Best Hand Mixers in 2026
A hand mixer handles most of what home bakers actually make: cookie dough, cake batter, whipped cream, meringue, mashed potatoes. It costs a fraction of a stand mixer, lives in a drawer and comes out in seconds. For anyone who bakes a few times a month, it is often the only mixer needed.
The best hand mixer for most kitchens is the Breville Handy Mix Scraper (BHM800), a nine-speed mixer that detects which attachment is fitted and adjusts its speed to suit, with rubber-edged beaters that stay quiet against the bowl. If you want a strong all-rounder for much less, the Hamilton Beach Professional 7 Speed Hand Mixer is the value pick. Six more hand mixers below cover cordless, compact and bare-bones budget options.
Last checked October 2026: availability, specs and prices.
What to Look for in a Hand Mixer
Speeds and a slow start. The number of speeds matters less than how low the lowest one goes. A gentle first speed, or a soft-start feature that ramps up gradually, keeps flour and cream in the bowl instead of on the counter. Five to nine speeds plus a boost button is typical.
Motor. Wattage figures run from about 200 to 350 on corded models, but they are not directly comparable. Several brands now use DC motors, which they describe as lighter and quieter for the same work. Read what the maker says about stiff doughs, not just the number.
Attachments. Standard beaters do most jobs. A whisk helps with egg whites and cream, and dough hooks let you knead small batches of bread dough. Beaters with a flexible or silicone edge scrape the bowl as they turn.
Weight and grip. You hold a hand mixer the whole time it runs. The models here that list a weight run from about two to four pounds. A swivel cord helps left-handed users, and a heel or bowl rest lets you set the mixer down without dripping.
Storage. Loose beaters go missing. A snap-on case or clip that keeps the attachments with the mixer is one of the most practical features to look for.
Corded or cordless. Cordless mixers let you work anywhere in the kitchen. They cost more, and you have to keep a battery charged.
Best Hand Mixers in 2026: Our Picks
All eight hand mixers below were listed as new and in stock by their manufacturer or by a major US kitchen retailer in October 2026.
1. Breville Handy Mix Scraper (BHM800)
The Breville Handy Mix Scraper is the most thoughtfully designed mixer in this guide. Its Beater IQ technology detects which attachment is fitted (beaters, whisks or dough hooks) and recalibrates the speed range to suit. There are nine speeds plus a boost.
The scraper beaters have rubber edges, which Breville says maximize contact with the bowl while cutting the clanging noise of metal on glass or steel. In the box are two scraper beaters, two dough hooks and two balloon whisks, and all of them store in a detachable compartment that clips onto the mixer along with the swivel cord. Breville lists the body at 3.7 by 9 by 10 inches. Breville’s own page showed two different prices when checked, so confirm the current figure before you buy; either way it is the most expensive corded mixer here.
Pros of Breville Handy Mix Scraper
- Detects the attachment and adjusts speed automatically
- Rubber-edged scraper beaters run quietly
- Beaters, whisks and dough hooks all included
- Clip-on storage compartment
Cons of Breville Handy Mix Scraper
- Highest price among the corded picks
- Breville’s page does not state the wattage or warranty length
2. Hamilton Beach Professional 7 Speed Hand Mixer (62656)
The Hamilton Beach Professional 7 Speed Hand Mixer offers most of what the premium mixers do at a mid-range price. It uses a DC motor, starts slowly to reduce splatter, and has seven speeds with a QuickBurst button that adds power at any of them.
The kit is complete: Soft Scrape beaters, a whisk and dough hooks, all of which fit in a snap-on storage case. A lockable swivel cord suits right-handed and left-handed use, and a trigger releases the beaters. Hamilton Beach sells it for about $60 (October 2026).
Pros of Hamilton Beach Professional 7 Speed
- DC motor with slow start
- Scraping beaters, whisk and dough hooks included
- Snap-on storage case
Cons of Hamilton Beach Professional 7 Speed
- Hamilton Beach does not publish a wattage figure on the product page
- Taller than basic mixers at just over 10 inches
3. Braun MultiMix 5 Hand Mixer (HM5130)
The Braun MultiMix 5 HM5130 has the highest stated wattage in this guide at 350 watts, and an unusual layout. Braun mounts the motor vertically, in line with the beaters, a design it calls SmartMix. The company says this shifts the weight out of your hand and into the bowl. The housing is fully sealed, which keeps batter out and makes it easy to wipe down.
A one-touch dial gives nine speeds plus Turbo. The MultiWhisk attachments work as both whisk and beater, and the kit also includes dough hooks, a 500 ml chopper attachment for nuts and chocolate, and an accessory bag. Braun’s US store showed it below its suggested price when checked, so the figure may change.
Pros of Braun MultiMix 5
- 350-watt motor, the highest figure stated here
- Vertical motor puts the weight over the bowl
- Chopper attachment included
Cons of Braun MultiMix 5
- Combined whisk-beaters instead of separate sets
- Storage is a bag, not a snap-on case
- Warranty length not stated on the product page
4. Cuisinart Power Advantage 9-Speed Hand Mixer (HM-90S)
The Cuisinart Power Advantage 9-Speed comes with one of the fullest accessory sets here. It has a 220-watt motor with automatic feedback, nine speeds, a beater eject lever and a swivel cord for right-handed or left-handed use. The extra-long beaters have no center post, so there is less for dough to cling to.
Sur La Table lists the box contents as extra-long beaters, chef’s whisk, dough hooks, a spatula and a clear storage case, with a three-year warranty, the longest stated for any mixer in this guide. It weighs 4 pounds, which is on the heavy side. Sur La Table sells it for about $100 (October 2026) and marked it as limited availability when checked. Cuisinart’s own site did not load for us, so there is no manufacturer link here.
