Consumer Reports' Top-Rated Hand Mixer On The Market Whips Up Whipped Cream And Egg Whites Flawlessly

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Whipping is probably among the most tedious tasks in baking, which is why every home baker needs a quality hand mixer. Now, before you question why we're not immediately jumping to a stand mixer instead — a hand mixer offers more control, and it's still the preferred choice for many. It also takes up significantly less storage space and can therefore be a better choice for smaller kitchens. One of the top-rated hand mixers currently on the market is the Braun MultiMix HM5100, according to a ranking by Consumer Reports.

Consumer Reports' independent lab tests showed that this nine-speed model excels at whipping up whipped cream and egg whites in a short amount of time. The egg whites come out fluffy with nice stiff peaks, while the whipped cream turns out airy and smooth. It's possible to overbeat whipped cream, so having a mixer that does the job quickly yet efficiently can prevent such mishaps. Braun MultiMix also performed well at mixing pancake batter, but the tests did show it to be a bit loud and pointed out that it had no cord storage included.

In Consumer Reports' ranking of the most recommended hand mixers, the number one spot actually went to a different brand — Cuisinart Power Advantage HM-6P1. However, that mixer is now discontinued, and Braun's model is the next best product in the lineup.

Braun MultiMix didn't just impress Consumer Reports — it also made it on our roundup of 12 best hand mixers according to customer reviews. The mixer works with a 350-watt motor, and people online are quick to praise its power. "I replaced a lesser quality mixer with this Braun, and holy smokers I'm glad I did. I make some thicker doughs and the Braun has no problem working through it," says one review on Amazon.

The mixer is priced around $100, and although you could certainly find cheaper models, customers say this one is worth the investment. "This is the holy grail of hand mixers! I went through several under $30 ones over the years with little things breaking causing the mixer inoperable. I pulled the plug and bought this. I love, love, love it!" raved one shopper in their review.

Another great feature of this Braun model addresses the issue that some have with hand mixers: They can get heavy to hold if you're whisking something that needs a bit more time. Braun MultiMix is designed so that most of its weight falls towards the bowl, which makes it lighter on your hands. "The top-weight makes it easy to mix things in the bowl. the machine leans into the bowl, making it so that it barely needs any strength to hold," confirmed a customer.