A hand mixer earns its drawer space on small jobs: whipping cream for tres leches, beating egg whites, creaming butter and sugar for polvorones, or fluffing lard before it goes into tamale masa. None of that needs a premium machine. The entry models of the established makers have fewer speeds and fewer attachments, but they beat, whip and cream the same way.
This guide covers the entry tier of each maker’s hand mixer range, from Hamilton Beach, Cuisinart, KitchenAid, Proctor Silex, Brentwood, Ovente, BLACK+DECKER and Dash. We do not list prices, because they change by the week. Instead we compare what each model gives you and what you give up compared with the picks in our main guide to the best hand mixer, from speeds and attachments to warranty.
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Quick verdict: the best hand mixer value
For most kitchens, the Hamilton Beach Power Deluxe 6-Speed Hand Mixer is the best hand mixer value: six speeds plus QuickBurst, a whisk as well as beaters, a snap-on storage case and a two-year limited warranty on this listing. For the longest warranty, choose the Cuisinart Power Advantage 5-Speed, which Cuisinart covers for three years. If you want a mixer with no cord, the Dash Cordless Hand Mixer is the simplest way in.
Five value hand mixers at a glance
Our five standout picks, one for each kind of buyer, with the speeds and warranty each maker or listing states. All eight hand mixers are reviewed in full below.
| Hand mixer | Best for | Speeds and motor | Warranty | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hamilton Beach Power Deluxe 6-Speed Hand MixerBest overall value
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Everyday baking with a case | 6 speeds + QuickBurst; 250 W | 2-year limited | View on Amazon |
Cuisinart Power Advantage 5-Speed Hand MixerLongest warranty
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Buyers who keep tools for years | 5 speeds; 220 W | 3-year limited | View on Amazon |
KitchenAid 5-Speed Ultra Power Hand MixerBest name brand
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A colorful, simple KitchenAid | 5 speeds; watts not stated | 1 year | View on Amazon |
| Occasional cream and cake mix | 5 speeds; 100–125 W peak | 1-year limited | View on Amazon | |
Dash Cordless Hand MixerBest cordless value
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Mixing away from an outlet | 4 speeds + Turbo; battery | 1 year (2 with registration) | View on Amazon |
What you give up at the entry tier
The mixers at the top of our main guide add things you pay for: scraper-edged beaters, nine speeds with very slow starts, digital controls, dough hooks and blending rods, or a cordless body with a charging stand. The entry models on this page keep the motor, the beaters and a handful of speeds.
Fewer attachments. Most entry mixers come with two beaters and perhaps a whisk. Few include dough hooks, which matters if you plan to knead; for that, see our guide to the best hand mixer for dough.
Fewer and coarser speeds. Five or six speeds cover cream, eggs, batter and frosting. What you lose is the very gentle first speed that keeps flour in the bowl, though the Hamilton Beach lists a slower first speed for that reason.
Shorter warranties. One year is typical here. The exceptions are the Hamilton Beach (two years on this listing) and the Cuisinart (three years), and those are worth weighing as heavily as the speed count.
If you bake bread or big batches every week, a stand mixer may be the better buy; our guide to the best cheap stand mixer covers the entry stand models.
Eight picks for the best hand mixer value
Our main hand mixer guide includes the KitchenAid 5-Speed Ultra Power in white. We list the same mixer in Empire Red here, a separate listing, because it is KitchenAid’s entry hand mixer and the only way into that brand at this tier; every other pick is a different model from those in our main guide and our dough guide. All eight were listed as in stock, not low in stock, when we checked.
1. Hamilton Beach Power Deluxe 6-Speed Hand Mixer – A Whisk, a Case and Two Years
The Power Deluxe (model 62695V, in white) is one of Hamilton Beach’s basic six-speed mixers, a step below the Easy Clean model in our main guide. It has six speeds plus a QuickBurst button that adds a burst of power at any speed, according to Hamilton Beach. The listing gives a 250-watt motor in the title and 275 watts of peak power in the description.
