Almost a century old, the KitchenAid Artisan food processor is a pioneer. Its direct transmission engine and its many accessories make it a robust and versatile device. If this model is identical to the 5KSM175 tested by us, the 5KSM125 however loses a few accessories along the way.
KitchenAid hasn’t changed its miracle recipe for nearly a century, and there’s a reason for that. With a powerful direct-drive engine and exemplary performance, the Artisan is the ideal ally in the kitchen. Identical in all respects to the Artisan 5KSM175, the 5KSM125 nevertheless gets rid of its anti-splash lid, the flat beater with flexible edge and the additional 3 l bowl. Few technologies are integrated into this robot-pastry chef, which gives it, in return, a robustness and probably a durability almost unequaled on this market. Finally, the plethora of accessories available for purchase even makes the Artisan a versatile model with almost unlimited functionality.
Strong points
- Sturdy body that provides very good stability.
- Timeliness.
- Many optional accessories.
- Bit noisy.
- Powerful engine.
Weak points
- Few options available.
- Very heavy robot head.
- Accessories from the pastry kit whose enamel is peeling on this model.
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Alternatively
The Moulinex Masterchef Gourmet is more like an amateur pastry chef than a pastry chef. If he handles the whisk brilliantly and makes fairly good use of his hook, the sheet leaves too many ingredients in the bottom of the bowl and his motor is struggling when it comes to working dense dough. Its ease of use and its light weight can nevertheless make it an interesting solution for those looking to offload basic tasks in the kitchen, knowing that it can be supplemented with a few accessories such as a blender or a grater.