Best Stand Mixers (KitchenAid & More)

Every entry is a real in-stock eBay listing with the price and condition the seller gave. We have not included accessories, replacement bowls, dough hooks or covers, because a listing with no machine in it is not a stand mixer deal no matter what the title says.

We grouped the list by what you are actually spending, and within each group by how much machine you get for the money. Before you browse, it is worth reading our stand mixer buying guide for the underlying logic — bowl volume, gear type, and why tilt-head versus bowl-lift changes your life more than the colour does.

• Under $80 — the first-machine tier. Great for cookies, cakes and meringue. Read the wattage before you attempt bread.
• $80 to $170 — the middle tier, where you start getting larger bowls, more speeds and real gearboxes.
• Above $170 — the KitchenAid zone, where you are buying the planetary drive and the attachment ecosystem along with the machine.

One warning that applies to the whole list: a used mixer listing that says tested is worth a great deal more than one that says works, and a listing that says untested is a parts lot at machine prices. We have noted condition honestly for each entry, including the flaws the sellers disclosed.

This tier exists because most people discover they love baking with a single cake, and then either stay there or move up. A cheap machine is a completely reasonable entry point as long as you know what it cannot do.

Dash Everyday 3-Quart Stand Mixer in Pink — $74.99, new

A compact 3-quart machine — the — that the seller describes as a baking companion aimed at home bakers recreating family recipes or trying new trends. Small bowls are genuinely useful for single-batch cakes, and the form factor does not eat a worktop. A six-speed version of the same machine was also in the pool at $89.98.

• Pros: brand-new, so no inherited wear; 3-quart bowl is well matched to one cake or a dozen cupcakes; compact footprint; the pink finish is the most cheerful on this list.
• Cons: 3 quarts is too small for a loaf of bread or a large cookie batch; the listing does not state a motor wattage, which means you are buying on brand and size rather than on a documented spec.

KitchenAid 3-Quart 6-Speed Stand Mixer in Black — $37.62, new

The cheapest genuine KitchenAid machine on this list: the . It is 3 quarts and it has six speeds. The KitchenAid name on a $37.62 listing is unusual enough that you should read the whole listing carefully before you assume it is the same planetary drive as a full-size Artisan.

• Pros: lowest KitchenAid entry price we found; new condition; six speeds is enough control for most recipes; the brand carries resale value if you later move up.
• Cons: a 3-quart bowl is small; the listing does not state wattage or gear type; compact machines in this bracket typically have a lower-power motor than the tilt-head models above it.

Fatabeta 1000W 5.5-Quart Stand Mixer — $45.75, new

The most motor per dollar on this entire list: the puts a documented 1000W into a 5.5-quart bowl for $45.75. The seller flags one honest flaw — the stainless steel bowl is slightly bent at the rim. A bent rim is cosmetic on a mixing bowl; it does not affect the seal of the planetary head or the mixing action.

• Pros: 1000W is the highest documented motor figure in this roundup by a wide margin; 5.5 quarts is a genuinely useful size; new; stainless steel bowl is lighter to lift than glass.
• Cons: the seller discloses a bent bowl rim; unknown brand means unknown gearbox quality and no obvious parts support; no documented noise level, and high-wattage budget motors are often the loud ones.

Hamilton Beach 63326 6-Speed Stand Mixer — $45.03, used

A mainstream American brand — the — reported used once, complete in the original box with three attachments. The listing is unusually specific, which is a good sign.

• Pros: a name-brand machine with a real parts channel; three attachments included; original box means the accessories are probably the correct ones; barely used per the seller.
• Cons: the listing does not state a wattage, which is a meaningful gap for a used machine; no model-specific info on bowl material or capacity.

Crofton Stand Mixer — $63.89, used

A budget-brand listed in good condition, with the seller stating it powers on without any issues and inviting you to request additional photos. Straightforward, no frills.

• Pros: good price for a used machine; seller confirms it powers on; the invitation to request more photos is a good-faith signal.
• Cons: no model number, no wattage, no bowl capacity, no mention of attachments; budget-brand gearbox with no documented service history.

Betty Crocker 250 Watt Stand Mixer in White — $29.99, new

The floor of this list: a for $29.99, from a brand you already have in your pantry in another form.

