Kitchen Aid Stand Mixers

Compare KitchenAid Mixers At A Glance

A Kitchen Aid stand mixer is a wise investment for any kitchen. The models vary in size, power, attachments, and features. This chart allows you compare KitchenAid mixers quickly. Clicking on a KitchenAid mixer's name will show a more detailed description of that mixer.

The Compare KitchenAid Mixers Chart

Features

KitchenAid Classic Mixer

KitchenAid Ultra Power

KitchenAid Artisan/
Chrome

KitchenAid Pro 500 Series

KitchenAid Pro 5 Plus Mixer

KitchenAid Pro 600 Mixer

Capacity

4.5 Quarts

5 Quarts

6 Quarts

Watts

250

300

325

450

575

Attachment

Nylon-Coated

Burnished

Nylon-Coated

Burnished

Nylon-Coated

Burnished

Dough Hook

Power
Knead

Bowl Handle

Bowl Size

Narrow

Wide

Tilt-Head

Bowl-Lift

Soft Start

Electronic Speed Sensor

AP* Flour Capability

8
Cups

9
Cups

12
Cups

14
Cups

*All-Purpose
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KitchenAid Bowl-Lift vs. KitchenAid Tilt-Head Mixers - Help Me Choose

The decision between a KitchenAid bowl-lift and a KitchenAid tilt-head mixer can be difficult. After all, they are all well-built Kitchen Aid stand mixers that will stand the test of time. So how do you decide which one is right for your kitchen?

It really comes down to some simple questions. (Not listed in any order of importance)

Will you be leaving the mixer in one place, or needing to put it away when not in use?
The KitchenAid tilt-head mixers weigh less than the bowl-lift mixers making them easier to move.

Will you be making large batches of anything?
The KitchenAid bowl-lift mixers are generally larger and have stronger motors. The Professional 5 Plus mixers and the Professional 600 mixers also have wide-mouth bowls making mixing easier for larger batches..

Will you be making anything with stiff batters or doughs?
The KitchenAid bowl-lift mixers have a more rigid design. The PowerKnead attachment also does a fantastic job with stiff mixtures. The PowerKnead dough hook is available on the same mixers that have the wide-mouth bowls: Professional 5 Plus mixers and Professional 600 mixers.

Listen to some owners of the Kitchen Aid stand mixers:

I have had both and like both. They are both capable at the same tasks but the lift bowl mixers are stronger and the Pro 600 and 5+ have the wide bowl and that makes it easier to add ingredients.

If you don't bake much, get the tilt head. However; if you're into baking big time, I would consider the bowl lift for it's rigid design and heavy duty parts...

My experience with the lift is an intuitve fit but if you're bitten by the volume baking bug you may want a lift. If moving up to a lift, opt for the Pro600. The Pro5 is only 1/2 quart bigger than a tilt head and you will be glad you bought the wider bowl. It mixes more evenly and its much easier to add ingredients without bathing the side of the mixer.

KitchenAid Tilt-Head Mixers

KitchenAid Tilt-Head Mixers can be difficult to identify by just looking at the Kitchen Aid stand mixer names.

Here's a listing of the KitchenAid Tilt-Head Mixers. Click a name to learn more.

KitchenAid Classic Stand Mixer
KitchenAid Ultra Power Stand Mixer
KitchenAid Artisan 5 Qt Stand Mixer
KitchenAid Artisan Mixer Chrome

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KitchenAid Bowl-Lift Mixers

Looking for a KitchenAid Bowl-Lift Mixer? When confronted with all those numbers and names it can be difficult to know which are KitchenAid bowl-lift mixers and which are Kitchen Aid tilt-head stand mixers.

Here's a brief listing of KitchenAid Bowl-Lift Mixers. Click the names to learn more.

