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Last updated: 27 September 2024
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If you whisk egg whites, whip cream or make cake batters, a hand mixer is a handy appliance. We lab test and review the latest models to help you find the best hand mixer.

Whether you want a basic hand mixer or one that comes with more accessories, our test covers a range of them so you can be sure to find one that works well for you. Our expert testers give every hand mixer a thorough workout to help find:

  • which models are best at whisking and beating
  • which models are the easiest to use
  • good and bad points for each hand mixer
  • how much noise they make
  • a list of recommended models for quick reference.

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So what exactly do we test in order to review hand mixers and give you all of this information?

Performance
Our kitchen experts Fiona and Chantelle conduct two main performance tests:

  • Whisking egg whites – we use the beaters to whisk egg whites to form stiff peaks. Where supplied, we also use the wire whisk attachment.
  • Beating a cake batter – the beaters are used to assess how well the hand mixers combine dry and wet ingredients, to form an even and smooth cake mix. We no longer test the dough hooks, when supplied. In previous tests we’ve found that hand mixers don’t have the power needed to knead dough.

Ease of use
Fiona and Chantelle assess ease of use by checking how easy it is to:

  • use the controls
  • read the labelling
  • insert and remove the mixing tools
  • stand the mixer during operation
  • store the unit with its accessories
  • clean the hand mixer.

They also assess the general comfort, balance and control, hand grip and strain on the wrist during operation.

If you need more information, read our hand mixer buying guide to help you understand what to look for.

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Sunbeam Mixmaster Hand Mixer JM6600
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Sunbeam Mixmaster Hand Mixer JM6600

Performance score 100
Ease of use score 78
Whisking score 100
Beater score 100
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Kenwood HM620
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Kenwood HM620

Performance score 100
Ease of use score 78
Whisking score 100
Beater score 100
$70
Adesso HM419
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Adesso HM419

Performance score 100
Ease of use score 68
Whisking score 100
Beater score 100
$19
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I joined CHOICE as a content producer in July 2014 and am currently team leader of the household department. I write about a variety of products such as coffee machines, stick vacuums, bassinets, high chairs and ovens, which are tested by our in-house lab staff. Our reports help people make informed decisions about their purchases. We also keep manufacturers in check, regularly exposing product flaws which can result in better, safer products. Making a difference is what I enjoy most about my role. Prior to CHOICE, I spent 16 years working as a technology journalist in Sydney and London. I spent several years as a senior researcher/writer at our UK sister organisation, Which? Giving people access to robust, independent advice is something I have always felt strongly about. I'm also the author of several how-to technology books such as Spotify for Dummies and Digital Photography for the Older and Wiser and am a communications graduate of Charles Sturt University.  You can find me on LinkedIn.

I joined CHOICE as a content producer in July 2014 and am currently team leader of the household department. I write about a variety of products such as coffee machines, stick vacuums, bassinets, high chairs and ovens, which are tested by our in-house lab staff. Our reports help people make informed decisions about their purchases. We also keep manufacturers in check, regularly exposing product flaws which can result in better, safer products. Making a difference is what I enjoy most about my role. Prior to CHOICE, I spent 16 years working as a technology journalist in Sydney and London. I spent several years as a senior researcher/writer at our UK sister organisation, Which? Giving people access to robust, independent advice is something I have always felt strongly about. I'm also the author of several how-to technology books such as Spotify for Dummies and Digital Photography for the Older and Wiser and am a communications graduate of Charles Sturt University.  You can find me on LinkedIn.