The 8 Best KitchenAid Mixers of 2020

The Artisan series mixers are very popular with users, with good reason. They’re large enough for home cooking and baking, but not so large that you’ll need a helper to move the mixer into storage if you don’t keep it on your counter. Reviewers say the 5-quart stainless steel bowl is big enough to hold double batches of cookies and royal icing. 

There’s nothing this model can’t do! It has a motor powerful enough to knead dough or whip cream with ease, and the front power hub is compatible with more than 15 different attachments. It’s available in over 20 different colors, so you’re guaranteed to find one that you love.

While KitchenAid stand mixers might never be considered inexpensive, this tilt-head model offers slightly less power at a more affordable price. Customers have noted that this machine is quieter than other models because of its 275-watt motor but reported that it can still handle tough dough. This model will also help keep your countertops clean with its soft start feature, which was designed to prevent flour from getting thrown out of the bowl as it mixes.

If you’re looking for a mixer that makes a statement, this limited edition Queen of Hearts mixer in passion red might be the one you’re looking for. The trim band is covered with tiny red hearts, and the custom power hub cover celebrates KitchenAid's 100 year anniversary.

The mixer comes with a 5-quart polished stainless steel mixing bowl with a handle. There are 14 different attachments sold separately so you can roll out pasta to the perfect thickness, make ice cream, or grind your own meat.

If you're looking for a smaller stand mixer that doesn't compromise on performance, this Mini series model is the one for you. In addition to being 25 percent lighter and taking up 20 percent less counter space than the Classic model, its 3.5-quart bowl can handle enough dough for up to five dozen cookies in a single batch. It features the same 250-watt motor as the Classic KitchenAid mixer, so it’s no wonder customers have noted its impressive ability to mix large batches of dough with ease!

The Professional 600 Series mixer is the perfect piece of equipment for serious bakers. Users found the 575-watt motor strong enough to knead dough for long periods of time without damaging the machine, even when baking back-to-back bread loaves.

This model comes complete with a soft-start feature, which means the mixer starts at a slower speed so you’re less likely to spew flour all over the kitchen or splatter wet ingredients before it’s all neatly incorporated.

This mixer is the largest capacity bowl-lift mixer designed for home use. Featuring an attractive silver design, a 1.3 horsepower motor, and a bowl that holds up to 16 cups of flour, it's the perfect addition to any kitchen. However, weighing in at nearly 33 pounds, it's heavy to move in and out of storage, so it’s best to find a permanent spot for it in your kitchen. You'll get a dough hook, a flat beater, and a whisk attachment to use with the mixer.

Choosing a mixer for a professional kitchen? Then this commercial-grade pick is the best KitchenAid mixer for you. This bowl-lift mixer is NSF-certified and features an 8-quart brushed stainless steel bowl. Its 1.3 horsepower motor is more than enough power for large or small batches, so the motor won’t get overheated. You can choose to purchase it with or without a metal bowl-guard, which prevents extra ingredients from being added while the mixer is in motion.

The Beater Blade looks a lot like the flat beater that's included with KitchenAid mixers, but it has silicone wipers that swipe the sides of the bowl with every turn. Those wipers make sure your mix is combined fully, without pockets of dry ingredients hiding on the sides of the bowl. Since the beater needs to match your particular mixer model, make sure you’re choosing one that fits.

The pour chute attaches easily to the sides of the bowl and helps guide wet or dry ingredients into the mixer while it’s running without making a mess. It fits almost any bowl, so you can even use it when you're whipping something up with your hand mixer.