Best Stand Mixers Under $500
All Stand MixersHand-picked stand mixers priced under $500, ranked by weighted Amazon ratings. 7 picks updated regularly.
The Artisan tilt-head 5 quart mixer is the iconic KitchenAid for home bakers, with a 10-speed slide control and the standard hub for KitchenAid attachments. Reviewers praise the heavy, solidly built f...
Why we like it: A timeless 5 quart workhorse that earns its reputation for serious home bakers willing to pay for it.
The KitchenAid Artisan is a 325W tilt-head stand mixer with a 5-quart stainless bowl, 10 speeds, and the brand-wide power hub for over a dozen attachments from pasta rollers to meat grinders. Comes st...
Why we like it: A near-lifetime investment mixer for serious home bakers - choose Artisan if you bake weekly and want the full accessory ecosystem.
A 500 watt die-cast metal mixer with a 5.5 quart stainless bowl, 12 speeds, and the standard whisk, paddle, and dough hook
Why we like it: A larger-bowl, more affordable alternative for bakers who want serious power without the KitchenAid premium.
Hamilton Beach offers a compact 4-quart stand mixer at well under the price of premium brands, with 7 speeds, dough hook, flat beater, whisk, and a splash guard. Buyers call it a great value for casua...
Why we like it: A wallet-friendly tilt-head mixer that nails the basics for occasional home bakers.
The Cuisinart SM-50BC stand mixer offers 12 speeds and a 5.5-quart bowl with chefs whisk, paddle and dough hook
Why we like it: A capable KitchenAid alternative with extra bowl capacity and a thoughtful splash guard.
The KitchenAid Artisan KSM150PS is the iconic 5-quart tilt-head mixer in a Juniper colorway. Reviewers praise its long-term durability and the broad attachment ecosystem. A common gripe is the steep p...
Why we like it: The default recommendation for serious home bakers who want a mixer that lasts decades.
A bottom-drive 6.5 quart bowl mixer that is famously the bread bakers favorite, kneading up to 14 loaves at once with a belt-driven transmission
Why we like it: A heavy-duty bread workhorse for serious home bakers who want a mixer that does not flinch at 15 pounds of dough.
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KitchenAid Artisan Series 5 Quart Tilt Head Stand Mixer with Pouring Shield KSM150PS
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KitchenAid Artisan Tilt-Head 5qt
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Cuisinart Stand Mixer SM-50NAS, 12 Speed, 5.5 Quart Stainless Steel Bowl with Splash Guard
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Hamilton Beach Electric Stand Mixer 4 Quart 7-Speed
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Cuisinart SM-50BC 5.5 Quart Stand Mixer Silver
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KitchenAid Artisan 5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer Juniper
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Bosch Universal Plus 500 Watt Stand Mixer, 6.5 Quart with Wire Whips, Dough Hook and NutriMill Extender Bundle
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| Capacity | 5 quart | 5 qt tilt-head | 5.5 quart | 4 quart | — | — | 6.5 quart |
| Tilt Head | Yes | — | Yes | — | — | — | — |
| Speeds | 10 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 10 | — |
| Cord Length In | 36 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Attachment Hub | Standard KitchenAid | — | — | — | — | Yes | — |
| Color | Contour Silver | — | — | Aqua | Silver Lining | Juniper | — |
| Includes | Pouring shield | — | Whisk, paddle, dough hook, splash guard | — | — | — | Wire whips, dough hook, NutriMill extender |
| Power | — | 325W | — | — | — | — | — |
| Attachments | — | Flat beater, wire whip, dough hook | — | Dough hook, flat beater, whisk | Whisk Paddle Dough Hook | — | — |
| Material | — | Die-cast metal | — | — | — | — | — |
| Weight | — | about 22 lb | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hub | — | Power hub (15+ attachments) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wattage | — | — | 500 | — | — | — | 500 |
| Construction | — | — | Die-cast metal | — | — | — | — |
| Warranty | — | — | 3 year limited | — | — | — | — |
| Feature | — | — | — | Splash guard | — | — | — |
| Capacity Qt | — | — | — | — | 5.5 | 5 | — |
| Splash Guard | — | — | — | — | With pour spout | — | — |
| Style | — | — | — | — | — | Tilt-head | — |
| Drive | — | — | — | — | — | — | Bottom-drive belt |
| Bowl Material | — | — | — | — | — | — | BPA-free plastic |
| Max Dough Loaves | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 |
| Rating | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| Price | $479.95 | $379.95 | $268.90 | $119.95 | $297.49 | $484.95 | $499.00 |
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