The 5 Best Hand Mixers

Best Hand Mixer for Everyday Use

Cuisinart Power Advantage Plus 9 Speed HM-90BCS

Weight: 1 lb 14 oz | Number of Speeds: 9

The Cuisinart Power Advantage Plus 9 Speed is an impressive hand mixer that tackles any baking project. While making meringue, it whipped up impressive stiff peaks that held up through extensive baking. Likewise, the Power Advantage had no trouble beating tough ingredients into the chocolate chip oatmeal cookie dough. The mixer never once strained and incorporated ingredients quicker than most others in our lineup. Thanks to its slow start settings, throwing flour and other ingredients out of the bowl never once happened. The machine is straightforward to use, with a simple interface, an easy-to-hold grip, and a lever to release attachments. This Cuisinart model includes a plastic snap-on storage case that effortlessly contains all its attachments and cord. Attachments included with this 9-speed machine are whisks, beaters, dough hooks, and a scraper spatula. Available in five colors at a mid-range cost, you really can't go wrong with the Power Advantage Plus hand mixer.

The Power Advantage Plus 9 Speed mixes, beats, and whips without trouble. However, when the beater attachments are clicked in, it won't stand up independently. When set down to rest, it falls over onto its side. It's also one of the loudest machines in our lineup, even on slower settings. Additionally, its chrome finish tends to hold fingerprints, and it's not the easiest to clean, with its many ridges. Still, the Power Advantage is an excellent hand mixer that's easy to use and will tackle anything you put in front of it. Another highly versatile nine-speed option that comes with even more attachment options is the hand mixer by KitchenAid. Although it will cost you a bit more out-of-pocket, its included immersion blender rod is a handy option to have in your tool kit for whipping up smoothies, soups, and delicious sauces.

Best Hand Mixer for Serious Chefs

Breville Handy Mix Scraper BHM800SILUSC

Weight: 2 lb 8 oz | Number of Speeds: 9 + turbo

The Breville Handy Mix Scraper boasts nine powerful speeds and unique silicone-lined beaters. Its interface is simple yet effective, with easy-to-use buttons and a dial to control the speed. We liked the roller dial that adjusts the speed by rotating it with your thumb, as it gives the operation a traditional feel that's easy to adjust. A pause button keeps the mixer at your chosen speed for when you're ready to continue mixing without forcing you to start over from speed one. Additionally, the interface has a built-in timer, preventing the need to reach for your phone to keep track of how long you've been mixing. The Breville had no trouble mixing chocolate chips and oats into thick cookie dough, never once straining. While making meringue cookies, I had no trouble whipping the batter into perfect stiff peaks. It has great features, including a light that shines into the bowl and a clip-on storage container for the attachments, which include dough hooks, whisks, and scraper beaters. The scraper attachments have a silicone coating that actively scrapes the bottom of the bowl, leaving nothing behind. These also give it a softer feel when scraping against the edge of the mixing bowl and prevent awkward clunking around.

At 2 pounds and 8 ounces, it feels heavy in hand, so prolonged use of this mixer might be fatiguing if you're on the smaller end of physical stature. Considering its high price, this mixer might be overkill for the recreational baker. It's also easy to accidentally bump to the "on" position as the dial sticks out and can be hit when adding ingredients or grabbing the mixer. All in all, this is one of the most impressive mixers in our lineup. With its excellent performance, silicone beaters, and storage container, the Breville is worth the investment for the serious chef. In comparison, average everyday cooks who want a high-performing, flexible tool without the heavyweight body and cost will love the 9-speed Power Advantage Plus by Cuisinart.

