The best stand mixers of 2026
The top 3 according to 0 votes from people: KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart · GE Profile Smart Mixer · KitchenAid Pro 600. (Updated Oct 3, 2026.)
Stand mixers that bakers and testers (Reviewed, Woman & Home, Consumer Reports) rate best in 2026, for meringues, cookie dough and bread.
Top 10
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KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart
Best overall for quality and price: tilt head, dozens of colours, attachments for everything.
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GE Profile Smart Mixer
Built-in scale and smart features, a top pick at Reviewed.
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KitchenAid Pro 600
Bowl-lift 6-quart for heavy bread doughs.
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4
Kenwood Chef Titanium
800W premium alternative to KitchenAid with dishwasher-safe bowl.
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Kenwood GO
Compact mixer just 30 cm tall, best for small kitchens.
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6
Ankarsrum Original
Swedish mixer with a unique rotating bowl, beloved by bread bakers.
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7
Smeg SMF02
Retro 1950s styling with solid performance.
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8
Bosch Universal Plus
Light but powerful, top-drive design for big batches.
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KitchenAid Artisan Mini
3.5-quart little sister for small batches.
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10
Cuisinart SM-50
Budget pick with 12 speeds and a 5.5-quart bowl.
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Comments (2)
KitchenAid Artisan, had mine for 15 years and it's still perfect.
Ankarsrum is the bread baker's secret weapon.