KitchenAid Pro 500 Series 5 Quart Mixers

KitchenAid Professional 5 Plus Series

KitchenAid Professional 600 Series 6-Quart Stand Mixers

KitchenAid Professional 600 Series 6-Quart Stand Mixers

The KitchenAid Professional 600 Series 6-Quart Stand Mixers are for the serious chefs! This professional quality stand mixer has a 6 quart bowl and a 575-Watt motor. This commercial-quality motor has equally impressive protection, shutting the motor off if an overload or an obstruction is detected.

These large capacity Kitchen Aid stand mixers have a polished, wide-mouth stainless steel bowl with a contoured handle. Instead of the nylon-coated accessories of the KitchenAid Professional 5 Plus Series, The KitchenAid Professional 600 Series 6-Quart Stand Mixers each come with a burnished PowerKnead Spiral dough hook, a burnished flat beater, and a stanless steel wire whip. The ergonomic bowl-lift handle allows even wet and slipper hands to easily raise or lower the ingredient-filled bowl.

The KitchenAid Professional 600 Series 6-Quart Stand Mixers have 10 speeds and an electronic speed sensor that keeps the mixing speed steady even when ingredients are added. The soft start mixing feature slowly raises the beater speed to the selected speed to minimize the "flower puff" that can occur. Messes are further minimized by the pouring shield that keeps splatters inside the bowl. As with other Kitchen Aid stand mixers, the planetary-mixing action allows thorough incorporation of all ingredients.

With the large capacity bowl and the 575-Watt motor, the KitchenAid Professional 600 Series 6-Quart Stand Mixers can do the tough work in the kitchen! It does the work, and you get the credit!

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The KitchenAid Professional 600 Series 6-Quart Stand Mixers Feature:

Capacity: 6 Quarts
Motor: 575 Watts; All-metal construction
Handles up to 14 cups of all-purpose flour
Accessories: Burnished PowerKnead Dough Hook, Burnished Flat Beater, Stainless Steel Wire Whip, Pouring Shield
Bowl-Lift Design
Soft Start Feature
Electronic Speed Sensors
Several Attachments Available
Several Colors Available

Suggested Retail Price: $499.99

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KitchenAid Professional 5 Plus Series

The KitchenAid Professional 5 Plus Series Stand Mixer is designed for the commercial kitchen, but available is a size suitable for the home chef. The all-metal 450-Watt motor has commercial-quality protection as well, automatically shutting off if an overload is detected.

The KitchenAid Professional 5 Plus Series has a polished stainless steel bowl with a 5 quart capacity, a handle, and a wide-mouth design. This Kitchen Aid stand mixer comes with the nylon-coated PowerKnead spiral dough hook, coated flat beater, and stanless steel wire whip. The bowl-lift design allows the bowl to move toward or away from the beaters.

This Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer has 10 speeds and includes a soft start mixing feature. This minimizes splatters by causing the mixer to start softly even when set to the highest speed. As with other Kitchen Aid Stand Mixers, every area of the bowl is reached by the beaters due to the planetary mixing action.

With the PowerKnead attachment, large capacity bowl, and 450-Watt motor, the KitchenAid Professional 5 Plus Series can do the tough work in the kitchen!

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The KitchenAid Professional 5 Plus Series Features:

Capacity: 5 Quarts
Motor: 450 Watts; All-metal construction
Handles up to 12 cups of all-purpose flour
Accessories: Nylon-Coated PowerKnead Dough Hook, Nylon-Coated Flat Beater, Stainless Steel Wire Whip
Bowl-Lift Design
Soft Start Feature
Electronic Speed Sensors
Several Attachments Available
Several Colors Available

Suggested Retail Price: $419.99

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KitchenAid Pro 500 Series 5 Quart Mixers

The KitchenAid Pro 500 Series 5 Quart Mixers are bowl-lift Kitchen Aid stand mixers. The bowl-lift design moves the bowl rather than the head of the mixer. The 5 quart stainless steel bowl is placed on locater pins, locked into place, and then raised by a handle.

