Kitchen traditions: TOP 5 hand mixers

The Vitek brand is owned by Golder Electronics, which has been manufacturing home appliances for European countries for 18 years. The products of this brand are in demand, as they have an attractive design, high-quality assembly, and most importantly, a low price. Vitek VT-1403 – not very powerful, but sufficient for home use mixer.

The model has a compact shape with rounded outlines, contrasting black and white colours. In a modern kitchen, such a mixer will look pretty and even stylish. The handle is small, it connects to the body in two places, the grip is comfortable for a woman's hand, but for a large man's hand, the gap between the body and the handle will probably be small. The interior and controls are grey-black to reduce the visibility of fingerprints and dirt. The lower part of the device is flat so that you can put it on the table in between whipping procedures. But this must be done carefully, since the bulk of the body falls on its upper part, which is why stability is somewhat violated.

A 250 W motor is placed in a plastic case. This is the lowest indicator for hand mixers, but such a device will last for a long time if you do not use it every day and do not overload it. Engine power is enough for beating eggs, mixing ingredients for desserts, kneading batter. The device has 5 speeds, although, with such power, three would be enough. The claimed Turbo mode is in fact a 5th speed and is not recommended for use with dough hooks for more than 30 seconds.

You can select the desired speed using the slider with one hand, without interrupting the process. But its location on the outside of the handle and the ease with which it moves can cause some inconvenience, since during operation it is easy to touch the slider with your hand and accidentally switch the speed. So, you will have to get used to working with the device.

Whisks and hooks for kneading dough are made of stainless steel, they are durable, do not bend during operation and do not rust. For their convenient removal there is a special button.

In general, Vitek VT-1403 can be considered the simplest version of the mixer, the disadvantages of which are compensated by the price.

The Dutch company Philips has been designing and manufacturing household appliances for more than a hundred years. The equipment is characterized by high functionality, ease of use, affordable price. The Philips HR 1459 mixer is the perfect solution for the hostess who loves to cook.

The body of the model is made of plastic in white colour, has a modern design without decor and colour inserts, so it will be in harmony with other household appliances and the overall design of any kitchen. The handle on the inside has a relief shape with recesses for the fingers, so the mixer is comfortable to hold. The power cord after work is easily wound around the case and fixed with plastic loops. It won't take long to turn around. The bottom side of the case is flat, which allows you to place the device steadily on the table.

The mixer is equipped with a 300 W motor, which is quite enough for kneading 0.5 – 0.7 kg of dough, making air creams. Five speeds are enough for mixing ingredients of different consistency, if you need to make the mass uniform, you can use turbo mode, it is also here. But you should not turn on the turbo mode for a long time in order to avoid the smell of burning.

The package includes whisks for beating and metal hooks for dough. The large blades grab the products well and mix them. Hooks make it possible to knead uncooked dough and simplify the process of making pancakes, biscuits. The speed slider and turbo mode button are located on the top front of the case, so that it is convenient to control the settings with your thumb without resorting to the help of a second hand. Above the slider for switching speeds there is a button for releasing the nozzles.

In a word, HR 1459 is an inexpensive, simple, reliable model, which has nothing to complain about, and there is no reason to.

The Slovenian company Gorenje has been manufacturing household appliances for almost 60 years, so all its products, including the MRP330B mixer, are functional and durable.

The mixer attracts attention at first sight with a rounded shape, original combined colours. You can be calm: black plastic (also available in white) does not fade, and dirt can be easily removed with a damp cloth. It is convenient to hold the device in your hands — the handle is comfortable, the mixer is not heavy (1.1 kg). The case has recesses for winding the cord.

The mixer with a 330 W motor is capable of whipping dry foods, eggs, cocktails, ice cream, mixing ingredients for desserts and kneading dough for bulk pies, pancakes. To solve these problems, there are whisks and hooks. It is also noteworthy that the model is equipped with a blender leg, which is fixed in the lower part of the body, so it can grind products, such as fruits, nuts, herbs. The nozzles are made of stainless steel and plastic, they look stylish, they can be washed in the dishwasher.

The mixer works at 4 speeds, for a motor of such power, this is quite enough to prepare the desired dishes. For uniform whipping and obtaining a strong foam, you can use the (impulse) turbo mode for a short time (less than 15 seconds of continuous operation). It is recommended to work with liquids at low speeds.

The MRP330B mixer is a convenient and reliable full-featured device, for which it is absolutely not a pity to pay the amount claimed for it (about 50 USD).

Bosch household appliances have been a model of quality and reliability for many years. The product design is original and recognizable, so the German brand's equipment always looks stylish. The MFQ 4020 mixer is not cheap, like everything from Bosch, but the price is fully justified by the characteristics and quality of the product.

The plastic body with Soft Touch coating is made in black and white. The rubberized handle is not closed with the case, it is convenient to hold the device. The cord has a latch that allows you to easily attach it to the body, nozzles are easily removed, so the mixer can be quickly assembled and hidden in a box if you have to use it infrequently.

The mixer is equipped with a 450 W motor, which allows you to knead up to 1 kg of thick dough. Five speeds plus turbo (pulse) make it possible to mix and whip products for different dishes. You can switch speeds with the thumb of the working hand without interrupting the process. The peculiarity of the MFQ 4020 model is the Fine Creamer beaters — due to their original shape, they perfectly whip liquids of any consistency : cream, egg whites, cream. Hooks are provided for kneading the dough. Nozzles do not rust, very easy to clean. It is easy and safe to remove them — the button is pressed when the engine is turned off. It is also possible to connect a stainless steel blender attachment, which significantly expands the capabilities of the device. Branded measuring cup and the nozzle itself can be purchased optionally.

The Bosch MFQ 4020 mixer is an excellent assistant to the hostess in the kitchen for many years and at a reasonable price.

The German company Braun has been manufacturing electrical appliances for the home for almost a hundred years. Products surprise with the richness of the assortment, functionality, ergonomic design. The price of the Braun HM 3105 mixer corresponds to the quality, and the device itself will become a reliable assistant in daily use.

The mixer seems elegant and light due to the large space under the rubberized handle, connected to the body on both sides. The case itself is made of plastic in white colour, its surface is smooth, so dirt can be easily removed. The model is well balanced in weight with the help of Smart Mix technology, thanks to which the motor is placed in close proximity to the attachment point of the nozzles, the hand does not get tired for a long time.

The mixer uses a 500 W motor, which means that the device will surely last for many years even with frequent use, you can knead not only semi-liquid, but also steep dough. Five speeds and turbo mode allow you to whip products for any dish. Switching positions is easy with the thumb of the working hand.

The device is equipped with whisks of the original form for whipping liquid, loose, semi-liquid products, hooks for kneading dough and a blender leg for chopping vegetables and fruits. The Power Bell technology is designed to provide homogeneous and uniform mixing without splashing, which, in general, it succeeded.

The blender leg is made of plastic, you can safely grind non-solid smoothie products, but you need to be more careful with harder ingredients. But the kit includes a plastic measuring cup with a capacity of 600 mL and it's nice.

The versatility of the Braun HM 3105, combined with great power, will please any housewife, and the considerable price will not scare you away, given the rich package bundle.