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KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM185 vs KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM70

What Artisan 5KSM185 does better (4) and where Artisan 5KSM70 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM185
KitchenAid · 2018Artisan 5KSM185
7.3Score
4 advantages≈ US$580
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KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM70
KitchenAid · 2022Artisan 5KSM70
5.9Score
3 advantages≈ US$690
2.9Power & capacity4.9
7.7Versatility7.6
9.3Controls & convenience6.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

Artisan 5KSM185Artisan 5KSM70
240 × 360370287 × 419372
Artisan 5KSM185Artisan 5KSM70Difference
Height360 mm419 mm−59 mm
Width240 mm287 mm−47 mm
Depth370 mm372 mm−2 mm
Weight11 kg15.7 kg−4.7 kg

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

Why is Artisan 5KSM185 better than Artisan 5KSM70?

  1. Dishwasher-safe partsYes · Artisan 5KSM70: No
  2. Number of accessories6 vs 4+50%
  3. Max. dough per batch2 kg vs 1 kg2×
  4. Cord length1.4 m vs 1.1 m+32%

Why is Artisan 5KSM70 better than Artisan 5KSM185?

  1. Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)4.8 l vs 6.6 l+38%
  2. Power300 W vs 375 W+25%
  3. Attachment hub (power outlet)No · Artisan 5KSM185: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Power & capacity
Power300 W375 W
Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)4.8 l6.6 l
Speed settings—11
Top speed220 rpm—
Max. dough per batch2 kg1 kg
Mixing & processing
Planetary mixing actionYesYes
Mixer designTilt-headBowl-lift
Attachment hub (power outlet)NoYes
Pulse functionNoNo
Soft startNoNo
Heating / cooking functionNoNo
Bowl materialStainless steelStainless steel
Attachments includedWhisk, Dough hook, Flat beater, Splash guard, Second bowl, Patisserie setWhisk, Dough hook, Flat beater
Number of accessories64
Cooking modes
FunctionsKnead, Whisk, MixKnead, Whisk, Mix
Controls & smart
TimerNoNo
Design & build
Dishwasher-safe partsYesNo
HousingAluminiumDie-cast metal
Cord length1.4 m1.1 m
Weight11 kg15.7 kg
Width240 mm287 mm
Height360 mm419 mm
Depth370 mm372 mm
SeriesKitchenAid ArtisanKitchenAid Artisan
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