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Ankarsrum Original vs KitchenAid Artisan

Get the KitchenAid Artisan. It's the easier all-rounder for cakes, cookies and everyday bread, for less. The Ankarsrum kneads several loaves without blinking, once you learn its odd way of working.

Ankarsrum Original stand mixer

Ankarsrum Original

Our pick
KitchenAid Artisan stand mixer

KitchenAid Artisan

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Which one is for you?

Ankarsrum

Get the Ankarsrum if this sounds like you: bread most weeks, several loaves at once, happy to learn a new way.

Is the Ankarsrum Original worth it?

Artisan

Mostly cakes and cookies, simple, less money? Then it's the Artisan.

Is the KitchenAid Artisan worth it?

Key differences

AnkarsrumArtisan

Bread dough

Big batches with easeβœ“
Everyday loaves

Cakes and batter

Batter sticks to the sides
Very goodβœ“

Bowl

7 L plus a whipping bowlβœ“
4.8 L

Ease of use

A learning curve
Simpleβœ“

Price

Higher
Lowerβœ“

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How we reached this verdict

We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.

Sources: Tom's Guide, America's Test Kitchen, Expert Reviews, Expert Reviews: Kenwood kMix, BBC Good Food, Good Housekeeping, CNET, Bon AppΓ©tit, manufacturer specifications.

Updated 5 Nov 2026How we decide
Artisan
Our pickArtisanCheck price on Amazon