# KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/kitchenaid-artisan-series-5-quart-tilt-head-stand-mixer
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/stand-mixers
- Placement: #1 of 15 in Stand Mixers, S tier
- Brand: KitchenAid
- LP on this board: 964
- 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

The gold standard for power, durability and versatility. Proven over decades.

## For

- Powerful motor suitable for heavy doughs
- Durable construction that lasts many years
- Versatile with multiple speed settings
- Durable construction with a heavy-duty steel frame
- Powerful 575 W motor delivers strong performance

## Flagged as one to avoid

This product entered 1 of 7 runs as one buyers cross-shop but should not buy, rather than as a pick. It is published here rather than dropped.

## Evidence

Consolidated from 42 cited sources across 39 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Homes and Gardens | homesandgardens.com | B | https://www.homesandgardens.com/kitchens/appliances/kitchenaid-artisan-plus-stand-mixer-review | fetched and confirmed |
| Seriouseats | seriouseats.com | C | https://www.seriouseats.com/best-kitchenaid-stand-mixer-6754999 | fetched and confirmed |
| Business Insider | Molly Allen | C | https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/kitchen/kitchenaid-artisan-plus-stand-mixer-review | fetched and confirmed |
| Bon Appétit | Alaina Chou | B | https://www.bonappetit.com/story/best-stand-mixers?srsltid=AfmBOooEJWpXhMYZu2WOJflzuRxFL3MzJeZFMIh7xY0D4OmuamgR6TkW | fetched and confirmed |
| Pickori | Pickori | B | https://pickori.com/reviews/kitchenaid-artisan-series-5-quart-stand-mixer/ | fetched and confirmed |
| SpecOfTheDevil | SpecOfTheDevil | S | https://specofthedevil.com/reviews/kitchenaid-artisan-5qt-stand-mixer-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Tom's Guide | tomsguide.com | B | https://www.tomsguide.com/home/kitchenaid-artisan-plus-mixer-review | fetched and confirmed |
| Suma Rowjee | Suma Rowjee | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uP2CPHi0R9k | fetched and confirmed |
| r/Kitchenaid | u/Possible-Mango293 | D | https://www.reddit.com/r/Kitchenaid/comments/1qhyncy/is_kitchenaid_66l_artisan_5ksm70shx_worth_it/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Good Housekeeping | Eva Bleyer | B | https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/appliances/mixer-reviews/a70846967/kitchenaid-artisan-plus-stand-mixer-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Tom's Guide | tomsguide.com | B | https://www.tomsguide.com/best-picks/best-stand-mixers | fetched and confirmed |
| The Wholesome Fam | The Wholesome Fam | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nU9_CkDdjzE | fetched and confirmed |
| Best Buy Canada Product Videos | Best Buy Canada Product Videos | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMbwhsc5r44 | fetched and confirmed |
| Prime Picks Reviews | Prime Picks Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcTxOHl2ktI | fetched and confirmed |
| Brent Lee | Brent Lee | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5wJMxi-5GQ | fetched and confirmed |
| Gardens and Grubs Reviews | Gardens and Grubs Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpbfJewRpiE | fetched and confirmed |
| William Smith | William Smith | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxWhMqJNxUU | fetched and confirmed |
| Jacobs Team Reviews | Jacobs Team Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaNrBm0QN_o | fetched and confirmed |
| finderBinder | finderBinder | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCMNqeYAmls | fetched and confirmed |
| 2-Minute Reviews | 2-Minute Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Azphu6jb964 | fetched and confirmed |
| Quick Review Co. | Quick Review Co. | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZOQQQoxMjw | fetched and confirmed |
| Amazing Finds | Amazing Finds | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oJnnw3z-So | fetched and confirmed |
| WTI | WTI | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhOHevPk1kA | fetched and confirmed |
| Kitchen Innovation Insider | Kitchen Innovation Insider | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAZZ5riVReM | fetched and confirmed |
| American Kitchen Must Haves | American Kitchen Must Haves | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84yk_zRFbYs | fetched and confirmed |
| William Smith | William Smith | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-T6hyesDDU | fetched and confirmed |
| Mack Robertson | Mack Robertson | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63aNcMW8Hrc | fetched and confirmed |
| United Cuisines | United Cuisines | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEK97-sFPmU | fetched and confirmed |
| The Shay Edit \| Reviews | The Shay Edit \| Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaSFJslE5n8 | fetched and confirmed |
| Top Picks Online | Top Picks Online | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCqllpYXkLA | fetched and confirmed |
| The Review Hub | The Review Hub | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyYmMbdagRE | fetched and confirmed |
| Wizard Review | Wizard Review | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgYTXUtq9HA | fetched and confirmed |
| Zahir Kerimov Reviews | Zahir Kerimov Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQqSB2GBEkU | fetched and confirmed |
| Crazy Chad Reviews | Crazy Chad Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0rQtugyjYU | fetched and confirmed |
| Trim That Weed - Your Gardening Resource | Trim That Weed - Your Gardening Resource | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw_2h1LLh4g | fetched and confirmed |
| Jana Hines | Jana Hines | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Mc_cMDJrtQ | fetched and confirmed |
| KitchenGearHQ | Nick Miles | B | https://kitchengearhq.com/guides/best-stand-mixers-2026 | fetched and confirmed |
| Bhg | bhg.com | B | https://www.bhg.com/recipes/tools/best-stand-mixers/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Business Insider | Molly Allen | B | https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/kitchen/best-stand-mixer | fetched and confirmed |
| Canoe | canoe.com | B | https://canoe.com/home-living/kitchen-dining/kitchenaid-artisan-plux-mixer-review | fetched and confirmed |
| Yahoo Style Canada | Blair Stutz | B | https://ca.style.yahoo.com/amazons-boxing-day-sale-is-over-but-we-found-21-extended-kitchen-deals-that-are-just-as-good--including-135-off-a-kitchenaid-mixer-143442540.html | fetched and confirmed |
| Zenda Guide | Our Editors – Zenda Guide | B | https://www.zendaguide.com/post/best-stand-mixers | fetched and confirmed |

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| 11 | GE Profile Smart Stand Mixer with Auto Sense | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/ge-profile-smart-stand-mixer-with-auto-sense |
| 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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- LP is this product's points on its own category ladder. It is comparable within a category and not across categories.
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- A citation with no usable link is listed rather than dropped, and is excluded from the counted total above.

## Image

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