most color options to choose from KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer
For the home baker that makes occasionally makes cookies and bread for family and friends KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer
Love making double batches of cookies (8 dozen cookies) at a time KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer
frequently make recipes that call for heated ingredients like tempered chocolate KitchenAid Artisan Designer Series (the included glass bowl is microwave safe)
Looking to make large batches bread on a daily basis KitchenAid Professional 600 or Professional 6500 Mixers
Needing to make enough mash potatoes for the extended family that comes over more often then just the occasional holiday KitchenAid Professional 600 Mixer
Making candies and other goodies for all my family and co-workers for the holidays KitchenAid Professional 600 Mixer
Ability to knead thick doughs for longer then 3 minutes KitchenAid Professional 6500 Mixer
Wanting to start up your own home based bakery or outfit a new cupcake shop KitchenAid Commercial 8 qt Mixer
Wanting a quieter alternative to the KitchenAid Professional 600 Mixer KitchenAid ProLine Mixer
Looking to outfit your new bakery KitchenAid Commercial 8 qt Mixer
Wanting the added security of a 5 year warranty KitchenAid ProLine Mixer


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Updated September 17, 2019 - Everything Kitchens LLC

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The Best KitchenAid Stand Mixer of 2022

We tested three of the most popular models of KitchenAid stand mixers and selected the KitchenAid – Artisan as the best for first-time bakers and bakers who want to bake more. It’s compact, has a powerful motor and is available in a cornucopia of colors that will match any kitchen’s design. If you have a large kitchen and bake in high volumes, the KitchenAid – Pro 600 is a powerhouse that can churn out several loaves of bread or up to 13 dozen cookies in a single batch.

Our Top Choices

Best Overall

Artisan

Best for Large Volumes

Pro 600

We tested three of the most popular models of KitchenAid stand mixers and selected the KitchenAid – Artisan as the best for first-time bakers and bakers who want to bake more. It’s compact, has a powerful motor and is available in a cornucopia of colors that will match any kitchen’s design. If you have a large kitchen and bake in high volumes, the KitchenAid – Pro 600 is a powerhouse that can churn out several loaves of bread or up to 13 dozen cookies in a single batch.

Table of contents

Why buy a KitchenAid stand mixer?

Simply put, it’s the best. We rigorously tested five highly rated stand mixers, and the KitchenAid Artisan was the clear champion over the others. If you’re a daily baker or a holiday baker, any KitchenAid stand mixer is an essential appliance for your kitchen.

All KitchenAid stand mixers combine heavy-duty steel construction with a powerful motor. Depending on its size and wattage, a KitchenAid makes short work of any tedious baking task, such as blending thick cookie dough stuffed with mix-ins or kneading pizza dough.

Any KitchenAid stand mixer has been built to last a lifetime. We’ve worked with the KitchenAid Pro 600 for nearly 15 years, and it’s still churning out and humming along as well as the first day we flipped the on switch.

These are workhorses; and like the proverbial workhorse, they’re solid and heavy. The Artisan and the Classic — both are the compact, tilt-head style —  weigh in at 23 pounds. The Professional is a hefty 29 pounds. So you really need to have some kitchen-counter real estate where the KitchenAid can live, since it’s too heavy to hoist it up to a cabinet.

Power hub

All KitchenAid stand mixers have a unique built-in that no other stand mixer has: a power hub. This portal on the mixer’s head allows you to plug in 15 attachments, ranging from a pasta roller to a spiralizer, like the spiralizers we reviewed, to an ice cream maker, one that’s smaller and just as functional as those we reviewed in our best ice cream maker article.

Finally, you’re probably aware that a KitchenAid stand mixer is more expensive than other stand mixers. You’ll spend between $200 to $325 on a KitchenAid stand mixer, but with all of the available attachments that can do practically any cooking-prep job, you’ll push your culinary skills to new levels.

Comparing the best KitchenAid stand mixers

KitchenAid has been manufacturing stand mixers for 100 years, and during that century, they’ve given several facelifts to their models. There are three core models that KitchenAid occasionally updates: the Classic, the Pro 600 and the Artisan. (KitchenAid also makes a very large Commercial mixer, but these are really intended for bakeries or home-baking businesses.)

