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KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM156 vs KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM175

What Artisan 5KSM156 does better (2) and where Artisan 5KSM175 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM156
KitchenAid · 2015Artisan 5KSM156
5.4Score
2 advantages≈ US$1,000
vs
KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM175
KitchenAid · 2016Artisan 5KSM175
5.7Score
2 advantages≈ US$700
Higher score
4.8Power & capacity3.5
5.3Versatility9.5
6.5Controls & convenience4.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

Artisan 5KSM156Artisan 5KSM175
222 × 353359240 × 360370
Artisan 5KSM156Artisan 5KSM175Difference
Height353 mm360 mm−7 mm
Width222 mm240 mm−18 mm
Depth359 mm370 mm−11 mm
Weight10.5 kg11 kg−0.5 kg

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

Why is Artisan 5KSM156 better than Artisan 5KSM175?

  1. Max. dough per batch3.2 kg vs 2 kg+60%
  2. Cord length1.2 m vs 1.1 m+13%

Why is Artisan 5KSM175 better than Artisan 5KSM156?

  1. Number of accessories1 vs 77×
  2. Soft startNo · Artisan 5KSM156: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Power & capacity
Power300 W300 W
Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)4.7 l4.7 l
Speed settings1010
Top speed220 rpm220 rpm
Max. dough per batch3.2 kg2 kg
Mixing & processing
Planetary mixing actionYesYes
Mixer designTilt-headTilt-head
Attachment hub (power outlet)YesYes
Pulse functionNoNo
Soft startNoYes
Heating / cooking functionNoNo
Bowl materialGlassStainless steel
Attachments includedWhisk, Dough hook, Flat beater, Patisserie setWhisk, Dough hook, Flat beater, Splash guard, Second bowl
Number of accessories17
Cooking modes
FunctionsKnead, Whisk, Mix, BlendKnead, Whisk, Mix
Controls & smart
Display—None (dials / switches)
TimerNoNo
Design & build
Dishwasher-safe partsNoNo
HousingDie-cast metalAluminium
Cord length1.2 m1.1 m
Cord storage—Yes
Weight10.5 kg11 kg
Width222 mm240 mm
Height353 mm360 mm
Depth359 mm370 mm
ColoursRed—
SeriesKitchenAid ArtisanKitchenAid Artisan
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