Stand mixers · Best for small kitchens

KitchenAid Artisan Mini

82
Well liked
Average of 6 professional reviews
5 of 6 recommend it · critics agree
Where the 6 reviews landedRange 74–83
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Exact average 81.5 · 1 printed, 5 estimated

KitchenAid Artisan MiniImage: KitchenAid

6 professional reviewers tested the KitchenAid Artisan Mini, and 5 recommend it. Most praised: build quality and ease of use. Most common complaint: price.

Reviewed by TechGearLab, Epicurious, Trusted Reviews and 3 more

The catch: Pricey for its size, and it shakes during kneading.

5 of these 6 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.

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What 6 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 74
    TechGearLabHands-on review · 2022

    A sturdy, quiet small mixer that kneads and whips well for its size.

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  2. 83est.
    EpicuriousNo printed score · Hands-on review

    The reviewer baked several full recipes in the Mini and found it capable and confidence-building.

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  3. 83est.
    Trusted ReviewsNo printed score · Hands-on review · 2016

    A compact, quiet and capable stand mixer that does its job well and suits small kitchens, though it is costly and the small bowl is limiting.

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  4. 83est.
    Bon AppétitNo printed score · Buying guide

    Recommended for small kitchens: a scaled-down Artisan that is sturdy and good with small batches.

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  5. 83est.
    Business InsiderNo printed score · Buying guide · 2026

    Best small pick in a hands-on KitchenAid guide; excellent for compact kitchens and occasional baking.

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  6. 83est.
    Ideal HomeNo printed score · Buying guide · 2021

    A good-quality mini mixer that bakes cakes and bread well for small batches and suits small kitchens.

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"Est." means the outlet printed no score, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates

What critics praise most

Build quality3 of 6
Ease of use2 of 6

What critics dislike most

Price3 of 6
Small capacity2 of 6

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Common questions

Is the KitchenAid Artisan Mini worth it?

Most critics think so: 5 of 6 recommend it. Pricey for its size, and it shakes during kneading.

Do critics agree about the KitchenAid Artisan Mini?

Critics agree: scores range from 74 (TechGearLab) to 83 (Epicurious), a spread of 9 points across 6 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.

What do critics dislike about the KitchenAid Artisan Mini?

Price (3 of 6 reviews), Small capacity (2 of 6 reviews).

What is the best alternative to the KitchenAid Artisan Mini?

The Smeg Stand Mixer (critic score 84), top pick, narrowly.