Stand mixer: compare the models and their current prices

A stand mixer comes down to what you want to knead, beat or whisk, and how much of it: a few egg whites and a cake batter on Sundays, or bread dough and brioche every week. Then come the bowl size, the way the motor drives the attachments and the space on your worktop. I compared 14 stand mixers sold on Amazon France, from a 60-euro entry model to a bowl-lift KitchenAid, reading each manufacturer's page and checking prices on 07/10/2026. Each one has its drawback spelled out.

Our stand mixer comparison for 2026

The detailed comparison picks the best models for each profile: weekend baker, large batches of bread dough, tight budget. You will find it on our best stand mixer for baking page, with a summary table and a review of each mixer. The most searched-for model, the KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM175, already has its own page: our KitchenAid Artisan review covers its drawbacks and compares it with other brands. This page helps you pick the right type of mixer before comparing models.

Which type of stand mixer should you choose?

There are five main families: the tilt-head mixer, the bowl-lift mixer, the large-bowl dough mixer, the space-saving model and the hand mixer. The table at the end of this section sums them up.

The tilt-head stand mixer

This is the most common design: the upper part of the machine, which holds the motor, tilts back so you can fit the whisk, flat beater or dough hook, then you lower it onto the bowl. The KitchenAid Artisan and Classic, the Smeg SMF02, the Kenwood kMix and the 59.99-euro VEVOR all work this way, with a 4 to 5 litre bowl. Its strength: easy access to the bowl and simple handling. Its limit: once tilted, it needs clearance, and a 34 cm machine like the Artisan fits poorly under a wall cabinet.

The bowl-lift kneading machine

On a bowl-lift mixer, the motor stays put and a lever raises the bowl towards the attachment. The KitchenAid Heavy Duty 5.2 L is the example in our selection: a die-cast metal body according to KitchenAid, and a bowl that locks at three points in the raised position according to its Amazon page. This design copes better with dense doughs and large quantities, at the cost of a taller machine (41.9 cm according to Amazon) and more weight. It suits kitchens that knead often, which we will cover on our professional stand mixer page.

The large-bowl dough mixer for bread and brioche

The dough mixer relies on a 5.5 to 6.7 litre bowl and a claimed 1,000 to 1,600 W motor: Kenwood Chef XL, Moulinex Masterchef Grande, Bosch Series 6. Bosch claims up to 3.5 kg of dough for the MUMS6EW18, Kenwood 2.42 kg for the Chef XL, and the Amazon page of the Masterchef Grande 2.6 kg. It is the right choice for a large family or for baking your own bread every week. Its limit: it takes up a good part of the worktop and is awkward to move (10.52 kg for the Moulinex according to Amazon).

The space-saving stand mixer

The small stand mixer targets small kitchens and occasional use: a 3.8 to 4 litre bowl and a lighter body that fits in a cupboard. The Bosch Series 2 MUMS2EW00 (700 W, 4.4 kg according to Bosch), the Bosch MUM5 MUM58200 (3.9 L bowl) and the Kenwood Go (30 cm tall according to Kenwood) belong to this family. They handle a cake batter, a pizza dough or egg whites for four people, much less a big batch of bread. These entry-level models will be gathered in our budget stand mixer selection.

The lighter alternative for simple jobs

If you only whip egg whites, cream or pancake batter, a stand mixer may be more than you need. A hand mixer, with or without a rotating bowl, costs less and fits in a drawer; it is not built to knead a big batch of bread dough. Our hand mixer page will compare these models.

Which stand mixer brand should you choose?

The five brands in our selection take different approaches. KitchenAid relies on a metal body and motors rated between 275 and 375 W depending on the source; our KitchenAid stand mixer page will cover the whole range. Kenwood covers every format, from the Go to the 6.7 L Chef XL, which we will compare on our Kenwood stand mixer page. Bosch stands out with light models and an arm that lifts at the push of a button (EasyArm Lift on the MUM5). Moulinex offers big bowls at moderate prices, with a 15-year repairability pledge on the Bake Essential range. Smeg mainly sells its retro look, with a 4.8 L bowl and 10 speeds.

The price shown on Amazon when you buy is the one that applies.

How to choose a baking mixer

A baking mixer comes down to five criteria: how much dough it takes, the wattage (read with care), the attachments included, the footprint and the cleaning.

Bowl capacity and dough quantity

Bowl capacity ranges from 3.8 L (Bosch Series 2) to 6.7 L (Kenwood Chef XL, Moulinex Masterchef Grande) in our selection. For 4 people, 4 to 5 litres is enough; for weekly bread, aim for 5.5 L or more. Above all, look at the bread dough quantity the manufacturer claims, which says more than litres: 0.8 kg for the Moulinex Bake Essential, 1.35 kg for the Kenwood kMix, 1.8 kg for the Smeg SMF02, 1.9 kg of yeast dough for the Bosch MUM5, 2 kg for the KitchenAid Artisan. Manufacturers do not all count the same thing (flour only, yeast dough or cake batter), so compare like with like.

