KitchenAid
KitchenAid 4.8 Litre ARTISAN STAND MIXER 5KSM125 (Almond Cream)
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| Bowl capacity | 4.8 litres |
|---|---|
| Mixing action | Planetary |
| Speeds | 10 speeds |
| Transmission | Direct-drive |
| Attachments | Ecosystem of 15+ attachments (sold separately) |
| Weight | Approx. 12 kg |
| Colour | Almond Cream |
Pros & cons
Pros
- Planetary mixing, 10 speeds and a direct-drive transmission for steady control
- Works with an ecosystem of over 15 attachments (pasta, ice cream, meat grinder and more), sold separately
- A 4.8 L bowl suits most cakes, bread and pastry quantities
- The neutral Almond Cream finish settles into most kitchens
Cons
- Heavy at around 12 kg, so it is best left out permanently on the worktop
- Attachments beyond the core set are sold separately
Skip it if
Skip it if you bake in large back-to-back batches and need dual bowls or built-in weighing, or if you want a mixer light enough to stow in a cupboard between bakes.
How we assessed it
We synthesized this
The KitchenAid Artisan earns its place on range, not gimmicks. Planetary mixing across 10 speeds and a direct-drive transmission give you steady, predictable control from a slow fold to a fast whip, and its 4.8 L bowl covers most cakes, breads and pastry batches. The real draw is the ecosystem: over 15 attachments — pasta, ice cream, a meat grinder and more — turn one motor into a small kitchen workshop, and the neutral Almond Cream finish suits most kitchens. It's our do-most pick for the committed home baker.
Two honest trade-offs: at around 12 kg it's heavy, so it's best left out on the worktop rather than stowed between bakes, and beyond the core set the extra attachments aren't included in the box. Our read is a synthesis of KitchenAid's documented specs and the Artisan's long-standing reputation, not a hands-on baking test — see how we test.