KitchenAid Stand Mixers:
Which One Should I Choose?


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There are many KitchenAid Stand Mixers from which to choose. From the most basic needs found in the kitchen to the most exotics, KitchenAid has just the right mixer for you.

There are only two things to consider when picking out the right mixer for your kitchen: your budget and how you're going to use the mixer. However, the two can be conflicting. Your budget might say that you would be satisfied with the Classic Series model. Your use of the mixer, however, might indicate you would be better off with the Professional 600™ Series mixer, since you plan on making large batches of cookies and baking bread often.

The thing to remember when deciding is: a KitchenAid stand mixer will be used in your kitchen for many years to come. Understanding your needs and investing in your kitchen will make you happier when it comes to preparing meals. In addition, when cooking in your kitchen, enjoying the preparation with top notch appliances is of utmost importance. The saying “you get what you pay for” could be applied here. Don't be afraid to invest in the best KitchenAid mixer you possibly can.

We have a large family and for me that meant cooking and baking in large quantities, so we invested in the Professional 600 series over 11 years ago.  With food preparation that many restaurants experience, my KitchenAid is still going strong! I have owned many other stand mixers, but my KitchenAid has out-shone them all in both power and long life. I only wish I had purchased my KitchenAid mixer years sooner; it would have saved me even more money than it already has!

Here is an overview of KitchenAid Stand Mixers for you to choose from:

The Classic Series model features a 250-watt motor, 4-1/2 quart stainless steel bowl and a tilt-back mixer head design that provides easy access to bowl and beaters.

Price: $199.99
color: White

Features:

  * 10-Speed Solid-State Control
  * Includes: Flat Beater, Dough Hook and Wire Whip
  * Power Hub for Additional Attachments
  * Capacity for Kneading Two Loaves of Bread
  * Assembled with Pride in Greenville, Ohio
  * Dimensions: H 13.9" x W 8.7" x D 14.1" 22lbs

The Ultra Power® model features a 300-watt motor, 4-1/2 quart stainless steel bowl and a tilt-back mixer head design that provides easy access to bowl and beaters.

Price: $269.99
Colors: White, Grey, red

Features:

  * 10-speed solid-state control
  * Includes: burnished flat beater, burnished dough hook and wire whip
  * Power hub for additional attachments
  * 8 cups flour power
  * Assembled with pride in Greenville, Ohio
  * Dimensions: H 13.9" x W 8.7" x D 14.1" 22lbs

The KitchenAid 4.5 Quart Bowl-lift Pro 450 Series Stand Mixer

Price: $289.99


Features:

  * All metal Construction
  * Sturdy "Bowl-Lift" design
  * Direct drive transmission
  * 8-Cups flour power
  * Power hub for additional mixing attachments
  * 10 mixing speeds
  * Planetary mixing action
  * 4.5-Qt brushed stainless steel bowl with handle
  * Dimensions: H 16.4", W 10.4", D 13.3", 26.7lbs


The Artisan® Series model has a 325-watt motor, 5 quart stainless steel bowl with ergonomic handle, pouring shield and a tilt-back mixer head design that provides easy access to bowl and beaters.

Price: $299.99
Colors: 24 offered colors

Features:

  * 10-Speed Solid-State Control
  * Includes Flat Beater, Dough Hook and Wire Whip
  * Power Hub for Additional Attachments
  * Unique Mixing Action
  * Assembled with Pride in Greenville, Ohio
  * Dimensions: H 13.9" x W 8.7" D 14.1" 22.8lbs


The Artisan® Series model has a 325-watt motor, 5 quart stainless steel bowl with ergonomic handle, pouring shield and a tilt-back mixer head design that provides easy access to bowl and beaters.

Price: $499.99
Colors: nickel, chrome and satin copper

Features:

  * 10-Speed Solid-State Control
  * Includes Flat Beater, Dough Hook and Wire Whip
  * Power Hub for Additional Attachments
  * Unique Mixing Action
  * Assembled with Pride in Greenville, Ohio
  * Dimensions: H 13.7" x W 8.7" x D 14.1" 22.8lbs

The Professional 500 Series Bowl-Lift model comes with a 325-watt motor, 5-quart brushed stainless steel bowl with handle.

Price: $299.99
Colors: red, black, silver, white

Features:


  * All metal construction
  * Direct drive transmission
  * 9-Cups flour power
  * Power hub for additional attachments
  * Includes burnished flat beater and dough hook, and stainless steel wire whip
  * Includes one piece pouring shield
  * Assembled with pride in Greenville, Ohio


The Professional 5™ Plus Series mixer is equipped with a high performance, professional level motor and can effectively mix up to 12 cups of all-purpose flour per recipe. It powerfully churns through double batches of cookie dough and yeast bread dough with ease.

Price: $319.99
Colors: blue, red, cinnamon, grey, chrome, black, white

Features:

  * 450-watts
  * Bowl-lift design
  * 5-quart polished stainless steel wide-mouth bowl with handle
  * Direct drive transmission, all-steel gears, and all-metal construction
  * Commercial-style motor protection
  * Includes Powerknead™ Spiral Dough Hook, flat beater, and stainless steel wire whip
  * Additional Spiral Dough Hook can be purchased by calling Customer Service at 1-800-541-6390
  * Multipurpose attachment hub with hinged hub cover
  * Assembled with Pride in Greenville,Ohio
  * Dimensions: H 16.5" x W 11.3" x D 14.6" 25lbs


The Professional 600™ Series mixer is equipped with a high performance, professional level motor that can effectively mix up to 14 cups of all-purpose flour per batch. It powerfully churns through yeast bread dough and triple batches of cookie dough.

Price: $399.99
Colors 11 different colors

Features:

  * 575-watts
  * Bowl-lift design
  * 6-quart polished stainless steel wide-mouth bowl with contoured handle
  * Soft Start™ feature prevents splash outs
  * Direct drive transmission, all-steel gears, and all-metal construction
  * Commercial-style motor protection
  * Includes PowerKnead™ Spiral Dough Hook, flat beater, stainless steel wire whip and pouring shield
  * Available in Matte and Glossy Finishes
  * Offered in a variety of colors including Pearl Metallic and Nickel Pearl, which compliment our Pro Line® Series of Appliances
  * Additional Spiral Dough Hook can be purchased by calling Customer Service at 1-800-541-6390
  * Assembled with Pride in Greenville, Ohio
  * Dimensions: H 16.5" x W 11.3" x D 14.6"


Equipped with a high-performance professional-level motor, the Pro Line® Stand Mixer can effectively mix up to 14 cups of all-purpose flour per recipe. Powerfully churns through yeast bread dough and triple batches of cookie dough with ease.

Price: $399.99
Color: Onyx Black

Features:

  * 575-watts
  * Bowl-lift design
  * 6-quart polished stainless steel wide-mouth bowl with handle
  * Direct drive transmission, all-metal gears, and all-metal construction
  * Commercial-style motor protection with auto reset
  * Soft Start™ feature prevents splash outs
  * Pro Line® embossed trim band
  * Includes burnished PowerKnead™ spiral dough hook, burnished flat beater, stainless steel 11-wire whip, and pouring shield
  * Additional Spiral Dough Hook can be purchased by calling Customer Service at 1-800-541-6390
  * Assembled with pride in Greenville, Ohio
  * Dimensions: H 16.5" x W 11.3" x D 14.6"

Compare the features as shown above, be honest with yourself as to what you want in your kitchen mixer and what you will use it for and buy accordingly.
 
Check out eBay where you can find many great deals on Kitchenaid stand mixers. You should be able to save yourself some money and get a great stand mixer for all your kitchen needs.