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This great little hand mixer from Sunbeam come with beaters, whisks, and dough hooks. If that wasn’t enough, it also performs the double duty of being a hand mixer and a stand mixer. On top of all that you get a stainless steel mixing bowl with a lid. A powerful 250-watt motor powers the FPSBHS0301. It can take care of the thickest mixtures with a convenient power burst feature. This mixer has a durable, solid feel that promises a long period of use. Our main complaint with this mixer was the plastic that the majority of the parts are made of. This means a little more care needs to go into handling this mixer. However, for the power it provides and the handy accessories, it’s a valuable purchase at just $32.99.

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A hand mixer is a simple, convenient kitchen appliance that saves you some time and effort mixing, beating, or whipping food. While generally not as heavy-duty as a stand mixer or a blender, a hand mixer still possesses more power than your arm with a spoon. You can find basic, no-fuss mixers for as low as $15. There are mid-range hand mixers that run up to $50 and feature a stronger motor and more accessories. The fanciest models come with even more wattage, speeds, and special tools to tackle any type of mixing task. They can range from $50 to $100.

As you shop for a hand mixer, you should have a fair idea of what features and qualities to expect from a model in a low, medium, or high price range.

Low-priced models

These hand mixers will do a decent job with most mixing tasks and should hold up with moderate use. The most common functions—beating eggs, mixing mashed potatoes, and blending cake batter—shouldn’t be a problem for a basic hand mixer. They’re not completely bare-bones when it comes to features, either. Consider some of these available options:

• Durable plastic housing
• Up to 6 speeds controlled by a single switch
• Cord storage
• Comfortable ergonomic grip
• Beater ejection button
• Whisk attachments
• Storage case for accessories

Mid-priced models

A more expensive model generally means a more powerful motor. Pay attention to a hand mixer’s wattage to get an idea of how strong it is against dense materials. It should have at least 220 watts to justify the higher price. Other special features you should look for include:

• Swivel cord for either-handed users
• Extra-long stainless steel beaters that can be cleaned in the dishwasher
• Additional attachments like dough hooks, whisks, and milkshake blender rods
• Bonuses like a spatula or stainless steel mixing bowl
• Instructional and/or recipe book
• A heel rest for setting the hand mixer down

High-priced models

With a top-of-the-line hand mixer, you should receive the most power and versatility when it comes to mixing speeds. Expensive models typically have a sturdy metal housing that’s sleeker in appearance than plastic. Other qualities you can find with high-priced hand mixers include:

• Powerful motors ranging from 240 to 290 watts
• Dishwasher-safe accessories like balloon whisks, dough hooks, and drink blender rods
• Digital displays and/or timers
• Power burst button or automatic feedback
• A slow start that avoids splattering food
• Extra-strong turbo beaters
• More fun color options
• Mixing load sensors

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A sturdy little device from Proctor Silex, this white hand mixer with five speeds handles light to medium mixes quite well. The beaters tend to get clogged with heavier substances like cookie batter. Still, there are several features to like with this model. The beaters are large, sturdy chrome. You can rest the mixer against the bowl when you step away or to give your hand a break. The mixer is very lightweight, however, with an ergonomic handle. Best of all, it doesn’t splatter food all over the counter with its lightest speed. For $16.99, it’s a more than competent hand mixer.

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Designed to maximize balance and comfort in your hand, this Cuisinart hand mixer has a simple toggle for the five speeds. Available in a variety of vivid colors like orange, magenta, and green, it will add some brightness to the kitchen. Extra-long beaters work through even tough mixes like dough, and they’re easily cleaned in the dishwasher. Automatic feedback means the mixer increases its power level when it senses more resistance, so the beaters won’t get clogged and bogged down. Our one concern with this model is that the slowest speed is still fairly fast and causes some splatters. However, it’s an overall efficient machine with an attractive design available for $39.71.