The KitchenAid Pro 500 Series 5 Quart Mixers have a pouring shield which prevents splattering when adding ingredients. The handle on the narrow stainless steel bowl makes it easier to pour the final mix into pans. This Kitchen Aid stand mixer has a stainless steel wisk, a burnished flat beater, and a burnished "C" dough hook. These attachments should be hand washed to preserve their color.

The KitchenAid Pro 500 Series 5 Quart Mixers have an all-metal, direct-drive, 325-Watt motor. As with other Kitchen Aid Stand Mixers, there are 10 speeds and the planetary-mixing motion. The durable die-cast metal housing is available in several colors.

The KitchenAid Artisan 5 Qt Stand Mixer are very similar to the KitchenAid Pro 500 Series 5 Quart Mixers. The only differences is that the Artisan has a nylon-coated attachments and a tilt-head rather than a bowl-lift.

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The KitchenAid Pro 500 Series 5 Quart Mixers Feature:

Capacity: 5 Quarts
Motor: 325 Watts; All-metal construction
Handles up to 9 cups of all-purpose flour
Accessories: Burnished "C" Dough Hook, Burnished Flat Beater, Stainless Steel Wire Whip, Pouring Shield
Bowl-Lift Design
Several Attachments Available
Other Metallic Finishes Available: Brushed Nickel, Nickel, Stain Copper

Suggested Retail Price: $349.99

KitchenAid Pro 500 Series 5 Quart Mixers

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KitchenAid Artisan Mixer Chrome

The KitchenAid Artisan Mixer Chrome is stylish and affordable for today's modern kitchen. Chrome and stainless steel appliances are extremely popular and functional. Now your Kitchen Aid stand mixer can match your kitchen's modern decor!

The KitchenAid Artisan Mixer Chrome is identical to the KitchenAid Artisan 5 Qt Stand Mixer. The tilt-head design allows for easy access to the beaters and the bowl's ingredients. The planetary-mixing action ensures that all your ingerdients are incorporated, and the 10 speeds allow you to choose anything from a gentle stir to a fast whip.

The KitchenAid Artisan Chrome Mixer has an ergonomic handle attached to the 5 quart stainless steel bowl. The included pouring shield helps minimize splashes when adding ingredients while mixing. Clean-up is a breeze when the cooking's done! The KitchenAid Artisan Chrome Mixer has a dishwasher safe bowl, dough hook, and flat beater. The stainless steel wire whip should be washed by hand.

The KitchenAid Artisan Mixer Chrome promises years of service with the all-metal, direct-drive motor. Don't settle for a mixer that will break in a couple of years. Get a mixer that will enhance your kitchen and your life.

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The KitchenAid Artisan Mixer Chrome Features:

Capacity: 5 Quarts
Motor: 325 Watts; All-metal construction
Handles up to 9 cups of all-purpose flour
Accessories: Nylon-Coated "C" Dough Hook, Nylon-Coated Flat Beater, Stainless Steel Wire Whip, Pouring Shield
Tilt-Head Design
Several Attachments Available
MANY Colors Available

Suggested Retail Price: $529.99

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KitchenAid Artisan 5 Qt Stand Mixer

The KitchenAid Artisan 5 Qt Stand Mixer is the largest capacity tilt-head mixer available. This design allows easy access to both the beaters and the bowl. Ingredients are mixed thoroughly with KitchenAid's 67-point planetary-mixing motion. This allows the beaters to touch the bowl in 67 different spots so the bowl doesn't need to be rotated.

The KitchenAid Artisan 5 Qt Stand Mixer has a stainless steel bowl with a comfort handle and a pouring shield to keep messes contained. This Kitchen Aid stand mixer has a stainless steel wisk, a nylon-coated dough hook, and a nylon-coated flat beater. The stainless steel bowl and coated beaters are dishwasher safe for easier cleaning.

