For a stand mixer, the KitchenAid Stand Mixer is considered to be one of the best. It has an excellent reputation for being able to mix anything from cake and bread doughs, to batters, to cookies in just one step. It doesn’t skimp on size either with 5 bowls and three attachments (including a dough hook). On top of that, it’s easy on your budget. You can buy the KitchenAid Stand Mixer for as low as $200 or you can get it refurbished for around $80. Both options are highly recommended.
KitchenAid KSM150 5-Speed Hand Mixer
One of KitchenAid’s most popular models, the KSM150 is a top-of-the-line hand mixer that has been rated well in almost every review. The best part about this machine is its five speeds, which makes it ideal for everything from ricing and fluffing to making cookie dough and baking cakes for your family and friends.
It comes with a 250 watt motor, a bowl scraper, three beaters (one straight beater and two round), an instruction booklet with recipes for everything from waffles to pizzas to mock dished up with mashed potatoes, and a 12 year warranty. The only downside is the price tag which is around $200 or so.
KitchenAid KSM155Ckt Silver Metallic 5-Speed Hand Mixer
If you are looking to save a few bucks and still get a stand mixer that will make you look like a rockstar in your kitchen, then check out the KitchenAid KSM155Ckt. It comes with all of the same features as the above models but it does not have the silver metallic body color. Instead, it comes in black and beige with an ¾ inch dough hook included. It’s MSRP is $175 but you won’t pay that. We’ve seen this mixer go on sale for as low as $150.
KitchenAid KSMC150G Polished Chrome 5-Speed Hand Mixer
If you are worried that the KitchenAid KSM150 isn’t fancy enough for your kitchen, then check out the KitchenAid KSMC150G Polished Chrome 5-Speed Hand Mixer. Available in chrome or white, this model comes with all of the same features as its sister models but it has a “fancier” look to it due to the metallic body color and a decorative bowl guard made of acacia wood. The MSRP for this mixer is $225. We’ve seen it on sale for as low as $180.
KitchenAid KSM150PSE Mixer
This model of the KitchenAid Stand Mixer comes with a porcelain bowl and has a 7 qt bowl capacity—twice that of the smaller models. This model has a 350 watt motor and it comes with a flat beater, dough hook, and wire whip. The best part about this mixer is that you can attach the handle to either side of the bowl so whatever side you prefer will work when you are mixing or beating foods. It’s MSRP is $250 but sale prices have been seen down to $200.
KitchenAid KSM150PSM Stainless Mixer
The Kitchenaid KSM150PSM is a stainless steel version of the standard gray and black model. It has a larger bowl (5.5 qts) and comes with a ‘snowflake’ beater with stainless steel shaft, flat beater and dough hook. This model is said to have improved performance over its predecessor due to the permanent magnetic drive of the motor coil system, stainless steel construction, and a new microprocessor control that can make adjustments in seconds.
The mixer is rated as excellent in side-to-side motion, good on beating motion, mediocre on vertical motion but very good in timing. The machine has a typical 5 year warranty. It comes with the standard bowl scraper and 3 beaters.
KitchenAid KSM150PSM Platinum 5-Speed Stand Mixer
A great deal on a KitchenAid stand mixer, this model is platinum in color and comes with the same features as its gold counterpart but it has a stainless steel bowl and wire whip instead of aluminum. The KSM150PSM Platinum has a 5-Speed model that includes ‘whisk’ and ‘whip’ options allowing you to stir, fold, or whip anything from soups to lava cakes. It’s MSRP is $300 but for a limited time you can get it for $200.
KitchenAid 5-Speed Artisan Stand Mixer
This KitchenAid stand mixer is made with a variety of colors and has a 5-speed model and comes with the whisk, flat beater, dough hook and wire whip. The machine has a 325 watt motor, weighs 19 lbs, and is 10.5 inches deep by 10 inches in diameter making it easy to store. Additionally, there are 7 qt mixing bowls that come in both stainless steel and ‘onion’ (coral) colors. It’s MSRP is $350 but you can get it for $280 on Amazon.
KitchenAid Artisan KSM150PS 5-Speed Stand Mixer
Designed for professional chefs, the KitchenAid Artisan KSM150PS has 7 qt mixing bowl in stainless steel, 5-speed model, detachable beater with wire whip, and a 2.6 hp motor. It comes with two beaters that are made of chrome vanadium stainless steel with anodized aluminum shafts. The mixer’s bowl capacity is 6.1 qts (7), it has a flat beater and dough hook that come in black or white color, and a whisk attachment. It’s MSRP is $350 but you can get it for $285 on Amazon.
KitchenAid KSM90PS 5-Speed Stand Mixer
The KitchenAid KSM90PS is a 5-speed mixer that has a 325 watt motor, weighs 19 pounds and has a 7.5 quart mixing bowl. It comes with dough hooks, flat beater, wire whip, and whisk accessories. The machine has a total of 10 speeds with 4 distinct settings; high speed, low/medium speed, high/medium/low speed and reverse. There are three attachments available; chopper/grinder attachment (optional), citrus juicer attachment (optional), and ice cream maker attachment (optional). The warranty is 5 years on the motor and 1 year on the attachments and accessories.
For some time, the KSM150PS was rated as the best mixer at Consumer Reports. The magazine’s testers found it performed exceptionally well in performance tests and gave it excellent overall ratings. The review cited “excellent” ratings in more than 60 different kitchen tasks, including beating and mixing bread dough, making bread crumbs and cookies, grating hard cheeses and frozen desserts, and blending ingredients for sauces, frostings and soups.
The only task the Electric Convenience Store (ECS) rated “mediocre” is kneading dough on the lowest speed setting; that level of power “overwhelms” a small batch of dough, according to reviewers. The mixer performed well even when it had to knead a massive batch of bread dough. Consumer Reports gave the KSM150PS a “top rating” for easy cleanup and added that it was “a joy to use.”
