Top 10 Hand Mixers — Best Overall + Best Value in 2027

1. Breville Handy Mix Scraper BHM800

This tops the list because its 240-watt motor pairs with the smartest control system on any hand mixer at $129.95. Beater IQ reads which attachment is seated and sets a sensible starting speed across nine speeds plus a boost, so dry flour stays in the bowl. Silicone-lined scraper beaters sweep the bowl wall while spinning, cutting the stop-and-scrape cycle. Consumer Reports and Serious Eats both rate it near the top for egg whites and batter.

Buy this if you bake weekly and want the cleanest mixing available regardless of cost. At 3.9 pounds it is the heaviest pick here, and that weight becomes noticeable during long whipping jobs. It is also the priciest mainstream hand mixer on this list, roughly $50 above the Cuisinart at position three, which delivers most of the same performance. The box includes two scraper beaters, two balloon whisks, two dough hooks, a swivel cord, and a clip-on tray.

2. KitchenAid 9-Speed Hand Mixer KHM926

Second place comes down to value rather than capability, since the $114.99 price buys a 150-watt DC motor others beat on paper. Nine speeds run through a true electronic soft-start that ramps gently to prevent splatter. The kit is unusually generous: Turbo Beater II beaters, a Pro Whisk, dough hooks, and a blending rod for soups and smoothies. Good Housekeeping and The Spruce Eats cite its steady speed control under load.

This suits cooks who want one tool covering mixing and blending without buying a separate immersion blender. You give up a snap-on storage case, which the cheaper Cuisinart and Hamilton Beach models both include, so beaters end up loose in a drawer. The lightweight polycarbonate housing keeps fatigue lower than the heavier Breville above it, and the soft-grip handle holds up across extended creaming sessions.

3. Cuisinart Power Advantage Plus HM-90S

This ranks third and earns Best Value at $79.95 because Consumer Reports found it performs nearly as well as mixers costing twice as much. Its 220-watt motor uses automatic feedback to hold speed when it meets thick dough. SmoothStart adds three slow speeds at the bottom of the nine-speed dial so the first stroke does not fling flour. An LED speed display shows exactly where the dial sits.

This is the pick for most home bakers who want strong performance without overspending. The kit includes extra-long beaters, a chef's whisk, dough hooks, a spatula, and a snap-on case, all dishwasher-safe, backed by a 3-year warranty, the longest here. The LED panel feels less premium than the Breville's controls and it runs slightly louder than the top two picks, but it costs roughly $50 less than the Breville.

4. Braun MultiMix 5 HM5100

Fourth place goes to the most powerful motor on this list: 350 watts across nine speeds plus a dedicated turbo, at $89.95. Braun's SmartMix system delivers smooth acceleration that Best Buy reviewers single out for handling stiff cookie dough without bogging down. The body stays lightweight with a soft-grip shell despite the extra muscle. An ejector releases MultiWhisks and dough hooks cleanly without wrestling the attachment.

Choose this if double batches and heavy dough are routine rather than occasional. No storage case ships in the box, and the attachment lineup is thinner than the Cuisinart above or the KitchenAid KHM926, covering whisks and hooks but skipping a blending rod or spatula. Raw wattage does not fully predict results, so a baker who mostly whips cream gains little here over the cheaper picks below.

5. KitchenAid Cordless 7-Speed KHMB732

Fifth at $99.99, this trades the wall plug for a rechargeable lithium-ion battery with enough run time for a full batch of cake batter. A 10-minute quick charge covers a fast top-up mid-bake. It runs seven speeds with the same soft-start ramp as its corded siblings and ships with dishwasher-safe Turbo Beater II accessories plus a charger. Good Housekeeping notes the freedom of moving between counter and stove untethered.

This fits small galley kitchens and anyone tired of fighting a cord across a crowded counter. You accept only seven speeds and fewer attachments than the corded KHM926 above, plus an eventual battery replacement cost that corded picks never carry. Heavy bakers working long sessions should stay corded; the compact footprint and cord-free reach are what justify the price over the cheaper Braun.

