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KitchenAid Professional 5 Plus 5-Qt Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer

★★★★★ 4.7 (6 000 reviews)
$429.99 $479.99

The Professional 5 Plus trades KitchenAid's usual tilt-head design for a bowl-lift mechanism: a lever raises the 5-quart stainless bowl into place and locks it at 3 points, adding stability for heavy mixtures. A 525-watt motor and 10 speeds across 67 touchpoints handle stiff bread dough more comfortably than the lighter tilt-head models. Note: availability varies — some retailers list older color variants of this line as discontinued, so confirm current stock and the exact model/finish before buying.

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Best for: Frequent or heavy bread baking · Large batches · Bakers who want bowl-lift stability

How it scores

Ease of use4/5
Performance5/5
Durability5/5
Easy to clean4/5
Value for money3/5

Pros & cons

  • Powerful 525W motor
  • Bowl-lift stability for heavy dough
  • 3-point bowl lock
  • Durable, built for frequent use
  • Pricier than the Artisan or Classic
  • Taller, heavier footprint
  • Some retailers list older color variants as discontinued — confirm current stock

In depth

Day to day, the KitchenAid Professional 5 Plus 5-Qt Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer scores 4/5 on ease of use and 5/5 on performance in our category comparison — running at 525W, a 5 qt capacity, serving about 2-4. The standout is powerful 525w motor, and dishwasher-safe parts keep cleanup mostly hands-off. Durability lands at 5/5, which lines up with its 1 year warranty.

Buy the KitchenAid Professional 5 Plus 5-Qt Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer if you fit the Frequent or heavy bread baking, Large batches, Bakers who want bowl-lift stability profile — that's where its 3/5 value score really pays off. Skip it if pricier than the artisan or classic, or if taller, heavier footprint would bother you day to day.

Compared to the KitchenAid Artisan 5-Qt Stand Mixer, the KitchenAid Professional 5 Plus 5-Qt Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer runs about $30 more than it and trades some value-for-money score for it (3/5 vs 4/5). If versatile matters more to you than powerful 525w motor, the KitchenAid Artisan 5-Qt Stand Mixer is the one to check next.

Where it sits in Stand Mixers

At $429.99, the KitchenAid Professional 5 Plus 5-Qt Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer is the most expensive of the 5 stand mixers we list — 43% above the $299.99 median for the category. The closest cheaper option we list is the KitchenAid Artisan 5-Qt Stand Mixer, $30 less.

ProductPriceRatingCapacity
KitchenAid Classic Series 4.5-Qt Stand Mixer (K45SS)$299.994.8★4.5 qt
KitchenAid Artisan 5-Qt Stand Mixer$399.994.8★5 qt
KitchenAid Professional 5 Plus 5-Qt Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer (this page)$429.994.7★5 qt

Prices are from our last catalog check and move around on Amazon; ranking is across the 5 stand mixers in the Kantan Prep catalog, not the whole market.

Full specifications

Capacity5 qt
MaterialStainless steel bowl, metal body
Wattage525
Voltage120
Dimensions (in)14.5 x 9.5 x 16.5
Weight (lbs)26
ColorContour Silver
Controlsmanual dial
FunctionsMix, Knead, Whip
IncludedFlat beater, Dough hook, Wire whip
Dishwasher safeYes
Warranty1 year
NoiseMedium-High
PowerCorded electric
FootprintLarge

Common questions

How much does the KitchenAid Professional 5 Plus 5-Qt Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer cost?

As of our last check it was priced around $429.99 (down from $479.99) on Amazon. That makes it the most expensive of the 5 stand mixers in our catalog, 43% above the $299.99 category median. Amazon prices change often, so confirm the current price before buying.

Who is the KitchenAid Professional 5 Plus 5-Qt Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer best for?

Best for: Frequent or heavy bread baking, Large batches, Bakers who want bowl-lift stability. If that profile doesn't fit, the KitchenAid Artisan 5-Qt Stand Mixer covers similar ground for $30 less.

Is the KitchenAid Professional 5 Plus 5-Qt Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer worth the price?

It sits 43% above the $299.99 median for the 5 stand mixers we list. At a 3/5 value-for-money score in our comparison, it's a fair option, though a couple of category alternatives score higher on value — the main tradeoff to weigh is pricier than the artisan or classic.

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