It comes with two traditional beaters and a whisk, all dishwasher safe, and a snap-on storage case with an access door, so the attachments stay with the mixer. A bowl rest lets you set it on the edge of the bowl between additions. Hamilton Beach says the first speed is slower to help keep ingredients in the bowl, which is useful when folding flour into a cake batter.
The listing gives a two-year limited warranty, better than most mixers at this tier. There are no dough hooks, so use it for batters, cream, meringue and frosting rather than bread dough.
Why we like it
- Two-year limited warranty on this listing
- Whisk included as well as beaters
- Snap-on storage case
- Slower first speed to limit splatter
Key specifications
| Model | Hamilton Beach 62695V |
|---|---|
| Speeds | 6 plus QuickBurst |
| Motor (stated) | 250 watts; 275 watts peak |
| Attachments | 2 beaters, whisk |
| Storage case | Yes, snap-on |
| Corded/cordless | Corded |
| Dishwasher-safe parts | Beaters (whisk not stated) |
| Warranty | 2-year limited |
Why we recommend it
It suits most home bakers who want a complete, tidy kit and a warranty that beats the usual one year.
Skip it if you knead dough by machine; it has no dough hooks.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Longer warranty than most here
- Attachments store with the mixer
- QuickBurst at any speed
Cons
- No dough hooks
- Two different wattage figures on the listing
- Weight not stated
2. Cuisinart Power Advantage 5-Speed Hand Mixer – Three-Year Warranty, No Center Posts
The HM-50 is the entry model in Cuisinart’s Power Advantage line, below the 7- and 9-speed versions; the 9-speed Power Advantage Plus is in our main guide. It has a 220-watt motor and five speeds on a slide control, and Cuisinart lists automatic feedback among its features.
The extra-long beaters have no center post, so batter and butter do not clog the middle, and they are dishwasher safe. A beater-eject lever releases them. The 60-inch swivel cord turns for right- or left-handed use, and a recipe book comes in the box.
The deciding point is the warranty: Cuisinart gives this mixer a limited three-year warranty, the longest on this page. What it lacks is a whisk, dough hooks and a storage case, so the beaters live in a drawer.
Why we like it
- Limited three-year warranty
- Extra-long beaters with no center post
- 60-inch swivel cord
- Beater-eject lever
Key specifications
| Model | Cuisinart HM-50 |
|---|---|
| Speeds | 5 |
| Motor (stated) | 220 watts |
| Attachments | 2 extra-long beaters |
| Storage case | Not stated |
| Corded/cordless | Corded, 60-inch swivel cord |
| Dishwasher-safe parts | Beaters |
| Warranty | 3-year limited |
Why we recommend it
It suits a cook who keeps tools for years and values the warranty more than a pile of attachments.
Skip it if you want a whisk or a case; only the beaters are listed.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Longest warranty here
- Beaters that are easy to clean
- Long, swiveling cord
Cons
- Beaters only
- No storage case listed
- Five speeds, not seven or nine
3. KitchenAid 5-Speed Ultra Power Hand Mixer – The Simplest Way Into KitchenAid
The KHM512 is KitchenAid’s entry hand mixer, sold here in Empire Red (model KHM512ER). It has five speeds: KitchenAid suggests speed one for stirring in chunky ingredients such as nuts or chocolate chips and speed five for whipping egg whites or heavy cream.
The cord locks into either side of the mixer, so you can work from any angle, and the round cord wipes clean. The handle has a soft grip, and a single button releases the Turbo Beaters, which are dishwasher safe. KitchenAid does not state the motor’s wattage on this listing.
The listing gives a one-year warranty. You get beaters only, with no whisk, dough hooks or case, so the value here is the brand and the color range rather than the kit. Our main guide covers the same mixer in white; the step-up KitchenAid models there add speeds and attachments.
Why we like it
- Cord locks left or right
- One-handed beater release
- Dishwasher-safe Turbo Beaters
Key specifications
| Model | KitchenAid KHM512ER |
|---|---|
| Speeds | 5 |
| Motor (stated) | Not stated |
| Attachments | 2 Turbo Beaters |
| Storage case | Not stated |
| Corded/cordless | Corded, lockable swivel cord |
| Dishwasher-safe parts | Beaters |
| Warranty | 1 year |
Why we recommend it
It suits a baker who wants a KitchenAid to match other appliances and only needs beaters.
