8 top-rated hand mixers for home bakers
Experts told us hand mixers can be an affordable and space-saving option for most of your baking needs. Here are some top-rated ones to shop.
Another good option for beginners, the Cuisinart 5-Speed Hand Mixer — which has a 4.6-star average rating from over 13,500 reviews on Amazon — offers easy-to-use speed control buttons and a heel rest to comfortably position the mixer on your counter, according to the brand. This hand mixer includes two extra-long beaters that are dishwasher-safe, and it also features a rotating swivel cord for both right- and left-handed use, Cuisinart says.
This high-tech option from Breville is equipped with electronic sensors that automatically adjust the speed based on the attachment you’re using to ensure consistent mixing, the brand says. It features nine speed settings and comes with two scrape beaters with a silicone tip for a quieter mixing experience, as well as pairs of dough hooks and balloon whisks for various mixing needs. It also includes a quick-release trigger to remove the included beaters, as well as a storage box to keep the attachments and cord in one place. The mixer earned a 4.7-star average rating from more than 2,100 reviews on Amazon.
This affordable option from Hamilton Beach features six speeds, along with the brand’s “QuickBurst” function that adds extra power when needed. For storage, the hand mixer comes with a snap-on case in which you can store the attachments, which include two beaters and a whisk. The built-in groove also allows you to rest it on the bowl so there’s less mess, according to the brand. The mixer currently has a 4.6-star average rating from over 51,500 Amazon reviews.
Cuisinart’s nine-speed hand mixer is equipped with the brand’s “SmoothStart” function, which has three low-start speeds that can prevent splatters and messes when combining or whipping ingredients, the brand says. Like several other options on this list, the included attachments — two beaters, a chef's whisk, dough hooks and a spatula — can be stored in the clear, snap-on storage case, while the LED display allows you to adjust the speed at the touch of a button, Cuisinart says. This mixer currently has a 4.6-star average rating from over 13,500 Amazon shoppers.
If you’re looking for an electric hand mixer that won’t require you to untangle a cord, this one from KitchenAid has a rechargeable battery that allows it to be used multiple times before a light signals it’s time to recharge — the brand says the battery can recharge from empty to full in two hours or less. It offers seven speeds, including a slow stir for larger ingredients, medium for creaming butter and sugar, and a high speed option to whip heavy cream, according to KitchenAid.
The Braun MultiMix has nine speed settings to choose from, plus a Turbo option that can help mix tougher ingredients — and all speeds can be easily adjusted using a thumb-operated dial at the top of the device, according to the brand. It also comes with a pair of dough hooks and the brand’s MultiWhisk attachment, which Braun says works as both a whisk and a beater in one. The attachments are all dishwasher-safe and can be put away in the included storage bag.
Another budget-friendly pick, this three-speed option from Dash is lightweight — weighing in at a little over 2 pounds — and compact enough to fit inside a standard kitchen drawer, according to the brand. It equips a one-touch eject button to remove the stainless steel beaters for easy clean-up, and the beaters clip to the side of the base once you’re done for simple and compact storage, Dash says. The mixer has a 4.5-star average rating from over 9,200 reviews on Amazon.
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