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# KitchenAid Artisan 5-Qt Stand Mixer: Buying Guide

KitchenAid Artisan 5-Qt Stand Mixer: a tilt-head stand mixer with a 5-quart stainless steel bowl, a metal body, and a front attachment hub for pasta rollers, grinders, and slicers.

**Editorial pick:** Smart Refurbished Buy. This is OnMyKitchen's editorial choice based on published specs, not the result of hands-on testing.

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![Illustrative image for KitchenAid Artisan 5-Qt Stand Mixer](/images/hero/kitchenaid-artisan-5-qt-stand-mixer.webp)
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## Overview

The Artisan is a long-running home stand mixer with a heavy metal body that stays put on the counter during mixing. The tilt-head design gives easy access to the bowl, and the front hub accepts optional attachments. Refurbished units are commonly sold on eBay at lower prices than new.

### Strengths

- Heavy metal body stays stable during mixing
- Front attachment hub accepts pasta rollers, grinders, and slicers
- Replacement parts and refurbished units are widely available

### Trade-Offs & Limitations

- Heavy, so a low cabinet is a poor place to store it

It is heavy to lift out of a low cabinet, so it works best with a permanent spot on the counter or a waist-height shelf.

### Who Should Buy This

Bakers who make pizza dough, cakes, or meringue often and want a machine with widely available replacement parts.

### Who Should Skip It

Cooks who rarely bake and have little counter or shelf space. It is heavy and takes room.

## Specifications

| Manufacturer | KitchenAid |
| --- | --- |
| Best For | Bread and pizza dough, cookie batters, whipped cream, and meringue |
| Capacity | 5-quart stainless steel bowl |
| Type | Tilt-head |
| Motor | 325-watt, 10-speed |

Specifications are manufacturer-published figures and can change between model years. Check the product listing before you buy.

## Cleaning & Care

The stainless bowl and coated attachments are generally dishwasher-safe, but check the manual for each attachment. Many cooks hand-wash the wire whip. If the beater scrapes the bowl or misses it, the manual describes how to adjust the beater height.

## Recipes That Use This

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