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KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM156CXEPL review: 41 specs compared

Avg. price:~£420Motor power:300 WBowl capacity:4.7 LNumber of speed levels:10Number of included attachments:3Weight:11 kg

KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM156CXEPL Review: Compare 41 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Stand Mixers category and whether it is worth buying.

KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM156CXEPL
6.3/10

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

60%

5.4

Technical score

15%

?

User scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 8.0, the mark of a weaker model in this category

15%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.7, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 87% of stand mixers
6.4

Value for money

Value for money
6.4/ 10
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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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

6.6

Price

â–¼Worse than 89%
5.4

Technical score

Technical score
5.4/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

35%

5.8

Performance

15%

4.0

Functions

15%

6.1

Bowl

15%

3.1

Accessories

10%

7.1

Design

10%

6.2

Safety

â–¼Worse than 91%
?

Reviews score

Reviews score
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.7.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
No expert tests yet
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
No ratings from across the web yet, so it counts as 8.0, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
No ratings from across the web yet
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 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 (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £420
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Technical Specifications of stand mixer KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM156CXEPL

Technical score
Technical score
5.4/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components:

35%

5.8

Performance

15%

4.0

Functions

15%

6.1

Bowl

15%

3.1

Accessories

10%

7.1

Design

10%

6.2

Safety

5.4
Reviews score
7.7
User score
?
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.4/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components:

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

6.6

Price

6.4
Mixer type
planetary
Head design
tilt-head
Motor power
300 W
Market range: <350 W – >1.5k W
This stand mixer delivers 300 W of motor power, which is lower than the rated power of 92.4% of stand mixers and equal to that of 4.5% of stand mixers.
Number of speed levels
10
Market range: <6 – >11
This stand mixer offers 10 speed levels, which is more speed settings than on 65.1% of stand mixers and equal to that on 22.8% of stand mixers.
Maximum speed
220 RPM
Market range: <180 RPM – >422 RPM
This stand mixer reaches a top planetary speed of 220 RPM, which is faster than the maximum speed of 35% of stand mixers and equal to that of 22.5% of stand mixers.
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Bowl capacity
4.7 L
Market range: <4 L – >7.6 L
This stand mixer features a bowl capacity of 4.7 L, which is smaller than the mixing bowl of 73.7% of stand mixers and equal to that of 1.3% of stand mixers.
Dough capacity
?
Bowl material
ceramic
Splash guard included
no
This stand mixer does not have a splash guard, unlike 9.1%.
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
3
Market range: <3 – >6
This stand mixer comes with 3 included attachments, which is more accessories than with 2.8% of stand mixers and equal to that with 65.1% 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
36 cm
Market range: <28.2 cm – >41.9 cm
This stand mixer has an overall height of 36 cm, which is taller than 61.4% of stand mixers and equal in height to 5.5% of stand mixers.
Width
24 cm
Market range: <21 cm – >40.2 cm
This stand mixer measures 24 cm in width, which is narrower than 69.9% of stand mixers and equal in width to 6.4% of stand mixers.
Depth
37 cm
Market range: <22 cm – >42 cm
This stand mixer has a depth of 37 cm, which is deeper than 68.7% of stand mixers and equal in depth to 3.7% of stand mixers.
Weight
11 kg
Market range: <3.98 kg – >13.2 kg
This stand mixer weighs 11 kg, which is heavier than 79.9% of stand mixers and equal in weight to 0.9% 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
no
This stand mixer does not have automatic shut-off, unlike 42.2%.
Non-slip feet
yes
This stand mixer has non-slip feet, unlike 100%.

KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM156CXEPL vs the average stand mixer