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Available in a bold red as well as standard black and white, this KitchenAid hand mixer gives a satisfactory mixing performance with its five speeds. For the power its motor provides, the machine is relatively quiet. The plain ergonomic design is one of the nicest aspects of this model: Lightweight and easy to grip, your arm doesn’t get tired from holding it a long time. When you do need to set it down, it rests securely on its heel, and you can position the beaters over the bowl to catch any drips. For $39.99, it’s a decent performer with a nice set of convenient accessories.

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A refreshingly lightweight and compact model, this Hamilton Beach hand mixer has a powerful, versatile motor and a useful QuickBurst feature that adds some extra oomph to any of the five speeds. The stainless steel beaters and whisk are dishwasher-safe and the power cord wraps up neatly for easy storage. For only $29.44, this mixer can handle a variety of substances, thin or thick, and its clean, ergonomic design is pleasing in its simplicity. We especially liked how it stands up on its base, its beaters resting over the bowl so nothing drips on the counter.

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With a smoothly curved handle and solid but lightweight feel, this hand mixer from Oster delivers powerful mixing results for the low price of $22.70. Even with heavy, thick substances and sticky dough, its beaters and hooks work through it effectively. I found the controls very user-friendly and easy to switch from one speed to another. The lowest speed is quite slow and gentle, meaning there’s little to no mess to worry about. A diligent, solid little worker, this Oster hand mixer provides a lot of value and satisfaction for its affordable price.

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A clear storage case holds all the beaters, whisks, and hooks and snaps easily onto the base of the mixer for neat, compact storage. That’s one of the benefits of this Cuisinart hand mixer. With a generous selection of accessories and a powerful motor that cuts through even thick dough or hard butter, it’s a sturdy, reliable model. We appreciated the simple controls that let us glide easily from one speed to the next. One glitch we noticed is that when the first, slowest speed starts, it takes a moment before it slows down to that gentle speed. Otherwise, though, we were impressed with this Cuisinart mixer’s strength and convenient factors, all for $64.62.

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Not only does this sleek silver hand mixer from Sunbeam come with beaters, whisks, and dough hooks, it also includes a stainless steel mixing bowl with a lid. Capable of handling even the toughest mixtures with a convenient burst of power feature, this mixer has a durable, solid feel that promises a long period of use. Our main complaint with this mixer was that the lowest speed setting isn’t slow enough to avoid spraying some food on the counter. However, for the power it provides and the handy accessories, it’s a valuable purchase at just $29.99.

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An attractive, lightweight model, this Waring Pro hand mixer is durable and easy to use at the same time. A blue LCD display on the handle shows the speed and the timer. A possible problem with this arrangement is that you occasionally hit the wrong button by mistake. Still, the mixer works quite well at beating both light whipped cream and thick mashed potatoes. When we hit the off switch, the beaters stopped instantly. The eject button also has a nice pop, meaning you don’t have to struggle to pull out the beaters. With ten speeds that go from the slowest up to the most powerful, this is a dutiful mixer available for just $38.87.

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Capable of mixing both light powders and thick cookie dough, this Cuisinart hand mixer has a sleek, compact build. The white handle is easy to grip, whether you’re right- or left-handed, and a shiny chrome band around the base adds an attractive touch. The accessories, the beaters, whisk, and spatula, are dishwasher friendly. Starting out at the lowest setting for a gentle stir, it slides easily into higher speeds with a simple lever. For $44.18, this hand mixer delivers excellent control and power.

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A durable, compact hand mixer from Hamilton Beach, this model handles any kind of substance, thin or thick. The special slow setting is gentle enough not to splatter flour or other light mixtures all over the countertop. Its handy attachments, the wire beaters, whisk, and milkshake stirrer, all fit conveniently in a snap-on storage case. Even more handy is the compartment that holds the power cord and keeps it from dangling on the counter and in your food. A highly functional mixer for a very affordable price, only $25, this Hamilton Beach product pleased us with its all-around usability.

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