Comparison: Best Mid Range Stand Mixer (Updated | Dec 9th)
Ready to upgrade your baking game without breaking the bank? Mid-range stand mixers offer the perfect sweet spot between power and price, delivering professional results for home kitchens. We’ve whipped, kneaded, and tested the top contenders to bring you the ultimate showdown. From silky batters to dense doughs, these workhorses promise to revolutionize your culinary adventures. Whether you’re a weekend baker or aspiring pastry chef, our hands-on comparison will help you find the perfect mixing companion that balances performance, durability, and value.
Editor’s Choice
Best for a specific purpose
- Best for kitchenaid classic choice: KitchenAid Classic Series 4.5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer K45SS
- Best for white kitchenaid classic: KitchenAid Classic Series 4.5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer K45SS
- Best for quiet copper motor: Honinst Stand Mixer
- Best for 800w power mixer: 800W Stand Mixer with 5.3QT Bowl
- Best for compact color option: Kitchen in the box Stand Mixer
- Best for 2-in-1 versatility: Hamilton Beach Classic Stand and Hand Mixer
- Best for high-capacity touchscreen: 900W Stand Mixer 8 QT kitchen Dough mixers LED Touch Screen Adjustable Speed Electric Household Mixers With Bowl
- Best for compact 10-speed: Kitchen in the Box Stand Mixer
- Best for low-noise 660w: Kitchen Stand Mixer
- Best for complete mixing kit: Hamilton Beach Electric Stand Mixer
Product Comparison: Best Mid Range Stand Mixer
KitchenAid Classic Choice
KitchenAid Classic Series 4.5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer K45SS, Onyx Black
KitchenAid
- Built to take it all on with the durable and built-to-last metal construction, and 59 touchpoints around the mixer bowl for great mixing results.
- 4.5 Quart Stainless Steel Bowl to mix up to 8 dozen cookies in a single batch. Dishwasher safe. Using the flat beater; 28g dough each
- Easily add ingredients with the tilt-head design, because you’ll have better access to the bowl – lock the head in place while mixing
- 10 speeds for nearly any task or recipe, from mixing ingredients together on the stir speed, to whipping cream at speed 8, you’ll get thorough ingredient incorporation every time
- 10 plus attachments to make more with your mixer to make everything from fresh pasta to burgers, veggie noodles, ice cream and more, sold separately
- Model K455 includes (1) 4.5 Quart Stainless Steel Bowl, (1) Coated Flat Beater, (1) Coated Dough Hook, (1) 6-Wire Whip
White KitchenAid Classic
KitchenAid Classic Series 4.5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer K45SS, White
KitchenAid
- Built to take it all on with the durable and built-to-last metal construction, and 59 touchpoints around the mixer bowl for great mixing results.
- 4.5 Quart Stainless Steel Bowl to mix up to 8 dozen cookies in a single batch. Dishwasher safe. Using the flat beater; 28g dough each
- Easily add ingredients with the tilt-head design, because you’ll have better access to the bowl – lock the head in place while mixing
- 10 speeds for nearly any task or recipe, from mixing ingredients together on the stir speed, to whipping cream at speed 8, you’ll get thorough ingredient incorporation every time
- 10 plus attachments to make more with your mixer to make everything from fresh pasta to burgers, veggie noodles, ice cream and more, sold separately
- Model K455 includes (1) 4.5 Quart Stainless Steel Bowl, (1) Coated Flat Beater, (1) Coated Dough Hook, (1) 6-Wire Whip
Quiet Copper Motor
Honinst Stand Mixer, 6.5QT 10-Speed Tilt-Head Electric Stand Mixer, 3-In-1 Kitchen Mixer with Bowl, Dough Hook, Whisk and Beater, Food Mixer for Baking, Cake and Most Home Cooks, Black
Honinst
- 【Pure Copper Motor & 10 Speed Control】Powerful pure copper motor with multi-speed adjustment and 6.5QT stainless steel bowl, access to a variety of recipes. 3D Multi-Dimensional Planetary Mixing Technology, which simulates manual techniques for better mixing of ingredients.
- 【Multifunctional Design】One-touch head-tilt design for easy operation and convenient to add ingredients. Splash bowl cover maintains clean kitchen and food hygiene. Anti-slip suction feet keep the food mixer stable during operation.
- 【Low-Noise & Overheating Protection】 Utilizing Aerodynamic Theory to reduce the resonance of the cook mixer’s internal chamber, with high quality bearing parts, resulting in less than 60 dB of noise. Overheating protection ensures longer dough mixer life.