Best Value Hand Mixer

Hamilton Beach 6-Speed 62682RZ

Weight: 2 lb 1 oz | Number of Speeds: 6

With a budget-friendly price, the Hamilton Beach 6-Speed performs admirably among stiff competition while costing a fraction of what many others are sold for. Able to whip, beat, and mix in a fraction of the time, this powerful mixer is sure to save some time in the kitchen. We were particularly impressed with its performance in creating meringue cookies. It whipped the mixture into perfect stiff peaks faster than all the others in our lineup. Additionally, it did so while maintaining the non-gritty texture needed for proper meringues. The Hamilton Beach is among the simplest to use, with a straightforward dial that turns on the machine and adjusts the speed. The attachments are released by pushing down the dial, which can only be done when the machine is off, so you can't accidentally do this mid-mix. The machine includes six powerful speeds that are all notably different from one another. One of the most impressive features included is its bowl rest. It has small groves toward the back end of the machine that helpfully rest the mixer on the edge of the bowl. Thanks to this, there's no need to dirty the counter between adding ingredients.

The Hamilton Beach 6-Speed includes a plastic snap-on storage case. On the one hand, we appreciate the inclusion of this self-contained option. On the other hand, the case isn't easy to use. The attachments and cord barely fit, and once shoved on, the case is difficult to remove again. This hand mixer has a lot of power but fails to include a slow start option. For powdery recipes, you can expect a flour cloud upon initiating the machine. Because of this, clean-up is more involved. With a crevasse that runs along the unit's perimeter, it required a little extra scrubbing to get it clean. Despite these downsides, we are particularly impressed with this mixer, especially given its wallet-friendly value. Although there were no other low-priced mixers that performed as admirably as the Hamilton Beach, we have seen some excellent sale prices come up on our favorite everyday Power Advantage Plus mixer by Cuisinart, and we are confident any extra expense is well worth the upgraded performance.

Best for Attachments

KitchenAid 9 Speed KHM926ER

Measured weight: 1 lb 14 oz | Number of Speeds: 9

From milkshakes to fluffy bread, the KitchenAid 9 Speed KHM926ER comes with an attachment for whatever the recipe calls for. With standard attachments, like a whisk and beaters, this machine effortlessly creates meringues and cookies. The included hooks excel at mixing thick bread dough. The KitchenAid 9 Speed also comes with an immersion blender rod, allowing you to broaden your scope and make anything from soups to smoothies. The mixer is easy to use, with large up/down buttons that change the speed and a lightbar to indicate the setting. The handle is easy to grasp thanks to its rubberized underbody and ergonomic indents. The nine speeds start slowly, preventing ingredients from being thrown around. Its smooth surface is simple to clean, and it didn't make much of a mess during testing. Available in five classic KitchenAid colors, you can find the perfect option to match your style.

The KitchenAid 9 Speed performed well overall. However, it was loud, especially when using higher settings. Additionally, it strained slightly during our cookie dough trials. It did well creating the dough and evenly incorporating oats but struggled when we added chocolate chips, slowing down and visibly straining. However, it still managed to mix them in evenly. Given its unique set of attachments, this is a great option for those who cook a wide selection of recipes. Another option with a similar set of attachments - excluding an immersion blender - is the Cuisinart 9-speed. Or, if you just want the simplicity of a handheld mixer and don't need a host of attachments other than beaters, consider the 7-speed KitchenAid cordless. It comes in a similarly fun selection of color options and won't keep you tethered to an outlet for use.

Best Cordless Hand Mixer

KitchenAid Cordless 7 Speed KHMB732

Weight: 1 lb 14 oz | Number of Speeds: 7

More companies are beginning to offer cordless hand mixer options, and we didn't forget these during our tests. The KitchenAid Cordless 7 Speed KHMB732 held its own among some seriously impressive corded mixers. Its 12-volt battery sustained high enough power to whip up stiff peaks for meringue cookies. The Cordless 7 Speed starts slowly, so you won't get engulfed in a cloud of flour upon starting the mixer. It has a minimalistic interface, with a simple slider dial that adjusts the settings. Though it didn't make much of a mess, its smooth surface is easy to wipe down, and the lack of seams prevents buildup. It feels great in hand, with an indent for your index finger, and not too heavy. Available in seven classic colors, you can match this mixer to your style.

