KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart
Best overall
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5 best stand mixers
Five established options compared for mixing performance, capacity, attachments, handling, value and overall ownership value.
THE QUICK ANSWER
What are the best stand mixers?
KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart is our best-overall starting point based on mixing performance, capacity, attachments. Ankarsrum Assistent Original is the leading alternative for bread dough, while Cuisinart Precision Master may suit shoppers prioritizing accessible value.
THE SHORTLIST
Our ranking at a glance
| Rank | Product | Best for | Editorial score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart | Best overall | 92 |
| 2 | Ankarsrum Assistent Original | Bread dough | 89 |
| 3 | Breville Bakery Chef | Integrated controls | 86 |
| 4 | Wolf Gourmet Stand Mixer | Premium construction | 83 |
| 5 | Cuisinart Precision Master | Accessible value | 80 |
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Ankarsrum Assistent Original
Bread dough
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Integrated controls
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Premium construction
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Accessible value
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How the score works
This is an independent specification- and policy-based comparison, not a hands-on laboratory test. Commission percentages are excluded from scores.
- 25%mixing performance
- 22%capacity
- 20%attachments
- 18%handling
- 15%value