Black Friday 2026: KitchenAid mixer deals
Artisan, Classic, Mini and Pro: buy now, wait or skip
Our best buy is the KitchenAid Artisan 5-Qt (KSM150PS), Blue Velvet. Black Friday is 39 days away and Amazon has not announced its dates. We checked KitchenAid stand mixers and a hand mixer on October 19 to see which are worth buying now, which to wait on and which to skip. The color you pick changes the price.
How we picked: we shortlist by Amazon Best Seller rank and number of ratings, then compare published specs. We don't test these products hands-on.
By Jamilur Rahman, Founder & Editor · Updated October 19, 2026
- Owner reviews checked
- Features side by side
- Quick & easy compare
- Smarter purchase
The short answer
When do Black Friday 2026 deals start? Black Friday is Friday, November 27, 2026, the day after Thanksgiving (Thursday, November 26), and Cyber Monday is Monday, November 30. Amazon has not announced its 2026 Black Friday sale dates yet (we checked on October 19). In past years its Black Friday deals started about a week before Black Friday and ran through Cyber Monday.
This page is a buying plan for KitchenAid stand mixers sold on Amazon, written on October 19 and checked against live listings that day. Buy now: the Artisan 5-qt in Blue Velvet and the 7-qt bowl-lift (model KSM70SKXX), both sold by Amazon.com and listed below their “was” prices. Wait: the Classic 4.5-qt, which is already marked down but is an easy mixer to find cheaper, and the 5-speed hand mixer, which shows no markdown. Skip: the Artisan Mini 3.5-qt, which costs more than the bigger Artisan on sale.
Here is the catch with KitchenAid on Amazon: color decides the price. The same Artisan KSM150PS listed for about $500 in several colors, and about $100 less in Blue Velvet. Also watch the seller line, because some listings come from third-party sellers, not Amazon.com. Don’t wait if you need a mixer for holiday baking, since a good mixer you can use now beats a small saving. Prices move daily, so tap “View on Amazon” for today’s number.
Compare them side by side
Everything that matters, in one table. Swipe to see all 5.
| Product | Best Buy Now KitchenAid Artisan 5-Qt (KSM150PS), Blue Velvet Tilt-head stand mixer, 5 quart |  Best Bowl-Lift to Buy Now KitchenAid 7-Qt Bowl-Lift (KSM70SKXX) Bowl-lift stand mixer with accessories, 7 quart |  Best Budget to Wait For KitchenAid Classic 4.5-Qt (K45SS) Tilt-head stand mixer, 4.5 quart |  Best Hand Mixer to Wait For KitchenAid 5-Speed Ultra Power Hand Mixer Hand mixer with turbo beaters |  Skip at This Price KitchenAid Artisan Mini 3.5-Qt Tilt-head stand mixer, 3.5 quart |
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| BeastScore | 93 / 100 | 91 / 100 | 86 / 100 | 82 / 100 | 80 / 100 |
| Our call | Buy | Buy | Wait | Wait | Skip |
| Best for | Most home bakers | Bread bakers and big batches | Light baking on a budget | Small kitchens and quick jobs | Tiny kitchens, if the price drops |
| Typical price (checked October 19, 2026) | $390–$410 | $520–$540 | $320–$340 | $50–$70 | $440–$460 |
| Bowl | 5-quart stainless steel, 10 speeds | 7-quart stainless steel, 11 speeds | 4.5-quart stainless steel, 10 speeds | Uses your own bowl, 5 speeds | 3.5-quart stainless steel |
| Newer model out? | No, this is the standard Artisan | No | No | No | No |
| Why it’s here | About $100 under its “was” price, Amazon.com sells it | Amazon.com sells it about $120 under its “was” price | Already marked down, but cheaper tiers may follow | No markdown shown, and a small-ticket item | Costs more than the full-size Artisan on sale |
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BeastScore here is our overall rating out of 100, based on published specs and Amazon owner reviews. Prices change daily, so tap "View on Amazon" for today's price. We may earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you. Learn more
Why each one made the list
What each pick does best, where it falls short, and the typical Amazon price when we checked.
- 1. Best Buy Now
KitchenAid Artisan 5-Qt (KSM150PS), Blue Velvet
BeastScore 93 / 100Typically $390–$410 on Amazon (checked October 19, 2026)The Artisan is the mixer most people mean when they say “KitchenAid.” The listing says it has metal construction, a 5-quart bowl that mixes up to 9 dozen cookies, 10 speeds and a tilt-head so you can reach the bowl. It comes with a flat beater, a dough hook, a 6-wire whip and a pouring shield. In Blue Velvet, Amazon.com sells it with a 20% discount, around $400. The same KSM150PS in other colors cost about $495 to $500 when we checked, some from third-party sellers. So this is a buy-now price, as long as you like the color.
