The KitchenAid Mixer is a well-known and long-standing kitchen appliance that has seen many iterations. With the current KitchenAid Architect Series 500, you can choose from different colors, stainless steel accents, and lots of features.

KitchenAid Classic Series 4.5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer – KSM150PSER review

This retro KitchenAid Classic series model has a classic look, with a glossy white finish on the bowl and base, as well as a stainless steel “arm” and handle. The motor is rated at 4.5 quart, and it has a 325 watts power rating. The tilt head design allows you to easily add ingredients while it’s running. The bowl lock secures the bowl in place, and it has a stainless steel paddle with “KITCHENAID” printed on it. It’s a 4.5 quart model, and is made in the USA.

KitchenAid Architect Series 500 Tilt-Head Stand Mixer – KSM150PSER review

The KitchenAid Architect Series 500 model has upgraded features compared to the Classic Series model we reviewed above. The bowl is made from hard anodized aluminum and stainless steel, which resists scratches and corrosion. The bowl release button is hidden, so there are no visible levers to bump into when the bowl is released. The model also features a new 500 watt motor, and a new ergonomic handle design. While we haven’t tested the tilt head yet, the manufacturer says it’s still tilt head friendly.

KitchenAid Architect Series Tilt-Head Stand Mixer – KSM350PSER review

The KitchenAid Architect Series model has two motors and it’s almost twice as powerful as the Classic series model we reviewed above. The bowl is also made from hard anodized aluminum and stainless steel, and comes with a stainless steel paddle. The bowl release button is hidden, so there are no visible levers to bump into when the bowl is released. The model also features a new 500 watt motor, and a new ergonomic handle design. This model has an exact color match to some kitchen appliances, such as the KitchenAid Professional Architect Series KSB560PSER we reviewed earlier in this series.

KitchenAid Architect Series Tilt-Head Stand Mixer – KSM150PSBM review

The KitchenAid Architect Series 500 model has upgraded features compared to the Classic Series model we reviewed above. The bowl is made from hard anodized aluminum and stainless steel, which resists scratches and corrosion. While we haven’t tested the tilt head yet, the manufacturer says it’s still tilt head friendly. The bowl release button is hidden, so there are no visible levers to bump into when the bowl is released.

What is the difference between KitchenAid Classic and KitchenAid Architect Model?

The Classic series is made from a glossy white plastic on the bowl and base, as well as a stainless steel “arm” and handle. There is no grey color option available, and the motor is rated at 4.5 quart. The tilt head design allows you to easily add ingredients while it’s running. The bowl lock secures the bowl in place, and it has a stainless steel paddle with “KITCHENAID” printed on it. There are two versions of the Classic series, which have the same motor and bowl, only with different color options.

What is the difference between KitchenAid Architect and KitchenAid Architect Series?

The KitchenAid Architect Series is made from a glossy white plastic on the bowl and base, as well as a stainless steel “arm” and handle. There is no grey color option available, and it has a 500 watt motor while keeping the same capacity of 5 quart. The tilt head design allows you to easily add ingredients while it’s running. The bowl lock secures the bowl in place, and it has a stainless steel paddle with “KITCHENAID” printed on it. There are two versions of the Architect Series, which have the same motor and bowl, only with different color options.

Conclusion

In our opinion, the Classic Series model is definitely still available and available at an affordable price. You also could opt for over $100 off discount on other colors/versions as well. We have personally used this kitchenaid classic series model for years, and it works as well today as it did when we bought it. The Classic series is a bit more limited in terms of color options and features, but you are guaranteed to get the same high-quality performance that KitchenAid is known for.

The KitchenAid Architect Series has a lot of color options, and more features as well. The main difference between the two is that the Architect series uses stainless steel accents instead of glossy plastic. The color options, stainless steel accents and other features of the KitchenAid Architect Series is a little better than the Classic Series, making it worth the extra price…if you are looking for a “fancier” mixer. However, if you are after a high-quality stand mixer at an affordable price, we recommend getting the Classic series instead.

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There are a lot of people who love the classic series, but there are also some who prefer the Architect series over this. While it may be true that there is a higher risk of damage due to weight and movement with the Architect series, there is a higher chance that you will get a mixer that does not have issues at all. We recommend you check out the KitchenAid Architect series over a classic series model, but to be honest, most people are going to stick with the classic series.

What is the difference between KitchenAid Classic and Kitchenaid Architect Series?

The biggest difference is that the Classic series uses glossy plastic on both bowl and base while the Architect uses stainless steel accents and base. The Classic series uses white for the bowl, but there is no grey color option available. The Classic series has a 4.5 quart motor while the Architect has a 500 watt motor with a 5 quart capacity. The Classic series has two models, which have identical features, only different colors. The KitchenAid Architect Series has two models that are also identical features, but different colors as well.

The biggest difference between Kitchenaid Architect and Kitchenaid Classic is that there are stainless steel accents and base on both of them. The classic series has white for the bowl, but there are no available color options. The Classic uses a 4.5 quart motor while the Architect also uses a 5 quart motor with stainless steel accents.

What is the difference between KitchenAid Classic and Kitchenaid Architect models?

The main difference between the two is that the Classic model uses glossy white plastic for both bowl and base, while the Architect model has stainless steel accents on both bowl and base. The Classic model only comes in one color option which is white, while The 2.5 quart motor on the Classic model is higher than that of the Architect model, which is only 2.25 quart. There are a few other advantages of choosing The Classic series over the Architect series, mostly due to price. The Classic series is cheaper in price and it offers more color options than the Architect Series.

This concludes our comparison of KitchenAid Classic vs. Architect series. Do you have a KitchenAid Architect series model? If so, which color and version do you have? Do you think the Classic series outperforms the Architect series? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below!