- 【Multiple Accessories】Honinst Household Stand Mixer comes with 3 accessories: dough hook, whisk and beater, all obtained Food Safety ETL Certification. From whipping cream to kneading dough, from bread, cakes, pizzas to pastry, muffins and waffle, meet all your cooking needs and free your hands for easy cooking.
- 【Honinst 24/7 Online Guarantee】Honinst electric kitchen mixer is a great option for family or friends. We provide 24/7 online service, please feel free to contact us if you have any problems while using it.
800W Power Mixer
800W Stand Mixer with 5.3QT Bowl, 6-Speed with Pulse Electric Kitchen Mixer, Food Mixer with Dough Hook, Whisk, Beater Tilt-Head & Non-Slip Base for Cookie, Cake, Bread & Baking-Black
EQTLVFH
- 【𝟖𝟎𝟎𝐖 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐫】Professional-grade mixing with high performance pure copper motor delivering 260RPM rotation speed, this electric kitchen mixer features planetary mixing action ensuring perfectly blended dough and homogeneous batter
- 【𝟔+𝐏 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥】Precisely 6 speed settings + pulse offer the versatility you need for the different stages of your recipe, making this electric kitchen mixer ideal for kneading bread dough, blend cake batter or whipping cream effortlessly
- 【𝟓.𝟑𝐐𝐓 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐢𝐱𝐞𝐫】Large capacity stainless steel bowl ideal for family gatherings or hosting friends, The splash-proof kitchen mixer design features a transparent pouring lid – easily adding ingridients mid-mixing without stopping, while preventing 93% splatters
- 【𝟑-𝐢𝐧-𝟏 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐌𝐢𝐱𝐞𝐫】Complete your kitchen arsenal with dough hook (for bread/pizza), wire whisk (meringues/cream), and flat beater (cookies/salad). Multi-functional solution for all mixing needs like cakes, bread, biscuits, pastries, muffins, and waffles
- 【𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐢𝐱𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲】The one-touch tilt-head automatically cuts power when lifted, while 4 suction non-slip rubber feet grip countertop ensures safe operation even during heavy mixing sessions
Compact Color Option
Kitchen in the box Stand Mixer,3.2Qt Small Electric Food Mixer,6 Speeds Portable Lightweight Kitchen Mixer for Daily Use with Egg Whisk,Dough Hook,Flat Beater (Blue)
Kitchen in the box
- Compact Designed And More Color Options – The stand mixer is less than 7lbs with dimension 12.9*7*10.2 In, small and easy to storage,which could help space-saving. Perfectly suitable for small kitchen,apartment,or limited storage space. And multiple colors to choose,meet a variety of aesthetic needs for your kitchen.
- 3.2Qt Capacity and Tilt Head Design – Our little kitchen mixer equipped with 3.2Qt stainless steel bowl,suitable for new baker,1-2 members family or couples,easy to operate and clean up.Tilt-head design mixer allows access to install or uninstall bowl and accessories easily.And transparent anti-splash lid could prevent the ingredient making a mess.
- 6 Speeds and 4 Anti-Slip Suckers – This Mini Mixer has 6 different speed options,suitable for mixing bread dough, thick batters, meringues, and whipping cake cream, plus lower speeds for stirring and finessing your most delicate concoctions,could suit perfectly to different ingredients.Chassis 4 stronger suckers,can keep the machine steady and avoid moving or bounce during operation.
- Upgraded Multi Attachments – Aluminium dough hook and flat beater,stainless steel whisk are easy to attach,using upgraded material,more sturdy and durable.There is a gasket at the top joint to prevent food residue from splashing into the joint to make cleaning more convenient.
- Excellent Gift and Support – The electric mixer is also a excellent gift idea for your family and friends. We have confidence in the quality of our products and will provide after-sales guarantee for it,if you have any questions when received or during your using, please contact us at ease.
2-in-1 Versatility
Hamilton Beach Classic Stand and Hand Mixer, 4 Quarts, 6 Speeds with QuickBurst, Bowl Rest, 290 Watts Peak Power, Red (64654)
Hamilton Beach
- 2 PRODUCTS IN 1: Why take up room in your kitchen for 2 mixers when 1 space-saving appliance does it all? The stand mixer is perfect for thick mixtures like cookie and bread dough and the hand mixer easily unlocks from the base for quick mixing jobs.
- 5 ATTACHMENTS AND 4 QT. STAINLESS STEEL BOWL. Set includes 2 traditional beaters, 2 dough hooks and whisk, and the 4 qt. bowl is large enough to accommodate your favorite recipes. For easy cleanup, attachments and bowl are dishwasher safe.