Pros- A 20% discount off the “was” price on the Amazon.com listing
- Bowl size and power that suit bread, cookies and cakes
- Works with KitchenAid’s attachments (sold separately)
Cons- The discount applies to Blue Velvet, not every color
- Tilt-head mixers wobble a little on heavy dough, per owners
- Takes up a lot of counter space
- 2. Best Bowl-Lift to Buy Now
KitchenAid 7-Qt Bowl-Lift (KSM70SKXX)
BeastScore 91 / 100Typically $520–$540 on Amazon (checked October 19, 2026)If you bake bread every week, a bowl-lift mixer is the better tool. The listing says this one has a 7-quart bowl that can knead over 8.5 lbs of dough, 11 speeds, a half speed for folding, and a double flex edge beater that scrapes the bowl. It includes the beater, a dough hook, a whip and a pouring shield. Amazon.com sells it with a “was” price near $650 and a price near $530, around 18% off. The same model also appears as a third-party listing for about $640, so check the seller line before you click. At this price, it is a buy-now deal.
Pros- Big bowl and a stable bowl-lift design for dough
- Double flex edge beater scrapes the bowl, per the listing
- About $120 under the “was” price on the Amazon.com listing
Cons- Heavy and tall, so it may not fit under wall cabinets
- Overkill for occasional baking
- Third-party copies of the same model cost more
- 3. Best Budget to Wait For
KitchenAid Classic 4.5-Qt (K45SS)
BeastScore 86 / 100Typically $320–$340 on Amazon (checked October 19, 2026)The Classic is the cheapest full-size KitchenAid, and the listing shows a 19% discount, with Amazon.com as the seller. It has a 4.5-quart bowl, 10 speeds, a tilt-head and the same metal build the Artisan lists. The reason we say wait is its place in the line-up: it sits near the price of the Artisan in Blue Velvet, which is about $75 more for a bigger bowl. Wait to see whether KitchenAid lowers the Classic during the main sale. If the gap to the Artisan stays under about $100, buy the Artisan instead.
Pros- Lowest-cost full-size KitchenAid
- Same attachment hub as bigger models
- Sold by Amazon.com
Cons- Smaller bowl than the Artisan
- Cheaper than the Artisan, but only by about $75 today
- Fewer color choices than the Artisan
- 4. Best Hand Mixer to Wait For
KitchenAid 5-Speed Ultra Power Hand Mixer
BeastScore 82 / 100Typically $50–$70 on Amazon (checked October 19, 2026)If you only whip cream or mix cookie dough now and then, a hand mixer is all you need. The listing says this KitchenAid has five speeds, stainless steel turbo beaters that are dishwasher safe, a lockable swivel cord and a button that releases the beaters with one hand. Amazon.com sells it for under $60, but the listing shows no markdown when we checked. It is a small-ticket item, so a Black Friday cut would save only a few dollars. Wait if you can, since hand mixers often fall in a sale, but do not hold off on a gift for that.
Pros- Small, light and easy to store
- Dishwasher-safe stainless beaters
- Sold by Amazon.com
Cons- No markdown shown on the listing
- Only five speeds, and no stand for heavy dough
- Other brands cost less for similar jobs
- 5. Skip at This Price
KitchenAid Artisan Mini 3.5-Qt
BeastScore 80 / 100Typically $440–$460 on Amazon (checked October 19, 2026)The Mini is sensible if you have a tiny kitchen: the listing says it is lighter and smaller than the Classic, with a 3.5-quart bowl that fits about 5 dozen cookies. The issue is price. It shows no markdown, around $450, while a full-size Artisan 5-qt in Blue Velvet costs about $50 less and the Classic about $125 less. Paying more for a smaller mixer only makes sense if counter space truly decides it. Skip the Mini until its price falls below the Classic. Other sellers list it for less, but those listings were not sold by Amazon.com when we looked.
Pros- Smaller footprint for tight counters
- Lighter to move and store
- Sold by Amazon.com
Cons- Costs more than the bigger Artisan on sale
- Smaller bowl limits double batches and bread
- No markdown shown
All 5 compared, in one look
See every pick on one chart, or tap one to put it head to head with KitchenAid Artisan 5-Qt (KSM150PS), Blue Velvet. Ratings out of 10 are our estimates from published specs and Amazon owner reviews, not hands-on tests. Bigger shape = better.
