Stand Mixers
KitchenAid Artisan 5-Qt Stand Mixer
$399.99 $449.99
Best overall stand mixer — the icon, with a vast attachment ecosystem.
Stand Mixers
Hamilton Beach Electric Stand Mixer
$79.99
Not ready to spend hundreds? The Hamilton Beach stand mixer covers the basics — whipping, creaming, light dough — for around $80. The smart way to find out how much you'll actually use a stand mixer before committing to a premium one.
Best for: First-time owners · Occasional baking · Tight budgets
How it scores
Ease of use4/5
Performance3/5
Durability3/5
Easy to clean4/5
Value for money5/5
Pros & cons
- Very affordable
- Tilt-head
- Fine for everyday mixing
- Less powerful
- Not for frequent heavy dough
In depth
Day to day, the Hamilton Beach Electric Stand Mixer scores 4/5 on ease of use and 3/5 on performance in our category comparison — running at 300W, a 4 qt capacity, serving about n/a. The standout is very affordable, and dishwasher-safe parts keep cleanup mostly hands-off. Durability lands at 3/5, which lines up with its 1 year warranty.
Buy the Hamilton Beach Electric Stand Mixer if you fit the First-time owners, Occasional baking, Tight budgets profile — that's where its 5/5 value score really pays off. Skip it if less powerful, or if not for frequent heavy dough would bother you day to day.
Compared to the KitchenAid Artisan 5-Qt Stand Mixer, the Hamilton Beach Electric Stand Mixer runs about $320 less than it and edges it out on value for money (5/5 vs 4/5). If versatile matters more to you than very affordable, the KitchenAid Artisan 5-Qt Stand Mixer is the one to check next.
Where it sits in Stand Mixers
At $79.99, the Hamilton Beach Electric Stand Mixer is the cheapest of the 3 stand mixers we list — 65% below the $229.99 median for the category. The next step up we list is the Cuisinart SM-50 5.5-Qt Stand Mixer, $150 more.
| Product | Price | Rating | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Beach Electric Stand Mixer (this page) | $79.99 | 4.4★ | 4 qt |
| Cuisinart SM-50 5.5-Qt Stand Mixer | $229.99 | 4.6★ | 5.5 qt |
| KitchenAid Artisan 5-Qt Stand Mixer | $399.99 | 4.8★ | 5 qt |
Prices are from our last catalog check and move around on Amazon; ranking is across the 3 stand mixers in the Kantan Prep catalog, not the whole market.
Full specifications
| Capacity | 4 qt |
|---|---|
| Serves | n/a |
| Material | Plastic / metal |
| Wattage | 300 |
| Voltage | 120 |
| Dimensions (in) | 14.2 x 8.9 x 13.7 |
| Weight (lbs) | 10.6 |
| Color | Black |
| Controls | dial |
| Presets | 7 |
| Functions | Mix, Knead, Whip |
| Included | Flat beater, Dough hook, Whisk |
| Dishwasher safe | Yes |
| BPA-free | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Noise | Medium |
| Power | Corded electric |
| Footprint | Medium |
Common questions
How much does the Hamilton Beach Electric Stand Mixer cost?
As of our last check it was priced around $79.99 on Amazon. That makes it the cheapest of the 3 stand mixers in our catalog, 65% below the $229.99 category median. Amazon prices change often, so confirm the current price before buying.
Who is the Hamilton Beach Electric Stand Mixer best for?
Best for: First-time owners, Occasional baking, Tight budgets.
Is the Hamilton Beach Electric Stand Mixer worth the price?
It sits 65% below the $229.99 median for the 3 stand mixers we list. At a 5/5 value-for-money score in our comparison, it's one of the stronger picks in its price range — the main tradeoff to weigh is less powerful.
📖 Want the full rundown? Read our Stand Mixers buying guide.
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Stand Mixers
Cuisinart SM-50 5.5-Qt Stand Mixer
$229.99 $279.99
Best alternative — bigger bowl and a strong motor for noticeably less.