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KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM185PS review: 41 specs compared

Avg. price:~ÂŁ510Motor power:300 WBowl capacity:4.8 LNumber of speed levels:10Number of included attachments:3Weight:11.1 kg

KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM185PS Review: Compare 41 technical specifications, 3 expert reviews and 1 best-of list to see how this product ranks in the Stand Mixers category and whether it is worth buying.

KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM185PS
6.2/10

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
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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
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Score components

60%

5.5

Technical score

15%

8.5

User score

15%

5.5

List score

10%

8.4

Reviews score

â–ĽWorse than 89% of stand mixers
6.1

Value for money

Value for money
6.1/ 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–Ľ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

5.7

Price

â–ĽWorse than 93%
5.5

Technical score

Technical score
5.5/ 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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Score components

35%

5.2

Performance

15%

4.0

Functions

15%

6.0

Bowl

15%

3.1

Accessories

10%

7.1

Design

10%

10

Safety

â–ĽWorse than 89%
8.4

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.4/ 10
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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
â–˛ Better than 55% of models

80%

8.4

Average grade

20%

8.3

Popularity

Grades by review (3)
3 reviews: 3 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.
â–˛Better than 55%
8.5

User score

User score
8.5/ 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
â–˛ Better than 50% of models

70%

8.7

Rating

30%

8.1

Popularity

â–˛Better than 50%
5.5

List score

List score
5.5/ 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 (1)
List score: in 1 of 14 lists (7%)
â–˛Better than 85%
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Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM185PS

Based on 3

Reviewers agree this mixer runs pleasantly quietly, with no notable complaints raised.
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Technical Specifications of stand mixer KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM185PS

Technical score
Technical score
5.5/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 89% of models
Score components:

35%

5.2

Performance

15%

4.0

Functions

15%

6.0

Bowl

15%

3.1

Accessories

10%

7.1

Design

10%

10

Safety

5.5
Reviews score
8.4
User score
8.5
List score
5.5
Value for money
Value for money
6.1/ 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
â–Ľ
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 93% of models
Score components:

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

5.7

Price

6.1
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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What reviewers say
Bowl capacity
4.8 L
Market range: <4 L – >7.6 L
This stand mixer features a bowl capacity of 4.8 L, which is smaller than the mixing bowl of 65.6% of stand mixers and equal to that of 7.1% of stand mixers.
Dough capacity
2 kg
Market range: <1.3 kg – >5 kg
This stand mixer has a dough capacity of 2 kg, which is smaller than 56.1% of stand mixers and equal to 14% 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
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
11.1 kg
Market range: <3.98 kg – >13.2 kg
This stand mixer weighs 11.1 kg, which is heavier than 81.3% of stand mixers.
Body material
die-cast 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 Artisan 5KSM185PS 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).
    1.454 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
  • 10.4% higher user score
    User score
    8.5/ 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
    â–Ľ
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–˛ Better than 50% of models

    70%

    8.7

    Rating

    30%

    8.1

    Popularity

    8.5 vs 7.7
  • 12.0% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.4/ 10
    âś•
    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
    â–Ľ
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–˛ Better than 55% of models

    80%

    8.4

    Average grade

    20%

    8.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (3)
    3 reviews: 3 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.
    8.4 vs 7.5
  • 10.4% higher user score
    User score
    8.5/ 10
    âś•
    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
    â–Ľ
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–˛ Better than 50% of models

    70%

    8.7

    Rating

    30%

    8.1

    Popularity

    8.5 vs 7.7
  • 12.0% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.4/ 10
    âś•
    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
    â–Ľ
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–˛ Better than 55% of models

