It's a battle of the beaters! Let us help you decide which is right for you. (Lisa Schweitzer/Yahoo) If you're shopping for a stand mixer, the first decision you'll have to make is whether to choose a bowl-lift or tilt-head model. As Yahoo's resident cookware tester, I can confidently say that while both types of mixers can handle most tasks, the important questions to ask yourself are what do you bake, what does "frequent" mean to you and do you have the dedicated storage space?