BBy Bikram Nath·Researched from UK Amazon listings·Updated 2026-10-16·6 products compared
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What are the best stand mixers to buy in the UK?
Our top pick for Stand Mixers in the UK is the KitchenAid Artisan 4.8 Litre Stand Mixer 5KSM175PS.
The KitchenAid Artisan 4.8 Litre Stand Mixer 5KSM175PS suits bakers who want a tilt-head mixer with 2 bowls and a 5 year warranty, with 300 watt and 10 speed settings stated on the listing.
The KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM175PS is our top pick among stand mixers: its listing describes a 4.8 litre tilt-head mixer with 2 bowls, 300 watt and 10 speed settings, and states a 5 year warranty. For larger batches, the Kenwood KVL4100W lists a 6.7L bowl and a 1200W motor; for a small kitchen, the Tefal Bake Easy states a footprint no bigger than an A4 sheet of paper.
This guide compares six stand mixers from KitchenAid, Kenwood, Salter, Andrew James, MoraRise and Tefal on what each listing states: bowl capacity, motor power, speeds, attachments, warranty and design features. Stated bowl capacities run from 3.5L on the Tefal to 6.7L on the Kenwood.
Buying guide
What should you look for in Stand Mixers?
1Bowl capacity: 3.5L (Tefal), 4.8 litre (KitchenAid, which comes with 2 bowls; the listing does not give the second bowl's size), 5L (Salter), 5.5L (Andrew James), 6.5L (MoraRise) and 6.7L (Kenwood). Tefal says its bowl whisks up to 4 egg whites or mixes 800g of cake dough; Kenwood says its bowl is for larger batches and heavier pizza dough or rye bread loads.
2Power: the KitchenAid, Kenwood, Salter, Andrew James and MoraRise listings state 300 watt, 1200W, 1300W, 1300W Max and 1400W respectively. The Tefal listing states no wattage.
3Speeds: 6 plus pulse (Andrew James), 8 plus pulse (MoraRise), 10 (KitchenAid), 10 plus pulse (Salter) and 12 plus pulse (Tefal). The Kenwood listing describes electronic speed control without giving a number of speeds.
4Attachments: the Andrew James lists a silicone beater, a stainless-steel beater, a dough hook, a balloon whisk and a spatula; the Kenwood a non-stick K-beater, balloon whisk and dough hook, with over 25 optional attachments available; the Salter, MoraRise and Tefal each list a whisk, a dough hook and a beater. The KitchenAid listing mentions standard accessories without itemising them.
5Warranty: 5 years (KitchenAid), 3 year (Salter), 2 year (Andrew James) and 1 year (MoraRise). The Tefal listing states no warranty term; it states 15-year repairability through its repair network.
Our process
How do we choose our picks?
We don’t lab-test products ourselves. Instead we synthesise current Amazon UK listings and published specs into clear, honest recommendations. We earn a commission if you buy through our links, but that never changes which products we rank.
Current UK availability
We check each pick against live Amazon UK catalogue data rather than last year’s model lists. Stock moves fast, so a listing can sell out after we publish.
Published specs
We compare manufacturer specifications so each pick is right for a real budget and use-case.
UK-specific fit
We factor in UK voltage and plug/fitting standards — details that generic global lists miss.
Footprint no bigger than an A4 sheet of paper; planetary movement
Power
300 watt
1200W
1300W
1300W Max
1400W pure copper motor
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Warranty
5 years
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3 year
2 year
1 year
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The rankings
The best Stand Mixers, ranked
1
KitchenAid
Top Pick
KitchenAid Artisan 4.8 Litre Stand Mixer 5KSM175PS
The KitchenAid Artisan 4.8 Litre Stand Mixer 5KSM175PS suits bakers who want a tilt-head mixer with 2 bowls and a 5 year warranty, with 300 watt and 10 speed settings stated on the listing.
Bowl Capacity
4.8 litre (per title); comes with 2 bowls, the second bowl's size not stated
Power
300 watt
Speeds
10
Attachments
Standard mixer accessories (not itemised on the listing)
Warranty
5 years
Features
Tilt-head design
What we like
+5 year warranty, stated in the feature list and the warranty terms
+Comes with 2 bowls, per the listing
+300 watt, with 10 speed settings
+Tilt-head design, per the listing
Worth noting
–The listing does not itemise the standard accessories
Kenwood KVL4100W Stand Mixer with 6.7L Bowl, 1200W
The Kenwood KVL4100W suits larger batches: the listing states a 6.7L bowl, a 1200W motor, a non-stick K-beater, balloon whisk and dough hook, and over 25 optional attachments.
