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KitchenAid, Bosch & Ankarsrum Stand Mixers Compared

Five stand mixers compared on mixing mechanism, bowl capacity, and motor specs -- from a budget-friendly tilt-head to a heavy-duty bowl-driven machine.

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#1
Ankarsrum Assistent Original AKM 6230 Electric Stand Mixer, 7.4 Quart (Red)

Ankarsrum Assistent Original AKM 6230 Electric Stand Mixer, 7.4 Quart (Red)

Ankarsrum

Why we like it
  • Bowl-driven mixing action -- the bowl rotates against a fixed dough roller and knife instead ...
  • 7-liter stainless bowl plus a separate 3.5-liter Tritan whisking bowl for eggs and cream
  • Adjustable bowl speed of roughly 45-130 rpm with a built-in 12-minute mixing timer
Rank#1
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#2
KitchenAid Artisan, 5-Qt Tilt Head Stand Mixer, KSM150PS, Porcelain White

KitchenAid Artisan, 5-Qt Tilt Head Stand Mixer, KSM150PS, Porcelain White

KitchenAid

Why we like it
  • Tilt-head design tilts the motor housing back for bowl access, rather than lifting the bowl o...
  • 10-speed dial with a listed 59 touchpoints per rotation for the flat beater
  • Compatible with 10+ optional hub-powered attachments, sold separately
Rank#2
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#3
KitchenAid 7 Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer with Accessories, KSM70SKXX

KitchenAid 7 Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer with Accessories, KSM70SKXX

KitchenAid

Why we like it
  • Bowl-lift frame with a 3-point locking cradle for stability during heavy mixing, rather than ...
  • 11 speeds including a dedicated 1/2 speed for folding delicate ingredients
  • Double flex-edge beater included, scraping both sides of the bowl as it turns
Rank#3
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#4
Bosch Universal Plus Stand Mixer - Black 500 Watt, Black

Bosch Universal Plus Stand Mixer - Black 500 Watt, Black

Bosch

Why we like it
  • Bottom-drive motor with a belt-driven transmission, keeping weight low for counter stability ...
  • 4 variable speeds plus a pulse setting -- fewer steps than the other mixers here, but rated b...
  • Front power take-off drives an extensive attachment catalog: blender, meat grinder, citrus pr...
Rank#4
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#5
CUISINART SM-50R Precision Master 5.5 Qt (5.2L) Stand Mixer, Red

CUISINART SM-50R Precision Master 5.5 Qt (5.2L) Stand Mixer, Red

Cuisinart

Why we like it
  • Die-cast metal body with a tilt-back head and planetary mixing action, the same basic layout ...
  • 5.5-quart stainless bowl, slightly larger than KitchenAid's 5-quart Artisan bowl
  • 12-speed dial, two more discrete speeds than the KitchenAid Artisan's 10
Rank#5
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Top Picks At a Glance

ProductRankBrandBest ForScore
Ankarsrum Assistent Original AKM 6230 Ele...#1AnkarsrumBest for Serious Bread Bakers9.8
KitchenAid Artisan, 5-Qt Tilt Head Stand ...#2KitchenAidBest Overall9.6
KitchenAid 7 Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer ...#3KitchenAidBest for Large-Batch Baking9.4
Bosch Universal Plus Stand Mixer - Black ...#4BoschBest for Heavy Dough / Compact Powerhouse9.3
CUISINART SM-50R Precision Master 5.5 Qt ...#5CuisinartBest Value9.1

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