Stand mixers
Stand mixers for baking, judged on mixing power, bowl size and attachments.
Of the 3 stand mixers we score so far, the highest-rated by professional reviewers is the Smeg Stand Mixer: critic score 83 out of 100 from 6 reviews, 6 of them positive. Most praised: build quality and design. Most common complaint: price.
Smeg Stand Mixer
6 professional reviewers tested the Smeg Stand Mixer, and 6 recommend it. Most praised: build quality and design. Most common complaint: price.
The catch: Expensive, and heavy to lift.
5 of these 6 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text and corrected for the known tendency of estimates to run high.
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Not the Smeg Stand Mixer? Pick by situation
How do they compare?
| Product | Score | Reviews | Agreement | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smeg Stand Mixer | 83 | 6 | High | Best for retro style |
| KitchenAid Artisan Mini | 81 | 4 (early) | Medium | Best for small kitchens |
| Ankarsrum Assistent Original | 80 | 5 | Low | Best for bread bakers |
Not scored yet
We publish a score only once at least 4 professional reviews of the exact model exist.
- KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer · 2 of 4 reviews needed
- Breville Bakery Chef · 2 of 4 reviews needed
- Hamilton Beach 6-Speed Stand Mixer · 1 of 4 reviews needed
Common questions
Which stand mixer do critics rate highest?
Of the 3 we score, the Smeg Stand Mixer, with a critic score of 83 from 6 professional reviews. Most praised: build quality and design. Most common complaint: price.
Smeg Stand Mixer vs KitchenAid Artisan Mini: which is better?
Critics score the Smeg Stand Mixer 83 and the KitchenAid Artisan Mini 81. We list the KitchenAid Artisan Mini under “Best for small kitchens”. Its main drawback: pricey for its size, and it shakes during kneading.
Which stand mixers do critics disagree on?
The Ankarsrum Assistent Original (scores from 52 to 89).