Bowl Capacity
6.7L
Power
1200W
Speeds
Electronic speed control
Attachments
Non-stick K-beater, balloon whisk and dough hook; splash guard
The Salter British Bakes Stand Mixer suits family baking with a 5L stainless steel bowl, 1300W, 10 speeds plus pulse and a 3 year warranty, all stated on the listing.
Bowl Capacity
5L stainless steel
Power
1300W
Speeds
10, plus pulse
Attachments
Whisk, dough hook and beater; removable splash guard
Warranty
3 year
Features
Mint green (per listing)
What we like
+3 year warranty, per the listing
+5L stainless steel bowl
+10 variable speed settings plus a pulse function
+Removable splash guard that allows ingredients to be added mid-mix, per the listing
Worth noting
–The listing does not say whether the attachments are dishwasher safe
–The listing does not describe the head design
£72.99£100.00−27%Amazon.co.uk price as of 17 Oct, 13:00 (London time). Details
Andrew James Stand Mixer, 5.5 Litre Bowl, 1300W Max
The Andrew James Stand Mixer suits bakers who want a wide set of tools, including a silicone beater and a spatula, with a 5.5L stainless steel bowl and a 2 year warranty on the listing.
The MoraRise Stand Mixer suits large batches with a timer: the listing states a 6.5L stainless steel bowl, a 1400W motor, 8 speeds plus pulse and an LCD showing remaining mixing time, with a 1 year warranty.
Bowl Capacity
6.5L stainless steel
Power
1400W pure copper motor
Speeds
8, plus pulse
Attachments
Dough hook, flat beater and stainless steel whisk; splash guard
The Tefal Bake Easy Stand Mixer suits small kitchens: the listing states a footprint no bigger than an A4 sheet, a 3.5L stainless steel bowl, 12 speeds plus pulse and 15-year repairability, but no wattage or warranty term.
Bowl Capacity
3.5L stainless steel; whisks up to 4 egg whites or mixes 800g of cake dough (per listing)
Speeds
12, plus pulse; one-button control
Attachments
Whisk, beater and dough hook
Features
Footprint no bigger than an A4 sheet of paper; planetary movement
Repairability
15-year repairability; network of 6,200 repair centres worldwide (per listing)
What we like
+Footprint no bigger than an A4 sheet of paper, per the listing
+12 speeds plus pulse with one-button control
+States what the 3.5L bowl handles: whisking up to 4 egg whites or mixing 800g of cake dough
+Tefal states 15-year repairability through 6,200 repair centres worldwide
Product prices and availability are accurate as of 17 Oct, 13:00 (London time) and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
Editor's Note
All six listings state a bowl capacity and five state a wattage; the Tefal states no wattage or warranty term, and the Kenwood gives no number of speeds. The KitchenAid and MoraRise listings describe a tilt-head design; the Kenwood, Salter, Andrew James and Tefal listings do not describe how the head or bowl moves.
Our Take
As a default, the KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM175PS: a 4.8 litre tilt-head mixer with 2 bowls, 10 speed settings and a 5 year warranty, per its listing. For larger batches, the Kenwood KVL4100W with a 6.7L bowl and a 1200W motor, or the MoraRise with a 6.5L bowl and an LCD timer; for a small kitchen, the Tefal Bake Easy.
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
What size stand mixer bowl do I need?
The listings tie bowl size to batches in their own terms. Tefal says its 3.5L bowl whisks up to 4 egg whites or mixes 800g of cake dough, and Kenwood says its 6.7L bowl is for larger batches and heavier pizza dough or rye bread loads. The others state 4.8 litre (KitchenAid), 5L (Salter), 5.5L (Andrew James) and 6.5L (MoraRise).
Which stand mixers have a tilt-head?
The KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM175PS and MoraRise listings describe a tilt-head design; MoraRise says it allows quick access to the bowl and attachments. The Kenwood, Salter, Andrew James and Tefal listings do not describe their head design.
What warranty do stand mixers come with?
On these listings: 5 years on the KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM175PS, 3 year on the Salter, 2 year on the Andrew James and 1 year on the MoraRise. The Tefal states no warranty term but states 15-year repairability.
Are stand mixer attachments dishwasher safe?
Kenwood says the KVL4100W's baking tools are dishwasher safe. The KitchenAid, Salter, Andrew James, MoraRise and Tefal listings do not say in the features we read.
How many speeds do these stand mixers have?
6 plus pulse on the Andrew James, 8 plus pulse on the MoraRise, 10 on the KitchenAid, 10 plus pulse on the Salter and 12 plus pulse on the Tefal. The Kenwood listing describes electronic speed control without stating a number.
Can a stand mixer knead bread dough?
Five of these listings include a dough hook: the Kenwood, Salter, Andrew James, MoraRise and Tefal. Kenwood mentions heavier pizza dough or rye bread loads, and Salter says its 1300W motor handles thick doughs; the KitchenAid listing does not itemise its standard accessories.
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