Kenwood kMix KMX754 vs KitchenAid Artisan
Get the Kenwood kMix. Unless looks and the attachment range matter — then the Artisan is the classic for keen bakers.
Kenwood kMix KMX754
A proper 1,000 W mixer with a 5 L bowl for far less than a KitchenAid.
KitchenAid Artisan
The stand mixer most bakers should get: solid, simple and it lasts.
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Both handle cakes and bread dough and both are heavy. The kMix has a stronger 1,000 W motor and a 5 L bowl for much less; the Artisan is sleeker, comes in more colours and has more attachments, like a pasta roller and mincer.
- —You want a real stand mixer without KitchenAid prices.
- —You make bigger batches of dough.
- —You'd rather keep the difference.
- —Looks or a particular colour matter.
- —You'd like attachments like a pasta roller later.
- —You want a mixer that lasts for years.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Strong 1,000 W motor
- +5 L bowl and splash guard included
- +Takes Kenwood attachments
- −Heavy to move around the kitchen.
- −Boxier and less sleek than KitchenAid or Smeg.
- +Mixes cakes, cookies and bread dough well
- +Hub for pasta, mincer and grater attachments
- +Pouring shield included
- −Heavy, at around 11 kg — it's a counter-top machine, not one you'll lift in and out of a cupboard.
- −The motor is rated far lower than Kenwood's, so large batches of stiff dough are hard work.
- −The tilt-head takes a little getting used to when you add ingredients.
Ready to choose?
- Is the kMix worth it?
- Is the Artisan worth it?
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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, manufacturer specifications.