The 15 Best Hand Mixers to Prepare the Perfect Batter for Bread or Pastries

1. BLACK+DECKER Hand Mixer

If you are new to baking, the hand mixer from Black+Decker will be a great help as it has 6-speed levels and a turbo boost to mix everything. Other than being a good-looking kitchen appliance, this product has a high motor power of 250 watts. It has a variable speed option of six. You know what this means! It means that you get to create your desired fluffiness or texture for both high and low dense baking fluids.

The added accessories of the product include two beaters, two dough hooks, and one whisk. In fact, you will find a suitable storage case for keeping the attachments safe and sound. Among all the products that we have evaluated, we found the quality of the accessories of this product is the best. The wire beaters are similar to professional beaters to provide you with just the right texture you need. 

We specifically liked the start feature of this product. It starts off 20 percent slower than its usual performance to get you prepared for the mixing. Once you get the hang of it, you can start increasing your speed based on the mixing requirement. It also has a ‘turbo’ button to give the push needed for mixing or whipping dense or concentrated batters and dough.

Another of our favorite hand mixers is Hamilton Beach 62682RZ Hand Mixer. We loved the great power it has. To be exact, it can take to a peak power of 250 watts. This number is pretty great to beat and whip the dense batters and dough for your baking. We thought that this mixer is quite versatile. In fact, it is almost as good as stand mixers in terms of functionality for a small volume of items. You can actually mix, whisk and fold with this hand mixer. For new bakers or occasional bakers, this is one product that we would highly recommend you to use for its versatility.

It comes with a built-in bowl rest feature. How is this helpful for you? When you are adding the ingredients for mixing, this bowl rest helps the mixer to settle down. We liked this feature specifically for new users who find it difficult to manage hand mixers while baking. The product comes with 6-speed functions. But we honestly loved its added feature called the ‘burst function’. What it does is if you want to increase speed a little bit more, you can add a push to your beating with this burst function.

If you are the one in your family who buys the kitchen appliances, you would know what great a brand KitchenAid is. We weren’t at all surprised when we evaluated the hand mixer of this brand and it met all our expectations. The most distinctive feature of the KitchenAid products is the variable speed it provides to customize according to the density and concentration of the batter. The 9-speed hand-mixer possesses all the functionalities of the comparable blenders of KitchenAid. Speed one is used for slow stirring, speed six is used for whipping batters, and sugars and finally, speed nine is used for the purpose of whipping meringue.

The product comes with a lockable swivel cord. As fancy as the word sounds, the utility of this feature is great too! In order to churn ingredients from left or right or at any angle, this particular lock is provided. What users claim while using generic hand mixers is the fact that they need to be extra careful while un-attaching the accessories. To accommodate this problem, KitchenAid KHM926CU 9-Speed Digital hand mixer comes with a beater ejection button. You can easily dispatch the accessories with the press of one single button.

The LILPARTNER hand mixer has a white exterior with 3 buttons to operate it according to your preferences. Eggs and salad are the items that are regularly eaten by everyone and so to beat eggs or prepare salad dressing, this hand mixer will help to prepare in a small amount of time. While mixing the items, it creates low noise, and the heat generated due to the motor is ventilated through the vents. 

For different consistency of the batter, you need beater, whisks which come on the package. The accessories are easy to eject and replace with a single button. The accessories are safe for cleaning in the dishwasher. The machine can be wiped clean with a wet cloth to remove the splatter of ingredients.  

Moreover, you will get a firm grip on the handle that won't tire your fingers. With this mixer, you can mix at a high speed of 400 watts if you want to make a dish quickly. The whisk and beaters are put away on the transparent box that is provided with the machine. However, the dirt will be more visible due to the white color. Also, it has fewer speed options compared to others that can spatter the ingredients while mixing.

The Mueller electric hand mixer is designed and engineered in German to make it durable. The beaters and hooks that come with the machine are made from stainless steel and plated with chrome. The chrome plating makes the accessories strong and corrosion-resistant. The beaters and hooks are suitable to wash in the dishwasher.    

Those who are taking baking classes require to carry all the tools with them and this mixer comes with a storage box to easily carry with you. Moreover, it is designed with vents to pass out the hot air. The unique feature of this mixture is that you can eject as well as control the speed with your thumb. The eject button and speed controlling tabs are designed in the same panel giving a minimal design on the mixture.

The hand mixer from KitchenAid is in ice blue color with a 5-speed level to mix dry and wet ingredients easily. It has 36 inches long cord that enables you to use the mixer from a place far from the socket. The two buttons at the top control speed and eject the beater. 

However, there are no mixing tools other than the pair of beaters. It has few speed levels and no button for turbo boost. But you will get a turbo designed beater that will beat the ingredients evenly. Moreover, it does not come with a storage box to keep the cord and the beater in the same place.  

If we look at the design, the mixer has a delightful appearance with a comfortable handle. The side is flat to keep the beater standing while adding ingredients in between the mixes.

One of our top picks for you is Cuisinart HM-90BCS Power Advantage Plus 9-Speed Handheld Mixer. Let us go one by one about some of its best attributes and the worst. The product comes with automatic feedback meaning you do not have to worry much about the start or stop of the mixer when it’s done. The power of this hand-mixer is 220 watts which are sufficient for whipping almost all sorts of frosting, cream, and baking fluids.

We particularly loved the smooth start feature that it has. Basically, there is a provision for three low speeds during the start. In fact, once you get comfortable using the product, you can use the one-step power switch which has 9-speed LED display. For storage, you would require minimal space. The accessories that you get with the product are beaters, dough hook, spatula, and chef’s whisk. It becomes easy for you to store the accessories of the product with the storage case provided.

