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The 6 Best Hand Mixers of 2023, Tested & Reviewed
These top-rated picks can tackle everything from mixing cookie dough to whipping cream.
An electric hand mixer is a versatile piece of kitchen gear for home cooks and bakers alike. Since the cost of a stand mixer isn't in everyone's budget and mixing by hand can be tiring, a hand mixer is a great solution for whipping up your favorite sweet and savory recipes at home — plus they're easy to store.
What's the best hand mixer for most people? Our top-tested model for 2023 is the Breville Handy Mix Scraper, which is suitable for a wide range of home cooks. While it costs over $100, we think the price is well worth it given its versatility (it offers multiple attachments and nine speed settings) and useful features (like a built-in light and timer). If you're on a tighter budget, we recommend the Hamilton Beach Electric Hand Mixer.
In the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances & Innovation Lab, we’ve tested over 30 hand mixers and stand mixers in the last two decades. When we evaluate mixers, we assess their performance by beating egg whites, whipping cream and mixing tough cookie dough. We also look to see how easy they are to operate, navigate the different speed settings, switch out attachments and clean.
To help you determine which is the best hand mixer for your needs, we've narrowed down our list to the best of the best, whether you're looking for a model under $30 or prefer one that's cordless.
Our top picks:
At the end of this guide, you can see how we evaluate hand mixers in our Lab, plus everything you need to know to shop for your perfect mixer. Looking for more kitchen tools to speed up your prep? Check out our guides the best food processors, mini food processors and immersion blenders.
Eva (she/her) is a reviews analyst in the Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab, where she tests kitchen gear, home appliances and culinary innovations. She graduated from NYU with a bachelor of science in food studies, nutrition and public health and is a trained chef through the Natural Gourmet Institute. Eva has more than 10 years of experience in the food industry, working as a food stylist, personal chef and marketing manager.
Abigail (she/her) covers everything from kitchen gear to mattresses and smart blinds for the Institute, as well as assisting the General Manager in any number of projects. She graduated from Louisiana State University with a B.A. in creative writing, as well as earning her M.S. in publishing digital and print media from New York University. Before GH, she worked at LSU Press and The Southern Review literary magazine. In her free time you can find her quilting, cross-stitching or trying to figure out how to squeeze one more bookshelf in her tiny apartment.
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