6. Black+Decker Easy Storage MX3200B

Sixth place reflects unbeatable price-to-performance at $24.99, the cheapest capable mixer here. The 275-watt motor spans six speeds with a PowerBoost turbo button for short bursts on thick batter. The kit is surprisingly full for the money: two wire beaters, two dough hooks, a whisk, heel and bowl rests, and a snap-on storage case. The Spruce Eats flags it as a solid first mixer for occasional bakers.

This is for budget shoppers and first-time buyers who bake a few times a month. It lacks a true graduated soft-start, so you must ease into speed one manually or risk splatter, something the Cuisinart handles automatically. It runs louder and feels less refined than mid-tier picks, but the included case and turbo button match features on mixers costing twice as much.

7. Hamilton Beach SoftScrape 62637G

Seventh at $44.99 for borrowing the Breville's best idea at a third of the cost: silicone-edged scraper beaters that wipe the bowl wall as they mix. It runs six speeds with a QuickBurst button for momentary extra power on thicker batter. A snap-on case and bowl rest come included, keeping beaters together between bakes. The Kitchn rates it a no-fuss everyday mixer for creaming butter and whipping cream.

This suits bakers who want scraper beaters without paying Breville money. Six speeds and modest power limit stiff-dough work, so bread bakers should look at the Braun instead. The plastic body feels less durable than metal-trim rivals, and there is no soft-start. For cream, frosting, and cake batter it punches above its price and undercuts the Black+Decker on mixing cleanliness.

8. Hamilton Beach Classic 62650

Eighth at $49.67, this is the dependable workhorse that has anchored budget round-ups for years. A 290-watt peak motor drives six speeds with a QuickBurst button for tougher moments, more peak power than the SoftScrape above it. A bowl rest and snap-on storage case keep the traditional beaters, wire beaters, and whisk together. Consumer Reports has long listed it as a reliable, affordable choice.

This fits cooks who want straightforward everyday mixing and nothing else. There is no soft-start ramp, so you start low manually, and the three-attachment set skips dough hooks entirely. It gives up the scraper beaters of the SoftScrape for more peak wattage at a slightly higher price. For cakes, cookies, and whipped cream over many years, it simply works.

9. KitchenAid 6-Speed KHM6118

Ninth at $69.99, this is the entry point into the KitchenAid line, and Consumer Reports scores it highly for egg whites while calling it capable and not too noisy. It offers six speeds with the brand's soft-start ramp, stainless Turbo Beater II beaters, and a Pro Whisk in a well-balanced body. The smooth electronic controls match the more expensive KHM926 at a friendlier price.

This is for light-task bakers who want the KitchenAid feel without the full kit. You give up the dough hooks and blending rod that make the KHM926 versatile, and no storage case ships in the box. At $69.99 it costs more than the Hamilton Beach Classic above while offering fewer attachments, so the soft-start and quieter operation are what you are paying for.

10. GE 5-Speed Hand Mixer G8MSAAS

Tenth at $39.99, this is a tidy, affordable basic that Consumer Reports has run through its lab. It keeps things simple with five speeds, sturdy stainless beaters, a swivel cord, and a soft-grip handle, in a design that looks more expensive than the price suggests. The five-speed control is the easiest here to learn, with nothing to configure beyond the dial.

This suits shoppers who want a clean-looking name-brand unit for light mixing: whipped cream, frosting, pancake and cake batter. No dough hooks or storage case ship in the base kit, so bread work is off the table entirely. It has the fewest speeds on this list, and the Black+Decker below half its price includes both a case and dough hooks, making this a looks-first choice.

How we ranked these

We weighted lab and kitchen testing from Consumer Reports, Wirecutter, Serious Eats, America's Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping and The Spruce Eats against manufacturer spec sheets, then verified prices across Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy and each brand's own store. Mixing power and speed consistency under load carried 25%, ergonomics and weight 20%, speed range and soft-start 15%, attachments 15%, storage and cord 15%, and price-to-performance 10%.

We deliberately ignored raw wattage as a standalone ranking signal, because a 150-watt DC motor with electronic feedback holds speed better than a bigger number with no regulation. We also discounted speed-setting counts past six, color finishes, marketing names for identical features, and Amazon star averages that mix broken-on-arrival complaints with performance. Retail bundle promotions were excluded too, since they expire before most readers shop.

