KITCHENAID STAND MIXER DIFFERENCES - WHICH MODELS ARE THERE?

To help you find the best machine for your needs, we'll start by comparing the KitchenAid Artisan 125 with the Artisan 156, 175, and 185. The KitchenAid Artisan 125, KitchenAid Artisan 156, 175, and KitchenAid Artisan 185 are almost identical in appearance and performance. With a powerful 300-watt motor, every 5KSM Artisan stand mixer is a true powerhouse, delivering excellent results through an interplay of a powerful planetary mixing action and a practical tilt-head design. Thanks to its high-quality die-cast metal housing, every stand mixer is very robust and durable – even the control knobs are made of metal. In terms of dimensions, size, and weight, the sibling models are comparable. The optical difference lies in the details: The 185 subtly distinguishes itself from its siblings in the design of the band and the mixing bowl. While the mixing bowl on the KitchenAid Artisan 125 and 175 models is made of highly polished stainless steel, the bowl on the KitchenAid Artisan 185 is elegantly matte.

If you need something more – If this selection isn't enough, we recommend the KitchenAid Artisan Professional models. Faster, larger, stronger: The KitchenAid 5KSM60 and 5KSM70 models are among the sports cars of kitchen machines!

The KitchenAid models 5KSM60 and 5KSM70 stand out visually from the smaller machines and come with an appealing, aesthetic, and rounder design. Thanks to high-quality metal, each machine is solid and durable. All machines are almost identical in size and length, and the professional models differ only slightly in weight. There is a difference in size compared to the previous models: The Artisan models are narrower than the professional models.

Additionally, these machines distinguish themselves from the smaller models through a particularly practical function: Thanks to a practical professional bowl lift, the bowl can be raised and lowered on these models. This allows ingredients to be added effortlessly – the head of the kitchen machine does not need to be tilted. In terms of power, these machines are significantly more powerful and thus ready for anything: With an output of approximately 375 watts for the KitchenAid 5KSM60 and 5KSM70, these KitchenAid machines are ahead of the smaller Artisan models. The new larger machines, like the smaller models, include the efficient original planetary mixing action.

How many liters do the professional models hold? These machines are ready for a lot – for the easy processing of even large quantities, the KitchenAid 5KSM60 and 5KSM70 models have even more capacity: The KitchenAid 5KSM60 includes a high-quality mixing bowl with a capacity of 5.6 L. The KitchenAid 5KSM70 can even impress with even more capacity, as it holds a particularly large amount: With a 6.6 L mixing bowl, this machine offers enough space for whipped cream, flour, and doughs of all kinds! The bowls of both models are interchangeable.

The KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM70 also shines in terms of accessories. In addition to the brushed stainless steel mixing bowls with a volume of 5.6 L (KitchenAid 5KSM60) or 6.6 L (KitchenAid 5KSM70), both devices come with a practical splash guard. Each professional model comes with a whisk for, for example, cream, which has 6 wires on the KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM60 and 11 wires on the KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM70, and is also made of stainless steel on this machine.

Also included with both machines is a practical dough hook and flat beater for doughs of all kinds. The hooks and beaters on the KitchenAid Artisan 6.6 L 5KSM70 are made of high-quality stainless steel, while those on the KitchenAid Artisan 5.6 L 5KSM60 are protected by a robust coating. The accessories are therefore particularly robust and dishwasher-safe in the top rack.

The KitchenAid 5KSM70 also includes a silver-coated double Flex Edge Beater with 2 scraper edges, which, compared to the flat beater, maximizes contact with the bowl and thus significantly increases efficiency in dough preparation!

What about the colors? Compared to the smaller models, some compromises have to be made here. The KitchenAid 5KSM60 and 5KSM70 are limited in color to the brand's iconic classics. A special highlight here is also the traditional color Empire Red, in which all professional models are represented. Even with their simple design: These machines fit into any kitchen!

So, which machine is the best? And what are the differences between KitchenAid stand mixers? Everyone has to find the best machine for themselves, as individual requirements for a stand mixer are decisive here. Each smaller model is comparable in power and appearance. If you value specific colors that should perfectly fit your kitchen as eye-catchers, the smaller machines KSM125, 156, KSM175, and 185 offer a whole palette of colors. For those who like it particularly extraordinary, the KSM156 special editions are just right. Among the small models, the 125 is the most affordable, but like the 156, it only comes with a 4.8 L mixing bowl, while the 5KSM175 and 185 are complemented by an additional 3.0 L bowl. The 185 has the highest price in comparison but is also at the top in terms of accessories thanks to a practical additional bowl and robust stainless steel accessories.

Those who need more power and space for preparing dough, for example, in professional settings, are well-advised with the professional models. These promise the same functions as the smaller models, but thanks to the bowl lift, they increase comfort in daily use. If you particularly value a larger mixing bowl capacity of 6.6 L and high-quality stainless steel accessories, the 5KSM70 is a good choice. Otherwise, advanced users will find the 5KSM60 with its 5.6 L capacity suitable for their needs.

Anyone who chooses a model from KitchenAid always chooses an all-time classic that fits into any kitchen and tackles tasks efficiently in every household. Every KitchenAid stand mixer is high-quality and will faithfully accompany you for many years! These machines are among the favorites in private kitchens and commercial kitchens.

Identifying a KitchenAid machine by its number is a difficult task for the layperson. Each machine is titled and uniquely identified with a unique combination of numbers and letters. But what do the appliance numbers stand for? What is the difference? Each kitchen machine has its own unique number. The leading "5" was probably created in reference to the brand's very first kitchen machine, the "H-5", which laid the foundation for the company in 1919. The following letters "KSM" stand for the appliance or product type, in this case "KitchenAid Stand Mixer". Subsequent different numbers stand for the respective model, such as the 125, 5KSM175 or the 185. The combination "PS" does not stand for horsepower - but, contrary to many people's expectations, is part of the internal designation for the product. The suffixes for the individual models stand for the color, such as "ER" for Empire Red or "OB" for Onyx Black.