# Ankarsrum Original

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/ankarsrum-original
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/stand-mixers
- Placement: #2 of 15 in Stand Mixers, S tier
- Brand: Ankarsrum
- LP on this board: 850
- Last researched: 2026-09-03T21:26:36.374Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
- Dataset: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22062813 - every board at once, one dated snapshot per release, same licence, prices and photographs left out
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## Verdict

Rotary action delivers smooth mixing. Build quality is top tier, though price is higher.

## For

- Smooth rotary action for consistent mix
- Excellent build quality and motor longevity
- High torque motor for heavy doughs
- Counter-clockwise action reduces overmixing
- Quiet operation

## Evidence

Consolidated from 15 cited sources across 13 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| PureWow | Taryn Pire | B | https://www.purewow.com/food/ankarsrum-assistent-stand-mixer-review | fetched and confirmed |
| America's Test Kitchen | America | B | https://www.americastestkitchen.com/equipment_reviews/2593-the-best-stand-mixers | fetched and confirmed |
| The Culture of Cookery | The Culture of Cookery | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yH1H253n5-A | fetched and confirmed |
| BakeryBits Ltd | BakeryBits Ltd | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0g3N__KkmU | fetched and confirmed |
| AnkarsrumAssistent | AnkarsrumAssistent | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTg8pk8k1s8 | fetched and confirmed |
| Excited Kitchen | Excited Kitchen | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjWWGDT96s8 | fetched and confirmed |
| AnkarsrumUSA | AnkarsrumUSA | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ja0C7YRz0jk | fetched and confirmed |
| AnkarsrumUSA | AnkarsrumUSA | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhQsCoh7ygs | fetched and confirmed |
| Chocolate Box Cottage | Chocolate Box Cottage | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wU28lGnXKM | fetched and confirmed |
| Chocolate Box Cottage | Chocolate Box Cottage | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrTPwSZuzqU | fetched and confirmed |
| Bon Appétit | Alaina Chou | C | https://www.bonappetit.com/story/best-stand-mixers?srsltid=AfmBOoqWmIPTQNAQwUjhI5My6qP1bfVnYslertDYAtSmkziYI_Z5SBDR | fetched and confirmed |
| Cookloom | cookloom.co | B | https://cookloom.co/gear/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Which Is Best for Bread? | kitchenkneads.com | B | https://kitchenkneads.com/bread-baking/ankarsrum-mixer/ankarsrum-vs-kitchenaid?srsltid=AfmBOooAWJkP0ICe8I-ozBgR4Hq2MH4ND0fb2696NglMf1FlUorMbAvU | fetched and confirmed |
| Kitchen Kneads | kitchenkneads.com | B | https://kitchenkneads.com/education/bread-baking/equipment-tools/ankarsrum-mixers/cleaning-care?srsltid=AfmBOoq_ugtwPCG6O7lkpRTrVxeVky31A4m0SUzxA3FZfsO3Q2rP_XU0 | fetched and confirmed |
| Pleasanthillgrain | pleasanthillgrain.com | B | https://pleasanthillgrain.com/how-to-use-the-ankarsrum-mixer?srsltid=AfmBOoqwMTU5cBMFs-O7-ycOpf1Dk1cRmx6r29AxAOq4ROXuaMtYynA7 | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/kitchenaid-artisan-series-5-quart-tilt-head-stand-mixer |
| 3 | Bosch Universal Plus | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/bosch-universal-plus |
| 4 | KitchenAid Professional 600 (6-Quart Bowl-Lift) | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/kitchenaid-professional-600-6-quart-bowl-lift |
| 5 | Kenwood Titanium Chef Baker XL | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/kenwood-titanium-chef-baker-xl |
| 6 | Breville The Bakery Chef | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/breville-the-bakery-chef |
| 7 | Cuisinart Precision Master SM-50 | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/cuisinart-precision-master-sm-50 |
| 12 | Aucma 6.5-Quart Stand Mixer | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/aucma-6-5-quart-stand-mixer |
| 13 | The Pioneer Woman 5-Quart Stand Mixer | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/the-pioneer-woman-5-quart-stand-mixer |
| 14 | Hamilton Beach Professional All-Metal Stand Mixer | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/hamilton-beach-professional-all-metal-stand-mixer |
| 15 | Smeg Stand Mixer (Retro) | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/smeg-stand-mixer-retro |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/stand-mixers.

## What this tier means

- S: Exceptional. Finishes top run after run; capped at 3 slots per category.

## How to read this

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## Image

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