Rechargeable 3-Speed Hand Mixer vs XcelCraft Electric Hand Mixer

Buy the XcelCraft if you knead dough, want fine speed control, or need to mix more than a small bowl at a time. Its seven speeds, two beaters and two dough hooks cover whipping, mixing and kneading, and owners rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 163 ratings. The generic cordless mixer is a light, one-hand tool for small jobs like cream, egg whites and thin batter, but its 20 watts and three speeds limit it to light work. On build, the XcelCraft's chrome-plated stainless steel attachments will outlast the generic's whisks.

• Choose the generic cordless hand mixer if you want a light, one-hand tool for small whipping and mixing jobs and don't need dough hooks.
• Choose the XcelCraft Electric Hand Mixer if you knead dough, want seven speeds and stainless steel beaters, and need a mixer for regular baking.