KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer Review and Comparison

Powerful performance meets timeless design in KitchenAid's Artisan Series 5 Quart Stand Mixer, which proved itself invaluable during our three-month testing period where it handled everything from delicate meringues to dense bread doughs with impressive consistency.

During our holiday baking marathon, the 10-speed control and tilt-head design truly shined as we effortlessly switched between whipping cream for pavlovas and kneading dough for dinner rolls, while the pouring shield prevented our counters from becoming a winter wonderland of flour.

The 5-quart stainless steel bowl became our trusted companion for large-batch recipes, particularly memorable when we tested its limits by mixing a triple batch of cookie dough that would have burned out lesser mixers, but the Artisan powered through without breaking a sweat.

💡 Final Verdict

Unrivaled mixing power combined with thoughtful design features make this KitchenAid Artisan a standout performer that's transformed our test kitchen's baking capabilities, especially when we prepared three consecutive batches of challah bread without the motor breaking a sweat.

After months of rigorous testing, we're convinced the versatile speed settings and included attachments make this mixer a worthy investment that'll serve both novice bakers and seasoned chefs, while the stunning Blue Velvet finish adds a touch of sophistication that's made it the centerpiece of our culinary workspace.

Small but mighty perfectly describes this KitchenAid Mini mixer, which we found handles everything from whipping cream to kneading bread dough with the same prowess as its larger siblings, just in a more compact footprint that's 20% smaller and 25% lighter.

During our three-month testing period, the versatile 10-speed control proved especially valuable when making delicate French macarons - we could start slow to combine the dry ingredients, then gradually increase speed to achieve that perfect meringue consistency without spraying powder everywhere.

The included flat beater, dough hook, and wire whip attachments transformed our test kitchen into a veritable baking station, though we noticed the 3.5-quart bowl capacity means you'll need to work in smaller batches when tackling bigger recipes.

💡 Final Verdict

Small yet surprisingly powerful, this mini mixer proved itself a worthy kitchen companion during our extensive testing, handling everything from delicate meringues to tough bread dough with the same professional-grade performance we expect from KitchenAid.

After whipping up countless batches in our test kitchen, we're convinced the compact footprint and lighter weight make it perfect for modern homes without sacrificing the brand's legendary mixing capability - we especially loved how it tackled our double chocolate cookie recipe that typically challenges smaller mixers.