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KitchenAid 5KSM70SHX review: 41 specs compared

Avg. price:~£570Motor power:375 WBowl capacity:6.6 LNumber of speed levels:11Number of included attachments:4Weight:15.7 kg

KitchenAid 5KSM70SHX Review: Compare 41 technical specifications, 2 expert reviews and 2 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Stand Mixers category and whether it is worth buying.

KitchenAid 5KSM70SHX
7.4/10

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, ratings from across the web and expert reviews.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 60%, List score 15%, User score 15%, Reviews score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 75% of models
Score components

60%

6.4

Technical score

15%

9.2

User score

15%

8.7

List score

10%

8.3

Reviews score

▲Better than 75% of stand mixers
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the stand mixer's overall rating with its price.
When it matters
When you are looking for a stand mixer with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

5.2

Price

▼Worse than 84%
6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 60% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 55% of models
Score components

35%

6.0

Performance

15%

4.0

Functions

15%

9.5

Bowl

15%

5.4

Accessories

10%

5.1

Design

10%

10

Safety

▼Worse than 55%
8.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
Share: Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 51% of models

80%

8.4

Average grade

20%

8.0

Popularity

Grades by review (2)
2 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
▲Better than 51%
9.2

User score

User score
9.2/ 10
✕
What it is
How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 8.0, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
Share: User score counts 15% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 91% of models

70%

8.8

Rating

30%

10

Popularity

★Better than 91%
8.7

List score

List score
8.7/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 15% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (2)
List score: in 2 of 14 lists (14%)
★Better than 94%
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Technical Specifications of stand mixer KitchenAid 5KSM70SHX

Technical score
Technical score
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 60% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 55% of models
Score components:

35%

6.0

Performance

15%

4.0

Functions

15%

9.5

Bowl

15%

5.4

Accessories

10%

5.1

Design

10%

10

Safety

6.4
Reviews score
8.3
User score
9.2
List score
8.7
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the stand mixer's overall rating with its price.
When it matters
When you are looking for a stand mixer with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components:

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

5.2

Price

6.7
Mixer type
planetary
Head design
bowl-lift
Motor power
375 W
Market range: <350 W – >1.5k W
This stand mixer delivers 375 W of motor power, which is lower than the rated power of 87.5% of stand mixers and equal to that of 1.3% of stand mixers.
Number of speed levels
11
Market range: <6 – >11
This stand mixer offers 11 speed levels, which is more speed settings than on 88.4% of stand mixers and equal to that on 3.9% of stand mixers.
Maximum speed
200 RPM
Market range: <180 RPM – >422 RPM
This stand mixer reaches a top planetary speed of 200 RPM, which is slower than the maximum speed of 72.5% of stand mixers and equal to that of 15% of stand mixers.
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Bowl capacity
6.6 L
Market range: <4 L – >7.6 L
This stand mixer features a bowl capacity of 6.6 L, which is larger than the mixing bowl of 75% of stand mixers and equal to that of 0.9% of stand mixers.
Dough capacity
3.9 kg
Market range: <1.3 kg – >5 kg
This stand mixer has a dough capacity of 3.9 kg, which is larger than 84.1% of stand mixers and equal to 0.9% of stand mixers.
Bowl material
stainless steel
Splash guard included
yes
This stand mixer has a splash guard, unlike 90.5%.
Dishwasher-safe parts
yes
This stand mixer has dishwasher-safe parts, unlike 85.1%.
Built-in scale
no
This stand mixer does not have built-in scale, unlike 89.5%.
Heating function
no
This stand mixer does not have heating function, unlike 96.6%.
Maximum timer
?
Display
no
This stand mixer does not have a display. 27.2% of stand mixers have a display.
Control type
lever
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Number of included attachments
4
Market range: <3 – >6
This stand mixer comes with 4 included attachments, which is more accessories than with 68.4% of stand mixers and equal to that with 14% of stand mixers.
Dough hook included
yes
This stand mixer has a dough hook, unlike 100%.
Flat beater included
yes
This stand mixer has a flat beater, unlike 96.3%.
Wire whisk included
yes
This stand mixer has a wire whisk, unlike 99.5%.
Meat grinder included
no
This stand mixer does not include a meat grinder, unlike 90.5%.
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Height
41.9 cm
Market range: <28.2 cm – >41.9 cm
This stand mixer has an overall height of 41.9 cm, which is taller than 88.2% of stand mixers and equal in height to 1.8% of stand mixers.
Width
28.7 cm
Market range: <21 cm – >40.2 cm
This stand mixer measures 28.7 cm in width, which is wider than 55.3% of stand mixers and equal in width to 1.8% of stand mixers.
Depth
37.1 cm
Market range: <22 cm – >42 cm
This stand mixer has a depth of 37.1 cm, which is deeper than 72.8% of stand mixers and equal in depth to 0.5% of stand mixers.
Weight
15.7 kg
Market range: <3.98 kg – >13.2 kg
This stand mixer weighs 15.7 kg, which is heavier than 93.9% of stand mixers.
Body material
zinc
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Overload protection
yes
This stand mixer has overload protection, unlike 99.3%.
Safety locking system
yes
This stand mixer has safety locking system, unlike 97.5%.
Automatic shut-off
yes
This stand mixer has automatic shut-off, unlike 57.4%.
Non-slip feet
yes
This stand mixer has non-slip feet, unlike 100%.