- POWERFUL MOTOR FOR ALL YOUR MIXING NEEDS. The 290 watt peak power* motor lets you easily do everything from mixing batter and kneading thick dough to whipping fluffy meringue.
- BOWL MOVES SIDE-TO SIDE FOR THOROUGH MIXING. As you mix, the Shift & Stir lever lets you move the bowl from side-to-side to provide thorough mixing for all your ingredients.
- 6 SPEEDS COVER EVERY MIXING TASK. Go from slowly folding ingredients all the way up to whipping at top speed. This hand mixer has 6 speeds to cover every mixing task and a Quick Burst button for an extra burst of power at any speed.
High-Capacity Touchscreen
900W Stand Mixer 8 QT kitchen Dough mixers LED Touch Screen Adjustable Speed Electric Household Mixers With Bowl,Dough Hook,Whisk And Beater For Baking, Cake,Pizza And Most Home Cooks
FIWOTOOJI
- 900W Blender Powerplant: Powered by a commercial-grade pure copper motor, this electric kitchen mixer delivers the highest 190RPM speed in its class with planetary mixing action to ensure perfectly blended dough and a homogeneous batter.
- Touchscreen stand mixer: precise adjustments to handle each stage, with a pulse function and 6 speed settings: knead dough at low speed (1-2), mix cake batter at medium speed (3-4), and whip egg whites at high speed (5-6).
- Multiple Accessory Sets: This stand mixer includes a set of food-grade stainless steel accessories – dough hook, wire whip, flat mixer, and 8.QT stainless steel bowl. The height-adjustable design makes it easy to accommodate both large and small batches.
- 8QT Household Stand Mixer Large Capacity: 8QT capacity can not only meet the needs of a family of 7-9 people, but also save more labor and bring more convenience
- Stable mixer safety: One-touch tilt head automatically cuts off power when lifted, while 6 suction cup non-slip rubber feet create 360° stability
Compact 10-Speed
Kitchen in the Box Stand Mixer, 3.5 QT Small Kitchen Electric Stand Mixers, 10-Speed Portable Lightweight Dough Mixer for Daily Use with Egg Whisk, Dough Hook, Beater (Cream White)
Kitchen in the box
- 【Compact Stand Mixer with 8 Stylish Colors】This small Kitchen in the Box stand mixer boasts a compact design (just 11.5″x6.5″x10.8″ & 5 lbs!), making it perfect for tight spaces and apartments. Lightweight for easy carrying and storage. Choose from 8 vibrant colors to perfectly match your kitchen style—a beautiful electric mixer for all your baking, cake, and bread making.
- 【Perfect 3.5-QT Size & Tilt-Head Convenience】Our small stand mixer is equipped with a 3.5-QT stainless steel bowl—ideal for beginner bakers, 1–2 person families, or couples, easy to operate and clean up. The tilt-head design allows effortless access for adding ingredients and swapping attachments. The transparent splash guard keeps countertops clean in any kitchen.
- 【10-Speed Power & Stable Mixing】Tackle any baking recipe confidently with 10 precise speeds. This Kitchen in the Box electric mixer handles thick bread dough, whips cream, blends cake batter, and gently stirs delicate ingredients – all with optimal control. Use it as a powerful dough mixer for bread or a gentle mixer for desserts. 4 strong suction cups firmly anchor this electric dough mixer to your countertop, making it a stable kitchen companion.
- 【Durable Attachments & Dishwasher Safe】As a versatile food mixer, it includes coated aluminum dough hooks & beaters, plus a stainless steel whisk for lasting performance. All attachments snap on and off in seconds for quick changes during baking. The stainless steel bowl and attachments are dishwasher safe (top rack recommended). This durable dough mixer from Kitchen in the Box simplifies kitchen cleanup.
- 【The Thoughtful Gift & Reliable Support】This electric stand mixer makes an excellent gift for housewarming, weddings, or holidays—perfect for anyone who loves baking cakes, bread, and more. If you have questions about your mixer, feel free to contact us. This reliable Kitchen in the Box stand mixer brings joy to every kitchen!
Low-Noise 660W
Kitchen Stand Mixer, 6.5Qt Household Stand Mixers, 660W 6+P Speed Tilt-Head Electric Dough Mixer, Food Mixers for Daily Use with Dough Hooks, Whisk, Beater
Ecunafix
- 🍞【660W HIGH POWER & LOW NOISE】 660W high performance pure copper motor and 360° planetary mixing action around the bowl ensure ingredients are evenly mixed. What’s more, the low-noise working (60-72 dB) won’t disturb other people. Whether it’s fluffy cake batter or thick sourdough, this mixer can get the job done with ease.