The KitchenAid Pro 500 Series 5 Quart Mixers are very similar to the KitchenAid Artisan 5 Qt Stand Mixer. They both have 325 Watt motors, 5 quart bowls, and pouring shields. The differences lie in the coated attachments and the tilt-head mechanism.

As with all Kitchen Aid stand Mixers, the KitchenAid Artisan 5 Qt Stand Mixer has an all-metal, direct drive motor which eliminates belts and the problems they can cause. The mixer's 10 speeds slide control allows for easy changing and great versatility. The KitchenAid Artisan 5 Qt Stand Mixer is available in over 20 colors, making it easy to match your kitchen's decor. There is even a KitchenAid Artisan Chrome model available.

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KitchenAid Artisan 5 Qt Stand Mixer Features:

Capacity: 5 Quarts
Motor: 325 Watts; All-metal construction
Handles up to 9 cups of all-purpose flour
Accessories: Nylon-Coated "C" Dough Hook, Nylon-Coated Flat Beater, Stainless Steel Wire Whip, Pouring Shield
Tilt-Head Design
Several Attachments Available
MANY Colors Available

Suggested Retail Price: $349.99

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KitchenAid K45SS Classic 250 Watts Stand Mixer - Kitchen Aid Quality

The KitchenAid K45SS Classic 250 Watts Stand Mixer is the entry level Kitchen Aid stand mixer available. But don't let that fool you. It can still whip up some yummy things to eat!

The 4-1/2 quart stainless steel bowl is large enough to hold 8 cups of flour. All ingredients are mixed thoroughly with 10 speeds to choose from and planetary mixing action which allows the beaters to touch 67 points of the bowl.

After all the cooking is finished, clean-up is a breeze! The bowl, flat beater, and dough hook are dishwasher safe (the wire whip should be washed by hand). The Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer's smooth design can easily be wiped with a damp cloth.

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The KitchenAid K45SS Classic 250 Watts Stand Mixer Features:

Capacity: 4-1/2 Quarts
Motor: 250 Watts; All-metal construction
Handles up to 8 cups of all-purpose flour
Accessories: Nylon-Coated Flat Beater, Nylon-Coated "C" Dough Hook, Stainless Steel Wire Whip
Tilt Head Design
Several Attachments Available

Suggested Retail Price: $269.99

KitchenAid K45SS Classic 250 Watts Stand Mixer

Note: Based on customer reviews, if you make homemade bread frequently it would be wise to purchase a Kitchen Aid stand mixer with a lager motor.

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KitchenAid Ultra Power Stand Mixer

The KitchenAid Ultra Power Stand Mixer is a small step above the KitchenAid K45SS Classic 250 Watts Stand Mixer.

Instead of the K45SS's 250 Watts motor, the KitchenAid Ultra Power Stand Mixer (KSM100PSWW) has a 300 Watt motor. Although the bowl is the same 4-1/2 quart size, the KSM100PSWWT has an ergonomic handle and a Pouring Shield to keep the ingredients IN the bowl instead of splattering onto the surrounding areas. The bowl is dishwasher safe, but Kitchen Aid recommends the burnished accessories be hand-washed to avoid discoloration.

This Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer has 10 speeds accessed by a convenient sliding control. Every area in the mixing bowl is reached by the beaters due to KitchenAid's 67-point planetary mixing action. Three accessories are included: a burnished dough hook, a burnished flat beater, and a stainless steel wire whip.

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The KitchenAid Ultra Power Stand Mixer (KSM100PSWW) Features:

Capacity: 4-1/2 Quarts
Motor: 300 Watts; All-metal construction
Handles up to 8 cups of all-purpose flour
Accessories: Burnished "C" Dough Hook, Burnished Flat Beater, Stainless Steel Wire Whip, Pouring Shield (available from Amazon)
Tilt Head Design
Several Attachments Available
Several Colors Available

Suggested Retail Price: $309.99

Note: A larger wattage motor is desirable if you bake homemade bread since kneading requires a lot of power.

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