Wattage, a figure to read with care

The mixers in our selection are rated from 275 to 1,600 W, but this figure does not compare from one brand to another. KitchenAid models show the lowest ratings, and not always the same one depending on the source: 300 W on the Artisan's Amazon page, 375 W in the table on the KitchenAid website. At the other end, the 59.99-euro VEVOR claims 1,500 W for 2.95 kg. Within one brand, more watts usually goes with a bigger bowl. Across brands, trust the claimed dough quantity instead.

The attachments included

Almost every mixer in the selection comes with the three basic attachments: a whisk for egg whites and whipped cream, a flat beater (the K-beater at Kenwood) for cake batters, and a dough hook for bread, pizza dough and brioche. Some add a flex edge beater that scrapes the sides and a second 3 L bowl (KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM175), a splash guard or, at Moulinex, a meat grinder (Bake Essential). Also check the optional attachments: KitchenAid lists more than 15 for the Artisan, and the Moulinex Masterchef Grande has four motor outlets for a blender, a vegetable slicer or a grinder (Amazon pages).

Weight, height and noise

A metal mixer is stable but heavy: 12.7 kg for the KitchenAid Heavy Duty according to KitchenAid, against 4.4 kg for the Bosch Series 2 according to Bosch. If the machine has to come out of the cupboard every time, a light model is more practical. Also measure the height under your wall cabinets, especially for a tilt-head model. Manufacturers rarely give a noise level; when the Amazon page does (76 to 80 dB for the Bosch Series 2, the Moulinex Masterchef Grande and the VEVOR), it remains to be confirmed.

Cleaning, warranty and repairability

A stainless steel bowl and dishwasher-safe attachments make life easier: that is the case on most models, but not all. KitchenAid asks you to wash the wire whisk by hand on the Artisan and Classic, and for the Heavy Duty it only lists the bowl as dishwasher safe. For durability, KitchenAid announces a 5-year warranty on the Artisan, Bosch 10 years on the body and motor of the Series 6 after registration, Moulinex a 15-year repairability pledge on the Bake Essential range, and Kenwood spare parts for 10 years on the kMix. Finally, in France the legal guarantee of conformity covers defects that appear within 2 years of delivery, according to Service-Public.fr, whatever the brand.

What budget for a stand mixer?

A stand mixer costs from 60 to 520 euros according to our checks on 07/10/2026. The price follows the bowl size and the build (plastic or metal) more than the claimed wattage.

• Under 110 euros: entry-level models, from the VEVOR 4.2 L (59.99 euros) to the Bosch Series 2 (108.24 euros), via the Kitchencook 5 L (99.99 euros). Plastic bodies, often incomplete spec sheets.
• From 145 to 185 euros: space-saving models from known brands, the Moulinex Bake Essential (149.99 euros), Bosch MUM5 (155.98 euros) and Kenwood Go (182.87 euros).
• From 225 to 320 euros: the heart of the market, with the large-bowl Kenwood Chef XL (299.17 euros) and Moulinex Masterchef Grande (229.99 euros), the Kenwood kMix (227.99 euros), the Smeg SMF02 (306.13 euros) and the KitchenAid Classic (315.99 euros).
• From 400 to 525 euros: the high end, Bosch Series 6 (405.00 euros), KitchenAid Heavy Duty (414.99 euros) and KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM175 (520.65 euros for the Fresh Linen colour sold by Amazon).

The price of the same KitchenAid varies a lot with the colour and the seller: on 07/10/2026, the pistachio Artisan 5KSM175 was listed at 559.11 euros by a third-party seller. Compare colours before you buy.

The price shown on Amazon when you buy is the one that applies.

The 14 stand mixers in our selection at a glance

Here is every model in the grid with its type, its capacity and the drawback we hold against it.

The price shown on Amazon when you buy is the one that applies.

How we selected these models

I picked 14 stand mixers available on 07/10/2026, covering the most common brands and two entry-level models, from 59.99 to 520.65 euros. For each one, I recorded the price, availability and seller on the Amazon page, then cross-checked wattage, bowl capacity, speeds, weight and cleaning against the manufacturer's page; a missing or conflicting value is marked "n.c." (not communicated). Three models have no manufacturer page under their own reference (red Smeg SMF02, Moulinex Masterchef Grande, black Moulinex Bake Essential): I say so in their drawback. None of these mixers has been tested hands-on: the score out of 5 is an editor's opinion based on dough capacity, build, cleaning, clarity of the spec sheets and price. The details are on our method page.

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