The 7 Best Stand Mixers for Kneading, Whisking, and Beyond

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Even if you're not an experienced cook or avid baker, a stand mixer deserves a place in your kitchen. The appliance can do everything from knead dough and shred chicken to whip eggs and mix batter. Beyond how versatile is, a stand mixer is also a great time saver—you can leave it to its task at hand while you tend to other kitchen responsibilities. And of course, who could resist all of the fun attachments a stand mixer comes with? Many iterations have accompaniments for meat grinders, ice cream makers, pasta rollers, and more, helping you complete a handful of cooking and baking tasks with one appliance.

Now that we've convinced you it's a necessity, make it official with one of these best stand mixers on the market.

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Cuisinart 5.5 Quart Stand Mixer

Available in sleek neutrals as well as delicate pastels, this stand mixer will look beautiful on display in your kitchen. But it's not just a pretty face—this appliance has a durable 500-watt motor, die-cast metal constructions, and 12-speeds that allow for precision and performance. The unit's tilt-back head allows for easy access to its mixing bowl, while the included splash guard prevents messes. It comes with a chef's whisk, dough hook, and flat mixing paddle, which are all dishwasher-safe for easy clean-up.

Price at time of publish: $179

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KitchenAid 5 Quart Artisan Design Series with Glass Bowl

With 10 different speeds, this stand mixer can complete a variety of culinary tasks, from mixing, kneading, and whipping. What's more, the appliance fits a range of optional attachments, from food grinders to pasta makers and more. The removable bowl makes it easier to transfer its contents.

Price at time of publish: $500

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Wolf Gourmet High-Performance Stand Mixer

This stand mixer is ideal for mixing dense, heavy doughs thanks to its robust motor and gear system. The unique design has an improved bowl lift that provides optimum stability thanks to the easy turn of the handle, which lifts the bowl up and locks it into the mixing position. It also has food processing versatility, like meat grinding, with specialty attachments. The magnetized attachment cover and locking system make it easy to switch between attachments.

Price at time of publish: $1,000

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Hamilton Beach 6 Speed Electric Stand Mixer

Ideal for avid bakers, this appliance has six speeds and a fold setting that effortlessly mixes ingredients for a variety of recipes. The fold setting is ideal for kneading bread and reducing splatter when adding dry ingredients to wet ingredients, while the high speed perfectly whips cream or meringue. The stand mixer has a planetary mixing action that rotates the beaters around the sides of the bowl, so you don't have to scrape the sides as you go.

Price at time of publish: $95

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KitchenAid 7-Quart Pro Line Stand Mixer

For many, KitchenAid is synonymous with stand mixer and this appliance is a testament to that. The highly-rated mixer kneads and whips ingredients quickly and easily, while the power hub fits optional attachments from food grinders to pasta makers, giving you more versatility in the kitchen with half the work.

Price at time of publish: $550

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De’Longhi Chef Titanium Kitchen Machine

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Formulated with a die cast aluminum body and stainless steel attachments, this stand mixer is built to last. The machine also has stainless steel gears rather than plastic, which also nods to the appliance's durability. The 1400 watt motor provides ample power for any task, from whisking to kneading.

Price at time of publish: $550

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Breville The Bakery Chef Stand Mixer

This heavy duty mixer replicates the same planetary mixing action used in commercial bakeries and patisseries, so you'll feel like a true baker in no time. It has 360 degrees full bowl coverage and a double sided scraper that vows to cut mixing time down by 60 percent. While stand mixers are already very hands-off, this one also has an integrated timer that automatically stops at the desired time.

Price at time of publish: $400

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