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The 10 Best Hand Mixers as of June 2026

Updated 18 June 2026 ยท Reviewed by the Pickarank team ยท Prices in GBP, subject to change

We compared the best hand mixers you can buy in 2026, scoring each out of 10 on performance, value, build quality and features. Here are the ten worth your money โ€” with an at-a-glance table and the current best prices.

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Our top picks at a glance

Top pick

Kenwood kMix Hand Mixer

8.6Best overall
Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ ยฃ60
Best value

Russell Hobbs Desire Hand Mixer

8.3Best value
Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ ยฃ25
Also great

KitchenAid 9-Speed Hand Mixer

8.6Best premium
Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ ยฃ100

Prices were correct at the time of writing and change often โ€” tap through for today's price on Amazon.

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How we ranked these hand mixers

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

  • Performance (35%) โ€” how well each hand mixer does its core job.
  • Value (25%) โ€” quality and features for the price.
  • Build & reliability (20%) โ€” materials, longevity and warranty.
  • Features (20%) โ€” meaningful extras that improve the experience.

At a glance: top 10 compared

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#Hand MixersScoreBest forPowerApprox. PriceAmazon links
1Kenwood kMix Hand Mixer8.6Best overall350Wยฃ60View Price
2KitchenAid 9-Speed Hand Mixer8.6Best premiumHigh-torqueยฃ100View Price
3Bosch ErgoMixx8.5Best ergonomic450Wยฃ45View Price
4Dualit Hand Mixer8.4Best build400Wยฃ70View Price
5Breville HeatSoft8.4Best for cold butter270Wยฃ40View Price
6Russell Hobbs Desire Hand Mixer8.3Best value350Wยฃ25View Price
7Cuisinart Power Advantage8.3Best speeds220Wยฃ55View Price
8Morphy Richards Hand Mixer8.2Best budget plus300Wยฃ30View Price
9VonShef Hand Mixer8.1Best ultra-budget300Wยฃ18View Price
10Amazon Basics Hand Mixer8.0Best simple value250Wยฃ20View Price

The full ranking

1
Best overall

Kenwood kMix Hand Mixer

8.6Our number one pick.

Kenwood's kMix hand mixer combines strong wattage, smooth variable speeds and quality beaters in a stylish, comfortable body, a brilliant all-rounder. It is pricier than basic mixers, but the power and control are excellent.

Power: 8.8Control: 8.8Comfort: 8.8Value: 8.6
Pros
  • Strong smooth motor
  • Quality beaters
  • Stylish and comfortable
Cons
  • Pricier
  • Heavier
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ60
2
Best premium

KitchenAid 9-Speed Hand Mixer

8.6A superb runner-up.

KitchenAid's 9-speed hand mixer uses a high-torque motor and soft-start to handle stiff doughs and big batches smoothly, with the brand's quality and styling. It is expensive, but the control and build are excellent.

Power: 8.8Control: 9.0Comfort: 8.6Value: 8.2
Pros
  • Soft-start, no splatter
  • Handles stiff mixes
  • Quality build
Cons
  • Expensive
  • Heavier
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ100
3
Best ergonomic

Bosch ErgoMixx

8.5Rounds out our top three.

Bosch's ErgoMixx has a powerful motor and an angled, comfortable grip with fine speed control, easy on the wrist for longer baking sessions. It is plasticky, but the power and comfort are excellent.

Power: 8.8Control: 8.6Comfort: 9.0Value: 8.8
Pros
  • Powerful
  • Comfortable angled grip
  • Fine speed control
Cons
  • Plasticky
  • Cord could be longer
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ45
4
Best build

Dualit Hand Mixer

8.4A standout in the upper half.

Dualit's hand mixer offers robust build, strong power and a long cord with quality beaters, a durable choice for keen bakers. It is pricey, but the build and power are good.

Power: 8.6Control: 8.4Comfort: 8.4Value: 8.2
Pros
  • Robust build
  • Strong motor
  • Long cord
Cons
  • Pricey
  • Heavier
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ70
5
Best for cold butter

Breville HeatSoft

8.4A well-rounded mid-table pick.

Breville's HeatSoft warms ingredients as it mixes, softening cold butter for faster, smoother creaming, a clever feature for spontaneous bakers. It is mid-powered, but the warming trick and value are good.

Power: 8.2Control: 8.4Comfort: 8.6Value: 8.8
Pros
  • Warms cold butter
  • Comfortable
  • Smooth creaming
Cons
  • Mid power
  • Niche feature
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ40
6
Best value

Russell Hobbs Desire Hand Mixer

8.3Great value in the middle of the pack.

Russell Hobbs' Desire hand mixer offers decent power, several speeds and a turbo button at a friendly price, strong everyday value. It is basic on extras, but for the money it is excellent.

Power: 8.4Control: 8.2Comfort: 8.4Value: 9.2
Pros
  • Affordable
  • Decent power
  • Turbo button
Cons
  • Basic beaters
  • Plasticky
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ25
7
Best speeds

Cuisinart Power Advantage

8.3A dependable pick if the price is right.

Cuisinart's Power Advantage offers many speed settings with smooth control and a snap-on storage case, good for precise mixing. It is mid-powered, but the control and storage are good.

Power: 8.2Control: 8.8Comfort: 8.4Value: 8.4
Pros
  • Many speeds
  • Smooth control
  • Storage case
Cons
  • Mid power
  • Pricey for wattage
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ55
8
Best budget plus

Morphy Richards Hand Mixer

8.2Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

Morphy Richards' hand mixer covers everyday baking with several speeds and a turbo at a low price, sensible value. It is basic, but for the money it works well.

Power: 8.2Control: 8.2Comfort: 8.2Value: 9.0
Pros
  • Cheap
  • Several speeds
  • Lightweight
Cons
  • Basic
  • Shorter cord
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ30
9
Best ultra-budget

VonShef Hand Mixer

8.1A budget-friendly option worth a look.

VonShef's hand mixer covers occasional baking with five speeds and a turbo at a rock-bottom price, fine for light use. It is basic and plasticky, but for value it does the job.

Power: 8.0Control: 8.0Comfort: 8.0Value: 9.2
Pros
  • Very cheap
  • Five speeds
  • Lightweight
Cons
  • Basic motor
  • Plasticky
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ18
10
Best simple value

Amazon Basics Hand Mixer

8.0Rounds out our top ten.

Amazon Basics' hand mixer handles everyday whisking and creaming with a few speeds at a low price, a sensible budget pick. It is basic, but for value it works.

Power: 8.0Control: 8.0Comfort: 8.0Value: 9.0
Pros
  • Cheapest option
  • Covers basics
  • Easy to use
Cons
  • Lower power
  • Basic build
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ20

Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the hand mixers in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the Kenwood kMix Hand Mixer, which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The KitchenAid 9-Speed Hand Mixer and Bosch ErgoMixx are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best hand mixers without overthinking it, the Kenwood kMix Hand Mixer is our top recommendation โ€” it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ ยฃ60

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