Now if you are a regular baker and require a large number of baking fluids to beat every day, we would suggest choosing a stand mixer instead of this. It cannot compete with the highly functional stand mixers, but we can assure you that for medium or smaller quantities this hand mixer will provide you with the loftiness that you need for your cakes, cookies, and other baking items.

The Hamilton Beach hand mixer has a different structure and functions from the other mixers. With this mixer, you can beat your eggs, knead your dough, and whip milk and ice cream to make a delicious milkshake. The 6-speed options are easy to control and are placed close to your thumb. If you are in a hurry, a quick burst button is given to mixing all the ingredients quickly without creating a mess. 

As the motor has the capacity to run at 290 watts, it gets hot quickly. So to circulate the hot air, vents are given at the back of the machine. 6 attachments come with the mixer which are wire beaters, whisks, milkshake blending rod, and dough hooks. The beaters and whisk are designed with twisted wire so that less amount of batter remains stocks to the attachments. 

The attachments are easy to eject. The eject button is placed at the neck which is not easily visible. The handle gives a comfortable grip which helps to hold the mixer steady at high speed. However, the attachments are dishwasher safe but recommend to hand wash them after every use.

If you love some automated feature for your kitchen appliance, Breville BHM800SIL Handy Mix Scraper Hand Mixer is just the right-hand mixer for you. It detects the attachment you are using and adjusts the speed accordingly. Hence, you don’t have to worry about increasing or decreasing the speed. The motor power is 240 watts which is a pretty decent figure which you already know by now!

The best part about this hand mixer is that it does not make much noise. We absolutely loved this feature. One thing we found in most of the hand mixers was that they made quite a lot of noise. The product even has a set-up timer meaning it will show you the time you need to beat or whip for a particular recipe. We also found the mixing light quite helpful to carefully inspect the mixing of the ingredients.

For a perfect cake or brownie, mixing the batter properly is very essential. The Bosch Hand Mixer has 5-speed settings to blend all the ingredients into a perfect batter. The cake batter needs to be mixed at a different speed level where regular is beaten in another level. The versatility of the speed is available on this mixer. Turbo mood is also within easy reach on the mixer. 

Furthermore, it is lightweight for easy movements across the bowl. For storing, you need to find a box to keep all the tools together as it does not come with a storage box. The body of the electric hand mixer has a combination of red and white color which can be cleaned with a wet piece of cloth.  

On the mixer, you will see a leg is attached to give support for putting the mixer upright. But it is not enough to keep steady on the bowl. You need to eject the beaters before keeping it in an upright position or the batter will create a mess on the countertop.

Cooking can be a messy process if not done properly and for the messy bakers, this Bar hand mixer is a great option to reduce the untidiness. First of all, the motor is covered with red plastic and is FDA certified. Like other mixers, it has 5-speed and a turbo function to set it as needed. The buttons are easy to maneuver with your thumb. 

The unique feature of this beater is the base that comes with the mixer. You can keep the machine aside in an upright position as it can stand alone. Also, you can store all the parts together on the base. Moreover, you cannot eject the attachments unless they are in the ‘0’ position.

As the hand mixer is made of copper motor, less amount of heat is generated that gives a long life of the motor. To dissipate the generated heat, multiple holes are designed at the front. You can use the dishwasher for washing the removable tools safely.

The DmofwHi electric hand mixer has a different appearance from the other mixers. The ergonomic handle is not fully attached to the body and has the support to keep the mixer in an upright position. The mixer comes with whisks, beaters, and dough hooks for preparing any kind of dish you want easily. 

In addition, the mixer has a digital control panel with an LCD to see the function. With a touch button, you can start and pause the process. Moreover, a separate button is given for setting the timer for mixing which is a different function available on this mixer. To increase or decrease the speed, ‘+’ and ‘-’ buttons are given. 

Though the speed level goes up to 9 there is no turbo option to boost the speed. A button is provided to eject and change the tools as needed. The removable parts are safe for dishwasher cleaning. The removable parts are safe for dishwasher cleaning. You will find ventilators on the front and back sides to prevent overheating.

For professional bakers, a fast mixer is necessary to prepare the savories for their bakery and with the 300 watts motor of Bonsenkitchen, the mixing becomes quicker. The mixer comes in bright silver covered with plastic. From whipping cream to beating ingredients for biscuits, cakes, all are possible with this mixer. Not to mention, it has 5-speed levels to set the speed accordingly. The attachments will not come when the mixer is turned on.  

Moreover, it has proper ventilation and storage base that reduces the wastage of space. Also, all the removable tools can be kept together on this base. The base has silicone that prevents creating scratches on the countertop. The removable beaters and hooks are made of stainless steel to prevent rust and to wash them easily in the dishwasher.

The MIGVELA hand mixer is in a compact design and is light in weight which can be easily carried in your bakery classes. The beaters or the hooks are easy to install in the holes and can be removed by pressing the eject button. You can control the speed by pressing the speed regulator with your thumb. 

After finishing the mix, keep the mixer in the stand-alone position to start the cooking process. The mixer won't get overheated as there are wide holes to disperse heat out of the mixer. However, the absence of a storage box makes it hard to store all the tools together in the same palace. All the non-electrical parts are safe for washing in the oven.

Lastly, we have a Dualit Hand Mixer that can be used commercially or at home. As it is made of stainless steel it is heavy compared to other mixers but it stays steady at high speed. This mixer comes with a 4-speed setting with which you can easily prepare eggs, salad dressing, cakes, etc. 

After removing the whisks, hooks, put them in the dishwasher for cleaning. Wipe the body with clean wet clothes to remove any dirt attached to the main machine. The hand mixer does not come with a box for storing the attachments, so it can be hard to find the tools at the time of need. At the back of the machine, there are grips to rest it on the edges of the bowl. You can also keep it in the vertical position to reduce the use of space in the cabinet.