The best hand mixers

Weighing in at two pounds, the Vremi Electric Hand Mixer is about as light as they come, which is a must when you are mixing up a double batch of cookie dough. Plus, it has an easy-grip handle to keep your hand from tiring out. Despite its small size, this model packs a 150-watt power three-speed motor.

When you are done with your mixing task, you will need to hand wash the beaters since they are not dishwasher safe, but they are stainless steel, so grime is unlikely to adhere too strongly to them.

The sharp, modern shape features integrated storage. Simply snap the beaters onto the unit's sides. The whole mixer fits in a 7.3 by 2.4 by 4.3-inch space.

One potential downside is that the slowest setting is still a little too fast for some jobs.

Pros: Stylish design with easy, built-in storage and an ergonomic handle

Cons: Speed settings are a bit too fast, beaters are not dishwasher safe

The Cuisinart HM-90 Power Advantage Plus hand mixer is ideal for heavy-duty tasks thanks to its 220-watt motor. You can control the nine speed options with the same hand that's gripping the mixer so you may use your other hand for important tasks like holding the bowl. There are three slow start speeds to keep ingredients from splattering.

The device comes with a spatula, chef's whisk, dough hooks, and beaters that store easily in the snap-on storage case. This mixer also comes with a three-year limited warranty.

When you first turn the mixer on, the motor will "overspin" before settling to the speed setting you choose.

Other features worth mentioning include an LCD screen, a lengthy cord, and a latch release for the beaters, which keeps them in place unless you intentionally remove them.

Pros: Powerful motor, nine speeds, easy storage

Cons: You need to be careful when you first turn it on

KitchenAid is one of the most trusted names when it comes to stand mixers. Its products also tend to be a bit pricey. So, it's only natural that the KitchenAid 9-Speed Digital Display Hand Mixer is the most expensive model on our list.

However, you get a lot for what you pay for since the unit comes with a whisk, turbo beater accessories, an accessory bag, dough hooks, and a liquid blender rod. The mixer has nine speed settings, including a slow start.

Pros: Dependable, comes with several attachments, digital display

Cons: Expensive

KitchenAid has 3-, 5-, 7-, and 9-speed hand mixers. Generally, the more speeds there are, the more features will be included. For instance, the KitchenAid 7-Speed Digital Hand Mixer has many of the same features as the 9-speed mixer, except it lacks the blending rod, dough hooks, and storage bag. The 7-speed mixer is also significantly less expensive.

Other aspects of this mixer worth noting are the soft start, which prevents the splattering of ingredients by gradually increasing the speed of the beaters. The unit also comes with KitchenAid's Stainless Steel Turbo Beater II Accessories. These beaters have a unique, streamlined design that allows the mixer to blend heavy ingredients. Plus, the device is lightweight, weighing in at two pounds.

KitchenAid mixers come with a one-year warranty.

Pros: Lightweight, one-year warranty, handles tough tasks

Cons: Doesn't come with dough hooks, location of the swivel-locking cord holder may make it difficult to set the unit down

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