Is the Artisan good for bread dough?

Yes for standard loaves and small batches. The included dough hook kneads well, but heavy or double batches strain the 5-quart bowl and motor, so large bread volumes suit a bowl-lift model better.

What is the difference between the Artisan and the Classic?

The Artisan has a larger 5-quart bowl and a more powerful motor than the Classic's 4.5-quart setup. It also offers more color choices and the same tilt-head design and attachment hub.

Can I use attachments with it?

Yes. The front hub powers over 10 optional attachments, including food grinders, pasta makers and spiralizers. They are sold separately.

What comes in the box?

The mixer, a 5-quart stainless steel bowl, a coated flat beater, a coated dough hook, a 6-wire whip and a pouring shield.

How many cookies can one batch make?

KitchenAid rates the 5-quart bowl for up to 9 dozen cookies in a single batch, depending on recipe size.

Does the tilt-head design matter?

It makes adding ingredients and swapping the beater easier because the head lifts back. It does need clearance above the mixer to tilt.

KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer 5 Quart Tilt-Head Purple KSM150PSBE

Q: Where is the KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer 5 Quart Tilt-Head Purple KSM150PSBE cheapest?

At KitchenAid, for $499.99, as of our latest check.

Q: Where can I buy the KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer 5 Quart Tilt-Head Purple KSM150PSBE?

3 stores we checked sell it, including KitchenAid, Lowe's, Target.

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$499.99at KitchenAidChecked Nov 7

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What reviewers say

Owners and reviewers treat the Artisan as a dependable long-term mixer that mixes evenly and lasts years. Most criticism centers on weight, noise and the cost of add-on attachments rather than mixing performance.

What people mention

Mixing performancePraisedOwners say the planetary action mixes evenly and leaves little unmixed at the bowl's edge.
Build qualityPraisedReviewers describe the metal body as solid and report years of use without trouble.
WeightCriticisedOwners note it is heavy and awkward to lift, and the tilting head needs vertical clearance.
NoiseCriticisedSeveral say it gets loud at higher speeds, especially when creaming or kneading.
AttachmentsMixedThe hub is valued, but buyers complain that grinders, pasta makers and other add-ons are sold separately.
Bowl capacityMixedThe 5-quart bowl suits most baking, but some bread bakers find it small for large dough batches.

About the KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer 5 Quart Tilt-Head Purple KSM150PSBE

The KitchenAid Artisan is a 5-quart tilt-head stand mixer in purple. It has a metal body and a stainless steel bowl. The capacity suits small or large batches, up to 9 dozen cookies in a single batch.

The tilt-head design gives easy access to the bowl when adding ingredients or attaching accessories. The mixer has 10 speeds and uses planetary mixing, with 59 touchpoints around the bowl.

The mixer has a hub for optional attachments. More than 10 are available, from food grinders to pasta makers. The stainless steel bowl is dishwasher-safe.

Color

Purple

Capacity

5 quarts

Design

Tilt-head

Speeds

Mixing action

Planetary/Orbital

Material

Metal construction; stainless steel bowl

Attachments