Ankarsrum Assistent Original
#3 in Under 10 qtFull review
A Swedish roller-and-scraper mixer with a seven-year warranty, for home bakers who knead often and want a machine built to last.
Ankarsrum $749.95$749.95
The Ankarsrum Assistent Original is the better dough mixer overall, rated 3.6 to 3.1. The Ankarsrum Assistent Original leads on warranty and features. The Häussler Alpha wins on mixing action. The Ankarsrum Assistent Original costs $2,353.90 less ($749.95 vs $3,103.85).
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Häussler Alpha
#8 in Under 10 qtFull review
A German-built countertop spiral mixer with a removable bowl, for bakers who want an all-steel machine and can pay for it.
Amazon $3,103.85$3,103.85
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Ankarsrum Assistent Original for warranty (7-year warranty vs 1-year warranty) and features (stainless steel bowl, speed control, timer vs removable bowl).
- Choose the Häussler Alpha for mixing action (spiral hook and rotating bowl vs roller and scraper in a rotating bowl).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every under 10 qt dough mixer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Ankarsrum Assistent Original | Häussler Alpha |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 25% | 50 dough capacity not published (neutral score used) | 50 dough capacity not published (neutral score used) |
| Capacity 20% | 50 dough capacity not published (neutral score used) | 50 dough capacity not published (neutral score used) |
| Mixing action 15% | 75 roller and scraper in a rotating bowl | 100 spiral hook and rotating bowl |
| Motor 10% | 50 motor power not published (neutral score used) | 50 motor power not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 20% | 60 stainless steel bowl, speed control, timer | 20 removable bowl |
| Warranty 10% | 100 7-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Ankarsrum Assistent Original | Häussler Alpha | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Bowl | 7.4 qt | 9 qt |
| Smallest batch | - | 2 lb |
| Mixing | ||
| Type | Roller and scraper | Spiral |
| Speed control | Yes | - |
| Timer | Yes | No |
| Proofing mode | No | No |
| Whisk or beater included | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Bowl material | Stainless steel | - |
| Removable bowl | - | Yes |
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Weight | - | 64 lb |
| Warranty | 7 years | 1 year |