Pros of Cuisinart Power Advantage 9-Speed
- Three-year warranty
- Beaters without center posts
- Whisk, dough hooks, spatula and storage case included
Cons of Cuisinart Power Advantage 9-Speed
- Heaviest pick at 4 pounds
- Limited availability at the retailer checked
5. KitchenAid 6-Speed Hand Mixer with Flex Edge Beaters (KHM6118)
The KitchenAid 6-Speed with Flex Edge Beaters is a light, simple mixer with one clever feature. The Flex Edge beaters have a flexible edge that covers, by KitchenAid’s description, twice the surface area of standard beaters, so they mix faster and reduce the need to stop and scrape down the bowl.
It also comes with a pro whisk for egg whites and a storage clip that holds the attachments on the underside of the mixer. Sur La Table lists it at 2 pounds with a one-year limited warranty and dishwasher-safe beaters. It was on sale there when checked, so no price is quoted here. KitchenAid’s own site blocked our requests, so there is no manufacturer link.
Pros of KitchenAid 6-Speed Flex Edge
- Flexible-edge beaters scrape as they mix
- Light at 2 pounds
- Whisk and storage clip included
Cons of KitchenAid 6-Speed Flex Edge
- No dough hooks in the box
- One-year warranty
6. KitchenAid Go Cordless Hand Mixer (KHMR762)
The KitchenAid Go Cordless Hand Mixer runs on a removable, rechargeable 12-volt battery. KitchenAid rates it for up to 60 minutes of continuous runtime. It has seven speeds and a Soft Start feature that brings the beaters up to speed gradually.
The mixer is designed to stand on its own, which lifts the beaters up and out of the bowl when you pause. The box includes the battery, a USB-C cable, a wall adapter and stainless steel Turbo Beater II beaters, which are dishwasher safe. Sur La Table lists it at 2.58 pounds with a one-year limited warranty. It was discounted there when checked, and its regular price is among the highest in this guide.
Pros of KitchenAid Go Cordless
- No cord, with up to 60 minutes of runtime per charge
- Removable battery charges over USB-C
- Stands upright on its own
Cons of KitchenAid Go Cordless
- Only one set of beaters, no whisk or dough hooks
- Expensive at regular price
- Battery needs charging
7. Hamilton Beach Hand Mixer with Snap-On Case (62682G)
The Hamilton Beach Hand Mixer with Snap-On Case is the budget pick with the fewest compromises. It has six speeds, a QuickBurst button for extra power and a motor rated at 250 watts peak. The Bowl Rest groove lets you park the mixer on the rim of the bowl so drips fall back in.
Traditional beaters and a whisk are included, and both fit with the cord in a case that snaps onto the mixer. Hamilton Beach sells it for about $28 (October 2026). There are no dough hooks, and the basic beaters do not scrape the bowl.
Pros of Hamilton Beach 62682G
- Very low price
- Snap-on storage case
- Bowl Rest feature
Cons of Hamilton Beach 62682G
- No dough hooks
- No slow-start feature listed
8. Dash SmartStore Hand Mixer
The Dash SmartStore Hand Mixer is built around storage. The beaters clip into the side of the body and the mixer lies flat, so it fits in most kitchen drawers. Dash says it weighs just over 2 pounds.
It has three speeds and an eject button, and the non-electric parts are dishwasher safe. The base package, at about $28 (October 2026), includes two beaters. A Deluxe version adds a whisk and a milkshake attachment for a few dollars more. Dash covers it for one year, or two with registration. It is a good match for occasional bakers and small kitchens.
Pros of Dash SmartStore
- Lies flat in a drawer with beaters clipped on
- Light and compact
- Warranty extends to two years with registration
Cons of Dash SmartStore
- Only three speeds
- No dough hooks
Hand Mixer Questions Buyers Ask
Can a hand mixer knead bread dough?
Small batches, if it comes with dough hooks. The Breville, Braun, Cuisinart and Hamilton Beach Professional models in this guide all include them. For regular bread baking or large batches, a stand mixer is the better tool.
How many watts does a hand mixer need?
There is no single answer. The corded mixers here that state a figure range from 220 watts (Cuisinart) to 350 watts (Braun), and several good ones do not publish a number at all. Speed control, a slow start and the right attachments affect results more than wattage alone.
Are cordless hand mixers worth it?
They are if outlets are scarce or you like to mix at the stove or the table. The KitchenAid Go Cordless is rated for up to 60 minutes per charge, which covers several recipes. You pay more and get fewer attachments than with a corded mixer at the same price.
Which hand mixers come with a storage case?
Both Hamilton Beach picks use a snap-on case, the Breville has a detachable storage compartment, and the Cuisinart includes a clear case. The KitchenAid 6-Speed has a storage clip and the Dash clips its beaters to the body.
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Conclusion
Buy the Breville Handy Mix Scraper if you bake often and want the quietest, smartest hand mixer with every attachment in the box. The Hamilton Beach Professional 7 Speed gives you a DC motor, slow start and a full kit for about $60, and is the best value here. Choose the Braun MultiMix 5 for the highest rated power and the Cuisinart Power Advantage 9-Speed for the longest warranty.
The KitchenAid 6-Speed with Flex Edge Beaters suits bakers who want something light for batters and creams, and the KitchenAid Go Cordless is the one to get if you want no cord at all. For occasional use, the Hamilton Beach 62682G and the Dash SmartStore both do the basics for under $30.
