The Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer was my top pick overall in my larger tested review of the best KitchenAid stand mixers. Here’s how the iconic model earned such high marks. It ...

This KitchenAid Artisan stand mixer has a 325-watt motor, with plenty of power to mix, beat and whip ingredients in its 5-quart stainless steel bowl. It also has a pouring shield and three mixer ...

However, it has a smaller bowl than the Artisan 5-quart mixer and it doesn’t come with a pouring shield, which we found extremely effective at preventing ingredients from splattering out while ...

All three types of KitchenAid stand mixers come with a stainless steel mixer bowl (the capacity of which depends on the model), dough hook, wire whip, flat beater and pouring shield.

There’s nothing overly complicated about using the KitchenAid Artisan stand mixer. It’s a simple case of 'unpack and go'. The bowl is simple to attach using a lock-and-twist system.