Hamilton Beach Professional 7-Speed Digital Electric Hand Mixer with High-Performance DC Motor Slow Start Snap-On Storage Case SoftScrape

I haven't used this very many times as I just got it, but I can honestly say I was impressed w/the first use. I paid more than for previous mixers, but, so far, I think it was worth it. Other mixers had 3 speeds w/low being the lowest, which was anything but slow. They sent a dust cloud of dry ingredients all over. This mixer's low is actually slow & can mix dry ingredients without sending dust all over the counter and everything nearby. I wasn't sure I'd like the coating on the beaters. I've had some before & didn't like them, but the coating is a littler thicker than others I've had and work nicely. The beaters eject easily with the lever. I haven't tried the hooks (probably won't ever use them) and whisk that came with it yet. The storage case leaves a lot to be desired tho. It's convenient to pull the mixer out & have everything with it, but I struggle to unsnap it from the storage case & put it back on. I have arthritic hands making it a bit of a challenge, & I'm also afraid it's going to snap & break. I'm not knocking a star off for that. I'm rating the mixer, not the storage case. Read more

I really like this hand mixer. One of the first things that I wanted to make sure is that it had several different settings and started out with a low speed as to not throw flour and sugar everywhere around my kitchen. This mixer does the trick, and I am so satisfied with it, and I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys baking with less cleanup. Read more

The best mixer I have ever purchased. A pleasure to use and I bake often. Read more

I have this mixer for about a month. I've made whipped cream, cookies and brownies with it. The gearing starts really low and the difference between lowest and highest speed ramps up very slowly. At first I thought it wasn't going to work because it seemed so underpowered. But it handled a stiff dough just fine, and I could whip cream with the beaters or the wick quickly. The risk is a little flimsy so I am not sure how well it will hold up. The beaters have a coating on them which makes it quieter (when you hit the side of the mixing bowl) and they are easy to clean. I rated it 4 on holding because the way you increase/decreas speed is by rolling a wheel backwards and forward. The wheel is on top, so you need to be good with your thumb. rotates easy enough it's just awkward if you start slow to prevent spatter and then rev it up. Also, the trigger to release the beater is under the handle in a way that means you could accidentally pull it. I assume they won't come out if it is running, but could still be a mess for what you are making. Finally, the plastic case is a good idea, but I found it hard to open and you have to fit everything in just so if you want the cord to go in. I don't lock it down now, I just have the mixer sitting on top of it with the cord and accessories in it. Overall, a good mixer that has worked well to far. Easy to clean. Motor is quiet. Read more

This mixer is good, the power is good. I hope it holds up. I would recommend this product. Read more

I Love this mixer! It Truly will start off slow (so as not to scatter flour everywhere) as advertised!! Having tried others who made this claim but did NOT truly have a SLOW Start speed - I am SO tickled with this one! It has Plenty of power! Sits upright very well when you need it to. Everything about it says 'Quality'! Read more

This mixer worked exactly as I was hoping. Plenty of power to mash 5 pounds of potatoes for Thanksgiving with no lumps. I actually had to turn the power down because it was splattering potatoes everywhere. LOL! The silicone covered beaters didn't scratch my ceramic coated pan at all! I love the snap on base that holds the cord and attachments. Still trying to figure out how to swivel and lock the cord in place, but I'll get there. Overall, I'm very pleased with this mixer. Read more

Well made durable construction. Powerful motor. Nice blade assortment. Bought one for my granddaughter. Read more