What to look for

Match the motor to what you actually bake. Whipping cream, egg whites and cake batter run fine on 150 to 220 watts with steady speed control — that is the Cuisinart HM-90S at $79.95 or the KitchenAid KHM6118 at $69.99. Stiff cookie dough and double batches are where the Braun MultiMix 5's 350 watts and turbo button earn their keep. Then check attachments: dough hooks, balloon whisk, blending rod. Buy the kit matching your recipes.

The common mistake is buying on wattage alone and skipping soft-start. A mixer that jumps straight to the dialed speed sprays flour across the counter every time, which is why Breville's Beater IQ, Cuisinart's SmoothStart and KitchenAid's ramp matter more than 100 extra watts. The second mistake is ignoring storage — beaters without a snap-on case vanish into a drawer within a year.

Related questions

What is the best hand mixer overall in 2027?

The Breville Handy Mix Scraper (BHM800) at $129.95. Its 240-watt motor spans nine speeds plus a boost, Beater IQ reads which attachment is seated and sets a sensible starting speed, and the silicone-lined scraper beaters sweep the bowl wall as they spin. It ships with scraper beaters, balloon whisks and dough hooks. The trade-off is weight: 3.9 pounds, the heaviest pick here.

Which hand mixer gives the best value for the money?

The Cuisinart Power Advantage Plus 9-Speed (HM-90S) at $79.95. Consumer Reports notes it performs nearly as well as mixers costing twice as much. You get 220 watts with automatic feedback, SmoothStart's three extra slow speeds, an LED speed display, extra-long beaters, chef's whisk, dough hooks, spatula, snap-on case and a 3-year warranty — the longest on this list.

Which hand mixer handles stiff cookie dough best?

The Braun MultiMix 5 (HM5100) at $89.95. Its 350-watt motor is the most powerful here, and the dedicated turbo button plus SmartMix acceleration let it push through stiff dough without bogging down — something Best Buy reviewers call out specifically. The compromises are a thinner attachment set than the Cuisinart or KitchenAid, and no storage case in the box.

Is there a good cordless hand mixer worth buying?

Yes — the KitchenAid Cordless 7-Speed (KHMB732) at $99.99. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery runs a full batch of cake batter, and a 10-minute quick charge covers a fast top-up. It keeps KitchenAid's soft-start ramp and Turbo Beater II accessories. You give up two speeds versus the corded models, and the battery becomes a long-term replacement cost.

What is the cheapest hand mixer that still works well?

The Black+Decker Easy Storage (MX3200B) at $24.99. Its 275-watt motor covers six speeds with a PowerBoost turbo for short bursts on thick batter, and the kit includes two wire beaters, two dough hooks, a whisk, heel and bowl rests, plus a snap-on case. The catch is no graduated soft-start, so ease into speed one to avoid splattering flour.

How do scraper beaters differ from regular beaters?

Scraper beaters carry a silicone edge that wipes batter off the bowl wall as they spin, so ingredients stay homogeneous and you stop less often to scrape by hand. The Breville BHM800 pioneered them at $129.95; the Hamilton Beach SoftScrape 62637G at $44.99 delivers the same idea for a third of the money, with six speeds and a QuickBurst button.

Which KitchenAid hand mixer should I buy?

The KHM926 at $114.99 if you want the full kit — 150-watt DC motor, nine speeds, electronic soft-start, Turbo Beater II beaters, Pro Whisk, dough hooks and a blending rod for soups. The KHM6118 at $69.99 is the value door in: six speeds, the same soft-start and Pro Whisk, but no dough hooks, no blending rod and no storage case.

Do I still need a stand mixer if I buy a good hand mixer?

Only if you bake bread. Hand mixers handle frosting, whipped cream, cake batter and light cookie dough well, and they store in a drawer. Large bread doughs, long kneading sessions and big batches favor a stand mixer's hands-free bowl and planetary action. If bread is weekly for you, keep both; otherwise a hand mixer covers most home baking.

FAQ

How many watts do I actually need in a hand mixer?

