Hamilton Beach Electric Stand Mixer, 4 Quarts, Dough Hook, Flat Beater Attachments, Splash Guard 7 Speeds with Whisk, Black with Top Handle

I had the mixer for over a year now, and thought to make a review about itI have used it quite a bit to make dough for various pastries, breads, cakes, cookies and other desserts. I used all the attachments, including the whip whisker.I have to say, it did the job very well, and the dough that comes out of the bowl of this stand mixer is wonderful, and well mixed.I have made many cakes, bread, pies, and cookies and all came back better than what I expected.I have recently made cinnamon rolls using this stand mixer to make the dough, photos of which are included in this review.pros,quick to assemble, use, and clean. Easy to operate and to get the attachments hooked and unhook them. small in size, and easy to store.it has variable speeds and will allow you to adjust depending on your needs.have used now for over a year, with about 2-4 times/ month, with no major issues. No problems with rust so far.conssmall size, and it won't fit more than 7 to 8 cups of flour at once, the performance won't be as predictable, as the mixer was struggling and shaking as it was trying to get the ingredients mixed but was able to complete it.I will buy a larger size stand mixer, as at times I need to make a bigger batch of pies and for time considerations, but not because of its functionality which I believe is very good to excellent.it is one of my must have, and one of the most important items in my kitchen for baking and making desserts which everyone enjoyed.Photos in review showing various breads, cakes, cookies, and other desserts made using the stand mixer with its 3 attachmentsI definitely recommend

I have needed a stand mixer for a while. I have several Hamilton Beach appliances and have been satisfied with the quality. The package was double boxed, so no damage at all. All parts were there, easy to follow directions made setup a breeze. I like the weight, not too heavy, handle on top is very helpful. Well built. Has rubber feet that keep it steady on the counter, easy dial speed control.I tried out a bread recipe, and it was so easy with the hook, saved a lot of time. I look forward to baking now.If you’re on the fence, go for it. For the price and quality it doesn’t disappoint.

This is my first stand mixer and I like it! I've made butter with it using heavy cream and I have to say it did an amazing job. Of course when you make the butter, it will make a mess. I suggest that you keep plenty of towels handy. I like it also because of the storage factor. Everything fits in the bowl and I cover it with the plastic cover that it came in. The quality is there.