246810TotalPerformanceFunctionsDesignBowlAccessoriesSafety
  • 3 more speed levels
    This stand mixer allows finer speed tuning from gentle folding to intense whipping than the average stand mixer (10 vs 7).
    10 vs 7
  • 0.36 m longer power cord
    This stand mixer reaches wall outlets across the countertop with greater freedom than the average stand mixer (1.5 m vs 1.09 m).
    1.45 m vs 1.09 m
  • 4 cm narrower body
    This stand mixer takes up less horizontal space on the countertop, leaving more prep area than the average stand mixer (24 cm vs 28 cm).
    24 cm vs 28 cm
  • 3 more speed levels
    This stand mixer allows finer speed tuning from gentle folding to intense whipping than the average stand mixer (10 vs 7).
    10 vs 7
  • 0.36 m longer power cord
    This stand mixer reaches wall outlets across the countertop with greater freedom than the average stand mixer (1.5 m vs 1.09 m).
    1.45 m vs 1.09 m
  • 4 cm narrower body
    This stand mixer takes up less horizontal space on the countertop, leaving more prep area than the average stand mixer (24 cm vs 28 cm).
    24 cm vs 28 cm
  • 700 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 (300 W vs 1,000 W).
    300 W vs 1,000 W
  • Does not have automatic shut-off
    This stand mixer does not include automatic shut-off (no), while the average stand mixer does (yes).
  • Does not have pulse function
    This stand mixer does not include a pulse function (no), while the average stand mixer does (yes).
  • 46.7% heavier
    This stand mixer is heavier than the average stand mixer (11 kg vs 7.5 kg). The average stand mixer weighs 7.5 kg.
    11 kg vs 7.5 kg
  • Does not include a splash guard
    This stand mixer does not include a splash guard (no), while the average stand mixer does (yes).
  • 5.68 cm deeper body
    This stand mixer extends further front-to-back and requires a deeper countertop area than the average stand mixer (37 cm vs 31.3 cm).
    37 cm vs 31.325 cm
  • 0.3 L smaller bowl capacity
    This stand mixer has a more compact bowl and may require splitting big holiday batches into multiple mixes compared to the average stand mixer (4.7 L vs 5 L).
    4.7 L vs 5 L
  • 15.6% worse value for money
    KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM156CXEPL has worse value for money than the average stand mixer (6.4 vs 7.4).
    6.4 vs 7.4
  • 15.6% worse value for money
    KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM156CXEPL has worse value for money than the average stand mixer (6.4 vs 7.4).
    6.4 vs 7.4
  • 2x more expensive
    KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM156CXEPL is more expensive than the average stand mixer (£420 vs £210).
    £420 vs £210
  • 700 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 (300 W vs 1,000 W).
    300 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).
  • 46.7% heavier
    This stand mixer is heavier than the average stand mixer (11 kg vs 7.5 kg). The average stand mixer weighs 7.5 kg.
    11 kg vs 7.5 kg
  • 5.68 cm deeper body
    This stand mixer extends further front-to-back and requires a deeper countertop area than the average stand mixer (37 cm vs 31.3 cm).
    37 cm vs 31.325 cm
  • 1 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 (36 cm vs 35 cm).
    36 cm vs 35 cm
  • Does not include a splash guard
    This stand mixer does not include a splash guard (no), while the average stand mixer does (yes).
  • 0.3 L smaller bowl capacity
    This stand mixer has a more compact bowl and may require splitting big holiday batches into multiple mixes compared to the average stand mixer (4.7 L vs 5 L).
    4.7 L vs 5 L
  • Does not have automatic shut-off
    This stand mixer does not include automatic shut-off (no), while the average stand mixer does (yes).

Third-party reviews

What customers like about KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM156CXEPL

  • Elegant aesthetics featuring a premium Porcelain White smooth satin finish.
  • Comes with a distinct, stylish 4.7-litre sculpted white studded ceramic bowl.
  • Versatile ceramic bowl is safe for use in the microwave, oven, freezer, and dishwasher.
  • Durable and stable construction with a high-quality die-cast metal body.
  • Efficient direct drive system ensures maximum power delivery to the mixing tools.
  • Excellent planetary mixing action consistently incorporates ingredients evenly.
  • Highly versatile with a multi-functional attachment hub for expanded kitchen tasks.
  • Easy to operate with a straightforward tilt-head design and 10 precise speed settings.

What customers don't like about KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM156CXEPL

  • Significantly heavy machine at roughly 12 kg, making it difficult to move around.
  • Mixing bowl does not have integrated internal measurement markings.
  • Lacks an adjustable height mechanism for the mixing bowl.
  • Motor can struggle or overheat when regularly handling exceptionally heavy or large batches of tough bread dough.
  • The tilt-head design can occasionally obstruct clear access to the bowl opening when adding ingredients.

Verdict

The KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM156CXEPL is a special edition tilt-head stand mixer built with a heavy die-cast zinc metal body and a 300-watt direct drive AC motor operating between 58 and 220 RPM. It features a unique 4.7-liter studded ceramic bowl that is safe for the microwave, oven, freezer, and dishwasher, alongside a 10-speed range and an original planetary mixing action. Its main pros include an efficient power transfer with high torque for kneading up to 1 kg of flour, a versatile multipurpose attachment hub, and an exceptionally durable construction that minimizes shaking during operation. However, its primary cons are its heavy weight of 11.1 kg, which limits portability, a tilt-head design that can partially obstruct ingredient access to the bowl opening during mixing, and a lack of built-in modern features like an integrated timer or automated bowl lighting.

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