    80%

    8.4

    Average grade

    20%

    8.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (3)
    3 reviews: 3 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.
    8.4 vs 7.5
  • 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).
    1.454 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 pulse function
    This stand mixer does not include a pulse function (no), while the average stand mixer does (yes).
  • Does not have soft start
    This stand mixer does not include soft start (no), while the average stand mixer does (yes).
  • 33.7% lower list score
    List score
    5.5/ 10
    âś•
    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 (1)
    List score: in 1 of 14 lists (7%)
    5.5 vs 8.3
  • 48% heavier
    This stand mixer is heavier than the average stand mixer (11.1 kg vs 7.5 kg). The average stand mixer weighs 7.5 kg.
    11.1 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
  • 16.7% smaller dough capacity
    This stand mixer has a smaller dough capacity than the average stand mixer (2 kg vs 2.4 kg). The average stand mixer has a dough capacity of 2.4 kg.
    2 kg vs 2.4 kg
  • 21.4% worse value for money
    KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM185PS has worse value for money than the average stand mixer (6.09 vs 7.4).
    6.09 vs 7.4
  • 33.7% lower list score
    List score
    5.5/ 10
    âś•
    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 (1)
    List score: in 1 of 14 lists (7%)
    5.5 vs 8.3
  • 21.4% worse value for money
    KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM185PS has worse value for money than the average stand mixer (6.09 vs 7.4).
    6.09 vs 7.4
  • 2.43x more expensive
    KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM185PS is more expensive than the average stand mixer (ÂŁ510 vs ÂŁ210).
    ÂŁ510 vs ÂŁ210
  • 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).
  • Does not have soft start
    This stand mixer does not include soft start (no), while the average stand mixer does (yes).
  • 48% heavier
    This stand mixer is heavier than the average stand mixer (11.1 kg vs 7.5 kg). The average stand mixer weighs 7.5 kg.
    11.1 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
  • 16.7% smaller dough capacity
    This stand mixer has a smaller dough capacity than the average stand mixer (2 kg vs 2.4 kg). The average stand mixer has a dough capacity of 2.4 kg.
    2 kg vs 2.4 kg
  • 0.2 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 (4.8 L vs 5 L).
    4.8 L vs 5 L

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

6.4
chip.de
âś“ explicit
09/05/2026
Lab test · Tilt-head mixer
Verdict
The KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM185PS mixes and kneads very well and runs fairly quietly, but its few extras and missing head lock hold it back.
8.4
lecker.de
âś“ explicit
15/08/2024
Kitchen test · Direct-drive mixer
Verdict
The KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM185PS runs quietly and handles heavy dough well, but leaves small flour lumps and potato bits behind and costs a lot.
10
lesnumeriques.com
âś“ explicit
09/03/2022
Expert test · Premium pastry mixer
Verdict
The KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM185PS is a sturdy, quiet premium mixer with steel pastry tools that should last, a good pick for regular home bakers.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM185PS

  • Premium full-metal construction that ensures excellent durability and longevity
  • Comes with all-stainless steel accessories (whisk, flat beater, dough hook) which are more robust than coated alternatives and fully dishwasher-safe
  • Includes two convenient stainless steel bowls (4.8L and 3L) to work on separate components without washing up mid-recipe
  • Effective planetary mixing action with up to 59 touchpoints for thorough and consistent blending
  • Stable and heavy die-cast base prevents the unit from vibrating or moving on the countertop
  • Iconic, timeless design available in a wide variety of aesthetics and colours
  • Highly versatile power hub supporting numerous optional attachments like pasta rollers and meat grinders

What customers don't like about KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM185PS

  • Very heavy and bulky to lift, making it inconvenient if you need to store it away in tight cupboards after every use
  • Expensive initial purchase price compared to entry-level stand mixers
  • The 300W tilt-head motor can occasionally struggle, shake, or rock when kneading large batches of heavy, dense bread dough
  • Standard flat beater lacks a silicone edge, occasionally requiring manual bowl scraping for ingredients stuck to the sides
  • The tilt-head configuration requires plenty of vertical overhead counter clearance to open fully and add ingredients easily
  • Lacks modern, high-tech features such as integrated digital scales or automated timers

Verdict

The KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM185PS is a premium tilt-head stand mixer featuring a robust 300-watt direct drive AC motor, an all-metal zinc construction, and 10 speed settings paired with an original planetary mixing action. This specific model stands out by including entirely stainless steel, dishwasher-safe attachments (wire whisk, flat beater, and dough hook) along with a dual-bowl setup consisting of 4.8-liter and 3-liter stainless steel bowls and a transparent pouring shield. Key pros include its exceptional build quality, unique premium color options with matte finishes, a secure accessory hub for extensive attachments, and the convenience of rust-resistant, easy-to-clean mixing tools. However, notable cons include its hefty weight of approximately 11 kg (24 lbs) making it hard to move, a tendency for the motor head to shake or strain under very heavy, dense doughs, and a higher retail price compared to standard models.

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