Brentwood HM48W Hand Mixer vs Rechargeable 3-Speed Hand Mixer

Buy the Brentwood HM48W if you bake regularly and need real power for cookie dough, thick batter or heavy cream. Its 150-watt corded motor and five speeds do work the 20-watt cordless mixer cannot. The generic rechargeable mixer is a light-duty tool for eggs, thin batter and small whipping jobs, and its cordless freedom is its one clear edge. Owners of low-watt cordless mixers often report stalling on thick mixtures, so match the tool to the task.

• Choose the Brentwood HM48W if you want a corded mixer with enough power for thick batters, dough and cream, plus five speeds and dishwasher-safe chrome beaters.
• Choose the rechargeable 3-speed mixer if you mostly beat eggs and whip small batches and want no cord to manage.