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KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Qt Tilt-Head Stand Mixer (KSM150PS): price & specs

KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Qt Tilt-Head Stand Mixer (KSM150PS). Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: target.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

BronzeDeskmark28/100#15 of 18 in class

The KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Qt Tilt-Head Stand Mixer (KSM150PS) is listed at $449.99 on target.com as of 2026-06-27, #5 cheapest of 13 stand mixers (median $549.99); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 28/100 pay-blind standing, #15 of 18 in class.

Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

Cheapest stand mixers: Hamilton Beach 7-Speed 4-Qt Tilt-Head Stand Mixer (63390) — $126.99

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Is the KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Qt Tilt-Head Stand Mixer (KSM150PS) a good buy?

At $450, the KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Qt Tilt-Head Stand Mixer (KSM150PS) is #5 cheapest of the 13 stand mixers we track, where the median is $549.99. On the spec sheet, its bowl capacity qt of 5 is below the median of the 18, its motor watts of 325 is below the median of the 16, and its weight of 22.8 lb is above the median of the 14.

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Review consensus · sourced & dated

What reviewers say about the KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Qt Tilt-Head Stand Mixer (KSM150PS)

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.

Based on 2 reviews · 2 lab-tested · 2022-11-17–2024-09-26

Tested by Tom's Guide, Reviewed

Consistently praised

  • Durable, sturdy, built-to-last construction · 2 sources
  • Powerful motor aced whipping, creaming and kneading tests · 2 sources
  • Quiet in operation (Tom's Guide measured 76-77 dB) · 2 sources
  • Stays stable and doesn't rock on the countertop · 2 sources
  • Versatile via wide range of attachments · 2 sources

Commonly flagged

  • Expensive / significant investment · 2 sources
  • Heavy and awkward to move or store
  • Speed lever has sharp edges, not pleasant to grip
  • Not all attachments are dishwasher safe (wire whip must be hand-washed)

Where reviewers disagree The controls and attachment care split the testers. Reviewed found the speed lever's sharp edges uncomfortable and easy to overshoot, whereas Tom's Guide judged the lever controls easy to operate. They also disagree on dishwasher safety: Reviewed calls the flat beater, dough hook and whisk all dishwasher safe, while Tom's Guide says not all attachments are and the wire whip should be hand-washed only.

The sources (2)

Tom's Guide lab-tested ·

Kneading dough noise (speed 2, 10 min): 77 dB average · Cake mixing noise: 76 dB average · Whipping heavy cream (10 fl oz, speed 8): 1 min 23 sec

It provides consistent results, is a sturdy appliance and will add the wow factor to your kitchen countertop.
At the end of the 10 minutes, I was left with a lovely smooth dough, ready to prove.
The downside is that the stand mixer is on the heavy side, and if you'd prefer to keep it out of view and stored in a cupboard, you won't want to drop it on your toes.

Reviewed lab-tested ·

Egg whites whipped to full volume: 2 minutes

The KitchenAid Stand Mixer aced every challenge we threw at it while testing.
Throughout our testing, the mixer never rocked or moved from its position on the countertop.
It has sharp edges that are uncomfortable to grip.

Specifications

Price (US)$449.99 KitchenAid MSRP $449.99; Target/retail varies $449.99-$499.99 by color
BrandKitchenAid
Released—
Bowl capacity qt5
Motor watts325
Speed settings10
Lift typetilt-head
Attachment hubYes
Weight (lb)22.8
Attachments included5-qt stainless steel bowl, coated flat beater, coated dough hook, 6-wire whip, pouring shield

Source: target.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by kitchenaid.com. 325 W, 10 speeds, tilt-head, ~22.8 lb, and included attachments verified via Target listing and KitchenAid spec data. CORRECTION: draft labeled $499.99 as MSRP; the canonical KitchenAid MSRP for KSM150PS is $449.99 (Target/retail listings run $449.99-$499.99 by color), so priceUsd corrected 499.95->449.99. Attachment hub confirmed (15+ optional hub-powered accessories). release_year null (Artisan line predates this config; exact year not corroborated for this SKU).

Is the KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Qt Tilt-Head Stand Mixer (KSM150PS) worth it vs cheaper stand mixers?

KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Qt Tilt-Head Stand Mixer (KSM150PS) against its closest cheaper and pricier stand mixers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 13 ranked

ProductPriceBowl capacity qtMotor wattsSpeed settingsLift typeAttachment hub
KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Qt Tilt-Head Stand Mixer (KSM150PS) this$449.99532510tilt-headYes
Breville the Bakery Chef Stand Mixer (BEM825BAL)$449.95555012——
Bosch Universal Plus Stand Mixer (MUM6N10UC)$4996.55004bowl-liftYes

Frequently asked questions

What do reviewers say about the KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Qt Tilt-Head Stand Mixer (KSM150PS)?

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. 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); Stays stable and doesn't rock on the countertop; Versatile via wide range of attachments. Flagged: Expensive / significant investment; Heavy and awkward to move or store; Speed lever has sharp edges, not pleasant to grip; Not all attachments are dishwasher safe (wire whip must be hand-washed). (From 2 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)

How much does the KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Qt Tilt-Head Stand Mixer (KSM150PS) cost?

The KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Qt Tilt-Head Stand Mixer (KSM150PS) has a US price of $449.99 (KitchenAid MSRP $449.99; Target/retail varies $449.99-$499.99 by color), as of 2026-06-15.

How does the KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Qt Tilt-Head Stand Mixer (KSM150PS) compare on price?

At $450, the KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Qt Tilt-Head Stand Mixer (KSM150PS) is #5 cheapest of the 13 stand mixers we track, where the median is $549.99.

What are the KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Qt Tilt-Head Stand Mixer (KSM150PS)'s key specs?

KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Qt Tilt-Head Stand Mixer (KSM150PS) (KitchenAid): bowl capacity qt 5, motor watts 325, speed settings 10, lift type tilt-head, attachment hub Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Price of record: $449.99 at target.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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