Scoop up the KitchenAid stand mixer of your dreams — it's $80 off for Prime Day

It's no secret that KitchenAid is considered the gold standard when it comes to stand mixers, and seeing as how my job entails testing kitchen products, I can vouch for these sturdy (and splurge-y) appliances. Most serious home cooks and bakers dream of owning one of these bad boys, but their high price tags often keep them out of reach. If you've had one on your wishlist for a while, well now may be the time to cement yourself as a next-level home baker. Amazon has slashed the price of the KitchenAid Classic Series stand mixer by $80 for Prime Day.

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KitchenAid Spiralizer Plus Attachment

$80$150Save $70

This nifty tool comes with six blades for spiraling and slicing produce of all sizes, as well as a peeler.

"I bought this not knowing what to expect, but so happy I did!" gushed a reviewer. "I’ve been using it to peel apples and it works great. Not only does it peel the apples, but it slices and cores them ... I processed 10 pounds in less than 10 minutes!"

$80 at Amazon

Why is it a good Prime Day deal? 💰

We compared prices at other retailers, and you won't find any better than Amazon's markdown (unless you go the refurbished route) — you'll save $80 on the crème de la crème of stand mixers. This workhorse usually costs upwards of $300 (at least), but for serious bakers, it'll more than pay for itself with all the time and effort it'll save. While this isn't the absolute lowest price we've seen, it's within 10 bucks of the best since 2020.

Before I started writing about kitchen products for a living, I worked with kitchen products for a living — as a baker, to be exact. That said, I still bake pretty much every week, and my trusty KitchenAid stand mixer is what I reach for when I'm making cake batters, cookie doughs, breads, frostings, meringues — you name it, I've probably made it using this mighty appliance. In fact, the bakery where I worked even used this very mixer for certain tasks — it's that good. Unlike flimsier mixers, this one was built to last (there's a reason KitchenAids are often passed down from one generation to the next), so you won't need to worry about replacing it after a year.

At 4.5 quarts, it can hold enough dough to make up to eight dozen cookies at a time and won't take up much room in your kitchen. Oh, and you'll get beater, dough hook and whisk attachments for making practically any dessert under the sun — though some people have also found savory uses, from mashing potatoes to shredding chicken.

Short on storage space? This beauty comes in classic black and white, and once you realize how much you can do with it (and how pretty it looks), you'll likely want to keep it right on the counter for all to admire.

What reviewers say 💬

With over 8,200 perfect ratings from satisfied shoppers, this KitchenAid mixer is, understandably, an Amazon fave.

Pros 👍

"Everything about this KitchenAid Classic mixer exhibits all the quality I've come to expect from KitchenAid!" exclaimed one impressed baker. "I love the look and the way it performs. I'd never used a dough hook before, but this weekend I made three big batches of rolls, and I will never go back to kneading by hand. Very pleased overall and highly recommend."

Another shopper who gifted the mixer to their mom called it a "total win": "I bought it for her for Mother's Day, and she pretty much hasn't shut it off since," they said. "I love that I could give Mom a great gift from a brand I trust (have had a KitchenAid Mixer for years), and have it shipped across the country by Amazon."

"I haven’t gotten any of the famous attachments yet, but this has made so many things easier," shared a third fan. "I'd never made bread before, and now I'm baking new stuff pretty regularly. It's the perfect size to fit my very small kitchen ... Very happy with my purchase."

Cons 👎

While it's hard to find someone who doesn't absolutely love their KitchenAid Stand Mixer, plenty of shoppers comment on how heavy it is (about 22 pounds).

"I received this as my Mother’s Day gift and could not be happier," said one person before warning: "I will tell you it's heavy. I was not prepared, coming from my plastic mixer. This is not a mixer you whip out from time to time. It has a permanent spot on my counter."

"Love this unit!" raved another customer. "I love the speeds, mixer blades, ease of use, ease of cleaning and ability to attach other devices. Will be ordering other attachments for different pasta molds! But the unit is very heavy for an older person to carry, lift, move. That is why I chose a permanent spot."

Psst: The No. 1 bestselling spiralizer attachment is also on sale for nearly 50% off:

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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.