Best Stand Mixers Under $500
Last updated September 27, 2026 · 12 products considered · How we evaluate this
ShopCompare compares stand mixers that are priced at $500 or less, using published specifications and current pricing rather than fabricated reviews. Products are ranked using the weighted criteria described in the methodology below. This list updates automatically as the catalog changes — no fixed snapshot.
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Martha Stewart
5.3QT Tilt Head Stand Mixer
A 12-speed tilt-head stand mixer with a stainless steel bowl, dough hook, whisk, beater, and removable splash shield.
- Bowl capacity
- 5.3 qt
- Head type
- Tilt-Head
- Motor power
- 660 W
At $149.99, 5.3QT Tilt Head Stand Mixer has one of the lowest prices among the 7 eligible products in this guide.
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Martha Stewart
5.3QT Tilt Head Stand Mixer
A 12-speed tilt-head stand mixer with a stainless steel bowl, dough hook, whisk, beater, and removable splash shield.
- Bowl capacity
- 5.3 qt
- Head type
- Tilt-Head
- Motor power
- 660 W
At $149.99, 5.3QT Tilt Head Stand Mixer has one of the lowest prices among the 7 eligible products in this guide.
4-quart tilt-head stand mixer with 7 speeds and a 300-watt motor, including a flat beater, dough hook, wire whip, and splatter shield. Black.
- Bowl capacity
- 4 qt
- Head type
- Tilt-Head
- Motor power
- 300 W
At $99.95, 7 Speed Stand Mixer, 4 Quart has one of the lowest prices among the 7 eligible products in this guide.
5.5-quart tilt-head stand mixer with 12 speeds and a 500-watt motor, including a flat mixing paddle, dough hook, chef's whisk, and splash guard.
- Bowl capacity
- 5.5 qt
- Head type
- Tilt-Head
- Motor power
- 500 W
At $311.36, Precision Master 5.5-Quart Stand Mixer has one of the lowest prices among the 7 eligible products in this guide.
Hauswirt
6QT XL Stand Mixer
An 11-speed stand mixer with a 6-quart bowl, LED touchscreen controls, and a full metal body.
- Bowl capacity
- 6 qt
At $399.99, 6QT XL Stand Mixer has one of the lowest prices among the 7 eligible products in this guide.
A 5.5-quart bowl-lift stand mixer with 11 mixing speeds, a stainless steel bowl, flat beater, dough hook, and wire whip.
- Bowl capacity
- 5.5 qt
- Head type
- Bowl-Lift
At $499.99, 5.5-Qt Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer has one of the lowest prices among the 7 eligible products in this guide.
5-quart tilt-head stand mixer with 10 speeds and a 325-watt motor, including a flat beater, dough hook, wire whip, and pouring shield.
- Bowl capacity
- 5 qt
- Head type
- Tilt-Head
- Motor power
- 325 W
At $479, Artisan Series 5-Quart has one of the lowest prices among the 7 eligible products in this guide.
Methodology
A product qualifies for this guide if it is currently priced at $500 or less, is in stock at an active retailer with a price checked within the last 14 days, and meets this category's data-completeness bar. Qualifying products are ranked using a weighted score based on: Price (lower is better), Bowl capacity (higher is better). ShopCompare does not claim hands-on testing of these products unless a specific product page says so.
FAQ
- What qualifies for this guide?
- Any product in ShopCompare's stand mixers catalog that is currently priced at $500 or less, in stock with a publicly current price, and has enough documented specifications to be ranked.
- How are these products ranked?
- By a weighted score based on the criteria listed in the methodology section above, computed from each product's published specifications and current price.
- Does this list change over time?
- Yes. This guide is generated from ShopCompare's live product catalog every time the page loads — a new qualifying product, a price change, or a product going out of stock is reflected automatically, without anyone manually editing this page.
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