KitchenAid Artisan 5-Qt Stand Mixer
The mixer that turns a kitchen into a bakery. The KitchenAid Artisan 5-quart tilt-head stand mixer is the one we reach for first.
Our Verdict
A 325W motor, 59-point planetary mixing action, and a 5-quart stainless bowl handle dough, batter and whipped cream with ease. It is the #1 rated household stand mixer for a reason: it just works, year after year.
What We Like
- 5-quart bowl handles 9 dozen cookies per batch
- Tilt-head design for easy ingredient access
- 10 speeds plus planetary mixing action
- Huge ecosystem of attachments (pasta, grinder, ice cream)
- Metal construction built to last decades
Worth Knowing
- Heavy — needs a dedicated shelf or counter spot
- Attachment ecosystem gets expensive
- Pouring shield is an add-on on some colors
- Loud when kneading stiff dough
Who Is This For?
Home bakers, bread makers, and anyone who mixes more than occasionally. If you bake weekly, this pays for itself in saved effort.
The Full Picture
The Artisan mixes evenly thanks to the planetary action — the beater rotates around the bowl while spinning on its own axis. The tilt-head lifts clear so you can scrape the bowl without disassembly. With attachments it becomes a pasta roller, meat grinder, spiralizer and more. It is an investment appliance, but the kind you buy once.
Bottom Line
The benchmark stand mixer. If one appliance deserves a permanent home on your counter, it is this one.