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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.

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$149.99 · In stock

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Specifications

Based on published manufacturer specifications.

Bowl capacity
5.3 qt
Head type
Tilt-Head
Motor power
660 W
Included attachments
dough hook, stainless steel whisk, beater, removable splash shield

Pros & Limitations

Pros

  • Strong value at well under $200 compared to premium-brand mixers in this comparison
  • 12 speeds is more than several competitors offer
  • Reviewers describe it as quiet in operation
  • Stainless steel bowl included at this price point

Limitations

  • Reviewers report the head can rattle and the machine can make noise on stiffer doughs like challah
  • The lowest speed setting has a jumpy start that can splatter ingredients without the splash shield in place
  • The bowl is smaller than some premium competitors
  • Plastic body is less elegant than metal-bodied mixers in this comparison

What Owners Say

Summarized from customer reviews and independent owner write-ups — see sources below.

Common praise

  • Reviewers who tested it against pricier mixers were surprised by the value, calling out quiet operation and quality attachments for the price
  • Easy to clean and store are also frequently mentioned

Common complaints

  • Reviewers report some rattling and noise on stiffer doughs like challah
  • The lowest speed has a jumpy start that can splatter ingredients unless the splash shield is used
  • The bowl is smaller than premium competitors, and the plastic body reads as less elegant than metal-bodied mixers

Overall owner sentiment

Independent testers who compared it against 7 other mixers, including premium brands, came away positively surprised — it's positioned as a genuine budget alternative rather than a compromise-heavy option, with noise on stiff dough as the main real trade-off.

Best For

Likely to suit bakers who mix a few times a month and want solid performance and quiet operation without paying premium-brand prices.

Watch-Outs

  • –Use the splash shield on the lowest speed setting to avoid the jumpy-start splatter reviewers report
  • –Expect more noise on stiff doughs like challah or bagel dough than on batters

Facts last verified 9/26/2026.

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