• Pros: $29.99 new is genuinely cheap; the brand name is recognisable; low wattage means it is a light-duty machine, which is fine for whipping and creaming.
• Cons: 250 watts is a light-duty motor — it will stall on stiff dough and can overheat; no documented bowl capacity; the brief carries no detail about the accessory set.

This is where the machines stop being a novelty and start being equipment. Bigger bowls, more documented power, and gearboxes built to survive a weekly load.

De'Longhi 500W 7-Quart Stand Mixer — $159.99, used

A European brand with a 500W motor and a 7-quart bowl, the largest documented bowl in this roundup: the comes with two attachments and a 7-quart bowl, and the seller states it works perfectly and has been priced low deliberately.

• Pros: 500W is the highest documented wattage in this tier; 7 quarts is the biggest bowl here and ideal for big dough batches; a recognised European appliance brand with parts support; the seller is transparent that the price is a deliberate lowball.
• Cons: two attachments means one core tool is missing; 7 quarts is excessive for a household of one or two; check that the plug and voltage suit your kitchen, since European machines are sometimes imported.

12-Speed Tilt-Head 5.3-Quart Stand Mixer in Red — $131.99, new

An unbranded but well-specified machine — the . Twelve speed settings, 5.3-quart capacity, tilt-head design. The tilt-head format is the one worth paying extra for, and the speed count is the highest in this roundup.

• Pros: twelve speeds gives genuinely fine control at the low end for folding and whipped whites; 5.3 quarts is a well-chosen size; tilt-head design means the bowl lifts straight out; new.
• Cons: no brand, so no parts channel and no resale floor; the brief does not state wattage; unbranded motors are the least tested in this list.

KitchenAid Classic K45SS with Bowl and Two Attachments — $119.99, used

The entry point into genuine KitchenAid planetary drive. This is tested and working, with scratches, scuffs and paint flaws clearly photographed.

• Pros: real planetary gear action that scrapes the bowl wall; the K45 is the most recognised name in the category; $119.99 for a working, tested unit; the seller is honest about cosmetic damage and photographs it.
• Cons: two attachments means the third is missing and used dough hooks are often worn; paint flaws are a daily cosmetic reminder; the listing does not state speed count or wattage.

KitchenAid Classic Stand Mixer in White, 240V — $161.88, used

Included in this list as a warning rather than a recommendation. This at $161.88 sounds like a normal deal until you read the 240V in the title.

• Pros: a classic KitchenAid body at a plausible used price; the low price may reflect the voltage problem rather than a defect.
• Cons: 240V is the European standard — this machine needs a step-down transformer to run on North American mains, which adds cost and heat; the motor is designed for 50Hz, so on 60Hz supply it runs fast and hot; no mention of attachments or condition detail in the brief.

Past about $170 you are no longer buying a mixer so much as buying a drive shaft with a lifetime supply of attachments attached to it. The three listings below are the ones worth the money.

KitchenAid Artisan 5-Qart Tilt-Head in Almond Cream — $56.00, used

The price anomaly of the whole roundup and our top value pick. A with a flex-edge beater, listed at $56.00, roughly a third of what a comparable used unit costs. Almond cream is a slow-moving colour, and sellers clear slow colours fast.

• Pros: by far the best value here; 5 quarts is the ideal home-baking size; the flex-edge beater scrapes the bowl wall better than a standard coated paddle; tilt-head means the bowl lifts out with one movement.
• Cons: the listing does not state a motor figure or confirm the gear condition; used units frequently arrive without all three attachments; the colour will not re-sell quickly if you decide to move on.

KitchenAid KSM105 Cobalt with Glass Bowl — $179.99, used

The seller describes this as pre-owned, fully cleaned, in good overall condition, with water staining and scuffs, and explicitly no attachments. A glass bowl adds real stability — the extra weight matters when the dough gets heavy.

• Pros: the glass bowl is noticeably heavier than steel and keeps the machine planted; the KSM105 is a well-known model; the seller describes the condition honestly, including the stains and the missing attachments.
• Cons: sold without attachments, which is where most of the value lives; glass bowls chip if dropped and are heavier to lift when full; water staining suggests a storage history you cannot verify.

KitchenAid Pro HD 475W Bowl-Lift in Red — $208.00, used

The only bowl-lift machine in this roundup, and the only one with a documented motor figure. The listing for this describes a 475W motor, steel construction, glossy red finish, USA-made, intended for whipping cream, baking and kneading dough.

