KitchenAid
Artisan Series 5-Quart Stand Mixer
The KitchenAid Artisan stand mixer is a workhorse constantly praised on r/BuyItForLife. With an all-metal construction and planetary mixing action, it handles everything from bread dough to meringue. Many redditors report inheriting their parents' mixers from the 1970s still in perfect working order.
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Awards & Recognition
- America's Test KitchenBest Stand Mixer (2024)
- WirecutterBest Stand Mixer
- Consumer ReportsTop-Rated Stand Mixer
- Good HousekeepingBest Stand Mixer (2024)
Community & Review Summary
4.8/ 5
42,567 Amazon reviews
94%
Reddit satisfaction score
1,650
Total mentions (1,510 positive)
#28
Amazon sales rank
Why Reddit Recommends This
Price History
Good DealOct 25Apr 26
Lowest
$279.99
Dec 1
Average
$329.99
Highest
$379.99
Oct 1
Pros & Cons from Reviews
Pros
- +All-metal gearing built to last decades
- +Huge ecosystem of attachments (pasta roller, grinder, etc.)
- +Powerful enough for heavy bread dough
- +Iconic design that looks great on any counter
- +Replacement parts readily available
Cons
- -Heavy and takes up counter space
- -Newer models may have more plastic than vintage ones
- -Loud during heavy mixing
- -Expensive compared to hand mixers