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

Are you passionate about baking but lack the space or budget for a stand mixer? The Sunbeam Mixmaster hand mixer is the ideal solution for home bakers seeking convenience without sacrificing performance. Priced at just $39 right now, this compact mixer comes with beaters and dough hooks, making it versatile enough to handle everything from delicate meringues to hearty bread dough.

For a more in-depth look, check out our full review where we put this mixer to the test with some classic bakes.

Key features:

• Takes up minimal space, ideal for kitchens with limited storage
• Includes beaters and dough hooks for a variety of baking needs
• Six speed settings
• Dishwasher-safe attachments
• Comes with a storage compartment to keep attachments and the cord together

Also available at:

• $39 at The Good Guys
• $52.95 at Matt Blatt

With an ergonomic handle, this hand mixer from BOSCH does it all. Featuring stainless steel dough hooks, beaters, and aerate-specific beaters, 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
• Hooks made from stainless steel

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.

Colours: Matte black, cream and red

“I bought this about a month ago and love it,” said a reviewer who left five stars. “Sometimes I either don’t need to or want to pull out my big KitchenAid. This is so convenient to do a large or a smaller job. I love that it is light but does a great job with seven speeds and I can use it anywhere, even camping.”

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:

• $279 at David Jones

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.

Colours: Empire red, almond cream, contour silver, onyx black and pistachio

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:

• $159 (usually $239) at Myer
• $169 (usually $239) at KitchenAid
• $169 (usually $199) at The Good Guys
• $169 (usually $239) 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 (usually $159) at Matchbox

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.

Colours: White, cream, pastel blue, black, pastel green, pastel pink, red.

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:

• $179 at Betta Home Living
• $179.95 (usually $209) at Kitchen Warehouse
• $189 at The Good Guys
• $208 (usually $289) at Appliances Online

Philips’ classic, neat hand mixer comes with dough hooks and paddle beaters (all made from stainless steel) and operates quietly with minimal fuss. With five speeds plus a turbo function, you couldn’t ask for much else from a hand mixer!

Key features:

• Comes with paddle mixers and dough hooks
• Attachments all made from stainless steel
• Five speeds including turbo
• Attachments are dishwasher safe