KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixer (KSM150PSWH)
KitchenAid's best-known stand mixer: a 325-watt, 10-speed tilt-head with a 5-quart steel bowl and a hub for optional attachments — a long-lasting all-rounder for home baking, heavy and not cheap.
Quick verdict
- Best for:
- Regular home bakers who want one mixer for years.
- Watch out:
- Heavy (about 23 lb) and loud at high speed.
Amazon US listing and availability checked October 26, 2026. Prices and stock can change.
Reviewed October 9, 2026 · How we review
Our Take
The Artisan is the default stand mixer for a reason. KitchenAid's spec sheet lists a 325-watt motor with direct-drive transmission, 10 speeds and a beater that reaches 59 points around the bowl, with a 5-quart polished steel bowl, flat beater, dough hook, wire whip and pouring shield in the box. The tilt head lifts back so you can add ingredients and swap tools, and the front hub powers optional attachments like pasta rollers and grinders, sold separately. In Tom's Guide's hands-on review, bread dough kneaded for 10 minutes came out smooth and the mixer stayed put on the counter, though it was loud at high speed. The trade-offs: it weighs about 22.8 lb (10.3 kg), so it lives on the counter rather than in a cupboard, and very large or stiff bread batches suit a bowl-lift model better. We haven't tested it ourselves. Pick it if you bake regularly and want one mixer that will last; if you bake a few times a year, a smaller or cheaper mixer is enough.
Specs (This Configuration)
- Motor
- 325 W, direct-drive transmission
- Speeds
- 10, from stir to fast whip
- Bowl
- 5-quart polished stainless steel, with handle
- In the box
- Flat beater, dough hook, wire whip, pouring shield
- Design
- Tilt-head; front hub for optional attachments
- Size and weight
- 13.9 × 8.7 × 14.1 in; 22.8 lb (10.3 kg)
- Model
- KSM150PSWH (White)
Best For
- Regular home bakers making cookies, cakes and bread
- Anyone who wants to add pasta, grinding or other attachments later
- A kitchen with counter space where the mixer can stay out
Skip If
- You bake a few times a year — a hand mixer or a lighter stand mixer is enough
- You often make large, stiff bread batches — a bowl-lift model is sturdier for that
- You have little counter space; at about 23 lb it's not one to move in and out of a cupboard
What We Like
- Proven 5-quart size that handles most home recipes
- Tilt head makes adding ingredients and changing tools easy
- Attachment hub adds pasta, grinding and more over time
What To Know
- It's loud at high speeds, according to Tom's Guide's testing
- KitchenAid's 2010 spec sheet describes a 1-year replacement warranty; confirm the current terms before buying
- Amazon groups the Artisan's many colors in one listing, and ratings may be shared across them; check that White (KSM150PSWH) is selected
- KitchenAid now also sells a newer Artisan Plus with a bowl light and an extra speed
Pros
- Durable metal build
- Ten speeds and a 5-quart steel bowl
- Sold and shipped by Amazon.com on the listing we checked
Cons
- Heavy and takes counter space
- Loud at high speed
- Attachments cost extra
Alternatives
- KitchenAid Classic Series 4.5-Quart (K45SS) — The smaller, simpler KitchenAid tilt-head, with a 4.5-quart bowl and 10 speeds, for lighter baking.View on Amazon
- Cuisinart 5.5-Quart Stand Mixer (SM-50) — A non-KitchenAid alternative with a larger 5.5-quart bowl and 12 speeds.View on Amazon
Why PriceDropIQ Selected It
It's the stand mixer most home bakers end up with for a reason. It handles bread dough to meringue, lasts for years, and the attachment hub turns it into a pasta maker or meat grinder later. It's heavy and not cheap, so it's worth it if you bake regularly.
Before You Buy
- Make sure the color you want is selected; the White model is KSM150PSWH
- Check that the seller is Amazon.com or KitchenAid
- Measure the space under your wall cabinets; the tilt head needs room to lift
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 5 quarts big enough?
For most home baking, yes. KitchenAid says the bowl mixes up to 9 dozen cookies in one batch. If you regularly make several loaves of stiff bread dough at once, a larger bowl-lift model is a better fit.
What's the difference from the Classic K45SS?
The Classic has a smaller 4.5-quart bowl and fewer extras. The Artisan adds the larger bowl with a handle and a pouring shield.
Do attachments come with it?
The flat beater, dough hook, wire whip and pouring shield are included. Hub attachments such as pasta rollers or a food grinder are sold separately.
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Reviewed October 9, 2026. Check the current offer, seller, availability, and shipping details on Amazon.
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