Skip it if attachments matter more than the name; the Hamilton Beach includes a whisk and a case.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Well-known maker
- Cord can be locked to either side
- Many colors offered
Cons
- Beaters only
- Wattage not stated
- One-year warranty
4. Proctor Silex Easy Mix 5-Speed Hand Mixer – Light, Small and Basic
Proctor Silex is a Hamilton Beach Brands label, and the Easy Mix (model 62515PS, in white) is about as simple as an electric mixer gets. A dial sets five speeds, and two stainless steel flat beaters eject with a button and go in the dishwasher.
The listing is inconsistent on power: the title says 100 watts of peak power and the description says 125. Either way, it is the lowest-powered corded mixer here. Proctor Silex says it is enough for cookie dough and for adding flour and dried fruit to a thick batter, and the compact, lightweight body is easy to hold and store.
A bowl rest steadies the mixer on the edge of the bowl when you pause. The listing gives a one-year limited warranty.
Why we like it
- Lightweight and compact
- Simple dial control
- Bowl rest
- Dishwasher-safe stainless beaters
Key specifications
| Model | Proctor Silex 62515PS |
|---|---|
| Speeds | 5 |
| Motor (stated) | 100 or 125 watts peak (listing gives both) |
| Attachments | 2 stainless steel flat beaters |
| Storage case | Not stated |
| Corded/cordless | Corded |
| Dishwasher-safe parts | Beaters |
| Warranty | 1-year limited |
Why we recommend it
It suits a kitchen that mixes now and then, for whipped cream, boxed cake mix or mashed potatoes, and wants something light.
Skip it if you mix stiff cookie dough often; a stronger motor will cope more easily.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Easy to handle
- Small to store
- Very simple controls
Cons
- Least powerful corded mixer here
- Conflicting wattage on listing
- Beaters only
5. Ovente 5-Speed Hand Mixer with Storage Case – Whisks and Cord Fit in the Case
Ovente’s HM151W comes with a 150-watt motor, five speeds and two stainless steel whisk beaters. Speed one is the lowest and speed five the highest, and Ovente suggests it for whipping cream, beating egg whites and batter, and mashing potatoes.
The snap-on storage case holds the attachments and, according to Ovente, the power cord as well, so nothing tangles in the drawer. A button ejects the beaters, which are dishwasher safe; the motor body wipes clean with a damp cloth.
Ovente gives a one-year limited warranty and says its customer service team is US-based. The whisk-style beaters suit cream and eggs better than heavy dough.
Why we like it
- Case holds beaters and cord
- Dishwasher-safe stainless beaters
- Beater eject button
Key specifications
| Model | Ovente HM151W |
|---|---|
| Speeds | 5 |
| Motor (stated) | 150 watts |
| Attachments | 2 stainless steel whisk beaters |
| Storage case | Yes, snap-on (holds cord too) |
| Corded/cordless | Corded |
| Dishwasher-safe parts | Beaters |
| Warranty | 1-year limited |
Why we recommend it
It suits a small kitchen where everything has to pack away neatly.
Skip it if you want flat beaters for cookie dough; this one comes with whisk beaters.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Tidy storage
- Easy cleanup
- Stated warranty
Cons
- Modest motor
- Whisk beaters only
- Weight not stated
6. Brentwood Lightweight 5-Speed Hand Mixer – 150 Watts and Chrome Beaters
Brentwood Appliances sells small kitchen electrics, and the HM-44 in black is its basic hand mixer. It has a 150-watt motor and five speeds, according to the listing, and it is meant to be run with one hand.
The beaters are chrome-plated metal, and Brentwood describes the mixer as small and light enough to use for extended periods. The listing does not say whether the beaters are dishwasher safe.
The listing gives a one-year warranty. It is a plain tool for beating eggs, whipping cream and mixing light batter, and the listing makes no claim for dough.
