The attachments are also easier to remove while in this vertical position. Stand mixers are sold by capable volume and by speed. Your needs that apply to a hand mixer can likewise apply to a stand mixer. The more speeds, the greater refinement of resolution you have when mixing. A greater resolution could mean the difference between keeping batter moving while adding flour and displacing flour in a multitude of directions expect for the direction that leads to the bowl.
Price varies for features, power, speed, and design.
And that's at all three levels of retailers. But shop around. You may find yourself a deal and walk away with a better machine than what you originally had intended on purchasing. Name-brands, too, are prevalent at all levels of retailers. The final decision rests in your hands.