The best hand mixers

• The best hand mixers make mixing batches of cookies, mashed potatoes, pizza dough, and other ingredients an easy task for cooks of all skill levels.
• The Vremi Electric 3-Speed Hand Mixer is our top pick with its attractive design, durable construction, and built-in storage for the beaters.

When it comes to heavy-duty mixing, stand mixers cannot be beaten. However, these behemoths are expensive and a bit unwieldy for lighter tasks.

This is where hand mixers are most useful. Hand mixers are ideal for jobs like combining ingredients for batches of cookies, creating a delicious meringue, and breaking down vegetables.

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.

We spent hours researching the top hand mixers based on functionality, value, and consistent performance. Our list is based on an analysis of the most common positives and negatives associated with the top models available on the market.

• Best overall: Vremi Electric 3-Speed Hand Mixer
• Best for heavy-duty tasks: Cuisinart Power Advantage Plus 9-Speed Handheld Mixer
• Best for dry ingredients: KitchenAid 9-Speed Digital Display Hand Mixer

Updated on 9/14/2020 to edit prices, links, and remove reviews from third-party sites because we've found them to be unreliable in the past.