The best stand mixer is the one that fits your cooking style, accommodates your recipes and fits your kitchen. While each type of stand mixer is a little different, tilt-head and bowl-lift mixers both use planetary action for maximum bowl coverage and feature powerful, durable motors that can handle a wide variety of recipes.
Choose a tilt-head mixer if:
- You’ll mostly make recipes for yourself and your household
- Color is important to you; tilt-head models have over 40 options to choose from
- You want to change up your decor for seasons, holidays, or just because; you can swap out 20+ bowls in different colors, patterns, and finishes
- You live in an apartment, have limited counter space, or need to store your stand mixer in a pantry or cabinet; choose a mini for an even more compact option
- You want to tuck your stand mixer under kitchen cabinets for storage
If you’re after a tilt-head stand mixer with all the bells & whistles and a wide range of colours to choose from, the KSM195 is perfect for you.
Choose a KitchenAid Bowl-Lift Mixer if:
- You often make large batches or recipes to share with a crowd
- You plan to work with heavy or dense mixtures often
- You have a large kitchen or somewhere to easily use and store your stand mixer
- Heavy-duty performance is more important than color or bowl options
- You enjoy a professional mixer look