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KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart vs KitchenAid Mini 3.5-Quart

KitchenAid's $449 model meets KitchenAid's $379 model. We tally wins category by category, then call a verdict.

Our recommendation

The KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart wins on more spec categories (2–1), but the KitchenAid Mini 3.5-Quart undercuts it by $70. Choose the KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart for performance, the KitchenAid Mini 3.5-Quart to save.

KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart: 2 category wins KitchenAid Mini 3.5-Quart: 1 category wins

Side by side

KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart

$449

KitchenAid Mini 3.5-Quart

$379

Bowl capacity

5 qtWin

3.5 qt

Motor

325 WWin

250 W

Speeds

Included attachments

Flat beater, Dough hook, Wire whip

Attachment hub

Yes

Bowl material

Stainless steel

Lift type

Tilt-head

Dimensions

37 × 22 × 35 cm

31 × 19 × 32 cm

Weight

11.1 kg

7.7 kgWin

Colours

Empire Red, Onyx Black, Contour Silver, Pistachio, Matte Black

Matte Black, Empire Red, Ice Blue, Guava Glaze

KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart

The iconic tilt-head stand mixer that turns any countertop into a baking centerpiece.

Buy on Amazon → Buy from KitchenAid →

KitchenAid Mini 3.5-Quart

All the KitchenAid charm in a 20% smaller, lighter package for tight kitchens.

Buy on Amazon → Buy from KitchenAid →

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