The best hand mixers for every home baker

Mixing, beating, whipping, and whisking can be hard when it's all hands on. But a good baker with an even better hand mixer can do it all with ease. We're saving you time, space and money with this list of hand mixers made for your kitchen and baking needs.

NOTE: Prices are accurate at time of publishing.

Best hand mixer

KitchenAid Artisan 9 Hand Mixer 

In Empire Red for $209In Almond Cream for $209In Contour Silver for $209

Attachments: Two stainless steel pro whisks, two stainless steel dough hooks, a stainless steel 16-tine pro whisk, and a liquid blender rod.

If you're after versatility, KitchenAid's Artisan 9 Hand Mixer makes baking a breeze. Equipped with nine speed settings, a powerful yet quiet motor, and an electric mixing sensor, this hand mixer will tackle all your baking needs. It also includes a suite of accessories, and it's also available in Pistachio.

Best high-tech hand mixers

Sunbeam Mixmaster HeatSoft Hand Mixer

Now $99.95

Attachments: Two stainless steel beaters, a whisk and two dough hooks.

Not only does Sunbeam's Mixmaster HeatSoft Hand Mixer speed up the mixing process with its seven variable settings, it also has HeatSoft technology that quickly softens cold ingredients like butter as you mix. This feature is so powerful, it can soften butter up to 12 times faster than leaving butter out on a countertop to soften. Plus, its 270W motor is enough to tackle your baking needs.

Smeg Digital Hand Mixer

Now $299!

Attachments: Two wire whisks, two optimus whisks and two dough hooks.

Smeg's Digital Hand Mixer combines the 50s look with nine speed levels, a turbo function and a smooth start system to get your whisking just right.

Best cordless hand mixer

Cordless Hand Mixer RHM-100XA

Buy today for $159

Attachments: Two dishwasher-safe beaters

Letting you mix wherever you need, the Cordless Hand Mixer RHM-100XA offers up to 20 minutes of continuous use in a single charge, perfect for mixing cakes, cookie dough and more. With five variable speeds and an easy LED display, it can charge to full in just two hours.

Best compact hand mixer

Breville Mix & Store Turbo Hand Mixer 

Buy on Amazon for $72Buy at The Good Guys for $89

Attachments: A wire whisk, two beaters, and two dough hooks

With five speed settings, a 200W motor with turbo boost, a retractable cord and an included storage case, you have the perfect mixer made for storage. Using the in-built eject button, once you're finished with your baking, you can safely remove the attachments and place them in the snap-on storage case.

Best hand mixers for the time-poor baker

Sunbeam Mixmaster Hand Mixer Pro

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Attachments: Two beaters, two dough hooks and a super aerator whisk

Designed for versatile mixing with its seven-speed control, Sunbeam's Mixmaster Hand Mixer Pro can help elevate your baking. And, with its super aerator whisk, it's designed to whip ingredients up to 30 per cent faster.

Kenwood QuickMix+ Hand Mixer 

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Attachments: Two beaters and two dough hooks

Designed for smaller batters, this 650W Kenwood QuickMix+ Hand Mixer is ready to handle easy baking with its gripped handle that gives you more control.

Most affordable hand mixers

Kenwood HandMix Lite Hand Mixer  

$56 on Amazon$49 on The Good Guys

Attachments: Two beaters and two dough hooks

The Kenwood HandMix Lite Hand Mixer has five speed settings with a turbo pulse function using its 450W motor for added power. It is also easy to use, dishwasher safe and features stainless steel beaters and dough hooks for your needs.

Sunbeam Mixmaster Hand Mixer 

Was $44.95, now $39

Attachments: Two beaters and two dough hooks

This affordable Sunbeam mixer comes with six variable speed controls and can be easily stored in the storage case to help keep your kitchen neat and tidy.

Russell Hobbs Desire Hand Mixer

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Attachments: A whisk and two dough hooks

Russell Hobbs is known for producing high-quality kitchen appliances for a low price, and their Desire Hand Mixer is no different! With five speed settings, an added turbo function, dishwasher-safe parts, an easy eject button and 350-watt mixing power, this mixer can handle whatever needs mixing.

What should I look for in a hand mixer?

Speed settings: Hand mixers usually have up to nine speed settings. The higher the settings, the more control you have over mixing.

Power: More power, determined by higher wattage, will be needed. You'll need more power and a higher wattage if you are mixing thicker batters, like dough. 

Attachments: Many hand mixers come with a broad range of attachments to mix different batters. Check what comes with the mixer and consider if you'll use them all, as going for less may suit your needs better.

Portability: Not all hand mixers will need to be plugged into a power source; some are cordless. Pick a mobile mixer that will best suit your kitchen needs.

Comfort: Holding a heavy mixer won't make the job any easier. Check the weight and handle grip before you buy.

Price: While usually cheaper than stand mixers, some hand mixers can be costly. Decide on your budget and the feature you want before you shop.

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