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KitchenAid Stand Mixer Review: Artisan vs Professional 600

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This KitchenAid Stand Mixer Review is a side-by-side, feature comparison of the KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer and the KitchenAid Professional 600 Stand Mixer. I’m stacking the features of these two particular units because they happen to be two of the top selling stand mixers. Come see which one is right for you!

Video review of KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer vs KitchenAid Professional 600 to help you compare model features. #standmixer #kitchenaid #artisan #pro600

KitchenAid Stand Mixer Review: Artisan Stand Mixer vs. Professional 600 Stand Mixer

KitchenAid mixers come in several modes, shapes, colors, and sizes.

This can make it tricky to make buying decisions, especially if you’re a first-time buyer, or upgrading a very old stand mixer.

I previously owned the 4.5 quart KitchenAid Classic Stand Mixer and made all the things one dreams of making in a stand mixer.

Eventually, I found it not powerful enough, primarily for my desire to knead bread dough.

As an upgrade, I purchased the Artisan Stand Mixer (5 quart) and was later gifted the Pro 600 Stand Mixer (6 quart).

This is precisely why I have two stand mixers in my kitchen for the comparison video I made (see below).

Both models are very popular upgrades to the 4.5 qt KitchenAid Classic.

Video review of KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer vs KitchenAid Professional 600 to help you compare model features. #standmixer #kitchenaid #artisan #pro600

I’m happy to report that neither of these stand mixers disappoint.

But, this outcome may vary based on your needs, which means I recommend trying to anticipate your needs are before buying one.

For me, what’s not to love about both units?…after all, they’re both made by KitchenAid…and we all know they make superior products.

Be sure to watch the full video to find out which model is my go-to here at The Kitchen Girl headquarters.

KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer [5 Quart Tilt-Head]:

  • stainless 5 Quart Bowl With Handle
  • attachments: Wire Whip, Dough Hook, Flat-Beater
  • plastic Pouring Shield
  • 10 Speed Settings
  • front Reservoir for pasta maker, food grinder
  • 47” 3-prong 110V power cord
  • 325 Watts
  • tilt head
  • 13.9” inches tall / 18” with tilt-head lifted
  • weighs 26 lbs

Artisan Stand Mixer DESIGN

  • tilting head more convenient for scraping bowl/attachments
  • short height = more countertop storage options
  • several color options
  • front reservoir not on a hinge (so don’t lose it)
  • glass bowl with lid purchased separately

KitchenAid Professional 600 series stand mixer:

  • stainless 6 Quart Bowl With Handle
  • attachments: Wire Whip, Dough Hook, Flat-Beater
  • plastic Pouring Shield
  • 10 Speed Settings
  • front Reservoir for pasta maker, food grinder, etc
  • power cord is 47” 3-prong 110V
  • 575 Watts
  • lift Stand – Stationary motor head
  • 16.5” inches tall
  • weighs 29 lbs
  • soft start feature (delay motion = safety/reduce splashing)

Professional 600 Series DESIGN

  • lift stand (stationary) stable but restricts scraping movement
  • taller height – not good with shorter cabinet height
  • fewer color options
  • hinged front attachment reservoir (won’t lose it)

(Note: In the video, I briefly talk about small vs. large batch prep)

Artisan vs Professional 600 Video Review:

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Hope you found this review helpful! Feel free to use the comment section below to ask me questions!

As always, thanks for hanging out with me.

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Comments

  1. Wonderful review!! I’ve spent so long debating which one I wanted. And it was kind of coming down to colours hahaha. But after watching your review I’m sure I want an artisan <3 thank you!!!
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    • Wow awesome!!! Even though this video is old (and my first ever video LOL)...I'm so glad it did what it was supposed to do :) Thanks SO much for this feedback. Hope you love that mixer...and I'm always here for Q & A.

  3. I have been reading reviews that in the 6 qt the beaters do not reach the bottom of the bowl which makes thorough mixing difficult. Do you find this at all? This could be the deciding factor for me between the 5 or 6 qt.
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    • Hi Gill, I've found that any model can have trouble mixing ingredients if the ingredient volume is too small. That said, the 5 QT bowl is taller with a narrower base, which works well for my ingredient volumes (standard sized batch of brownies or cookies). If a job is too small for my stand mixer (like beating an egg white) I use the hand mixer.

  4. There are no video reviews. I clicked on the two separate images and it opened an identical page?
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  5. Hi,I'd like to buy one of these for my wife as a birthday gift. she makes bread all the time. Price aside - would the artisan get the job done? To me, the wattage is night and day on both models.Thanks.
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    • Hi Steve...apologies for my delayed response. Will the Artisan get the job done? It sure does, but in slightly smaller batches than the Professional 600. So, your decision might come down to which mixer fits best in your space. Hope that helps! Let me know if you have more questions :)

  6. I'm debating even after the video because I've had problems with my bowl getting stuck after making bread - the lift wouldn't get stuck. Great video, thanks for the info!!!
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  7. Hi Traci, my husband and I are interested in using the meat grinding and pasta making features. Did you happen to try them on these two models? We just assumed the higher wattage of the Pro 600 would have the better performance.
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    • Hi Justine, great question! I did try both attachments on both models. To be honest, I didn't find any difference between the two in terms of performance. Here's where they will differ. The Artisan is a tilt head (that locks) and the Pro is a unibody (no locking required). Because of this, you simply have less one less task to remember before you turn the machine on (if using the Pro). Otherwise, some people just love the feeling of the Pro b/c it doesn't rely on a hinge and a lock. Hope that helps! Don't forget to visit my Kitchen Tools page to window shop mixers and accessories...and please do let me know if you have any more questions :)

  9. Thanks for the straightforward and informative video. The Artisan has been my first choice but I found the Pro 600 for $30 cheaper and was tempted! I'm sticking with the Artisan, thanks for the information!
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    • Omgosh, you're soooo welcome! I love it when someone can make a buying decision based on my review. Please don't hesitate to ask more questions (here in the comments is fine). Hope you love your purchase!

  11. Thank you so very much for this video! I am currently about to purchase the Artisan model, which I love, but wanted to double check I was making the right decision over the Pro 600. This video answered all my questions! Thanks again!!
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    • Shonna, you are so very welcome :) Thanks for stopping by and letting me know...your feedback is incredibly helpful! I'll be doing more reviews like this, so be sure to either subscribe to my newsletter (https://thekitchengirl.com/tkg-subscribe/) or to my YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/thekitchengirl). You'll get notified through either. Thanks again!

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