8 Best KitchenAid Mixers to Ease Up Your Cooking Tasks

The Artisan is one of KitchenAid’s best and highest-rated mixers. One of the most impressive things about it is its versatility. The 10-speed slide control gives you a lot of options, and with the included flat beater, dough hook, and wire whip, you need to mix up just about anything.

The 5-quart stainless steel bowl is large enough to make 9 dozen cookies in a single batch. It has a nice, easy to grip handle and can be placed in the dishwasher for cleaning.

The Power Hub and available attachments really make this mixer an indispensable part of any kitchen. There are more than 12 attachments available that allow you to do things like making pasta, shredding cheese, and even grinding and stuffing sausages. Please note that these attachments aren’t included.

There are more than 20 color options available, so you can choose one to match your decor. In addition to the three mixing attachments, you also get a 1-piece pouring shield which makes it easy to add ingredients into the bowl without getting them all over your countertop.

One of the best things about the Artisan is that it’s truly an investment that will pay off over time. They tend to last for a long time, decades in some cases. There are some downsides, though. Some users who are replacing an old KitchenAid with this one say that the quality isn’t quite what it was in the past.

What makes it stand out?

• 10-speeds
• Includes flat mixer, dough hook, and wire whip attachments
• Power Hub makes this an insanely versatile machine
• Available in 20 colors

Which disadvantages must you keep in mind?

• Some longtime customers report the quality has declined over the years
• Attachments for Power Hub must be purchased separately

The KitchenAid Pro Line is for people who are serious about baking. It comes with a Powerknead spiral dough hook, flat beater, and a stainless-steel wire whip. It’s their most powerful, longest lasting design.

The thing that stands out the most about this mixer is its capacity. The 7-quart bowl can hold up to 16 cups of flour or 14 dozen cookies or 8 pounds of bread dough in one batch. It has a powerful 1.3 horsepower motor that provides consistent power to any load without overheating, therefore extending the life of the mixer. The all-metal construction and steel gears were made to last.

This mixer features a professional bowl-lift design that provides stability and support when mixing heavy ingredients or large batches. Because the bowl is higher, it makes more efficient contact with the beater for better performance.

Another notable thing about this design is that it has a Power Hub for optional attachments that can really change the way you work in your kitchen. With the right attachments, you can use this mixer to grind food, spiralize vegetables, or even make sausage.

There are some negatives, the most important one being that this mixer is quite large and very heavy which makes it difficult to store. It can also be very loud and has been known to make grinding sounds occasionally. That said, it’s covered by KitchenAid’s 5-year total replacement warranty which will take care of these issues.

What makes it special?

• Large 7-quart bowl capacity
• Powerful 1.4 HP motor
• Professional bowl-lift design for more effective mixing
• Equipped with Power Hub technology
• 5-year warranty

What cons did we find?

• Power Hub accessories have to be purchased separately
• Very large and heavy
• Known to be noisy at times

The KitchenAid Professional 6000 HD is one of the more powerful mixers available. The 1 horsepower motor is impressive and a great choice if you think that the 1.4 horsepower of the Pro Line is a little too much.

The extra deep 6-quart bowl is contoured to make it easy to add ingredients while mixing. It can hold dough for 13 dozen cookies or up to 14 cups of flower and is perfect for heavy doughs and thick batters. The 67-point mixing action helps the beater reach every area of the bowl for thorough, even mixing. Plus, it uses bowl lifting action to make sure the beater gets as close to the bowl as possible.

Included with this mixer are a coated flat beater and dough hook as well as a wire wick. You’re all set to knead your favorite bread dough, mix up some cake batter, or whip up some royal icing right away. That’s not all, this mixer also has the Power Hub feature and is compatible with more than 15 different accessories.

This mixer is large and very heavy so it’s not really easy to store. It’s a good choice for someone who uses their mixer multiple times a week, so it can stay out on the counter all the time.

Why is it special?

• Powerful 1 hp engine
• Extra-deep 6-quart mixing bowl help prevent messes
• 67-point mixing action
• Bowl-lift for thorough mixing
• Works with Power Hub accessories

What are the flaws?

• Very large and heavy
• Difficult to store

The KitchenAid Commercial delivers professional results with its powerful 1.3 horsepower engine and all-metal gearbox are built tough and made to last. It has 10 variable speeds from fast whip to very slow stir. An 8-quart bowl holds more than 8 pounds of dough. That’s a lot of cookies.

Because this mixer was designed by professionals for serious bakers, it has a lot of great features you might expect to see in a commercial kitchen. The bowl-lift design uses a simple lever to smoothly raise the bowl for more efficient beater-to-bowl contact which you need when making large batches of dough. There have been some reports that it’s loud and produces clicking sounds during use, but it’s covered with a 2-year warranty that should cover any of these issues.

Included are a Powerknead Spiral Dough Hook and flat beater, both of which are made of stainless steel and can be put in the dishwasher. The wire whip is also stainless steel but shouldn’t be put in the dishwasher. That’s not all, it also has the Power Hub where you can connect more than 12 different attachments for a variety of different kitchen tasks, though they need to be purchased separately.

The dark pewter finish and brushed stainless steel bowl really make this mixer look like it belongs in a professional kitchen. It was specifically designed to tackle the thickest batters and largest batches of dough and is a great choice for someone who takes baking seriously or does a lot of bulk baking.

Why is it special?