ModelPriceWattsAvailable Bowl Size (qts)DimensionsColor Options
1. KitchenAid - Artisan$$$325514.3"h x 14"w x 9.3"d44
2. KitchenAid - Pro 600$$$$575617"h x 9"w x 7.25"d22
3. KitchenAid - Classic$$2754.514.1"h x 13.9"w x 8.7"d2 (Black and white)

Classic

The Classic Series has a tilt-head design, meaning the head of the mixer swivels back, which allows easy access to the mixing bowl. The Classic’s mixing bowl is 4.5 quarts and has no handle. The bowl is slightly tapered and locks into the bottom of the mixer’s stand. The Classic has 10 variable speeds controlled by a side lever.

The Classic has 275 watts and is a planetary-motion mixer, which means the attachments revolve while the bowl remains stationary. Although the Classic’s wattage is somewhat less than the Artisan and Pro 600, all KitchenAid stand mixers have been engineered to use wattage for creating exceptional torque — the force needed to rotate an object — which is particularly needed for kneading bread or pizza dough and mixing dense cookie dough.

The Classic has 59 touch points per rotation; every time the wire whisk, dough hook or flat beater (included with all KitchenAid mixers) revolves around the bowl, it will touch the bowl 59 times. The more touch points per rotation, the less you will need to scrape the sides of the bowl.

True to its name, the Classic is only available in two colors, white and silver.

Artisan

The Artisan has all of the same features of the Classic, but its power is boosted to 325 watts. The Artisan has a 5-quart tapered bowl with a handle that also locks into the stand. The same accessories are included, but the Artisan’s flat beater has a raised silicone edge, which virtually eliminates scraping the bowl. Like the Classic, the Artisan also has a 10-speed motor and 59 touch points per rotation.

If you’re looking to match your appliances with your kitchen, the Artisan comes in a veritable rainbow of 44 colors.

Pro 600

KitchenAid’s Pro 600 Series shares some core features with the Classic and Artisan models. It differs, however, in that it has a bowl-lift design. The 6-quart bowl latches onto two side arms and the back of the stand. A lever raises the bowl to the attachment; when mixing is complete, the bowl lowers back to the base.

The Pro 600 is also larger, heavier, and its wattage is amped up to 575. With 67 touch points per rotation, the wide whisk and flat beater (one-third larger than the Classic and Artisan) and the elongated dough hook miss nothing in the bowl.

How we tested

Since we already tested the Artisan in our stand mixer review, we repeated the same tests with the Classic and Pro 600.

Small batch whipping

Egg whites: For each mixer, we put two room-temperature egg whites into the bowl and started the mixer at its lowest setting. When the egg whites began to foam, we increased the speed to the highest level and timed how long it took for the egg whites to reach a meringue consistency.

Cream: The Artisan easily whipped one cup of chilled heavy cream to fluffy peaks. We repeated the test with the Classic and Pro 600 by whipping the cream at its lowest setting and gradually increasing to the highest and timed how long it took for the mixer to whip the cream.

Cake batter

We used “The Great British Baking Show” judge Mary Berry’s recipe for genoise, or sponge cake, which serves as the base for an assortment of iced and jelly-filled cakes. We made this recipe many times during our initial testing, and it’s especially good for showing how well (or poorly) the stand mixer whips the ingredients together to create a light and airy cake with a soft crumb.

Cookie dough

As we discovered from our prior tests, cookie dough can cause havoc with almost all stand mixers. Depending on the shape of the bowl and length of attachments, oftentimes mixins just aren’t mixed in enough. This failing was more than apparent with the Cheftronic – SM986 and Cuisinart SM-50 , both of which left mixins in the bottom of their deeply tapered bowls and short attachments.

The recipe we used is a dense dough jammed full with chocolate chips, peanuts and M&Ms. This test really showcases the motor’s ability to create the torque needed to thoroughly blend these heavy ingredients into a cohesive dough.

Pizza dough

This is the most challenging test of all. It’s a standard recipe for pizza dough that we’ve made dozens of times. Earlier models of stand mixers had an extenuated dough hook that was curled like a pig’s tail. The latest models have dough hooks that are about one-third shorter and have a more traditional hook shape.

In our previous tests, only the Artisan blended and kneaded the dough effortlessly. The other mixers struggled to make a cohesive dough with the new dough hook, and the strain on their  motors caused the mixers to shake and rattle like the Northridge Earthquake.

