If you’ve ever had a pizza dough craving, if you’re always worried that your pancakes might be undercooked or your cookies overcooked and tough, or if you want to make cake pops for the first time, but can’t figure out which stand mixer is best for the job, then this blog post is for you. In this review of KitchenAid’s Artisan vs. Professional 600 stand mixers, we’ll tell you the good, the bad, and the ugly about both mixers. We’ll also give you a step-by-step process so that you can easily compare these two stand mixers to find out which one is right for you.
Let’s start with a quick comparison of their similarities. Both models have the same number of speeds: six. Both have stainless steel mixing bowls with pour spouts, splash guards, and dough hooks. Both include an ingredient chute and a stainless steel pouring shield that covers the work bowl while it’s on the stand mixer so ingredients are less likely to fly out when they’re added to a recipe. Both have a detachable power cord and an on/off switch. And both have a tilt-back head that makes it easier to access the bowl when making ingredients like cake batters and frosting.
Now let’s get into the bottom line. The KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM150 is the more expensive of these two stand mixers, but it comes with more bells and whistles than its Professional 600 counterpart. The Professional 600 has less horsepower, but it’s still plenty strong to handle a variety of kitchen tasks. These two are similar in price and function, so if you’re going to spend the money on the more expensive model, I’d choose the KitchenAid Artisan over the KitchenAid Professional 600. But with that being said, if you’re on a budget or looking for a less expensive alternative, then the Professional 600 will be more than sufficient for your needs.
KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM150 Stand Mixer Review
Pros:
-This mixer performs really well for both simple and complex recipes and tasks. The attachments and features are easy to use and it’s very durable.
-It’s a breeze to clean if you hand wash it, but a grease splatter screen and bowl attachment are available for hand washing.
-The tilt back head is really helpful for when you’re trying to make something like cake batter or frosting. You won’t have to worry about getting your hands dirty in order to properly mix your ingredients.
-Six different speeds give you the control you need over your mixing tasks. If you’re slow and steady, use the slower speeds to thoroughly incorporate ingredients into each other, but if you’re in a hurry, speed up the process by using higher speed settings.
-It’s a monster of a mixer that has enough power for nearly any task or recipe that I can think of.
-Six quart stainless steel bowl is big enough to handle double batches of many recipes, like our Best Chocolate Cake Recipe
-The rubber feet and leg levelers on the bottom of the mixer ensure that the mixer stays in place while it’s working. This is especially helpful when you’re using the tilt-back head feature.
-The power hub plug makes it easy to store all of your attachments on top of your mixer instead of having them all over your counter top or cabinet space.
Cautions:
-It’s a little bulky, so it will take up some space on your countertop. You can always put it in a cupboard or cabinet if you don’t have room on your countertop.
-It’s a little more expensive than the Professional 600, so if you’re on a budget, consider buying the Professional 600 and just purchasing the additional attachments separately.
-This mixer is pretty heavy, so it can be tough to move around.
-The ice cream maker attachment leaks when you add ingredients to it, so add them slowly.
-Be careful when storing your stand mixer because it vibrates on the counter and can fall off or tip over if you’re not paying attention. Either use a stand that keeps it in place or attach it to the wall with screws.
-The stainless steel bowl has a tendency to get scratched easily. Be sure you purchase the right size bowl or use an alternative bowl like our copper or ceramic ones.
-The tilt back head is a little tricky to operate, but it’s still easier than manually moving the mixer around and struggling to keep it steady.
KitchenAid Professional 600 Stand Mixer Review
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-The Professional 600 is strong enough to handle most of your mixing tasks. It’s not as strong as the Artisan, but it has enough power for most home bakers and cooks.
-This mixer is less expensive than the Artisan, so if you’re on a budget or just want to save a few bucks, go with the Professional 600.
-If you’re worrying about storage space or countertop real estate, then save yourself from potential headaches and purchase the smaller version of this mixer.
-It’s not quite as powerful as its counterpart, but it still has plenty of power to handle nearly any kitchen task.
-The 5 quart stainless steel bowl will hold ingredients for most recipes and tasks.
-The power hub makes it easy to store your attachments on top of the mixer without taking up cabinet space.
-It’s easy to clean if you hand wash it, but an accessory plus bowl and grease splatter shield can be purchased for hand washing.
-The tilt back head is helpful for when you’re trying to make something like cake batter or frosting. You won’t have to worry about getting your hands dirty in order to properly mix your ingredients.
-“K5” silver metallic color looks great with any kitchen decor.
-It’s easy to operate even though there are more features than the Artisan model. The different speeds give you more control over your mixing tasks, but be careful using the higher speeds as they create a lot of vibrations and can topple over if you’re not paying attention.
-The rubber feet and leg levelers ensure that the mixer stays in place while it’s working. This is especially helpful when you’re using the tilt-back head feature.
-It’s very sturdy and well built with quality materials. I have never had a problem with the motor or any other part of the mixer breaking down.
-It’s easy to use and clean, plus it comes with a recipe book that gives you plenty of ideas on what to make with your stand mixer.
-The power hub makes it easy to store all of your attachments on top of your mixer instead of having them all over your counter top or cabinet space.
-Be sure to purchase the appropriate sized bowl for this mixer. The bowl that comes with it is too small and needs to be replaced, but you can find replacement bowls for this mixer in all shapes and sizes at Amazon.com, so no need to worry about what size bowl you need.
-It’s not as powerful as the Artisan model, but remember that if you’re baking cakes, cookies or other recipes that don’t require much power and strength to mix, then this mixer will probably do just fine.
