Which Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer Should I Buy? What Is The Difference Between The Artisan And Professional Models? What Is The Difference Between The Tilt-Head And The Bowl-Lift Models?

If your question is "Do I need a Kitchen Aid stand mixer" - the answer is an easy "yes"!  Yes, they're an investment;  but, if you do any amount of cooking or baking, you need the results that only a Kitchen Aid stand mixer can deliver.   After you've made the decision to get one of these iconic mixers, you're faced with a different question:  Which one?

Kitchen Aid stand mixers come in a variety of different models and options - but they basically fall into two categories:  The Artisan/tilt-head style and the Professional/bowl-lift style.

I often get questions from people as to which they should buy.  My advice is to always spring for the Professional/bowl-lift models;  yes they cost more, but they come with a larger motor, larger capacity, and the bowl-lift allows you to fit it and use it under a cupboard.

I recently stumbled across this breakdown list that compares the different varieties of Kitchen Aid stand mixers and I thought it could be useful to someone who is contemplating their purchase.  The grid breaks down the pros and cons of both types of mixer models.