ModelWhip Egg Whites (minutes)Whip Cream (minutes)Mix Pizza DoughMix Cookie BatterMix Cake Batter
1. KitchenAid - Artisan1:001:00☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
2. KitchenAid - Pro 600:45:55☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
3. KitchenAid - Classic1:141:15☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Best Overall: Artisan

The 5-quart, tilt-head KitchenAid – KSM150PS Artisan stand mixer won best overall in our review of stand mixers, and it’s our top pick again. The Artisan is the most popular of KitchenAid’s stand mixers, and it’s easy to understand why. The Artisan is about 20 percent smaller than the Pro 600, and the tilt-head design makes the mixer more compact so it can fit underneath most kitchen cabinets.

At 375 watts, the Artisan has plenty of power to tackle bread, pizza and chunky cookie dough. The usual attachments are included: A wire whisk, flat paddle and dough hook. The flat paddle and dough hook are nylon-coated for easy cleaning.

We found the Artisan’s pouring shield especially useful when we added flour to the pizza dough. It fits over the mixing bowl and allows you to add dry or wet ingredients while the mixer is mixing. The pouring shield eliminated spills and concentrated the flour into a spout, which the dough hook efficiently turned into the vortex of the mixture.

The Artisan has a slightly tapered stainless steel bowl, and its attachments have been designed specifically to reduce the need for scraping ingredients down the sides of the bowl.

The Artisan performed perfectly in all of our tests. It whipped the egg whites and cream to firm peaks in one minute and smoothly blended the cake batter, which baked light, airy and delicate. The Artisan had no problems mixing together the cookie dough, although there were a few M&M bits in the bottom of the bowl. The hook attachment is less curlicue than the Pro 600’s, but the Artisan nevertheless mixed and kneaded an elastic ball of pizza dough in five minutes.

The Artisan is so easy to use you’ll find yourself baking like a professional in no time. Like all three KitchenAid stand mixers, the Artisan is expensive. But if you’re new to baking or you’re someone who wants to bake more than cupcakes and Christmas cookies, the Artisan is an investment you should make.

Key takeaways:

Best for large volumes: Pro 600

If you’re an ardent baker and an all-day baking binge is a regular past time, then the KitchenAid – Pro 600 is your best choice. It’s only about $50 more than the Artisan, but we feel the substantially increased power, rock-solid construction and excellent ease of use is worth that small difference in price.

As noted earlier, the Pro 600 is a big piece of machinery. It’s made entirely of metal, so it’s quite heavy — 29 pounds — and once you’ve unpacked the Pro 600, it’s not going anywhere. Look elsewhere if your kitchen counter space is limited.

Like all KitchenAid stand mixers, the Pro 600’s 575-watt motor has direct drive transmission, which means that its system of (all-steel) gears directly transfers power to whatever you’re mixing in the bowl. There’s less power consumption, and it mixes everything faster.

The proof, of course, is in the pudding — or the cake batter. The Pro 600 beat the other two KitchenAid stand mixers by 15 to 20 seconds in every challenge, due, in part, to its wire whisk and flat paddle being one-third larger. When the bowl is lifted into place, the attachments touch the bottom of the bowl and the sides. With its 67 touch points, every last ounce of ingredient is whisked or beaten.

The results? Egg whites were beaten to meringue consistency in 55 seconds, the cream was fluffed to peaks in a minute. The cake baked light and airy with a delicate and moist crumb, and the cookies had a cake-like texture, which made us want to eat the entire batch in one sitting. (We restrained from doing so, barely.)

The Pro 600’s dough hook recalls what Captain Hook wore at his wrist. Its elongated, curlicue shape reaches the bottom of the bowl, so when we started the mixer at its lowest setting, the hook gently mixed the ingredients with no splatter. We increased the speed to 2 (there are 10 levels) and watched in amazement how the hook gathered everything together into a dough ball. Not once did we need to scrape the sides of the bowl.

We increased the speed to 3 and allowed the mixer to do its work, kneading the pizza dough until it was smooth and elastic. It really doesn’t get easier. As we did in our prior tests — and you shouldn’t do this at home — we increased the speed to its highest level while the mixer was kneading the dough. The bowl vibrated, but the heavy-metal stand held its ground and stayed in place.

KitchenAid intuited that most people will not store the Pro 600 in a cabinet, and so they’ve designed them in 22 different shades to fit any kitchen’s color scheme. If you prefer a vintage look, a tempered-glass mixing bowl is available.

