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Ankarsrum Original AKM6230 vs KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM185

What Original AKM6230 does better (4) and where Artisan 5KSM185 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Ankarsrum Original AKM6230
Ankarsrum · 2017Original AKM6230
9.4Score
4 advantages≈ US$800
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KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM185
KitchenAid · 2018Artisan 5KSM185
7.4Score
1 advantage≈ US$540
9.6Power & capacity2.9
5.5Versatility7.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

Original AKM6230Artisan 5KSM185
268 × 360400240 × 360370
Original AKM6230Artisan 5KSM185Difference
Height360 mm360 mm=
Width268 mm240 mm+28 mm
Depth400 mm370 mm+30 mm

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Original AKM6230 better than Artisan 5KSM185?

  1. Power1,500 W vs 300 W5×
  2. Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)7 l vs 4.8 l+46%
  3. Top speed18,000 rpm vs 220 rpm81.8×
  4. Max. dough per batch5 kg vs 2 kg2.5×

Why is Artisan 5KSM185 better than Original AKM6230?

  1. Number of accessories3 vs 62×
Specifications

Side by side

Power & capacity
Power1,500 W300 W
Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)7 l4.8 l
Top speed18,000 rpm220 rpm
Max. dough per batch5 kg2 kg
Mixing & processing
Planetary mixing actionYesYes
Mixer design—Tilt-head
Attachment hub (power outlet)—No
Pulse functionNoNo
Soft startNoNo
Heating / cooking functionNoNo
Bowl material—Stainless steel
Attachments includedDough hook, SpatulaWhisk, Dough hook, Flat beater, Splash guard, Second bowl, Patisserie set
Number of accessories36
Cooking modes
FunctionsKnead, MixKnead, Whisk, Mix
Controls & smart
TimerNoNo
Design & build
Dishwasher-safe parts—Yes
Housing—Aluminium
Cord length—1.4 m
Weight—11 kg
Width268 mm240 mm
Height360 mm360 mm
Depth400 mm370 mm
Series—KitchenAid Artisan
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