During our testing, the battery level waivered and required frequent charging. The KitchenAid Cordless lasted for the entirety of all the recipes we made, though it will likely need to be recharged in between projects. Fortunately, charging only takes about 10 minutes. We ran into trouble when oats and chocolate chips were added to our cookie dough. As it strained, it tended to shut itself off. However, this wasn't unique to the KitchenAid Cordless, as all the cordless models we tested did the same. Notably, this one shut off less often than the others. Utilizing a cordless hand mixer means you won't be limited to just one area of the kitchen with outlets. You can mix up your recipe anywhere you want — even outside. If that interests you, we recommend the KitchenAid Cordless 7 Speed. For those whose mixing needs are restricted to the kitchen or other outlet-friendly locations anyway, the nine-speed corded options from either Cuisinart or KitchenAid are sure to impress.

Compare Products

Compare select up to 5 products to compare

	Score	Product	Price
	85	Breville Handy Mix Scraper BHM800SILUSC Best Hand Mixer for Serious Chefs	$150
	82	Cuisinart Power Advantage Plus 9 Speed HM-90BCS Best Hand Mixer for Everyday Use	$80
	80	KitchenAid 9 Speed KHM926ER Best for Attachments	$110
	77	Braun MultiMix 5	$90
	73	KitchenAid Cordless 7 Speed KHMB732 Best Cordless Hand Mixer	$100
	69	Hamilton Beach 6-Speed 62682RZ Best Value Hand Mixer	$26
	65	Chefman Cordless 7 Speed	$80
	49	Cuisinart EvolutionX Cordless	$80
	46	Black+Decker Lightweight 5 Speed	$25
	43	KitchenAid KHM512OB 5-Speed Ultra	$60

Why You Should Trust Us

Over the past few years, our culinary experts have been searching for the best kitchen tools and appliances. To help you mix up all your favorite delicious delectables, we've dedicated ourselves to finding the best hand mixers out there. After extensively combing through dozens of options, we purchased the most promising products for back-to-back testing. Our team whipped, beat, and mixed hundreds of meringues and chocolate chip oatmeal cookies to see which mixers could handle the task. With months of sugar-sweet days, we evaluated and measured every aspect of them, including mixing performance, speed settings, sound, weight, and attachment options.

We divided our tests into 4 mutually exclusive testing metrics:

• Beating (35% of overall score weighting)

• Whipping (35% weighting)

• Ease of Use (20% weighting)

• Features (10% weighting)

Leading our hand mixer tests is Alex Glades. In his day job, Alex is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, where he uses his extensive attention to detail and scientific reasoning to help others improve and heal from various conditions. When he isn't in the clinic, he spends his free time cooking up delicious delights for his family, whether that be traditional Swedish meatballs or a flourless chocolate torte. Combining his culinary expertise with his analytical nature allows him to lead these tests with precision. Always tinkering with his recipes and methods, Alex has put in the work to find the top-hand mixers so you don't have to.

Analysis and Test Results

To objectively compare these hand mixers, we created a set of test metrics representing their overall performance. Each rating metric is weighted based on its importance for a solid machine. Below are our results, with the particularly notable products highlighted.

Value

You might be wondering, "Are more expensive options worth it?" The answer is "not necessarily." The Breville Handy Mix Scraper is a top-performing option that is also the most expensive in this lineup. However, some other models performed nearly as well as the Breville — including the Cuisinart Power Advantage Plus 9 Speed and the KitchenAid 9 Speed — at roughly half the price of the Breville. However, you miss out on some unique features the Breville has that serious bakers and chefs may want. The Hamilton Beach 6-Speed is an interesting case. Though it's one of the least expensive models in the lineup, it did fairly well in our tests. With great features and decent performance, it does the job without breaking the bank. If you aren't planning on mixing up recipes often, you can get away with a less expensive model like the Hamilton Beach.

