Hand mixers are a great innovation that allows you to be more versatile with your baking. Smaller, lighter and easier to clean than a traditional stand mixer, electric hand mixers cut down on the space required and allow you to use any mixing bowl to mix in as they’re not tied to any particular mixing vessel.
Also known as beaters, hand mixers are a vital piece of kitchen equipment and we have picked out the crème de la crème for you! Amazon, eBay, John Lewis and Argos are great places to purchase some of the top makes of hand mixers, and we have found the best available from brands such as KitchenAid, Kenwood, Russell Hobbs and Breville.
When choosing a mixer, think about what you’re most likely to use it for. The types of tasks you hope to accomplish will determine the types of accessories as well as the motor power you will need.
Most hand mixers will at least come with beaters. However, if you intend to use your hand mixer for other tasks, like making bread or whipping egg white, you may need to purchase a model that includes extra attachments.
Most hand mixers will at least come with beaters, the workhorse of the hand mixer attachment collection. These are useful for most generic mixing jobs, like mixing cake batters. They can be made from a variety of materials, but stainless steel is a good choice as it is durable and easy to keep clean.
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Ideal for whisking eggs and whipped cream, their unique balloon shape introduces more air into your mixture, making it fluffier. Whisk attachments can be hard to get hold of, but they make these jobs so much quicker and easier.
If you want a hand mixer to make the occasional loaf of bread, make sure you have a set of dough hooks for your hand mixer as these hooks are designed for mixing and kneading doughs for pizza and bread. Yum! Look for models with more powerful motors too, as mixing doughs takes more power!
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Hand mixers vary a lot in terms of power, and our recommendations list covers a big variety. Bigger motors don’t always mean better though! If you only need your mixer for mixing cakes, whipping cream and eggs as well as other lightweight jobs, then a less powerful motor will suit you well.
Something in the 85-120 W range would certainly suffice and can even handle some heavier jobs, provided you mix in shorter bursts. However, if you plan to use your hand mixer for mixing doughs, then you should consider a mixer that offers more power, so look for mixers with motors of at least 300 W.
Most mixers will offer at least a few different speeds, and this feature determines how much control you have. The more speeds on offer, the greater the level of control you will have over your mixing.
Some models also offer additional features, such as boost or turbo speeds for a bit of additional oomph, while others have a pulse option to give you short, sharp bursts of mixing. Look for a model with at least three to five speeds for versatile control over your mixing.
Things can sometimes get a bit messy in the kitchen. So don't forget to wear a kitchen apron!
Most hand mixers are designed to be held while you mix. Depending on the task at hand, this can mean you’re holding your mixer for quite long periods of time, and this can be tiring or even cause strain.
However, models that are really light may also be harder to control when you’re mixing at higher speeds. If a bag of sugar weighs a kilo, you can get an idea of how much the various models weigh. 750g to about 1.3 kg is probably the optimum range for most people.
Can't decide between a hand or a stand mixer? Check out our stand mixers article to help you make your decision!
We have taken out the grind of choosing the best hand mixer to suit your needs and rounded up the very best models. Without further ado, here is our list of the 10 best hand mixers in the UK.
