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Best Hand Mixers in 2027
A hand mixer beats, whips and mixes without the weight, cost or counter space of a stand mixer. It is the right tool for batters, cream and light doughs — and the wrong tool for heavy bread dough. The picks below cover the category's main types and sizes. Where a standalone review exists, it is linked; where it does not, the card states what to verify before buying.
By The Kitchen Bench Research Team · Updated for 2027 · Independent · Reader-supported · No paid placements
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The picks
Ranked 11 picks for hand mixers — the number is the roundup rank, not a rating.
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Hand Mixers
KitchenAid 9 Speed Hand Mixer
Rank 1 of 11 in Best Hand Mixers — full review with what to verify, who it suits, and alternatives to compare.
Hand Mixers
Cuisinart Power Advantage Plus 9
Rank 2 of 11 in Best Hand Mixers — full review with what to verify, who it suits, and alternatives to compare.
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Breville Handy Mix Scraper
Rank 3 of 11 in Best Hand Mixers — full review with what to verify, who it suits, and alternatives to compare.
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Braun MultiMix 5 Hand Mixer
Rank 4 of 11 in Best Hand Mixers — full review with what to verify, who it suits, and alternatives to compare.
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KitchenAid Cordless 7-Speed Hand Mixer
Rank 5 of 11 in Best Hand Mixers — full review with what to verify, who it suits, and alternatives to compare.
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Hamilton Beach Professional 5-Speed Hand Mixer
Rank 6 of 11 in Best Hand Mixers — full review with what to verify, who it suits, and alternatives to compare.
Hand Mixers
Cuisinart Power Advantage 7-Speed
Rank 7 of 11 in Best Hand Mixers — full review with what to verify, who it suits, and alternatives to compare.
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KitchenAid 5-Speed Ultra Power
Rank 8 of 11 in Best Hand Mixers — full review with what to verify, who it suits, and alternatives to compare.
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Hamilton Beach 6-Speed Snap-On
Rank 9 of 11 in Best Hand Mixers — full review with what to verify, who it suits, and alternatives to compare.
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BLACK+DECKER Helix Performance Premium Hand Mixer
Rank 10 of 11 in Best Hand Mixers — full review with what to verify, who it suits, and alternatives to compare.
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Hamilton Beach 6-Speed Hand Mixer with Snap-On Case
Rank 11 of 11 in Best Hand Mixers — full review with what to verify, who it suits, and alternatives to compare.
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The winner is insideHow to choose
Power and speeds
Enough speeds to start slow (no flour clouds) and finish fast. A slow start matters more than a top speed you never use.
Weight and grip
You hold it for minutes at a time. A heavy or awkward mixer tires your hand and gets used less.
Beater type
Standard beaters cover most jobs; a whisk attachment whips cream faster. Dough hooks on a hand mixer are a light-duty compromise.
Storage
A case or snap-on beater storage keeps beaters from vanishing into a drawer.
Frequently asked questions
Can a hand mixer knead dough?
Only very soft doughs, briefly. Heavy dough belongs in a stand mixer.
Is it enough for regular baking?
For cakes, cookies, cream and batters, yes. For bread, no.
How do I stop splattering?
Start slow, keep beaters submerged, and use a deep enough bowl.