On 9/5/2020 at 1:53 PM, JoNorvelleWalker said:If anyone is considering a new mixer I recommend Ankarsrum. I've been quite pleased with mine* over the past year. I also have two Kitchenaids. I use mixers mainly for making bread. For me it is no contest. But for cookies or a cake I'd go with Kitchenaid.
*except for the color.
People who make lots of bread love those. I find the bigger KA mixers do great with up to a couple KG of high-hydration bread dough. But if your priority is bigger batches, or really tough doughs like pasta or pretzels, spiral mixers like the Ankarsrum are monsters.