KitchenAid is the Best! Blah! Blah! Blah! Well, not in my opinion. I purchased a 5.5 quart Bowl Lift KitchenAid mixer and had nothing but problems. First, the thing weighed nearly 30 pounds. OK, so it's all metal and that's fine and good, unless you have to lift it or move it or God forbid ship the stupid thing back, like I had to.The first main problem was that the Whisk attachment was scraping badly on the bottom of the bowl. Fine, you just adjust the screw to lift the attachment height up. Only, and this has happened to a lot of reviewers, the stupid screw doesn't budge. AT ALL!! Contacted KitchenAid and they gave me an incident number and directed me to watch a video that shows you how to turn a screw! DUH!! Do they think people are so stupid, that they can't turn a screw?? Anyway, I then proceeded to REMOVE the Whisk attachment. Only, like the screw, it was frozen. It would not budge. OMG!! After 10 minutes of us trying, I gave it one gigantic yank and it came loose. When that happened, my arm got pinched in the whisk and I got a gigantic bruise on my right arm and welt. GRRR!! The other 2 attachments seemed to go on and off OK, but I wasn't about to try the old Whisk again. I fought it once and it beat me...lol Target had a great sale on these at $249, but I had my fill and it went back. Don't get me wrong, KitchenAid mixers have a lot going for them. They're very powerful, they are beautiful and all metal. They're made in the good old USA & you can purchase a mountain of attachments for them. Nonetheless, I'm too old to have to fight with my appliances.So, I checked out everything. One of the features I liked about the KitchenAid, is their Planetary Action. That's the way the attachments travel around the bowl or make an orbit, as compared to being in a fixed position. I believe Cuisinart mixers have that, too. Don't even get me started on the Cuisinart company and the quality control issues they're having.So, after searching and reading hundreds of reviews all over the internet (I disregard the incentivized reviews), I decided on this Hamilton Beech. It had the Planetary Action, pretty good power for my breads and mixing, was attractive, had a lift head, was really reasonably priced, had a good amount of metal in it, but only a fraction of the weight of the KitchenAid.After I received it, I was pleasantly surprised at the power of it. It was much more attractive than it appeared on the product page. While some people have said it didn't get all the ingredients from the side of the bowl, I haven't found that to be much of a problem. The one thing I do, that I've learned from influencer cooks on YouTube, is to always give my ingredients a quick stir in the bowl BEFORE starting the mixer. That helps prevent dry ingredients from staying on the sides or bottom of the bowl. The plastic Shield cover is great to have. I've only used it a couple of times, but that's something that KitchenAid doesn't even include. They include it, if you buy one of their really high dollar professional models. Another thing this has that KitchenAid doesn't, is some RECIPES. Come on, KitchenAid! Stop being so cheap, that you can't even include 4 or 5 recipes. I don't need them, but they could at least include a few, for the prices they're asking.Another thing that is great about this mixer, is that the Tilt Back Head Locks in place. That's important while you're using it, changing attachments and really important if you're lifting it by the top handle. It's a great safety feature, that most stand mixers don't have. It also helps prevent you from getting hurt & that's important to me. The top handle makes it easier to lift the head up and down. I really like that, as compared to other mixers without a handle.The main and probably only thing I don't like about this mixer is that it WALKS and SHAKES at higher speeds. The shaking isn't so bad, because you can hold the top of the mixer, to stabilize it. On the other hand, if you're not careful, that shaking can walk it right off the counter. When I purchased the KitchenAid, I also bought a bamboo slider to go underneath it and it fits perfect for this. For $10 to $12, I would advise investing in a slider. They are designed to easily slide your mixer around the counter or center island, in my case. But, they also stabilize the mixer and help keep it put. If you buy anything for your new mixer, buy one of those. They come in different materials. I like the wood, but check the reviews and see what works best for you.Now, this mixer only comes in a few colors and you're not going to get all those designer colors you might want. But, who cares really? I'm looking around for matching covers for this mixer, my 4 slice toaster, Ninja Blender and Air Fryer Oven. So, everything is going to be covered up, anyway. This also doesn't have many attachments. Again, I only need the main ones. And lets talk about attachments. OMG, the attachments on this mixer are so EASY to go on and off. No fighting at all. The Whisk is not as heavy duty as the KitchenAid, but it's plenty sufficient. If it eventually breaks or wears out, I'll just purchase another. It also only has one bowl size. If you purchase another bowl for it, it will be the same identical thing. KitchenAid has several different bowls and materials to choose from. Again, that wasn't a deal breaker for me. This is only a 4 quart bowl and I wasn't sure that would be big enough, but it has been. It's large enough to make my large Pullman loaf of bread and that's about 1 1/2 the size of a regular loaf.It has 7 speeds and I've never had to go past 5 for anything, even whipping cream. It goes from soft peaks to stiff, pretty fast. The mixer handles dough fantastic and that's the main reason I need a stand mixer. You can't do it by hand and it was getting messy, trying to use a hand mixer. The stupid dough would ride right up the attachments and some of the dough was always getting into the attachment holes and the underside of the mixer. YUCK!!WARRANTY? This baby has a 3 year warranty. I purchased it with my Mastercard, giving me an additional 1 year warranty. Now, I have 4 years of Warranty. KitchenAid has a 1 year warranty!Another thing I wasn't too happy about? Target always advertises a PRICE MATCH guarantee? Well, guess what. It's WORTHLESS. I would have saved $37.50, because the day AFTER I purchased my KitchenAid mixer from them, I could have gotten the same mixer for less. But, they said it wasn't valid, because their PRICE MATCH GUARANTEE, means it has to be the EXACT SAME ITEM and advertised in an ad. It also has to be THEIR ad and within 14 days and the exact same thing has to be PICTURED!!! That is ridiculous! They DO NOT have a price match, but by advertising that they do, they fool people into purchasing from them. Then, the few people that try to get a price match, they just deny. I will never buy any type of electronics from them again. They have terrible customer service and they're not honest at all. It was also on sale at KitchenAid.com for the same $249, but when you sign up with them, they give you 10% off. So, I would have saved $25 by purchasing it at KitchenAid, instead of Target. Something I'll think about, when I order my next big appliance. Check the manufacturer first and see if they're actually cheaper.I highly recommend this mixer. Eventually, I may purchase another KitchenAid mixer. For now, this is my pick and I'm sticking with it!Thank you for reading my review. If you found any of this helpful, please let me know.

Purchased for my daughter as a gift. She uses it all the time in her cooking and baking.