Beating

To begin our beating tests, we created delicious chocolate chip oatmeal cookies, sometimes called "cowboy cookies." These delectable treats put hand mixers to the test, as the dough becomes stiff after adding the oats and chocolate chips. We timed every machine, noting if it slowed down during beating, and inspected its ability to incorporate ingredients evenly.

Leading the pack is the Cuisinart Power Advantage 9 Speed. It is slow to start when turning it on, so the light ingredients stay in the bowl rather than fly out wildly. It never once strained, even when the dough got tough. Additionally, it beats up all the ingredients evenly, making the perfect cookie dough. Impressively, it did all this in just four and a half minutes. Following closely behind is the Breville Handy Mix Scraper. With its silicone-lined beaters, the Breville is able to scrape the sides of the bowl, picking up any left-behind ingredients. This mixer also had no trouble incorporating all the bulky ingredients without leaving the dough stuck to the bowl.

The Braun Multimix 5 impressed us with its speedy beating performance. Boasting the quickest time in our lineup, it completed the well-incorporated cookie dough in just under three and a half minutes of active mixing. The KitchenAid 9 Speed and KitchenAid Cordless also have notable performances. Both models evenly incorporated ingredients without flinging flour or dough out of the bowl.

Another cordless option that baked up nice cookies was the Chefman Cordless 7 Speed. This model gave us cookie dough with evenly placed oats and chocolate chips. Though it strained slightly when the dough thickened, it finished the job on average time.

Whipping

Meringue cookies must have a stiff, fluffy body with a non-gritty texture to hold their swirl shape. Without this, the cookies will fall flat and resemble a French macaroon. This process is tricky, but mixers should be able to handle it, which is why we created batch after batch of meringue cookies to test them out. We noted how long it took to reach stiff peaks (if they formed) and checked if the texture of the resulting batter was gritty. Like our cowboy cookies, we also paid close attention to the mess they created during testing. Achieving stiff peaks can take a lot of patience, but it shouldn't take more than 20 minutes — and we timed each hand mixer.

Tied in first place are the Breville and KitchenAid 9 Speed. Both had sub-nine-minute performances, which might seem long if you're used to a stand mixer. If whipping up meringues is high on your list of priorities, it's worth noting that none of our hand mixers made stiff peaks in under eight minutes. However, both of these models evenly incorporated the ingredients and eliminated all grittiness. Perfect stiff peaks formed, leading to superb meringue cookies.

The Cuisinart Power Advantage also did very well here, leaving only a little of the base ingredients on the bowl's side. The Hamilton Beach 6-Speed quickly whipped up this airy batter in about eight and a half minutes, making it the quickest in our lineup. Thanks to its handy bowl rest, the Hamilton Beach was one of the best models at cleanly whipping ingredients. Meringue cookies are made from a sticky mixture of sugar and egg whites. The bowl rest feature of the Hamilton Beach allows you to add ingredients without resting the mixer on the table, and this prevents a sticky mess.

The Braun MultiMix also did well here, evenly incorporating all ingredients. The Braun allows you to adjust the speed while the power is still off. This handy feature acts as a pause button, allowing you to stop and add more ingredients without having to click through every setting again when you turn it back on. This feature was particularly helpful when creating meringue batter, as you need occasional breaks to grab more sugar. Of the cordless models, the Chefman 7 Speed and the KitchenAid 7 Speed performed decently when making meringue batter. Both made stiff peaks in under 10 minutes, with no grittiness left over.

Only two mixers failed to create stiff peaks within 20 minutes. These were the KitchenAid 5-Speed Ultra and the Black+Decker Lightweight 5 Speed. While these mixers stood out in other ways, whipping up stiff peaks isn't their strong suit.

Ease of Use

To assess how easy these machines were to use, we clicked in/out attachments, played with their interfaces, and noted how they felt in hand. Many are comfortable and even have indents for your index finger. In contrast, others feel like they are trying to run away when powered on.

