KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Stand Mixer vs Ankarsrum Original Stand Mixer
KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Stand Mixer (#1, best overall) vs Ankarsrum Original Stand Mixer (#3): in our Stand Mixers scoring the KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Stand Mixer totals 9.7/10 and the Ankarsrum Original Stand Mixer 8.8/10.
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Side by side
| KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Stand Mixer | Ankarsrum Original Stand Mixer | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $450 | $850 |
| Motor | 325W | 600W |
| Capacity | 5 quarts | 7 quarts |
| Speeds | 10 | — |
| Design | Tilt-head | Arm + roller |
| Attachments | Single power hub | Many available |
| Made In | — | Sweden |
How they differ in real use
Built from our stand mixers scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Stand Mixer and the Ankarsrum Original Stand Mixer made our Top 5 Stand Mixers, at #1 (best overall) and #3. The iconic stand mixer—tilt-head design, 10 speeds, and 15+ optional attachments. Huge color selection to match any kitchen. Swedish engineering with unique arm-and-roller kneading that mimics hand kneading. The bread baker's secret weapon.
We score stand mixers on Mixing Power (35%), Versatility (25%), Build Quality (20%), Bowl Capacity (10%) and Value (10%). On that basis the KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Stand Mixer totals 9.7 out of 10 and the Ankarsrum Original Stand Mixer 8.8. The widest gap is Mixing Power, where the KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Stand Mixer scores 10 against 9 for the Ankarsrum Original Stand Mixer — heavy dough handling. Versatility also separates them: 10 for the KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Stand Mixer versus 9 for the Ankarsrum Original Stand Mixer.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Motor — 325W on the KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Stand Mixer versus 600W on the Ankarsrum Original Stand Mixer; Capacity — 5 quarts on the KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Stand Mixer versus 7 quarts on the Ankarsrum Original Stand Mixer; Design — Tilt-head on the KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Stand Mixer versus Arm + roller on the Ankarsrum Original Stand Mixer; Attachments — Single power hub on the KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Stand Mixer versus Many available on the Ankarsrum Original Stand Mixer.
Pricing as of February 1, 2026: $450 for the KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Stand Mixer and $850 for the Ankarsrum Original Stand Mixer, a $400 difference in the KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Stand Mixer's favor. Owners praise the KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Stand Mixer for iconic design and 10 speeds; the most common complaint is struggles with stiff doughs. Owners praise the Ankarsrum Original Stand Mixer for unique roller + arm kneading and 7 qt capacity; the most common complaint is very expensive.
KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Stand Mixer
- Iconic design
- 10 speeds
- Tilt-head convenience
- 15+ attachments available
- Struggles with stiff doughs
- Heavy for tilt-head
- Expensive attachments
Ankarsrum Original Stand Mixer
- Unique roller + arm kneading
- 7 qt capacity
- 600W motor
- Gentle on dough
- Very expensive
- Different technique
- Large footprint
Which should you buy?
The KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Stand Mixer is the better fit for home bakers and color matchers — it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Mixing Power and Versatility. The Ankarsrum Original Stand Mixer is the better fit for bread enthusiasts and those wanting best dough kneading. Since the KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Stand Mixer is both the higher scorer and $400 cheaper, the Ankarsrum Original Stand Mixer only makes sense for bread enthusiasts. The KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Stand Mixer is a poor fit for heavy bread doughs; the Ankarsrum Original Stand Mixer is a poor fit for occasional bakers.
Choose the KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Stand Mixer if
- Home bakers
- Color matchers
- Occasional bread makers
Skip it if
- Heavy bread doughs
- Professional use
Choose the Ankarsrum Original Stand Mixer if
- Bread enthusiasts
- Those wanting best dough kneading
- European baking traditions
Skip it if
- Occasional bakers
- Budget shoppers
Common questions
Is the KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Stand Mixer better than the Ankarsrum Original Stand Mixer?
In our Stand Mixers ranking the KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Stand Mixer scores higher overall, 9.7 to 8.8, with the biggest advantage in Mixing Power. The Ankarsrum Original Stand Mixer does not out-score it on any criterion we weigh.
How much more does the Ankarsrum Original Stand Mixer cost than the KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Stand Mixer?
$400 more as of February 1, 2026: $850 for the Ankarsrum Original Stand Mixer against $450 for the KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Stand Mixer. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure.
What is the main difference between the KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Stand Mixer and the Ankarsrum Original Stand Mixer?
The headline spec difference is Motor: 325W on the KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Stand Mixer versus 600W on the Ankarsrum Original Stand Mixer. In use, the gap that matters most is Mixing Power (10 vs 9 in our scoring): heavy dough handling.