Even though the KSM150PS was Consumer Reports’ overall favorite stand mixer, the magazine did acknowledge that its smaller $200 model is an even better buy. Also, Consumer Reports included some tips on how to use the new KSM150PS: “The bowls are made of stainless steel, so they’re sturdier than those found in older models, which can be susceptible to warping. They’re also wider, which can make mixing thicker items easier. The flat beater may feel small and light, but it does a great job at mixing cake batters and other heavy mixtures.”
The KSM150PS’ larger sibling is the $250 Artisan model, which has a 5-quart bowl and includes the same attachments as its cheaper sibling. Both models are made of metal, have ceramic bowls and come with a lifetime warranty.
But Consumer Reports’ review of the KSM150PS is necessarily limited to what can be accomplished with the machine being used as intended. All four reviewers agree that while it’s easy to use, it’s not necessarily easy to clean. Unlike many food processors, the bowl, beaters and mixing arm are all separate pieces. That makes it easier to remove food that has become lodged in the beaters, but it also means they are harder to clean by hand.
The Artisan model’s accessories can be purchased separately, including a pasta-rolling attachment and mini-bowl parts, which makes it easier to mix small batches.
The 5-quart KSM150PS mixer is a “Consumer Reports” top pick for stand mixers. The larger mixer is an “Editors’ Choice” pick at “Epicurious” magazine and performed well in a head-to-head comparison with two other major brands in a consumer tests at Consumer Search.
Which brand of stand mixer do you trust most?
The KitchenAid Artisan KSM150PS 5-Speed Stand Mixer was rated as the best stand mixer at Consumer Reports. The magazine’s testers found it performed exceptionally well in performance tests and gave it excellent overall ratings. The review cited “excellent” ratings in more than 60 different kitchen tasks, including beating and mixing bread dough, making bread crumbs and cookies, grating hard cheeses and frozen desserts, and blending ingredients for sauces, frostings and soups.
The only task the Electric Convenience Store (ECS) rated “mediocre” is kneading dough on the lowest speed setting; that level of power “overwhelms” a small batch of dough, according to reviewers. The mixer performed well even when it had to knead a massive batch of bread dough. Consumer Reports gave the KSM150PS a “top rating” for easy cleanup and added that it was “a joy to use.”
But Consumer Reports’ review was necessarily limited to what can be accomplished with the machine being used as intended. All four reviewers agree that while it’s easy to use, it’s not necessarily easy to clean. Unlike many food processors, the bowl, beaters and mixing arm are all separate pieces. That makes it easier to remove food that has become lodged in the beaters, but it also means they are harder to clean by hand.
What is the difference between the Artisan and Classic stand mixers?
The classic, 6-quart model is $325 and includes a flat beater and dough hook. The Artisan model is $350 and includes all of the same attachments as well as a steamer, pasta roller, citrus juicer and ice cream maker. Models with 4.5 or 5 quarts bowls start at $500 or more.
Ideal KitchenAid Mixer – Which Is The Best?
There are many different KitchenAid models that have features that make them ideal for different tasks. KitchenAid 5-Speed Stand Mixer. This is the stand mixer I use year after year, and is a fantastic choice for serious cooks who frequently make big batches of food. This machine has a 7.5 quart bowl which gives you plenty of room to work with. The four beaters are durable and strong, and the bowl is large so that you can make a significant amount of dough very easily. An electric eye allows for more accurate measurements of ingredients as well as an indicator light to let you know what speed you are on at any given time.
What is the most popular KitchenAid mixer?
According to Amazon the most popular KitchenAid mixer is the one pictured above, the KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixer. This is my personal go to mixer. The attachments that come with this mixer are a whisk attachment, flat beater, dough hook, and pouring shield. The pouring shield is really nice to have if you have a stand mixer with a pourable spout like I do. It makes it so much easier to add ingredients into your batter without making a mess.
The KitchenAid stand mixer I own does not come with a whisk attachment. However, I found that a whisk attachment for a stand mixer is very inexpensive and it has so many uses. This makes it my favorite kitchen tool. There are so many recipes that call for egg whites to be whipped and this is the perfect way to accomplish this task. You can also use it to whip cream or make whipped cream. I have even used it to blend together ingredients for different sauces and have used the egg beater side of the whisk attachment when making scrambled eggs with vegetables or cheese in them.
Which KitchenAid is best for home use?
I have used many KitchenAid appliances and the KitchenAid Artisan is my personal favorite. I have a 7.5 quart bowl, so I can make a lot of batter at one time without having to mix it by hand, which is very helpful. The quality of workmanship on this mixer is great! I have had no issues with this machine over the last few years that I have owned it.
Is the Artisan model worth the extra cost?
The 6-quart Classic model costs about $150 more than the 5-quart Artisan model, but it comes with a flat beater, dough hook and pasta roller among other attachments. The 5-quart Artisan model includes all of the same attachments as the 6-quart Classic model, but comes with a steamer, citrus juicer and ice cream maker. The 6-quart Classic model is sold for about $350, while the 5-quart Artisan model is priced at about $350.
CONCLUSION:
A KitchenAid stand mixer is an amazing, impressive and useful kitchen appliance. I have owned many other brands of mixers including a Waring Pro, but I always come back to KitchenAid. They are very durable and long lasting, and if you take care of them they will last a lifetime. Mixers like Food Processors and Blenders tend to wear out frequently, where others like Coffee/Tea makers are used daily for years without fail. As with any brand on the market, there will be some models that were less reliable than others due to manufacturing defects or design flaws. However, KitchenAid offers some really nice features in its stand mixer line up that make it so much better than the others on the market.
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