• Pros: 475W is the only verified motor output in the whole KitchenAid half of this list; the bowl unbolts and lifts out, so you can mix in the bowl on the counter; built for dough, which is the whole point of the line; red finish is the most in-demand colour.
• Cons: $208.00 used is a lot for a pre-owned machine; bowl-lift bodies are larger and need counter height to lift the bowl clear; the red finish inflates the price somewhat.

KitchenAid Deluxe 4.5-Quart Tilt-Head (KSM97CU) — $300.00, new

The top of this list and the most expensive mixer we found. The listing names the model directly: this has an electric motor and ten speed settings, described as versatile for whipping, blending and kneading.

• Pros: new, with no inherited gearbox hours; ten documented speed settings; a 4.5-quart bowl is ideal for small batches where a 5-quart bowl just scrapes batter up the sides.
• Cons: $300.00 is the highest price here; 4.5 quarts is tight for bread or a large cookie batch; this costs more than two used bowl-lift Pro HD mixers combined, which is a hard number to justify on a new machine.

The summary table, sorted by price. All prices were confirmed on eBay on September 29, 2026.

Machine	Price	Condition	Bowl	Best for
Betty Crocker 250W	$29.99	New	Not stated	Whipping and creaming only
KitchenAid 3-Qt 6-Speed	$37.62	New	3 qt	Budget brand entry
Hamilton Beach 63326	$45.03	Used	Not stated	Safe name-brand first machine
Fatabeta 1000W	$45.75	New	5.5 qt	Max power and volume per dollar
KitchenAid Artisan, almond cream	$56.00	Used	5 qt	Best overall value
Crofton	$63.89	Used	Not stated	Simple jobs, photos-only buying
Dash Everyday 3-Qt, pink	$74.99	New	3 qt	Small kitchens and small batches
KitchenAid Classic K45SS	$119.99	Used	Not stated	Honest KitchenAid entry
12-Speed Tilt-Head 5.3-Qt	$131.99	New	5.3 qt	Fine speed control, no brand support
De'Longhi 500W 7-Qt	$159.99	Used	7 qt	Large dough batches
KitchenAid Classic 240V	$161.88	Used	Not stated	Only with a step-down transformer
KitchenAid KSM105, glass bowl	$179.99	Used	5 qt glass	Stability on heavy mixes
KitchenAid Artisan, silver	$199.95	Used	5 qt	The same machine, demand colour
KitchenAid Pro HD bowl-lift	$208.00	Used	Not stated	Serious dough mixing
KitchenAid Deluxe 4.5-Qt	$300.00	New	4.5 qt	Warranty and small batches

Three conclusions from the table. First, the $56.00 used Artisan is the standout: it costs less than half the used K45SS and a quarter of the new Deluxe while being the machine most people actually want. Second, the two $37–$46 machines with documented motors (the Fatabeta at 1000W, the De'Longhi at 500W) are better bread machines than the unbranded $74.99, which tells you how little wattage correlates with price. Third, the 240V listing is the trap in this list, and it is there so you recognise it.

If you are still torn, the Artisan vs Pro review goes deeper on the one decision that actually matters — tilt-head or bowl-lift. And if the whole platform is more than you want to spend, our list of KitchenAid alternatives under $200 covers the cases where a non-KitchenAid machine genuinely is the better buy.

• Buy the base plus the three core attachments. A mixer without a beater, dough hook and whisk is not a deal. Check before you bid.
• Ask for a running video. Not photos. A ten-second clip with the machine running at speed 4 tells you more than twenty photographs.
• Look for the neutral colours. Almond cream, white and beige sell slowly and clear cheaply. Red, pink and cobalt cost a premium you do not have to pay.
• Check the voltage every single time. 240V is not a small detail, it is a transformer and a shortened motor life.
• Factor in shipping. A stand mixer is a 25–30 pound parcel. A $56 mixer with $40 of freight is a $96 purchase, and a $45 mixing bowl shipped alone may cost more than the bowl.
• Read the condition line before the price line. Sellers who say tested, with scuffs are telling you the truth. Sellers who say untested and price it like a working machine are not.

And the last word on pricing: eBay prices change and vary by seller and by condition. Every figure in this roundup was confirmed on September 29, 2026 and will drift. A deal is a deal on the day you see it, not in the cached listing you read this morning.