KitchenAid Artisan 5-Qt Stand Mixer
Best overall stand mixer — the icon, with a vast attachment ecosystem.

Not ready to spend hundreds? The Hamilton Beach stand mixer covers the basics — whipping, creaming, light dough —. The smart way to find out how much you'll actually use a stand mixer before committing to a premium one.
Best for: First-time owners · Occasional baking · Tight budgets
Day to day, the Hamilton Beach Electric Stand Mixer scores 4/5 on ease of use and 3/5 on performance in our category comparison — running at 300W, a 4 qt capacity, serving about n/a. The standout is very affordable, and dishwasher-safe parts keep cleanup mostly hands-off. Durability lands at 3/5, which lines up with its 1 year warranty.
Buy the Hamilton Beach Electric Stand Mixer if you fit the First-time owners, Occasional baking, Tight budgets profile — that's where its 5/5 value score really pays off. Skip it if less powerful, or if not for frequent heavy dough would bother you day to day.
Compared to the KitchenAid Artisan 5-Qt Stand Mixer, the Hamilton Beach Electric Stand Mixer edges it out on value for money (5/5 vs 4/5). If versatile matters more to you than very affordable, the KitchenAid Artisan 5-Qt Stand Mixer is the one to check next.
Here is how the Hamilton Beach Electric Stand Mixer compares with other stand mixers we list.
| Product | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Hamilton Beach Electric Stand Mixer (this page) | 4 qt |
| Cuisinart SM-50 5.5-Qt Stand Mixer | 5.5 qt |
| KitchenAid Classic Series 4.5-Qt Stand Mixer (K45SS) | 4.5 qt |
Comparison is across the 5 stand mixers in the Kantan Prep catalog, not the whole market. Check current prices on Amazon.
| Capacity | 4 qt |
|---|---|
| Serves | n/a |
| Material | Plastic / metal |
| Wattage | 300 |
| Voltage | 120 |
| Dimensions (in) | 14.2 x 8.9 x 13.7 |
| Weight (lbs) | 10.6 |
| Color | Black |
| Controls | dial |
| Presets | 7 |
| Functions | Mix, Knead, Whip |
| Included | Flat beater, Dough hook, Whisk |
| Dishwasher safe | Yes |
| BPA-free | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Noise | Medium |
| Power | Corded electric |
| Footprint | Medium |
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Best for: First-time owners, Occasional baking, Tight budgets.
At a 5/5 value-for-money score in our comparison, it's one of the stronger picks in its category — the main tradeoff to weigh is less powerful.
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Best overall stand mixer — the icon, with a vast attachment ecosystem.
Best alternative — bigger bowl and a strong motor for noticeably less.