Best stand mixers: the top 10

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   #4 KitchenAid Artisan Mini KSM3316XWH

   On 2 of 5 lists
   $350Shop KitchenAid Artisan Mini KSM3316XWH

   A compact, sturdy stand mixer that excels at whipping egg whites and cream and mixing cake batter, suited to small batches and small kitchens. It is relatively pricey, heavy at 17 pounds, weaker with pancake batter and limited dough, and lacks a timer and light.

   • Consumer Reports, Listed as "KitchenAid Artisan Mini KSM3316XWH"
   • Bon Appétit, Listed as "KitchenAid Artisan Mini 3.5-Qt. Tilt-Head Stand Mixer"
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   #5 KitchenAid Artisan Plus KSM50

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   $500Shop KitchenAid Artisan Plus KSM50

   A stand mixer that excels at whipping egg whites, pancake batter, and mayonnaise, with 11 speeds, precision control, a bowl light, and a flex-edge beater. It lacks a timer and extra bowl and costs more than the Breville.

   • Consumer Reports, Listed as "KitchenAid Artisan Plus KSM50"
   • Bon Appétit, Listed as "KitchenAid Artisan Plus 5-Qt. Tilt-Head Stand Mixer"
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   #6 Ooni Halo Pro Mixer

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   $799Shop Ooni Halo Pro Mixer

   A stand mixer that handles both high- and low-hydration doughs well and shines for large batches of bread or pizza dough. It is expensive and heavy, and its oversized bowl makes it impractical for general baking tasks.

   • Amy Bakes Bread, Listed as "Ooni Halo Pro Mixer"
   • Bon Appétit, Listed as "Ooni Halo Pro Spiral Mixer"
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   #7 Smeg Forte SMF05

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   $550Shop Smeg Forte SMF05

   A retro-styled stand mixer that excels at light-duty tasks and handles bread dough very well, and is among the quietest. Its head bobs on dense dough, it has fewer attachments, and it can't outperform cheaper rivals.

   • Consumer Reports, Listed as "Smeg Forte SMF05"
   • Bon Appétit, Listed as "Smeg Forte Stand Mixer"
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   #8 Beautiful by Drew Barrymore 19113

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   Excels at whipping egg whites and cream and does very good work on dough and batter. It can be a bit noisy at top speed.

   • Consumer Reports, Listed as "Beautiful by Drew Barrymore 19113"
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   #9 Beautiful by Drew Barrymore 5.3-Qt. Tilt-Head Stand Mixer

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   $99Shop Beautiful by Drew Barrymore 5.3-Qt. Tilt-Head Stand Mixer

   A great-value starter stand mixer that handles most tasks. Its plastic build, slower performance, and bouncing on dense doughs are trade-offs.

   • Bon Appétit, Listed as "Beautiful by Drew Barrymore 5.3-Qt. Tilt-Head Stand Mixer"
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    #10 Bosch Universal Mixer

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    Shop Bosch Universal Mixer

    The fastest and most powerful mixer tested, excelling at large bread batches and small whips. It is homely, jumps speeds, and struggles with small dough amounts.

    • everythingkitchens.com, Listed as "Bosch Universal Mixer"