The Pro 600 is the most expensive of the three KitchenAid stand mixers. The Pro 600 won’t fit everyone’s budget, and if you don’t have spacious countertops, you should consider the Artisan instead.

Key takeaways:

KitchenAid’s Budget Model: Classic

The KitchenAid – K45SS Classic is the least expensive stand mixer in the KitchenAid line. It’s well-made and performed almost as well as the Artisan. However, in our review of stand mixers, we recommended the Hamilton Beach – 63232 as an alternative to the Artisan. Since it’s about $25 less than the Classic and on a par with the Artisan, if you’re looking for a budget-priced stand mixer, consider the Hamilton Beach.

The Classic has 275 watts and at 4.5-quarts, its bowl is slightly smaller than the Artisan. It has the same attachments, but it lacks a splatter shield. (We checked KitchenAid’s website, and a separately purchased splatter shield for the Classic is not available.) In many respects, the Classic is identical to the Artisan; however, we did notice some minor differences in its performance.

The Classic whipped the egg whites and cream about 15 seconds slower, which is hardly a deal breaker. However, at its highest speed, the motor fluctuated and seemed to slow down for a second. We tested this several times, and the slight fluctuation was consistent. Since we only tested one model of the Classic, this issue might pertain only to the model we tested.

The Classic’s flat beater doesn’t have the silicone edge that the Artisan has, so it couldn’t reach all of the ingredients. This was the only KitchenAid mixer that made us scrape the bowl. We mixed ingredients thoroughly, but the cake rose unevenly with divets on the surface. Minor discrepancies can always happen in baking, but the cake’s texture was noticeably less airy and light.

The cookies mixed together quickly (42 seconds), but we couldn’t increase the speed past level 3 without the ingredients splattering. When we removed the dough, about one-quarter cup of M&Ms were left behind in the bottom of the bowl. The pizza hook was just as effective as it was in the other models, and the Classic produced an elastic dough in a few minutes.

You really can’t go wrong buying a KitchenAid stand mixer. They’re solid, built to last and can perform heavy-duty mixing, blending, whipping and kneading in a few effortless minutes. For someone who enjoys baking on a weekly or even daily basis, KitchenAid – KP26M1X Pro 600 is your best bet for handling high-volume baking.

If you’re a first-time baker or a seasoned professional, the smaller, less-expensive KitchenAid – KSM150PS Artisan has plenty of power for both daily and occasional baking. The Artisan matches the Pro 600’s performance, but its tilt-head design makes it more compact so it can fit many kitchen-counter spaces.

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KitchenAid mixers are produced by the famous company Whirlpool Corporation.

Based on customer reviews, we can characterize this technique as a reliable, productive, multifunctional device.

Planetary mixers are popular among the offered products.

They are equipped with a lifting mechanism, a stand with a bowl, a powerful modern motor.

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    • How to choose a planetary mixer?

    In order not to make a mistake when choosing a planetary mixer, you need to pay attention to the following characteristics:

    KitchenAid Top 10 Planetary Mixers

    Model Overview

    KitchenAid 5KSM175P

    Elegant, reliable, easy-to-use planetary mixer in a bright stylish case.

    Designed for kneading any type of dough, bringing various ingredients to a homogeneous consistency. It is endowed with a strong protective casing for increase in safety of the operator in operating time.

    It is possible to adjust the height of the nozzles without interrupting the process due to the lifting mechanism of the head. The kit comes with an additional bowl with the smallest volume, a wire whisk, a mixing spatula, an aluminum hook.

    The manufacturer added a protective rim to the designs. It eliminates the splashing of components, and the pouring spout allows you to add products during mixing. Due to transparency, it is always possible to determine when the process stops.

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    KitchenAid 5KSM125E

    Powerful mixer for professional use. With it, you can create unique desserts from scratch.

    The user is required to load the right ingredients, install the correct nozzle, and select the optimal speed setting.

    The device is capable of cutting, chopping, squeezing juice, cooking pasta, grinding meat products. But to create a multifunctional device, you will need to purchase additional attachments. They are fixed in front of the drive.

    Designed for intensive use. The case is made of metal, covered with enamel. Thanks to the 10-speed direct drive motor, stable operation in every mode - from light mixing to whipping at high speeds.

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    KitchenAid 5KSM7580XE

    Professional mixer for mixing large quantities of food. Due to its features, it is actively used

    in restaurants, cafes, and factories.