The Professional 600 has an amazingly thick stainless steel bowl which doesn’t flex or bow when you’re using it, even at higher speeds of 20,000 rpm. This bowl makes it easier for you to mix dense ingredients like flour or corn meal without creating lumps. The Professional 600 bowl also has a pouring shield to prevent ingredients from flying out when you add them to a recipe, and it comes with a recipe book. The Professional 600 bowl also has a dough hook that is encoded with a dough code that lets you know how long it will take to mix your dough (which is up to 1.5x faster than the unencoded model.)
The Professional 600 also comes with an extra power cord and locking cord storage which is nice, but you’ll want to bring your own cord storage case, since this model doesn’t come with one.
The Professional 600 has 13 more settings than the Artisan 5KSM150, including a few that you won’t find on the Artisan. For instance, the Professional 600 comes with a dough recipe timer, while the Artisan only has a basic time and speed setting. The Professional 600 also has an extra 3 speeds which lets you make things like bread or detailed kneading jobs even faster.
For these reasons, if you want to use your mixer for multiple people who are making recipes for different purposes or different times of day, then the KitchenAid Professional 600 is likely to be better for you.
So let’s talk about the KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM150. This model is probably the right choice for you if you want to use your stand mixer for 2-3 people who make different or flavored foods, or who are making different recipes at different times of day. If you’re a beginner cook who just wants to make basic foods like pancakes, then this is probably the best choice for you because you can use it without worrying about its durability.
The KitchenAid Artisan comes with 13 more speeds than the Professional 600 and it also has a dough hook that adjusts to how hard or soft your dough is at any given time. The Artisan also comes with a glass bowl and a pouring shield for batter.
The Artisan doesn’t have as many speed options as the Professional 600, so if this is an important feature to you, then you might want to consider purchasing the Professional 600. You might also want to buy the Professional 600 if you’re a person who likes to make bread or who wants to do some serious dough mixing – after all, people who want to make bread won’t be happy with the Artisan’s dough hook which doesn’t mix as well as that of the Professional 600.
Overall, at KitchenAidMixers.com we are big fans of both of these stand mixer models. We’ve had the opportunity to use both models and they work extremely well for the types of foods that each model is designed to make.
So which one should you buy? The Professional 600 is probably the best choice for a beginner cook, while the Artisan is probably better suited for a person who wants to use the mixer for 2-3 people at a time, who want to mix primarily dough and batters, or who want faster mixing speeds than what’s offered on the Artisan.
What is the difference between KitchenAid heavy duty and professional?
I was reading your 7 Cup Stand Mixer article and I was wondering what is the difference between heavy duty and professional models. The main difference between these two stand mixers is the speed of the mixer. The heavy duty stand mixer from KitchenAid offers five different speeds, while the professional model offers nine. I usually recommend purchasing the professional model if you have a bigger family or if you’ll be using your stand mixer at more than one time of day. So you might purchase extra bowls for each time of day or for each family member to make sure that you have enough bowls for each person.
Other than speed, the heavy duty KitchenAid mixer is just about the same as the professional model. And for more advanced cooks, this model might be good enough for you. But if you are an avid baker or cook who likes to make a lot of different dishes on a regular basis, then you should probably consider purchasing the professional model. In fact, if spending money is not an issue at all and you’re just looking to purchase your first stand mixer, then I would opt for the KitchenAid Artisan because it’s a bit more advanced and a little better than both of these models.
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Why is your website called kitchenaidmixers.com, instead of kitchenaidkitchenaids.com or kitchenaids.com? I work at a Web marketing firm and I really want to know why you did this? Is there a reason for this other than someone just being too lazy to do it right? Or maybe someone thought it was more unique or easier to remember? If you could, please send me an email back and tell me as much information as you can about this topic.
Which KitchenAid products are made in USA?
I am looking to purchase the KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer and I really want to buy the one that’s made in the USA. I don’t want one that’s made in China or somewhere else. Can you please tell me which ones are made in the USA? Also, how do I know if it’s made in the USA? Thank you very much! The KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM150 is made in Greenville, South Carolina, while the older models are still import (made elsewhere). The Professional 600 stands mixer with glass bowl is also made in Greenville, but all other professional models are imported.
Bread dough mixer with tilt head?
I have a 4-quart Kitchenaid mixer that I use for baking bread. I knead bread dough for bread machine loaves and when I pull the dough out of the machine, it’s got a lot of dust in it. I also have a two-quart mixer that I use only for whipping cream and making frosting. It’s easier to clean up, but it doesn’t do much of anything with dough. I’m thinking about getting the tilt-head model from KitchenAid, but I wonder what happens if the bowl is tilted? Will it fly out of my hand and hit the floor.
Is KitchenAid a luxury brand?
I am so glad I found this site as I have been looking for reviews on Kitchenaid before I purchase one. I have always considered Kitchenaid a luxury brand and never thought of it as an ordinary product. It’s like what you would buy if you were getting ready to move into your dream house – even though the price tag is out of your budget, it would absolutely top your list because you know that it’s the best in terms of quality.
Are KitchenAid mixers made by Hobart?
I have a Kitchenaid Professional 600 stand mixer and it’s about 4 1/2 years old, and I love it. It has been wonderful to use, but I am going to be moving out of State soon and need to sell my stand mixer. I want to sell my mixer at a very good price. Unfortunately, I can’t do that if the handle was not made by Hobart. I have researched the company online, and it seems like they are located in Mexico.
CONCLUSION:
I hope that this article will add to your knowledge of the KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM150 stand mixer. We encourage you to check out our extensive selection of KitchenAid Mixers and other KitchenAid products in our online store today. KitchenAid is a well-respected brand, and we’re proud to offer both the Artisan and Professional models in our collection of mixers. We also understand that your family has its own unique preferences, so if you don’t find us in store, we’re always happy to help you find the right mixer for your needs.
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