The Breville Handy Mix and Braun MultiMix were the quietest we tested, barely making much noise even on full power. Both models take a unique take on setting adjustment. The Breville has a spinning dial with its settings indicated on the screen. In comparison, the Braun has an adjustable dial that resembles a speedometer. As you turn the dial to the right, the speed becomes faster, eventually hitting the turbo setting.

With rubberized grips, the KitchenAid 9 Speed and the Chefman Cordless offer excellent in-hand comfort. Both have a divot for your index finger for extra control. This KitchenAid model, along with the Cuisinart Power Advantage, the Breville Handy Mix Scraper, and the Braun MultiMix 5, also boasts nine settings. The Breville and Braun also include an extra turbo power setting, though the high speeds tend to be enough. The Chefman is pleasantly quiet. You can easily converse or watch your favorite cooking show while using this model.

The Cuisinart EvolutionX Cordless has one of the cleanest interfaces, with only two buttons controlling the mixer. One button powers it, while the other flips through the speeds.

Simple models, like the Black+Decker Lightweight, Hamilton Beach, and KitchenAid 5 Speed, are decently easy to use, if a bit rudimentary and loud. These all have similar interfaces, with an adjustable spinning dial. This is what powers the machine and changes the speed settings — though all of these models have fewer speed settings than we would have liked. Whether it be a button or just pulling them out, the attachments were always easy to change. Additionally, the KitchenAid 5 Speed and Black+Decker are the lightest models in the lineup, weighing 1 pound 12 ounces and 1 pound 9 ounces, respectively.

Features

Worth just a small portion of each product's overall score is its features. We inspected the attachments, storage, ease of cleaning, modes, and color options. We also evaluated any other notable features here.

The Breville stole the show in this category. For starters, it comes with three pairs of attachments: whisks, scraper beaters, and dough hooks. The scraper beaters help take this mixer to the next level. The silicone-lined beaters mix up everything from the bottom of the bowl, and its soft material helps dampen any clunking around. Everything, including the cord, fits comfortably into its plastic snap-on storage case. This model particularly impressed us with its light that turns on when you start mixing. It shines right into the bowl, so you can clearly see what you're doing. Additionally, this model has one of the most feature-filled interfaces. The screen that indicates the setting also has a timer. No need to reach for your phone when the recipe says "mix for 60 seconds", as this built-in tool has you covered.

The Cuisinart Power Advantage is another one of our favorites. It includes a handy snap-on case with enough room to hold all its attachments and cord. Its selection of attachments is dishwasher safe, and the machine's body is easy to wipe down. It doesn't have a separate "slow" setting, but its first speed is slow enough to avoid throwing ingredients.

The KitchenAid 9 Speed has the most impressive selection of attachments to choose from. It comes with a large whisk, beaters, dough hooks, and even an immersion blender rod. Though it takes a while, this is a handy tool for those who don't have a traditional blender, and we handily mixed up some smoothies using this attachment. This unit has no storage features for the main body, but it includes a cloth bag for the accessories. It's also available in seven colors.

The KitchenAid Cordless 7 Speed, Cuisinart EvolutionX Cordless, and Chefman Cordless 7 Speed all ditch the pesky power cord. With these, there's no need to search for a power outlet. While all have enough juice to mix up most culinary projects, they must be charged between uses.

Conclusion

A hand mixer can go a long way when creating recipes, especially if you're used to stirring by hand. Related to their stand mixer cousins, these options are far more portable and stowable. With so many options on the market, it's understandable how intimidating it can be to choose one. We hope this review has helped you find the right model for your style of cooking and baking — and your wallet.

Whether you're looking to become a grill master or try homemade ice cream, our culinary experts have researched and tested all sorts of kitchen appliances, cookware, and bakeware around. From the best egg cookers and baking implements to the top bread machines and the niftiest cooking tools, we've got you covered.