Why we like it
- 150-watt motor, five speeds
- One-handed operation
- Small and lightweight
Key specifications
| Model | Brentwood HM-44 |
|---|---|
| Speeds | 5 |
| Motor (stated) | 150 watts |
| Attachments | 2 chrome-plated beaters |
| Storage case | Not stated |
| Corded/cordless | Corded |
| Dishwasher-safe parts | Not stated |
| Warranty | 1 year |
Why we recommend it
It suits an occasional baker who wants a small, light mixer for eggs, cream and thin batters.
Skip it if you want stainless beaters or a case; the Ovente has both.
Pros and cons
Pros
- One-handed operation
- Small and light
- Five speeds
Cons
- Chrome-plated, not stainless, beaters
- No case listed
- Short listing detail
7. BLACK+DECKER Performance Helix 3.0 Hand Mixer – Beaters, Hooks, Whisk and a Case
BLACK+DECKER’s Helix 3.0 (model MX2209) puts a lot in the box: two Helix 3.0 beaters with a nylon surface that the listing says reduces clanking against the bowl, two mixing hooks, a whisk and a snap-on storage case.
The listing gives 350 peak watts, five speeds and Turbo Boost. An Easy Start function gives you manual control of the first speed, which should mean less flour on the counter, and removable parts are listed as dishwasher safe. The warranty is two years, limited.
This is a different model from the older Helix mixer in our main guide. Treat 350 watts as a peak figure rather than a running one; what you gain here against the plainer mixers above is the fuller kit.
Why we like it
- Beaters, hooks, whisk and storage case
- Five speeds plus Turbo Boost
- Easy Start for less splatter
- Two-year limited warranty
Key specifications
| Model | BLACK+DECKER MX2209-21D |
|---|---|
| Speeds | 5, plus Turbo Boost |
| Motor (stated) | 350 watts peak |
| Attachments | 2 Helix 3.0 beaters, 2 hooks, whisk |
| Storage case | Yes, snap-on |
| Corded/cordless | Not stated |
| Dishwasher-safe parts | Yes, removable parts |
| Warranty | 2 years, limited |
Why we recommend it
It suits a buyer who wants beaters, hooks, a whisk and a case all in one box.
Skip it if you only whip cream now and then; a simpler mixer does that with less to store.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Full set of attachments
- Storage case included
- Dishwasher-safe parts
Cons
- 350 watts is a peak figure
- More parts to store
- Fewer speeds than the six-speed picks
8. Dash Cordless Hand Mixer – No Cord, Dough Hooks Included
Dash’s corded SmartStore mixer is in our main guide; this is the brand’s cordless model (DFHB10003, in French Grey), a separate model from the KitchenAid Go cordless also covered there. It has four speeds plus a Turbo button, and comes with both beaters and dough hooks, which no other mixer on this page lists.
A rechargeable lithium-ion battery powers it. Dash says one charge mixes batter for up to 150 eight-inch waffles, the battery recharges on its charging stand in 2.5 hours, and the same battery fits other Dash cordless tools. The beaters and hooks eject with a button and are top-rack dishwasher safe.
The listing gives a one-year manufacturer warranty, extended to two years if you register with Dash’s rewards program. Dash pitches the hooks at a small batch of dough, not a full bread recipe.
Why we like it
- Cordless, with a charging stand
- Beaters and dough hooks included
- Battery shared with other Dash cordless tools
- Two-year warranty with registration
Key specifications
| Model | Dash DFHB10003 |
|---|---|
| Speeds | 4 plus Turbo |
| Motor (stated) | Not stated; rechargeable lithium-ion battery |
| Attachments | Beaters, dough hooks |
| Storage case | Not stated; charging stand |
| Corded/cordless | Cordless |
| Dishwasher-safe parts | Beaters and hooks (top rack) |
| Warranty | 1 year; 2 years with registration |
Why we recommend it
It suits a cook with few outlets near the counter, or anyone who already owns a Dash cordless tool and its battery.
