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!

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.

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:

KitchenAid Stand Mixer [popular models]:

KitchenAid Professional 600 Series 6-Quart Stand Mixer
KitchenAid Artisan Series 5 Qt Stand Mixer
KitchenAid Artisan DESIGN SERIES (Includes glass bowl, not stainless)
KitchenAid 4.5-Quart Classic Series Stand Mixer

KitchenAid Stand Mixer Attachments:

KitchenAid 5-Qt. Glass Bowl with Lid & Measure Lines
KitchenAid 6 Quart Glass Mixing Bowl with Accessories
KitchenAid Pasta Roller and Cutter Set
KitchenAid Citrus Juicer Stand Mixer Attachment
KitchenAid Food Grinder Attachment
KitchenAid Food Processor Attachment
KitchenAid Spiralizer Attachment with Peel, Core, and Slice

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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Kat says
01/26/2019 at 12:15 am
This wholeheartedly convinced me to buy the Artisan. Thank you!!!
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- Traci Antonovich says
  01/26/2019 at 7:29 am
  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.
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Gill Sever says
12/26/2018 at 4:33 am
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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- Traci Antonovich says
  12/26/2018 at 8:03 am
  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.
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Jerome says
12/13/2018 at 9:01 am
There are no video reviews. I clicked on the two separate images and it opened an identical page?
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- Traci Antonovich says
  12/13/2018 at 9:23 am
  Hi Jerome! You're so right...and I just fixed it. You'll find the video near the bottom of the post. Thanks! Hope you find it helpful :)
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Steve P says
10/10/2018 at 6:43 am
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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- Traci Antonovich says
  10/15/2018 at 6:56 am
  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 :)
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Starla says
02/26/2018 at 1:20 pm
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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- Traci Antonovich says
  02/26/2018 at 2:58 pm
  Hmmm, are you saying the bowl lift gets stuck? I'm not sure I understand. I'm glad you enjoyed the video! :)
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Justine says
12/27/2017 at 6:20 pm
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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- Traci Antonovich says
  12/27/2017 at 6:59 pm
  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 :)
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chicho says
11/21/2017 at 5:57 am
nice video what about the 8 qrt and the artesan thanks
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- Traci Antonovich says
  11/21/2017 at 8:41 am
  Hey thanks! Haven't reviewed that one because I don't own it. But, maybe one of these days :)
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Heather says
11/08/2017 at 11:02 am
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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- Traci Antonovich says
  11/08/2017 at 11:46 am
  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!
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Kat says
10/16/2017 at 9:40 pm
Thank you for this. I've decided on the Artisan. :)
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- Traci Antonovich says
  10/16/2017 at 10:50 pm
  Can't even tell you how happy this makes me...I always love to hear when my content tips the scale for someone. Thanks for letting me know :)
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Shonna says
09/05/2017 at 12:00 am
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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- Traci says
  09/05/2017 at 8:16 am
  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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