Real owners lean toward the KitchenAid Classic K45SS: 94% of 34 owners recommend it, vs 80% of 49 for the KitchenAid Artisan KSM150PS.
Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score
“My KitchenAid mixer is almost 33 years old, and it still works like the day when I got it.”— @sashineb.2114 on YouTube
“the bread has turned out great. I have been making all our bread since!”— @earlschultz7880 on YouTube
“the mixer has the same speed on the last three settings. KitchenAid is not what it used to be. Be smart and spend your money elsewhere.”— @larsandleoniluckow3252 on YouTube
“I had ordered a used Cuisinart, but I really wanted another KitchenAid.”— @kikiyweathers on YouTube
“Kitchenaids are so cool. I've restored one K45SS and I'm now restoring a bigger lift-bowl one, both with modern parts. Everthing fits! They're a joy to work on.”— natedogg787 on Reddit
“used/refurb Professional 6000HD are often available for $150-300 and would be a huge step up from the K45SS.”— PedroDaGr8 on Reddit
Real owners lean toward the KitchenAid Classic K45SS: 94% of 34 owners recommend it, vs 80% of 49 for the KitchenAid Artisan KSM150PS.
Owners point the KitchenAid Artisan KSM150PS at home bakers wanting a mixer that lasts decades, and cakes, cookies, pasta, and buttercream.
Owners point the KitchenAid Classic K45SS at buyers hunting a used or vintage Hobart-era KitchenAid, and dIY types willing to regrease and repair.
The most-cited downside of the KitchenAid Artisan KSM150PS is struggles with heavy bread dough. For the KitchenAid Classic K45SS, it's struggles with heavy, tough dough.