HM680
£77.00
Speeds | 5 + pulse function |
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Accessories Included | Steel bowl, kneaders, beaters, stand |
Motor Power | 350 W |
Weight | 2.3 kg |
Additional Features | Includes splash guard, can be freestanding |
89303
£67.95
Speeds | 4 |
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Accessories Included | Flat beaters, dough hooks, balloon whisk |
Motor Power | 400 W |
Weight | 1.72 kg |
Additional Features | Available in chrome and white, integral plug storage |
HM4
£29.99
Speeds | 5 + turbo function |
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Accessories Included | Whisk, dough hooks, beaters |
Motor Power | 400 W |
Weight | 1.7 kg |
Additional Features | Available in silver, white or black, comes with built-in storage case |
HMP10.00WH
£22.99
Speeds | 5 |
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Accessories Included | Beaters |
Motor Power | 300 W |
Weight | 970 g |
Additional Features | - |
VFM021
£47.99
Speeds | 7 + boost function |
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Accessories Included | Beaters, dough hooks, whisk and storage case |
Motor Power | 270 W |
Weight | 2.28 kg |
Additional Features | HeatSoft technology to soften butter while mixing |
MFQ36300GB
£33.00
Speeds | 5 + turbo function |
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Accessories Included | Beaters and dough hooks |
Motor Power | 400 W |
Weight | 800 g |
Additional Features | - |
24672
£22.96
Speeds | 5 + turbo function |
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Accessories Included | Beaters and dough hooks |
Motor Power | 350 W |
Weight | 1.21 kg |
Additional Features | Base standing |
HM3100WH
£44.99
Speeds | 5 + turbo function |
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Accessories Included | Beaters and dough hooks |
Motor Power | 500 W |
Weight | 820 g |
Additional Features | Non-slip handle |
5KHM9212BER
£109.99
Speeds | 9 |
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Accessories Included | Turbo beaters, whisk, dough hooks, stirring rod and storage bag |
Motor Power | 85 W |
Weight | 1.1 kg |
Additional Features | Available in a variety of colours |
400512
£28.00
Speeds | 5 |
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Accessories Included | Beaters and dough hooks |
Motor Power | 400 W |
Weight | 1.7 kg |
Additional Features | - |
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Name | Chefette Hand Mixer | Hand Mixer | Electric Hand Mixer | QuickMix Lite Hand Mixer | Hand Mixer With HeatSoft Technology | ErgoMixx Hand Mixer | Desire Hand Mixer | MultiMix Electric Hand Mixer | Electric Hand Mixer | Total Control Hand Mixer |
Features | The Multifaceted Hand Mixer to Suit Every Mixing Need | Stylish, Well-Considered Design Packed With Features | A Sturdy Hand Mixer That Offers a Host of Features | The Budget Option That Ticks All the Boxes | A Versatile Hand Mixer That Melts Your Butter | The Strong Yet Light All Rounder | A Flexible Hand Mixer That Is Easy on Your Purse | A Stylish Mixer That Does It All | An Iconic Hand Mixer With Great Accessories | A Powerful Workhorse Mixer |
Price | £77.00 | £67.95 | £29.99 | £22.99 | £47.99 | £33.00 | £22.96 | £44.99 | £109.99 | £28.00 |
Speeds | 5 + pulse function | 4 | 5 + turbo function | 5 | 7 + boost function | 5 + turbo function | 5 + turbo function | 5 + turbo function | 9 | 5 |
Accessories Included | Steel bowl, kneaders, beaters, stand | Flat beaters, dough hooks, balloon whisk | Whisk, dough hooks, beaters | Beaters | Beaters, dough hooks, whisk and storage case | Beaters and dough hooks | Beaters and dough hooks | Beaters and dough hooks | Turbo beaters, whisk, dough hooks, stirring rod and storage bag | Beaters and dough hooks |
Motor Power | 350 W | 400 W | 400 W | 300 W | 270 W | 400 W | 350 W | 500 W | 85 W | 400 W |
Weight | 2.3 kg | 1.72 kg | 1.7 kg | 970 g | 2.28 kg | 800 g | 1.21 kg | 820 g | 1.1 kg | 1.7 kg |
Additional Features | Includes splash guard, can be freestanding | Available in chrome and white, integral plug storage | Available in silver, white or black, comes with built-in storage case | - | HeatSoft technology to soften butter while mixing | - | Base standing | Non-slip handle | Available in a variety of colours | - |
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As usual, we have looked at the mixers online and discovered which offer the best mix of features, quality and value for money. We hope that we have helped you consider the features that would most suit your mixing needs and made the decision process a little easier. Enjoy your new mixer!
Author: Sonata Winchester
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