Cuisinart Hand Mixer, Power Advantage, 5
This nine-speed model is able to recognize which attachment you’ve inserted and automatically adjusts its speed to the optimal level for each task at-hand. Kitchenaid is now using this principle on their hand mixers without impairing its cuisinart pots and pans set compatibility. In fact, this model comes in an ingenious packaging, giving the modern foodie creative ideas on how they could store it. In the cotton bag it comes with, are partitioned internal pockets for storing its accessories.
Even the cheap, small ones will get you through a decent amount of baking sessions. We really do love that Breville option, but honestly we’re having a hard time suggesting anyone spend that much money on a mixer. Our next pick would be the 9-speed Cuisinart Power Advantage Plus, which again, was Wirecutter’s budget pick.
It’s not a blender that’s being used to make morning smoothies while the rest of your household is asleep. Below, listed in alphabetical order, are the top five hand mixers from our tests. In our labs, we time how fast a hand mixer can whip heavy cream—the quickest produce firm peaks in three minutes or less. We also judge how well a hand mixer stands up to the tougher challenge of mixing chocolate chip cookie dough. In our testing we made lofty cakes; cookies filled with fruit, nuts, and chocolate; thick pizza dough; dollops of whipped cream; and airy frosting to see how well the mixers handled each task. We also tested hand mixers alongside stand mixers to compare results.
Space is rarely an issue with hand mixers since they are lightweight and compact enough to fit in the smallest of cupboards. While our top picks include models in a wide range of prices, the more expensive hand mixers provide added versatility and often come with accessories. Also, look for a good warranty if you plan on using your hand mixer frequently. Cuisinart also sells all of the attachments separately, should you ever lose any.
Of course, the price of a hand mixer is important to take into account. Consider the comfort and ergonomics of a hand mixer when shopping for the right one. The handle should be comfortable and easy to grip to avoid cramping or fatigue when using it, especially when you are preparing multiple recipes. The cuisinart soup maker weight of the mixer could make it more or less comfortable and easy to use as well. What makes this product ideal for many people is the chrome plated logo and stainless steel attachments. The materials in which this hand mixer is designed with are durable and long lasting, unlike many other products.
The sponge cake was dense but light, and if we were able to actually eat cake at that point in testing, we’re sure it was perfect. It handled the heavier ingredients of the cookie mix without making a mess, but was noticeably slower than our best overall pick. It also didn’t feature kneading attachments, which lost it points. Compared with those of other mixers, the Breville’s attachments stood out for their more thoughtful design and effective mixing capabilities. Rubber-coated beaters on the Breville do a better job of scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl compared with other models’ beaters, and help with noise control. “It doesn’t make a racket if you’re mixing stuff in a metal bowl,” said Lopez, who also owns this mixer.