KitchenAid 5KSM70SHX vs the average stand mixer

246810TotalPerformanceFunctionsDesignBowlAccessoriesSafety
  • 1 more included attachments
    This stand mixer equips you with more versatile tools out of the box without needing extra purchases than the average stand mixer (4 vs 3).
    4 vs 3
  • 4 more speed levels
    This stand mixer allows finer speed tuning from gentle folding to intense whipping than the average stand mixer (11 vs 7).
    11 vs 7
  • 1.6 L larger bowl capacity
    This stand mixer accommodates larger batch baking, multiple bread loaves, and party-sized frostings than the average stand mixer (6.6 L vs 5 L).
    6.6 L vs 5 L
  • 62.5% larger dough capacity
    This stand mixer has a larger dough capacity than the average stand mixer (3.9 kg vs 2.4 kg). The average stand mixer has a dough capacity of 2.4 kg.
    3.9 kg vs 2.4 kg
  • 19.5% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
    How we count it
    Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 8.0, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
    Share: User score counts 15% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ★ Better than 91% of models

    70%

    8.8

    Rating

    30%

    10

    Popularity

    9.2 vs 7.7
  • 10.7% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 51% of models

    80%

    8.4

    Average grade

    20%

    8.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (2)
    2 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    8.3 vs 7.5
  • 4.8% higher list score
    List score
    8.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 15% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (2)
    List score: in 2 of 14 lists (14%)
    8.7 vs 8.3
  • 0.01 m longer power cord
    This stand mixer reaches wall outlets across the countertop with greater freedom than the average stand mixer (1.1 m vs 1.09 m).
    1.1 m vs 1.09 m
  • 19.5% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
    How we count it
    Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 8.0, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
    Share: User score counts 15% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ★ Better than 91% of models

    70%

    8.8

    Rating

    30%

    10

    Popularity

    9.2 vs 7.7
  • 10.7% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 51% of models

