For serious home bakers, KitchenAid stand mixers are the gold standard in the baking world. With its iconic, retro appeal and awesome power to whip, knead, and whisk quickly, the KitchenAid stand mixer is a must-have for the home.

It's no wonder KitchenAid ranked so high in our Best Stand Mixers guide, and it's well worth the purchase. However, deciding which KitchenAid mixer to buy can be difficult. Fortunately, we've done the research for you so you don't have to.

Whether you're a home baking connoisseur, an amateur, or simply want some eye candy for your counter, find your bake-off match with these KitchenAid stand mixers.

If you're a regular home baker, the KitchenAid Tilt Head will get the job done and is the best KitchenAid stand mixer for most people. This mixer has a generous 5 quart bowl size and can hold up to 16 cups of flour.

Plus, it's a beast of a machine that makes light work of whipping batters and creams and kneading tough dough. It's heavy to lift and store, but why would you want to store such a beauty in your cupboard?

For baking enthusiasts, the KitchenAid Bowl Lift is an ideal choice for kneading bread, thanks to its powerful 575-watt motor that allows you to knead dough quickly (without damaging the mixer) and handle large cake mixes at once. The bowl-lift design allows for more thorough mixing, and the soft-start feature prevents flour and ingredients from spilling everywhere.

Weighing in at 30 pounds, it is incredibly heavy to lift and store. So if you are going to invest in this premium model, make sure it is in a defined area of your kitchen and that you don't have to move it around a lot. Given that this is a larger stand mixer, it would only be overkill for those who bake small batches.

If you're new to the world of baking, this KitchenAid Artisan Mini is a great entry-level stand mixer. This miniature version looks exactly like the larger one, but is designed to be more space-friendly. It has a 3.5 quart bowl, but given its small stature, it packs a punch. [With its 250-watt motor, it has enough power to quickly knead cakes, cookies, brownies, and other small-batch recipes. It's also a great way for kids to help out in the kitchen (and lick the bowl at the end!). It is also a good stand mixer for It may not be as powerful as other models, but it will certainly get the job done. If you have a small kitchen or cluttered countertops, this KitchenAid Artisan Mini is a good choice.