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KitchenAid Artisan Design vs KitchenAid Heavy Duty 5KSM55

What Artisan Design does better (2) and where Heavy Duty 5KSM55 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

KitchenAid Artisan Design
KitchenAid · 2024Artisan Design
4.1Score
2 advantages≈ US$590
vs
KitchenAid Heavy Duty 5KSM55
KitchenAid · 2025Heavy Duty 5KSM55
7.3Score
3 advantages≈ US$580
Higher score
2.9Power & capacity3.8
6.5Versatility7.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

Artisan DesignHeavy Duty 5KSM55
240 × 360370287 × 419371
Artisan DesignHeavy Duty 5KSM55Difference
Height360 mm419 mm−59 mm
Width240 mm287 mm−47 mm
Depth370 mm371 mm−1 mm
Weight12 kg12.7 kg−0.7 kg

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

Why is Artisan Design better than Heavy Duty 5KSM55?

  1. Max. dough per batch2 kg vs 0.5 kg4×
  2. Number of accessories4 vs 3+33%

Why is Heavy Duty 5KSM55 better than Artisan Design?

  1. Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)4.7 l vs 5.2 l+11%
  2. Power300 W vs 325 W+8%
  3. Soft startNo · Artisan Design: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Power & capacity
Power300 W325 W
Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)4.7 l5.2 l
Speed settings—11
Max. dough per batch2 kg0.5 kg
Mixing & processing
Planetary mixing actionYesYes
Mixer design—Bowl-lift
Attachment hub (power outlet)—Yes
Pulse functionNoNo
Soft startNoYes
Heating / cooking functionNoNo
Bowl material—Stainless steel
Attachments included—Whisk, Dough hook, Flat beater
Number of accessories43
Cooking modes
FunctionsKneadKnead, Whisk, Mix
Controls & smart
TimerNoNo
Design & build
Dishwasher-safe parts—Yes
HousingStainless steelDie-cast metal
Cord length—1.1 m
Weight12 kg12.7 kg
Width240 mm287 mm
Height360 mm419 mm
Depth370 mm371 mm
SeriesKitchenAid Artisan—
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