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- #3 KP26M1XER Professional 600 Series Stand Mixer From KitchenAid
- #2 KSM150PSON Stand Mixers 5 quart From KitchenAid
- #1 Artisan Mini 3.5 Quart From KitchenAid
The 3 Best KitchenAid Mixers
KitchenAid mixes are good, solid, and dependable appliances that offer good value and long-lasting performance. The latest design of the stand mixer is sleek and minimalist, so there are no fiddly knobs to press with your hand. But with so many models on the market, it can be difficult to find the perfect model that fits your needs.
To help you find the best kitchen aid mixer, we researched every type of model, and also took into account the latest models that have come out. Keep reading to find the perfect one.
To make this top 3 of the best KitchenAid mixers, we have analyzed 1856 customer reviews and looked through 45 products.
#1. Artisan Mini 3.5 Quart From Kitchenaid
Best For Small potions
Top Pick
The KitchenAid Artisan Mini has all the standard attachments, a flat paddle, dough hook, whisk and attachment port. The main limitation of this mixer is that it is primarily for small-batch cooking and baking. It can whip up large quantities of frosting and other specialty foods, but its bowl size is limited.
- 3.5-Quart Bowl
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If your small kitchen has limited counter space, the KitchenAid Artisan Mini can make an excellent addition to your equipment lineup. It has all the standard attachments, flat paddle, dough hook, whisk, and it maintains the attachment port that is so popular among KitchenAid enthusiasts.
It does have a smaller 3.5-quart bowl, and that bowl size limits the size of the recipes it can handle. There’s also a locking device that prevents the bowl from accidentally spinning or getting damaged.
The Mini’s sturdy construction convinced us that it can stand up to much heavier use. Its 250-watt motor is more than adequate for handling the smaller recipes. The main limitation of this mixer is that it is primarily for small-batch cooking and baking.
While it can whip up large quantities of frosting and other specialty foods, it is limited by its bowl size. This, and the increase in cost, is the price one pays to have a performance mixer that will fit into smaller kitchens.
#2. KitchenAid 5-quart, Artisan model
Best for Dough Kneading
Top Pick
The KitchenAid KSM150PSPN has a five-quart capacity and is the perfect size for mixing larger batches of dough. The easy-to-use controls make everything easy, and you can even pull out the attachments bin to whip frosting, whipping cream, or whipping chocolate. If you aren’t baking bread regularly, it may not be the right fit for you.
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Yes, you can whip up dough by hand, but there’s something really nice about using a stand mixer for larger projects. Now let’s take a look at the KitchenAid KSM150PSPN, which comes with a larger 5-quart bowl. If you’re looking for the perfect machine for bread baking, this model has all the features you need and is incredibly easy to use. The impressive KSM150PSPN has a five-quart capacity and is the perfect size for mixing larger batches of dough.
It has all the features you need and more to facilitate longer and harder mixing sessions. The easy-to-use controls make everything easy, and you can even pull out the attachments bin to whip frosting, whipping cream, or whipping chocolate.
There are also plenty of extras available for this machine, like an automatic dough hook, and whipping attachments. You can get all the extras you need with this mixer, including a sturdy storage rack. It’s a sturdy machine that will stand up to the test of time. But if you aren’t baking bread regularly, it may not be the right fit for you.
Also, the fixed beater head design can be challenging for some people; make sure to allow for adjustments on the fly. You have to be careful with this mixer, as the beaters have a relatively low range of adjustment.
Finally, some users complained about the mixing bowl height, saying that the beaters can’t reach all ingredients. All of these mixers have proved themselves to be extraordinarily useful in our Kitchens.
#3. KitchenAid KP26M1XER Professional 600 Series Stand Mixer
Best Large Mixer
Top Pick
KitchenAid KP26M1XER is the heaviest of all the models reviewed. It’s the most powerful and versatile mixer on the market. 67-point planetary mixing action ensures that all ingredients are thoroughly mixed. It is relatively expensive, but for the amount of work that you will be doing, it is an excellent investment.
- 6-Quart Stainless-Steel Bowl
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The KitchenAid KP26M1XER is the heaviest of all the models reviewed here, but also the most powerful. For all your heavier mixing tasks, the KP26M1XER has you covered with a huge six-quart stainless-steel bowl that will hold plenty of flour, sugar, salt, and other ingredients for you to mix, whip, or churn dough.
When mixing cookie dough, tortillas, bread, or any other recipe that calls for a large batch, the 67-point planetary mixing action ensures that all ingredients are thoroughly mixed and there are no clumps of ingredients at the bottom of the bowl. But all of this power and versatility comes at a price.
The KP26M1XER is relatively expensive, but for the amount of work that you will be doing, it is an excellent investment.