    80%

    8.4

    Average grade

    20%

    8.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (2)
    2 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    8.3 vs 7.5
  • 4.8% higher list score
    List score
    8.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 15% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (2)
    List score: in 2 of 14 lists (14%)
    8.7 vs 8.3
  • 4 more speed levels
    This stand mixer allows finer speed tuning from gentle folding to intense whipping than the average stand mixer (11 vs 7).
    11 vs 7
  • 0.01 m longer power cord
    This stand mixer reaches wall outlets across the countertop with greater freedom than the average stand mixer (1.1 m vs 1.09 m).
    1.1 m vs 1.09 m
  • 1.6 L larger bowl capacity
    This stand mixer accommodates larger batch baking, multiple bread loaves, and party-sized frostings than the average stand mixer (6.6 L vs 5 L).
    6.6 L vs 5 L
  • 62.5% larger dough capacity
    This stand mixer has a larger dough capacity than the average stand mixer (3.9 kg vs 2.4 kg). The average stand mixer has a dough capacity of 2.4 kg.
    3.9 kg vs 2.4 kg
  • 1 more included attachments
    This stand mixer equips you with more versatile tools out of the box without needing extra purchases than the average stand mixer (4 vs 3).
    4 vs 3
  • 625 W less motor power
    This stand mixer provides less motor torque and may strain on stiff, multi-pound dough batches compared to the average stand mixer (375 W vs 1,000 W).
    375 W vs 1,000 W
  • Does not have pulse function
    This stand mixer does not include a pulse function (no), while the average stand mixer does (yes).
  • 2.09x heavier
    This stand mixer is heavier than the average stand mixer (15.7 kg vs 7.5 kg). The average stand mixer weighs 7.5 kg.
    15.7 kg vs 7.5 kg
  • 6.9 cm taller height
    This stand mixer has a taller vertical build that may interfere with overhead cupboards when tilting the head compared to the average stand mixer (41.9 cm vs 35 cm).
    41.9 cm vs 35 cm
  • 5.78 cm deeper body
    This stand mixer extends further front-to-back and requires a deeper countertop area than the average stand mixer (37.1 cm vs 31.3 cm).
    37.1 cm vs 31.325 cm
  • 2.71x more expensive
    KitchenAid 5KSM70SHX is more expensive than the average stand mixer (£570 vs £210).
    £570 vs £210
  • 10.1% worse value for money
    KitchenAid 5KSM70SHX has worse value for money than the average stand mixer (6.72 vs 7.4).
    6.72 vs 7.4
  • 0.7 cm wider body
    This stand mixer occupies wider countertop area and crowds adjacent baking tools compared to the average stand mixer (28.7 cm vs 28 cm).
    28.7 cm vs 28 cm
  • 2.71x more expensive
    KitchenAid 5KSM70SHX is more expensive than the average stand mixer (£570 vs £210).
    £570 vs £210
  • 10.1% worse value for money
    KitchenAid 5KSM70SHX has worse value for money than the average stand mixer (6.72 vs 7.4).
    6.72 vs 7.4
  • 625 W less motor power
    This stand mixer provides less motor torque and may strain on stiff, multi-pound dough batches compared to the average stand mixer (375 W vs 1,000 W).
    375 W vs 1,000 W
  • Does not have pulse function
    This stand mixer does not include a pulse function (no), while the average stand mixer does (yes).
  • 20 RPM lower speed
    This stand mixer has a lower top RPM and takes slightly longer to aerate light meringues and creams than the average stand mixer (200 RPM vs 220 RPM).
    200 RPM vs 220 RPM
  • 2.09x heavier
    This stand mixer is heavier than the average stand mixer (15.7 kg vs 7.5 kg). The average stand mixer weighs 7.5 kg.
    15.7 kg vs 7.5 kg
  • 6.9 cm taller height
    This stand mixer has a taller vertical build that may interfere with overhead cupboards when tilting the head compared to the average stand mixer (41.9 cm vs 35 cm).
    41.9 cm vs 35 cm
  • 5.78 cm deeper body
    This stand mixer extends further front-to-back and requires a deeper countertop area than the average stand mixer (37.1 cm vs 31.3 cm).
    37.1 cm vs 31.325 cm
  • 0.7 cm wider body
    This stand mixer occupies wider countertop area and crowds adjacent baking tools compared to the average stand mixer (28.7 cm vs 28 cm).
    28.7 cm vs 28 cm

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.4
chip.de
✓ explicit
06/05/2026
Lab test · Bowl-lift model
Verdict
The KitchenAid 5KSM70SHX is a quiet, simple mixer that handles dough and whisking well, but it is big, heavy and lacks a head safety lock.
9.2
lecker.de
✓ explicit
08/11/2024
Hands-on test · Large capacity
Verdict
The KitchenAid 5KSM70SHX is a sturdy mixer with a big bowl that can make several loaves at once, but it suits large batches more than small ones.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about KitchenAid 5KSM70SHX

  • High capacity 6.6-litre / 7-quart bowl easily handles extra-large batches of cookie dough and heavy bread doughs.
  • Powerful high-torque motor provides great stability and does not wobble or shake during heavy kneading tasks.
  • Sturdy full metal construction and durable stainless steel attachments are long-lasting and dishwasher-safe.
  • Innovative 11-speed control slide includes a specialized half-speed (fold speed) for gently combining delicate ingredients.
  • Quiet operation even under heavy loads compared to older bowl-lift models.
  • Excellent planetary mixing action ensures attachments reach all sides of the bowl for thorough ingredient incorporation.

What customers don't like about KitchenAid 5KSM70SHX

  • Very heavy, large, and bulky footprint making it difficult to move and requiring significant countertop real estate.
  • Premium price point that may not be a justifiable investment for casual or occasional bakers.
  • Bowl-lift mechanism can feel awkward or aggressive to click into place, requiring notable force compared to tilt-head models.
  • Accessing the bowl to add ingredients or scrape the bottom can be restricted by the fixed motor arm.
  • Changing or adjusting attachments can be messy since they often have to be dipped into the batter inside the bowl.

Verdict

The KitchenAid 5KSM70SHX is a high-performance 6.6-liter bowl-lift stand mixer engineered with a highly efficient, quiet 375W direct current motor and a durable full-metal zinc die-cast construction featuring all-metal gears. This model stands out for its 3-point locking bowl design, 11 distinct speed settings including a specialized low-speed folding option, a planetary mixing action that contacts 67 distinct points, and an automatic thermal protector to prevent overheating. Main advantages include its capability to effortlessly process exceptionally massive batches—such as kneading up to 3.9 kg of bread dough or mixing 13 dozen cookies—alongside a Soft Start function that prevents messy ingredient splatters. However, notable drawbacks include its heavy and bulky profile that demands dedicated countertop space, a challenging initial bowl alignment process, and increased noise levels during operation at maximum speeds.

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