- Deal valueKitchenAid Artisan 5-Qt (KSM150PS), Blue Velvet · 9.6/10
- Bowl capacityKitchenAid 7-Qt Bowl-Lift (KSM70SKXX) · 9.8/10
- Power for doughKitchenAid 7-Qt Bowl-Lift (KSM70SKXX) · 9.4/10
- Counter spaceKitchenAid 5-Speed Ultra Power Hand Mixer · 9.6/10
- Buy-now confidenceKitchenAid Artisan 5-Qt (KSM150PS), Blue Velvet · 9.4/10
Which one should you buy?
Find your situation below. That's your pick.
BuyAbout 20% under its “was” price in Blue Velvet, while other colors cost about $100 more. Buy now if you like the color.
- You want one mixer for cakes, cookies and bread
- You like Blue Velvet
- You would rather buy than wait
BuySold by Amazon.com about $120 under its “was” price, while a third-party listing of the same mixer costs more. Buy now if you bake bread often.
- You bake bread or double batches often
- You have counter space and headroom
- You want the larger bowl at a markdown
WaitMarked down, but only about $75 below the larger Artisan on sale. Wait for a deeper cut, or buy the Artisan.
- Budget matters most
- You bake lightly
- The gap to the Artisan grows beyond about $100
WaitNo markdown today and only a few dollars to save. Wait for the sale, unless you need it right now.
- You mix small batches
- You have no room for a stand mixer
- You can wait for a sale price
SkipNo markdown, and it costs more than the bigger Artisan and the Classic. Skip unless it falls below the Classic.
- Counter space is your main limit
- You bake for one or two people
- The price falls below the Classic
KitchenAid Artisan 5-Qt (KSM150PS), Blue Velvet
The mixer most people want, about 20% under its “was” price from Amazon.com. If you buy one KitchenAid before Black Friday, make it this one, and pick the color on sale.
- About 20% off in Blue Velvet
- 5-quart bowl and metal build
- Sold by Amazon.com
Quick tips before you buy
KitchenAid sells the same mixer in many colors, and Amazon prices them separately. We saw about $100 between Blue Velvet and other Artisan colors, so check every color swatch.
Look for “Shipper / Seller Amazon.com” on the listing. Third-party sellers list the same models for more, and returns and warranty help can be harder.
Tilt-head mixers need room to lift the head, and bowl-lift models are taller. Measure under your wall cabinets before you buy so you can decide fast.
A stand mixer is heavy to ship back. Open the listing’s return details before you buy, so you know the window and who pays for a return.
Quick answers
When does Black Friday 2026 start on Amazon?+
Black Friday is Friday, November 27, 2026, and Cyber Monday is Monday, November 30. Amazon has not announced its 2026 sale dates yet. In past years its Black Friday deals started about a week before Black Friday and ran through Cyber Monday. If it repeats that pattern, early deals could start around November 20. That is a guess, not an announcement.
Are KitchenAid mixers cheaper on Black Friday?+
Often, but nobody knows before the sale. A mixer that is already well below its “was” price, like the Artisan in Blue Velvet, has less room left to fall. A mixer with no markdown, like the Artisan Mini, has more. That is why we split these mixers into buy, wait and skip.
Is it better to buy a KitchenAid mixer now or wait for Black Friday?+
Buy now if the price is already clearly under the “was” price, the seller is Amazon.com, or you need the mixer for holiday baking. Wait if the listing shows no markdown. If you buy now and the price drops later, do not count on a refund. Check the return details first.
Which KitchenAid stand mixer is best to buy on Black Friday?+
For most people it is the Artisan 5-qt, because the bowl suits cakes, cookies and bread. Bread bakers who want a bigger bowl should look at a 7-quart bowl-lift. If budget matters most, the Classic 4.5-qt is the cheapest full-size model. See our Artisan vs Classic vs Pro guide for the full comparison.
Why do KitchenAid mixers cost different prices in different colors?+
Amazon lists each color as its own page, and each page has its own price, stock and seller. We saw the same Artisan KSM150PS at about $400 in one color and about $500 in others. Check every color on the listing, and pick the one on sale.
Is the KitchenAid Artisan Mini worth it?+
Only if counter space is your main limit. The listing says it is lighter and has a smaller footprint, but its 3.5-quart bowl is smaller and its price was higher than the full-size Artisan on sale. Compare the prices of the Mini, Classic and Artisan before you choose.
Is a tilt-head or bowl-lift KitchenAid better?+
Tilt-head models like the Artisan and Classic are easier to use for cakes and cookies. Bowl-lift models like the 7-quart are sturdier for heavy bread dough and big batches. If you mostly bake lightly, tilt-head is enough. If you knead dough every week, a bowl-lift is worth the extra money.
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