- 🍩【6.5QT LARGE CAPACITY BOWL WITH HANDLES】This 6.5Qt mixing bowl is made from imported 304 stainless steel which guarantees safety. The Stand Mixer can hold 1200g flour, meeting all your kitchen needs. Equipped with a transparent splash guard with access hatch helps add ingredients without making a mess.
- 🍕【TILTING HEAD DESIGN AND SAFE ADJUSTMENT】 The tilt-head design mixer allows access to install or uninstall bowl and accessories easily. When the tilting head is raised, the electric kitchen mixer stops working automatically. In the event of a serious overload, it can be switched off intelligently. 6 non-slip silicone pads on the bottom ensure that the pastry blender remains stable even at high speeds.
- 🍰【6+P SPEEDS MEET ANY RECIPES】 mixers kitchen electric stand mixer comes with 3 attachments( Dough Hook, Beater, Whisk)offer mixing versatility to any job, from blending to whipping. Features 6 settings to gently knead, thoroughly mix, and briskly whip(P-Mode), suitable for mixing cakes, cookie dough, fudge, or potatoes, or kneading the dough for bread, pizza, or cinnamon rolls.
- 💌【RELIABLE QUALITY & 24/7 SUPPORT】ETL certificate, overheating and overload protection. We provides long-term quality assurance and 24/7 online support. Our household stand mixers are a preferred present for family, and friends.
Complete Mixing Kit
Hamilton Beach Electric Stand Mixer, 4 Quarts, Dough Hook, Flat Beater Attachments, Splash Guard, 7 Speeds with Whisk, Easy-Carry Top Handle, Aqua
Hamilton Beach
- BAKE WITH EASE: Effortlessly mix thick batters and doughs for bread, cookies and more. With a powerful 300 watt motor, this Hamilton Beach stand mixer will easily handle the ingredients for all your homemade baked goods from cupcakes and cookies to bread.
- COMPLETE BOWL COVERAGE — The planetary mixing action rotates the beaters around the 4 quart stainless steel bowl for even and complete hands-free mixing. The stand mixer has the same rotating mixing action as the higher-priced brands.
- INCLUDES EVERYTHING YOU NEED: In addition to the stainless steel bowl with handles, the stand mixer comes with a splash guard, dough hook, whisk and flat beater. The bowl and the stand mixer attachments are all dishwasher safe.
- VERSATILE — 7 SPEEDS, SLOW FIRST SPEED & MIXING GUIDE: A helpful guide on top of the electric mixer helps you choose the right speed for the job. The slow first speed is great for kneading bread and reducing splatter when adding dry ingredients to wet ingredients.
- EASY TO LIFT, MOVE AND STORE WITH BUILT-IN HANDLE: The top handle gives you a better grip on lifting the mixer’s head to add ingredients or swap out attachments. When you want to store the stand mixer away, use the same handle for easy moving.
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Buying Guide
FAQs
What should I look for in a mid-range stand mixer?
Consider the motor power, bowl capacity, and included attachments to ensure it meets your cooking needs. Look for a durable build quality and a warranty that covers at least 1-2 years.
How do mid-range stand mixers compare to high-end models?
Mid-range mixers offer solid performance and essential features at a lower price, while high-end models may have more power, advanced settings, and premium materials. For most home cooks, a mid-range mixer provides excellent value without sacrificing functionality.
What features are most important in a mid-range stand mixer?
Key features include multiple speed settings, a tilt-head or bowl-lift design, and compatibility with common attachments like dough hooks and whisks. A splash guard and planetary mixing action are also valuable for consistent results.
Are mid-range stand mixers good for heavy doughs?
Many mid-range mixers can handle heavy doughs, but check the motor wattage and bowl capacity to ensure it’s suitable. Models with at least 300 watts and a 5-quart bowl are typically adequate for most bread recipes.
How do I decide between a tilt-head and bowl-lift mixer?
Tilt-head mixers are easier to access and clean, making them great for smaller kitchens. Bowl-lift mixers are more stable and better for large batches or heavy doughs.
What’s the best way to get value from a mid-range stand mixer?
Choose a model with versatile attachments and a strong motor to handle a variety of tasks. Look for sales or bundles that include extra accessories to maximize your investment.
How do I clean and maintain a mid-range stand mixer?
Wipe the exterior and attachments with a damp cloth after each use, and hand-wash removable parts. Periodically check for loose screws and lubricate moving parts as recommended by the manufacturer.
Can I use third-party attachments with mid-range stand mixers?
Some mid-range mixers are compatible with third-party attachments, but always verify compatibility with the manufacturer. Using unauthorized accessories may void the warranty or damage the mixer.