    Planetary technology for multi-directional simultaneous rotation of the nozzle and drive. The powerful electric motor ensures high efficiency and quiet operation.

    The structure is made of metal, so the mechanisms have a long service life and wear resistance. Thorough and uniform mixing is achieved due to the constant speed of rotation at any load on the motor.

    At the same time, the electronic controller monitors the optimal speed mode. On the front of the drive there is an additional socket for attaching nozzles, which are purchased separately.

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    KitchenAid 5KSM150PSE

    A unique, multifunctional mixer that is second to none. Shows a great combination of elegant

    design and high power, which meets the established standards of professional equipment.

    Simple housewives, real gourmets, chefs are willing to use the device. The main feature is the presence of planetary mixing technology: simultaneous, but versatile rotation of nozzles and drive.

    The strength of the structure is also taken into account. Each piece is made of steel and assembled by hand. The all-metal case is covered with enamel, perfectly withstands mechanical stress.

    Hinged head allows you to quickly change the nozzle, install the bowl. On the front of the drive there is a separate compartment for fixing additional nozzles, which are purchased separately.

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    KitchenAid 5KSM3311XE

    Next generation stand mixer. Its weight is reduced by 25% and size by 20% compared to other samples of this

    line. Great for compact kitchens. Provides perfect mixing and whipping results.

    The case has a classic design and rounded shapes that make it easy to use and clean. Made of solid metal with an enamel coating, which determines its service life and resistance to various damages.

    Despite differences in power, stable and high-quality operation is guaranteed at any speed. An additional hole is provided on the front of the drive for installing various nozzles. They are purchased separately.

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    KitchenAid 5KSM7591XE

    Professional mixer with powerful, durable 10 speed motor. Planetary mixing technology

    helps to achieve excellent mixing of ingredients, regardless of the selected speed setting.

    The parts are made of metal and have good mechanical resistance and durability. Users note the convenience of control due to the electronic regulator.

    Bowl guard prevents splashing of ingredients during mixing. To increase the functionality of the device, it is recommended to purchase additional attachments. They are fixed on the front of the drive.

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    KitchenAid 5K45SSE

    Classic mixer with planetary mixing technology. Nozzles rotate throughout the entire volume of the bowl, so

    no food remains on its walls.

    Equipped with a direct drive: it is more powerful and reliable than a gear drive. Details are made of high-strength steel, the body is made of metal, the bowl is made of stainless steel. The assembly took place manually, which determines the accuracy of the fit of each element.

    Thanks to the fold-out head, it is convenient to change the attachments or to insert the bowl. The protective rim on the container prevents the components from splashing during the mixing process. It is possible to increase the functionality of the device. To do this, you need to buy additional nozzles offered by the manufacturer.

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    KitchenAid 5KSM7990XE

    Professional mixer for the preparation of various products and dough in home, cafes, restaurants.

    Equipped with a modern, powerful DC motor for process efficiency and quiet operation. The manufacturer has implemented an additional security system in the form of a steel mesh cover and an emergency switch.

    Functions make operation easier and increase the durability of the instrument. Thanks to electronic control, a constant rotation speed is maintained at any motor load.

    The design is characterized by durability and resistance to mechanical damage, since all parts are made of high-strength steel and metal.

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    KitchenAid 5KPM5E

    Modern mixer with planetary rotation technology. Designed for kneading any type of dough, beating, mixing

    different ingredients.

    Differs from its counterparts in low noise and vibration levels, even when operating at high speed. The mechanism of the dezha leans back to simplify the replacement of nozzles, the installation of the bowl.

    All-metal housing designed for long service life. The front part is equipped with a special hole in which additional nozzles are fixed.

    Bowl with lid, hook, whisk, spatula and protective rim included as standard. The last accessory prevents splashing of the mass during mixing.

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    KitchenAid 5KSM156E

    Modern stand mixer with planetary rotation technology. It has a smooth and rounded design, so

    is easy to use and clean.

    Marketed as a rugged, reliable, durable all-metal construction. Thanks to the durable direct drive, stable operation at any speed is achieved.

    The compartment on the front of the body allows you to firmly fix the nozzles, preventing them from detaching during mixing.

    A distinctive feature is the capacious glass bowl. Despite the material of manufacture, it shows excellent resistance to mechanical stress.

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