- KitchenAid has launched a new version of its classic Artisan Stand mixer
- KitchenAid Artisan Plus offers more power and control over mixing
- It’s on sale now in the US for $599.99 (around £450 / AU$870)
KitchenAid just launched a new version of its Artisan tilt-head stand mixer, with a more powerful motor, a bright LED light to help you see inside the bowl as you work, and several features that make working with flour and sugar less of a hassle.
The classic KitchenAid Artisan stand mixer has remained basically unchanged since the 1950s, and for good reason: It’s a sturdy, reliable appliance that’s built to last and has virtually every feature a baker could ask for. I’ve had mine for 13 years and it’s still working well. However, it’s not entirely perfect and with the Artisan Plus, KitchenAid has made some thoughtful adjustments to the original design that make your life easier and keep your kitchen cleaner.
For example, the new mixer has a more powerful motor and can change speeds more smoothly. The classic mixer offers a good range of speeds (1, 2, 4, 5, 8 and 10), but sometimes there is quite a jump from one setting to the next and, if you’re not prepared, you could accidentally increase the power too suddenly, spreading flour around the kitchen or moving the dough. With Artisan Plus, it’s easier to find exactly the right speed for the baking task at hand. There’s also a half-speed folding mode, for tasks like mixing berries into muffins without crushing them.
Article continues below.
The KitchenAid Artisan Plus also has a new ‘soft start’ mode, which increases the mixing speed very gradually at first. I see this being particularly useful for making buttercream without covering your kitchen in a layer of icing sugar. Sure, the classic KitchenAid Artisan comes with a shield to keep things contained, but it’s easier to see what’s going on in the bowl without it.
Speaking of seeing clearly, my favorite new feature is the bowl’s built-in light, which makes it easier to check the progress of mixing, whisking, or kneading. I have lights under the counter, but the mixer tends to cast a shadow over the bowl, so this is a really helpful addition.
The Artisan Plus comes with a flexible double-edge whisk, which scrapes the inside of the bowl like a spatula to ensure everything is fully incorporated, plus a set of stainless steel accessories. This is a real upgrade from the original mixer’s coated aluminum attachments, which (in my experience) didn’t always work well in a dishwasher. The Artisan Plus is also compatible with all existing KitchenAid accessories, including the three-in-one pasta roller that launched earlier this year.
KitchenAid Artisan Plus is now available in the US for $599.99 (around £450 / AU$870). International release dates are yet to be confirmed.
Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to receive news, reviews and opinions from our experts in your feeds. Be sure to click the Follow button!
And of course, you can also follow TechRadar on YouTube and tiktok for news, reviews, unboxings in video form and receive regular updates from us on WhatsApp also.