• Powerful 1.3 hp engine
• 10 variable speeds
• Large 8-quart mixing bowl
• Included attachments made of stainless steel

What are the flaws?

• Power Hub attachments have to be purchased separately
• Can be loud and has been known to make clicking sounds

Another great choice is the KitchenAid Professional 600 Series. The 6-quart stainless steel bowl holds enough dough to make 13 dozen cookies at once. There are some great attachments included so you can start baking right away, like a Powerknead spiral bread hook, burnished flat beater, and a wire whip, all made of stainless steel, so you can toss them right in the dishwasher for cleanup.

Believe it or not, this mixer has 67-point mixing action, which means that it hits 67 different touch points around the perimeter of the bowl while it’s mixing. This movement plus the bowl lift design work together to get the best performance possible from the beater. In other words, it works hard to mix thoroughly, and it can be loud at times.

Another great thing about this mixer is the Power Hub and the more than 15 different compatible attachments. This feature really expands how you can use the mixer as it lets you spiralize vegetable, grind meat, and even grate cheese though all the attachments are sold separately.

This is a large, heavy mixer that isn’t easy to store so keep that in mind if you have a small kitchen with limited counter space. With more than 10 colors available, you can choose one that fits your personality or matches your decor.

Why are we impressed?

• Large 6-quart stainless steel mixing bowl
• 67-point mixing action
• Bowl-lift design
• Equipped with Power Hub feature

What negatives must you be aware of?

• Heavy and takes up a lot of space
• Loud
• Power Hub accessories have to be purchased separately

If you’re looking for a smaller mixer that’s a little easier to store, check out the KitchenAid Classic Series. It features a 4.5-quart sterling silver mixing bowl that can mix dough for more than six dozen cookies or three loaves of bread at once. It’s a respectable size without being too much for someone who doesn’t bake that often and it’s dishwasher safe for easy cleanup.

The beater moves with 59-point mixing action that makes sure every area of the bowl is covered. There are 10 different mixing speeds, too, so you can whip up a meringue or slowly stir the wet ingredients of your favorite cookie batter. As for attachments, you get a wire whip and a coated dough hook and flat beater.

This mixer also has the Power Hub feature and can be used with over 15 optional attachments which will make it the most versatile tool in your kitchen. It’s called the “Classic” because it’s the same design that’s been around for decades and was designed to last a long time. That said, keep in mind that this is one of the least powerful KitchenAid mixers available. It’s ideal for someone who makes simple doughs and basic cookie recipes but if you make a lot of large batches of if you like to work with thick dough, this one may not deliver enough power.

Why are we impressed?

• Can mix dough for about 6 dozen cookies at once
• Perfect size for a casual baker
• Power Hub feature adds a lot of versatility

What negatives must you be aware of?

• One of the least powerful of all KitchenAid mixers
• May struggle with thick, heavy batter and dough
• Power Hub accessories sold separately

As you can tell from its name, the KitchenAid Artisan Mini is a really good choice if you want something that’s a little easier to store. It’s 25% lighter and has a 20% smaller footprint than the Classic mixer but it has the same 250W motor.

This mixer comes with a stainless steel 3.5-quart mixing bowl that can hold enough dough for up to 5 dozen cookies. It’s great for casual bakers who might look at some of the other options and think that a mixer large enough to make 14 dozen cookies in one batch is a bit much for their purposes.

It features a tilt-head design so you can lift it away from the bowl to easily scrape down the sides when necessary. When you’re done, the head locks back into place so you can continue mixing with minimal interruption. This mixer includes a coated flat beater, coated dough hook, and a wire whip so you’re set right out of the box to be able to mix everything from icing to bread dough.

Something great about this product is that it’s available in so many different colors, more than 14 in all. It’s stylish and would look great on your kitchen counter. As we said, this mixer is a little easier to store but it also has the Power Hub feature and is compatible with 10 different attachments. You might want to leave it out all the time, so you can use it to make pasta or spiralize zucchini.

Why did it make our list?

• Small footprint and lightweight for easy storage
• Tilt-head design for easy access to the mixing bowl
• Even though it’s “mini”, still compatible with Power Hub accessories

What is not ideal about it?

• One of the least powerful options
• Power Hub attachments not included

The only hand mixer we included in our reviews is the KitchenAid KHM926. with 9 different speeds, it’s safe to say that it’s not your average hand mixer. You can use it in a lot of ways: start with the slowest speed for folding chocolate chips into your dough, move up to 5 or 6 to cream butter, and turn it all the way up to 9 to make whipped cream or meringue. The soft start feature works up to the selected speed gradually to prevent any unwanted splashes or splatters.

Another cool feature of this mixer is that the cord locks in place, so you can approach your mixing bowl from any angle. The soft grip handle is comfortable and easy to control, and everything easily wipes clean. That said, some users have complained that the button placement on the handle is not ideal for small hands.

A simple push of a button removes the current accessory from the mixer, so you can swap out for another one quickly. It includes standard beaters, a whisk, dough hooks, and a blending rod as well as a storage bag to keep everything together. One downside is that some people complained that the beaters are balanced well and can wobble at high speeds. That said, it’s covered with a 1-year warranty that should cover any issues with parts.

What makes it special?

• Nine different speed settings
• Soft start feature helps avoid any mess
• Includes four different accessories and a storage bag
• Easy to use
• Comfortable handle

What cons did we find?

• Buttons may be hard for small hands to operate easily
• Beaters can be unbalanced and wobble at higher speeds