The Best Stand Mixers: A Buyer’s Guide

Capacity: 3 Quarts

The Dash 6 Speed Stand Mixer is a lightweight and compact stand mixer that’s easy to move and store, making it perfect for smaller apartments or those that lack storage. The mixer has 6 speeds for kneading, creaming, beating, mixing, and whipping, and is great for making dressings, frosting, meringues, and small batches of dough or batter. At 3 Quarts, the stand mixer doesn’t have a large capacity, but it’s an inexpensive and versatile option for smaller households.

Features:

• 3 Quart stainless steel mixing bowl
• Comes with 2 dough hooks and 2 beaters
• Retro design and a variety of colors

Pros:

• Compact and easy to store
• Easy to clean
• 1-year warranty 

Cons:

• Limited capacity size
• All the speeds are pretty fast (no super slow)
• Dough hooks are thin

Capacity: 6.5 Quarts

The Aucma Stand Mixer comes with all the bells and whistles and is a 660W powerhouse that is guaranteed to get any job done. With a 6.5-quart stainless steel bowl, this mixer has the capacity to make large batches of dough and batters, making it ideal for both home and professional baking. It has 6 speeds along with anti-slip suction feet so you don’t have to worry about it sliding off your kitchen counter, along with a splash cover to prevent mess. For attachments, it comes with a whisk for light mixtures, a dough hook for heavier mixtures like pasta and bread dough, and a beater for cookie doughs, crepe batters, or creamy salad dressings. 

Features:

• 660W high-performance copper motor
• 6.5 Quart capacity 
• 6 optimized speeds, including pulse mode

Pros:

• Powerful enough to knead even the toughest of doughs
• Sturdy and suction cupped to surface
• Splash guard for zero mess

Cons:

• Slightly on the pricey side
• Can be loud

Capacity: 5 Quarts

KitchenAid has a huge reputation for quality, and for good reason. Made entirely of metal, this stand mixer is built to last. Buy this once, and you won’t have to worry about getting a new mixer for a very long time. The mixer has 59 touchpoints around the bowl for effective mixing, plus it has 10 different speed options for different recipes. The KitchenAid Artisan Series comes with a flat beater, dough hook, whip, and pouring shield, but there are more than 15 additional attachments available to continue to customize your mixer. Additionally, it uses less energy than stand mixers and is made in the United States, helping to reduce transport emissions. 

Features:

• 5-Quart capacity 
• 10-speed options 
• 59-touchpoint mixing action

Pros:

• Ability to customize with other attachments 
• Energy efficient 
• Long-lasting and durable metal composition

Cons:

• More expensive (but worth it)