KitchenAid Artisan Series 5 Quart Tilt Head Stand Mixer with Pouring Shield KSM150PS, Almond Cream
The Artisan tilt-head turns weekend baking from a wrist-aching chore into a hands-off ritual, with a 5-quart bowl that handles most home recipes.
Price today
$499
Verified ratings
★ 4.7/ 22,759
Why we picked it
01
Sized for real home baking
The 5-quart stainless bowl fits a double batch of cookies or 9 cups of flour without overflowing, while staying compact enough to live on a counter.
02
Tilt-head access beats bowl-lift
Flipping the head back gives clear access to scrape sides, swap attachments, or add ingredients mid-mix — faster than cranking a bowl-lift lever every time.
03
Hub fits 10+ attachments
The front power hub accepts pasta rollers, meat grinders, spiralizers, and ice cream bowls, turning the mixer into a long-term kitchen platform rather than a single-task appliance.
From the manufacturer
Product details
- Built to take it all on with the durable and built-to-last metal construction, and 59 touchpoints around the mixer bowl for great mixing results.
- 5 Quart Stainless Steel Bowl with comfortable handle for small or large batches, to mix up 9 dozen cookies in a single batch. Dishwasher safe.
- Easily add ingredients with the tilt-head design, because you'll have better access to the bowl - lock the head in place while mixing.
- 10 speeds for nearly any task or recipe, from mixing ingredients together on the stir speed to whipping cream at speed 8, you'll get thorough ingredient incorporation every time.
Description
Whether you need 9 dozen of your signature chocolate chips cookies or shredded chicken for Taco Tuesday with friends and family, the KitchenAid® Artisan® Series 5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer has the capacity for every occasion. This durable tilt-head stand mixer was built to last, and features 10 speeds to gently knead, thoroughly mix and whip ingredients for a wide variety of recipes and comes in over 20 colors to perfectly match your kitchen design or personality. Get creative and make more with your mixer with over 10 optional hub-powered attachments, from food grinders to pasta makers and more.
How it stacks up
 ★ Our pick KitchenAid Artisan Series 5 Quart Tilt Head Stand Mixer with Pouring Shield KSM150PS, Almond Cream KitchenAid $499 ★ 4.7(22,759) |  Heavy duty KitchenAid Professional 600 Series 6-Quart Bowl-Lift KitchenAid $500 ★ 4.3 |  Budget Cuisinart Precision Master 5.5-Quart Stand Mixer Cuisinart $229 — |  Premium Breville Bakery Chef BEM825BAL Breville $450 ★ 4.8 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowl capacity | 5 quarts | 6 quarts | 5.5 quarts | 5 quarts |
| Motor wattage | 325 watts | 575 watts | 500 watts | 550 watts |
| Head type | Tilt-head | Bowl-lift | Tilt-head | Tilt-head |
| Speed settings | 10 speeds | 10 speeds | 12 speeds | 12 speeds |
| Attachment hub | Yes, universal | Yes, universal | Yes, proprietary | Limited |
| In short | Our pick — Hits the sweet spot for most home bakers: the bowl-lift Pro 600 is overkill unless you're kneading heavy dough daily, the Cuisinart locks you into a smaller attachment ecosystem, and the Breville's hub is limited. | Bigger bowl and a stronger motor for serious bread bakers who outgrow the Artisan. | A capable alternative at a lower price, though the attachment ecosystem is far smaller. | Planetary mixing with a built-in timer and scraper beater for hands-off baking. |
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Common questions
- Can it knead heavy bread dough?
- It handles up to about 8 cups of flour, but for daily sourdough or pizza dough at volume, the bowl-lift Professional 600 or a Pro 7 is a better fit — the Artisan's 325-watt motor can strain on stiff doughs.
- How is this different from the Classic model?
- The Artisan has a larger 5-quart bowl, more color options, and a slightly stronger motor than the 4.5-quart Classic. If you bake more than once a month, the extra capacity is worth it.
- Who should skip this mixer?
- Skip it if you bake rarely, have limited counter space, or knead dense doughs weekly. Casual bakers may be happier with a hand mixer; serious bread bakers will outgrow the tilt-head quickly.
- Does the pouring shield actually help?
- Yes — the chute lets you add flour or sugar without dusting your counter, though many owners leave it off for routine creaming and only attach it for messier jobs.
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