Kitchenaid Artisan 5KSM175PS - Our independent review

Probably, you heard of the many virtues of Kitchenaid Artisan, or of the Kitchenaid mixers in general. You can't fail to notice it in shops, because in any appliance store it shows off in its department. However, it may happen that there are curiosities to which not everyone can answer: why should I prefer this model to others? Which recipes will prove successful and which could make me look bad? What accessories can I add to make my food processor even more complete? Answering all these curiosities may not be easy and it becomes necessary to read the opinion of those who have already used the product and made it a real ally in the kitchen! Here, then, are some answers for possible curious users!

First, let's talk about the technical characteristics. Kitchenaid 5KSM175PS has a power of 300 W which allows you to range from a minimum rotation speed of 58 rpm to 220 rpm: an interesting proposal for those who want to prepare sweet and savory dishes without the least effort. It is an electronic hybrid: this means that you can take advantage of the mechanical power of the built-in arm to obtain snow frames worthy of true chefs or to serve homogeneous shortcrust pastry and sheets ready for your dinners. The proposed stand mixer has a width of 24 cm, a height of 36 cm and a depth of 37 cm: similar measures can only comfort the chefs of the house, since they offer the product maximum stability, at all times of the processing.

Dough capacity

The capacity of the bowl supplied is definitely excellent: 4.8 liters, perfect for the following performances, up to:

• 12 egg whites
• 1 liter of whipped cream
• 1 kg of flour
• 2.7 kg of dough for cakes
• 3.2 kg of puff pastry

Such quantities make it clear that the product was designed not only for classic domestic use, but also for enthusiasts who delight in culinary competitions or preparations for small events and catering. A special mention deserves the design: the proposed model shows a slightly retro style that will conquer you and your friends and that will give the kitchen the touch of class that was missing. Overall, the style of the planetary mixer is versatile and adapts perfectly to both kitchens with classic and modern furnishings: the bright colors and steel finishes make this product a real enchantment!

Moreover, even observing the price of the Kitchenaid Artisan mixer, which is placed in a medium-high range, you immediately notice how a similar product was designed to meet the requests of those looking for a semi-professional product, assembled with high quality components but simple to use even every day. The engine certainly weighs on the final cost of the product: its power, well contained in a design case, is worth the final price and allows you to replace the workforce, adding an extra finish to each recipe. The best offers are found on Amazon. The e-commerce multinational has by its low prices and impeccable reputation. Buying on Amazon, therefore, is convenient and safe.

If you search for Kitchenaid Artisan planetary mixer on Amazon, you will notice that customer reviews are mostly positive. With 4.6 out of 5 stars, Kitchenaid Artisan 5KSM175PS has few rivals in its category, and for this reason it is often at the top of the ranking of best sellers on Amazon in the kneaders category. Such an appreciation can only entice even more to purchase. Except for some factory defects (which can also happen to the best companies), the Kitchenaid planetary mixer has only favorable opinions, which praise the speed of processing the dough and the ease of cleaning the product: two characteristics that are all too easy to appreciate. Finally, I recall that on this model Kitchenaid applies a five-year extended warranty. A spontaneous gift, an indication of the company's great trust in the exceptional quality of its products.

Considering also the wide range of accessories of the Kitchenaid planetary mixer, the advice cannot be to buy this product as soon as possible: sweet and savory doughs will conquer even the most demanding palates and will delight you, every day! In our opinion, this is absolutely the best planetary mixer for home use!