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Stand Mixers are supposed to be kitchen workhorses, so if it looks more like a Lipizzaner stallion, jumping and dancing around, is that a good thing or a bad thing?
Stand mixers are all made to do the same things - mix, knead, and whip. So why do prices range from a modest dinner out to something that resembles a car payment?

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The Hamilton Beach Stand Mixer is clearly made for those who need the right kitchen tool but with a more modest budget. In this review I'll tackle the key question of whether or not cheap can still equal good. I'll put this mixer through the test here in my home by taking it through a variety of mixing and baking tasks—you’ll see why I don’t think the bowl or accessories are not properly sized and, yes more about how the mixer will shake and shimmy like Bruno Mars. Are these major problems or just part of the show? I'll lay out the pros and cons and let you know if I think I could recommend it for you.

What’s in the box?
In the box you'll get the main mixer unit itself. Prepare yourself for the fact it is made mostly of plastic. While it has retro good looks, the light weight of the body does have me wondering about its longevity. Since it doesn't have the benefit of weight to hold it in place, four suction cups on the bottom will help anchor it during heavy mixing tasks. This model is a tilt head stand mixer and the tilt action is released using a button on the front. The only other control is a speed dial offering 7 speeds.
Another surprise is the mixing bowl. This 4 quart bowl is made of lightweight aluminum, and has a plastic base which locks into the mixer. This is another item of concern for me in terms of how long this mixed material will last in the long run.
The Hamilton Beach mixer comes with a set of all the basic mixer attachments. You've got your flat batter beater, a dough hook and a whisk (which again employs more plastic where it connects to the mixing arm).

The motor is where most stand mixers are made or broken. They have to be powerful enough to hold up against even the thickest cookie dough without burning out or overheating.

The Hamilton Beach comes with a 7-speed 300W motor. You may be surprised to learn that that is the same power as you'd find in a KitchenAid classic mixer. While a KitchenAid classic will give you three more speeds for a total of 10, the overall power of the motor is largely the same.

So, how does the Hamilton Beach Stand Mixer undercut its competition with its price? Well, its plastic body screams budget-friendly.

The plastic body makes it lightweight and easy to handle so you can easily take it into and out of the cupboard. What’s most concerning is that the plastic body tends to shake when kneading stiffer doughs. It’s a testament to how powerful the motor is but it doesn’t inspire confidence in its durability, especially if you plan to use this for long mixing sessions.

Let’s get to it… I put this mixer through a variety of tests in my kitchen to see how it would hold up.