KitchenAid
KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Qt Tilt-Head Stand Mixer (KSM150PS)
$449.99
Best Stand Mixers · head-to-head
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Qt Tilt-Head Stand Mixer (KSM150PS) is cheaper at $449.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
KitchenAid
$449.99
Breville
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The Breville Scraper Mixer Pro 5-Qt Die-Cast Stand Mixer (BEM800XL) wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.
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| Spec | | Breville Scraper Mixer Pro 5-Qt Die-Cast Stand Mixer (BEM800XL) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $449.99 | — |
| Brand | KitchenAid | Breville |
| Released | — | — |
| Bowl capacity qt | 5 | 5 |
| Motor watts | 325 | 550 |
| Speed settings | 10 | 12 |
| Lift type | tilt-head | tilt-head |
| Attachment hub | Yes | No |
| Weight (lb) | 22.8 | 21.2 |
| Attachments included | 5-qt stainless steel bowl, coated flat beater, coated dough hook, 6-wire whip, pouring shield | 5-qt stainless steel bowl, scraper beater, flat beater, dough hook, wire whip, spatula, pouring shield |
| Release year | — | — |
Sources — KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Qt Tilt-Head Stand Mixer (KSM150PS): target.com (verified 2026-06-15). Breville Scraper Mixer Pro 5-Qt Die-Cast Stand Mixer (BEM800XL): amazon.com (verified 2026-06-15).
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Two whitelisted hands-on testers reviewed the KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-qt tilt-head stand mixer. Both rate it a durable, powerful workhorse that aced whipping, creaming and kneading tests while running quietly and staying stable on the countertop. Main gripes: the steep price and, for Reviewed, a stiff, sharp-edged speed lever; Tom's Guide also flags the machine's weight. (2 sourced reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
Praised: Durable, sturdy, built-to-last construction; Powerful motor aced whipping, creaming and kneading tests; Quiet in operation (Tom's Guide measured 76-77 dB).
Flagged: Expensive / significant investment; Heavy and awkward to move or store; Speed lever has sharp edges, not pleasant to grip.
Only one whitelisted tester's review body was accessible: Reviewed calls the Breville BEM800XL Scraper Mixer Pro a quiet, budget-friendly, lighter-weight mixer best for light-mixing tasks like cookies, breads, and cakes, but not good for heavy-duty mixing, with a top that doesn't lock as smoothly. No lab-measured numbers were present on the page. TechGearLab's tested review was unreachable (site down for maintenance, no Wayback capture); Consumer Reports and Foodal fall outside the whitelist. (1 sourced review.)
Praised: Quiet operation with fast mixing for light tasks like cookies and cakes; Budget-friendly and lighter weight.
Flagged: Not good for heavy-duty mixing; Top doesn't lock as smoothly.