7 best hand mixers that are designed for avid home cooks and bakers

For under $100, this hand mixer from Sunbeam is the handy kitchen helper you didn’t know you needed. In a retro-style design, this hand mixer features six speed settings – including power boost, a quick-release eject button, and various attachments (v-groove beaters, dough hooks, and balloon whisks) for every unique recipe.

Key features:

• Powerful 235 motor
• Plastic, stainless steel
• Six speeds, plus Boost
• Quick-release ejection button

The headache of storing the beater attachments that come with your hand mixer is a headache no more with the Breville Hand Mix and Store. As the name suggests, it comes equipped with a storage case that sits neatly under the unit so your kitchen cupboards can stay neat (and the attachments can stay clean, too).

“I bought this mixer because I liked the storage container, then I discovered the cord rewinds back in! Another bonus,” wrote a five-star reviewer. “I had a little hand mixer for years and thought it was ok, then I used the Breville Handy Mix and Store and found it to be a very powerful mixer. I love it and would recommend it for people like me who mix the odd cake mix. Great product.”

Key features:

• Five electronic speed controls
• Retractable cord
• Convenient storage case

Also available at:

• $89.95 at Amazon

Available also in cream and red colourways, this KitchenAid cordless hand mixer is designed for avid home cooks. With a flat base that allows it to stand upright on its base, a soft start feature to prevent splatter, and a rechargeable lithium battery (did we mention it was cordless?), it’s a must-have for those who value convenience when it comes to the kitchen.

“We recently brought a cordless mixer and typical of KitchenAid products it is versatile and robust,” said a reviewer who left five stars. “Being cordless opens up a whole new world.”

Key features:

• Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
• Make up to 200 cookies in a full charge
• Seven speeds
• Soft start feature brings beaters up to selected speed gradually

Also available at:

• $223 at Bing Lee
• $229.95 (usually $279) at Kitchen Warehouse
• $249 at The Good Guys
• $279 at Myer
• $279 at David Jones

If we could have all our electronics cordless, we would – and that’s why the Cuisinart cordless hand mixer is one of our top picks. With cordless convenience coupled with a powerful mixer that can whip cream, mix sticky cookie dough, beat eggs, and more, this hand mixer will make any recipe easy. Choose from five variable speed settings – you can mix ’til your heart’s desire.

Key features:

• Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
• LED indicator
• Do-it-all beaters
• Balanced handles
• USB charging
• Two-year warranty

Also available at:

• $139 at Matchbox
• $149 at Betta Home Living
• $324.91 at Amazon

With an ergonomic handle, this hand mixer from BOSCH does it all. Featuring stainless steel dough hooks, beaters, a puree stick blender, and a mixing cup with lid, the possibilities are endless when it comes to creating your favourite dishes in the kitchen.

Key features:

• Ergonomic handle
• Soft to the touch
• Lightweight and quiet
• Includes four blade knives and mixing cup with lid

Perfectly weighted for ease of use, this hand mixer by none other than KitchenAid is a best seller for good reason. Powering through any culinary task – you can blend, mince, chop, whip, puree, froth, and more with this small but mighty appliance. Plus, its removable pan guard prevents scratching of cookware when used for pureeing soups.

Key features:

• Nine speeds from slow stir to a fast whip
• High-performance motor
• Soft start control prevents splatter
• Quiet
• Energy efficient
• Two-year warranty

Also available at:

• $189 at Bing Lee
• $198.95 (usually $239) at Kitchen Warehouse
• $199 (usually $239) at KitchenAid
• $239 at Myer
• $239 at David Jones

With nine speed settings to choose from, you’ll be able to perfect any recipe with the Smeg digital hand mixer. In an adorable pale blue hue that will brighten up your kitchen (and day), you’ll be ready to mix, whisk and knead (with the included dough hooks) in no time.

Key features:

• Nine speed levels
• Turbo function
• ’50s retro style
• Non-slip feet
• Includes two wire whisks, two Optimus whisks, two dough hooks and Smeg personalised fabric case

Also available at:

• $167 at Bing Lee
• $179 at Betta Home Living
• $179.95 (usually $209) at Kitchen Warehouse
• $209 at Myer
• $209 at Appliances Online
• $249.99 at Amazon