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KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM125 vs KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM156

What Artisan 5KSM125 does better (3) and where Artisan 5KSM156 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM125
KitchenAid · 2016Artisan 5KSM125
5.0Score
3 advantages≈ US$580
vs
KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM156
KitchenAid · 2015Artisan 5KSM156
5.4Score
1 advantage≈ US$1,000
Higher score
3.6Power & capacity4.8
6.6Versatility5.3
6.5Controls & convenience6.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

Artisan 5KSM125Artisan 5KSM156
240 × 360370222 × 353359
Artisan 5KSM125Artisan 5KSM156Difference
Height360 mm353 mm+7 mm
Width240 mm222 mm+18 mm
Depth370 mm359 mm+11 mm
Weight10.4 kg10.5 kg−0.1 kg

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

Why is Artisan 5KSM125 better than Artisan 5KSM156?

  1. Number of accessories3 vs 13×
  2. Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)4.8 l vs 4.7 l+2%
  3. Cord length1.4 m vs 1.2 m+21%

Why is Artisan 5KSM156 better than Artisan 5KSM125?

  1. Max. dough per batch2 kg vs 3.2 kg+60%
Specifications

Side by side

Power & capacity
Power300 W300 W
Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)4.8 l4.7 l
Speed settings1010
Top speed220 rpm220 rpm
Max. dough per batch2 kg3.2 kg
Mixing & processing
Planetary mixing actionYesYes
Mixer designTilt-headTilt-head
Attachment hub (power outlet)YesYes
Pulse functionNoNo
Soft startNoNo
Heating / cooking functionNoNo
Bowl materialStainless steelGlass
Attachments includedDough hook, Flat beaterWhisk, Dough hook, Flat beater, Patisserie set
Number of accessories31
Cooking modes
FunctionsKnead, Whisk, MixKnead, Whisk, Mix, Blend
Controls & smart
DisplayNone (dials / switches)—
TimerNoNo
Design & build
Dishwasher-safe partsNoNo
HousingAluminiumDie-cast metal
Cord length1.4 m1.2 m
Weight10.4 kg10.5 kg
Width240 mm222 mm
Height360 mm353 mm
Depth370 mm359 mm
Colours—Red
SeriesKitchenAid ArtisanKitchenAid Artisan
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