With the holiday approaching, I thought I’d share some items that have helped me feel excited about staying inside - which is good, because we have a lot of that ahead of us. One of the items that’s sparked joy with each use is the KitchenAid cordless hand mixer*. I received this as a birthday present and if you’re looking for gift ideas for a friend who enjoys baking or started binge-watching The Great British Bake Off (or you’re shopping for yourself), this review addresses some of the concerns I had about cordless appliances.

#1 How long will it last with a full charge?

The device claims to be able to make 200 cookies on a full charge. I haven’t gotten that far, but I’ve been using it to make various types of cakes every weekend, sometimes during the week since September. The hand mixer was used when beating egg whites/whole eggs, mixing cheesecake batter, and whipping heavy cream. Based on my usage frequency, I charge it monthly and I’ve never pulled out the old hand mixer as a backup. The battery indicator light signals when it is time to charge the device.

#2 Is it heavy?

I was curious because my only other cordless device, a Dyson vacuum, is significantly heavier. But compared to my 8-year-old wired Sunbeam hand mixer and cordless KitchenAid felt lighter. Although the measured weight difference seems small at less than 3 oz, those few ounces with extended use is noticeable. (The Sunbeam is 1026g / 36.2oz and the KitchenAid is 957g /33.8 oz).

#3 Is it as powerful as a traditional hand mixer?

The mixer had no difficulty whipping 10 egg whites, but the whipping time was longer than my Sunbeam mixer.

I decided to do a quick experiment to quantify the whipping time. I used both mixers at the highest setting to whip 100g / 3.5oz heavy whipping cream. The Sunbeam was about 10 seconds faster working the same amount of the heavy cream. Although less powerful, the KitchenAid was much quieter at the highest setting, making it neighbor-friendly for small apartment dwellers!

The KitchenAid cordless hand mixer is well built. The minimalist design is eye candy and has earned its open display on the shelf. It has freed me from my small kitchen countertop and I love the fact that I can use the it on my stove and dining table without unplugging/plugging. Plus, I don’t need to worry about the cord dipping in the cake batter anymore.

This hand mixer is available on Amazon*.

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