Skip it if you want the simplest, cheapest mixer; a corded entry model costs less and never needs charging.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Free of a cord
- Only pick here with dough hooks
- Stated battery run time
Cons
- Four speeds
- Battery to charge
- Hooks meant for small batches only
How to judge hand mixer value
Warranty first. A hand mixer is a motor in a handle, and if it stops, the warranty is your remedy. Warranties on this page run from not stated to three years, so a two- or three-year cover is worth more than an extra speed.
What is in the box. Count the attachments. Beaters alone handle cake batter, cream and frosting. A whisk helps with egg whites and meringue, and dough hooks matter only if you knead. A case keeps them together.
Speeds and the first one. Five or six speeds are plenty. What matters more is how gently the lowest speed starts, because a fast first speed throws flour and powdered sugar out of the bowl. Hamilton Beach says its first speed is slower for that reason.
Watts are a rough guide. Makers state power in different ways, as running watts or peak watts, and some do not state it at all. Use it to compare models from the same maker rather than across brands.
Parts and cleaning. Most of these mixers have dishwasher-safe beaters. Before you buy, check whether the maker sells replacement beaters, so a lost or bent one does not retire the whole mixer. For the rest of the kit, see our guides to the best mixing bowls and the best silicone spatula.
How we chose these eight hand mixers
We searched Amazon for the entry hand mixers of established makers: Hamilton Beach, Proctor Silex, Cuisinart, KitchenAid, BLACK+DECKER, Oster, Sunbeam, Brentwood, Ovente, bella, Chefman and Dash. We kept only models listed as in stock, not low in stock, and dropped listings that duplicate picks in our main hand mixer guide and our dough guide. BLACK+DECKER’s lightweight MX1500W was listed as low in stock, and its older Helix MX610B is in our main guide, so the Helix 3.0 here is a different model. Sunbeam’s Mixmaster hand mixer was offered only used when we last checked. We found no Chefman hand mixer listed, Oster’s 7-speed is in our dough guide, and bella’s hand mixer is the hand-and-stand model covered there.
We checked each brand against the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s recall database. The only hand mixer recall we found for these brands was a 1992 Hamilton Beach and Proctor-Silex recall of models 230 and 232, which are not sold today and are not picks here. We found no hand mixer recall for the other brands. Specifications come from each Amazon listing and the makers’ descriptions; where a figure is missing, we say “Not stated.” We have not used these mixers ourselves, and we do not list prices, so “value” here means each maker’s entry tier and what it includes.
Hand mixer value questions, answered
What is the best hand mixer on a budget?
For most kitchens, the Hamilton Beach Power Deluxe 6-Speed: six speeds plus QuickBurst, beaters and a whisk, a storage case and a two-year limited warranty on this listing.
What is the best hand mixer under 20, 30 or 50 dollars?
Prices change too often for a price band to stay accurate, so we compare what each tier includes instead. Every pick here is a maker’s entry model; click through to see today’s price.
Is a cheap hand mixer good enough?
For cream, eggs, cake batter, frosting and mashed potatoes, yes. A cheap hand mixer struggles more with stiff cookie dough and bread dough, where a stronger motor, dough hooks or a stand mixer help.
Which affordable hand mixer has the best warranty?
The Cuisinart Power Advantage 5-Speed, with a limited three-year warranty. The Hamilton Beach Power Deluxe lists two years, and the Dash Cordless offers two years if you register it.
Can a value hand mixer whip lard for tamales?
Beating lard until light and fluffy is a common job for a hand mixer with beaters. Working the masa in afterward is heavier, so add it in batches and stop if the motor strains. Our guide to what tamales are explains the dish.
Our final pick for mixing on a small budget
Buy the Hamilton Beach Power Deluxe for the most complete kit and a two-year warranty, or the Cuisinart Power Advantage 5-Speed for three years of cover. Choose the KitchenAid 5-Speed if the brand matters, the Proctor Silex for occasional use, the Ovente for tidy storage, and the Dash Cordless if you want no cord. For mixers with more speeds and attachments, see our main guide to the best hand mixer.
A good mixer makes short work of tres leches and polvorones. When you would rather someone else did the baking, see our menu or call to order.