For whipping cream, beating egg whites and most cake and cookie batter, 150 to 220 watts with good speed control is plenty. If you regularly make bread dough or double batches of stiff cookie dough, look for 250 watts or more — the Braun MultiMix 5 at 350 watts is the strongest mainstream option. Wattage alone does not predict results.

Is a soft-start feature worth it?

Yes, if you hate cleaning flour off your counter. Soft-start ramps the beaters up gradually instead of jumping straight to the set speed, which stops dry ingredients and liquid from spraying. The Breville's Beater IQ, KitchenAid's electronic ramp and Cuisinart's SmoothStart all do this well. Budget models like the Black+Decker and Hamilton Beach Classic skip it.

Can a hand mixer replace a stand mixer?

For most home baking — frosting, whipped cream, cake batter, light cookie dough — yes. A hand mixer struggles with large bread doughs, long kneading and big batches where a stand mixer's hands-free bowl and planetary action win. If you bake bread weekly, keep the stand mixer and use the hand mixer for the quick, small jobs.

Are scraper beaters actually better?

They genuinely cut down on stopping to scrape the bowl, since the silicone edge wipes batter off the wall as it spins, which also keeps the mix more uniform. They cost more and the silicone needs care around hot bowls. If it appeals, the Breville BHM800 does it best and the Hamilton Beach SoftScrape does it cheapest at $44.99.

Which hand mixer is quietest?

The Breville Handy Mix Scraper is the quietest in its class under load, and the KitchenAid KHM6118 is also noted as not too noisy in Consumer Reports testing. Budget models trade quiet for price: the Black+Decker MX3200B and the Cuisinart HM-90S both run noticeably louder than the Breville, though the Cuisinart's performance more than justifies the extra volume.

Do I need dough hooks on a hand mixer?

Only if you make stiff dough — bread, pizza, dense cookie batches. For whipped cream, frosting and cake batter, beaters and a balloon whisk cover everything. The Cuisinart HM-90S, KitchenAid KHM926, Braun HM5100, Black+Decker MX3200B and Hamilton Beach SoftScrape all include hooks; the KHM6118 and GE G8MSAAS do not.

Does a storage case really matter?

More than most buyers expect. Loose beaters, whisks and hooks migrate to the back of a drawer and turn up bent or missing, and replacements often cost more than the price gap between models. The Cuisinart HM-90S, Black+Decker MX3200B, Hamilton Beach SoftScrape and Hamilton Beach Classic all include snap-on cases; the Breville uses a clip-on tray instead.

How heavy should a hand mixer be?

Lighter is better for long jobs, since you hold the tool for minutes at a time. The Breville BHM800 is the heaviest here at 3.9 pounds, and that weight becomes noticeable during extended whipping. The KitchenAid KHM926's polycarbonate housing and the Braun's soft-grip body keep fatigue down. A balanced body and soft-grip handle matter as much as raw ounces.

Are hand mixer attachments dishwasher safe?

On most modern models, yes. The Cuisinart HM-90S kit is dishwasher-safe throughout, and KitchenAid's Turbo Beater II accessories on the KHM926, KHM6118 and cordless KHMB732 are as well. Never put the motor body in water — wipe it down instead. Check your specific manual, since silicone-edged scraper beaters sometimes carry different care instructions.

What does a turbo or boost button actually do?

It delivers a short burst of extra power above the dialed speed, for moments when the beaters start to bog down in thick batter. Braun calls it turbo, Black+Decker calls it PowerBoost, Hamilton Beach calls it QuickBurst, and Breville includes a boost alongside its nine speeds. Use it in bursts, not continuously — sustained use heats the motor unnecessarily.

Sources

• https://www.consumerreports.org/appliances/hand-mixers/
• https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-hand-mixer/
• https://www.seriouseats.com/best-hand-mixers-5199440
• https://www.americastestkitchen.com/equipment_reviews/1450-handheld-mixers
• https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/appliances/mixer-reviews/g5060/best-hand-mixers/
• https://www.thespruceeats.com/best-hand-mixers-4147422
• https://www.breville.com/us/en/products/mixers/bhm800.html
• https://www.cuisinart.com/shopping/appliances/hand_mixers/hm-90s/
• https://www.kitchenaid.com/countertop-appliances/hand-mixers.html
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