12 best kitchen mixers

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Kitchen mixers belong to the class of small household appliances, and for the most part are structurally quite simple. However, they vary as much in quality, usability, durability and other parameters as any other household appliance. Leading experts analyzed the market and prepared a list of the best models in terms of their characteristics. For you, we present the conclusions of experts in the context of subclasses, form factors and purpose.

Mixer of which company to choose

First, let's briefly go through the manufacturers of those mixer models that are included in the rating.

1. Bosch is the most famous German brand of household appliances that does not require an introduction. The mixers are assembled at Bosch factories in China or Slovenia, depending on the specific model.
2. Panasonic is a famous Japanese brand with a century of history. Mixers, like all other small household appliances, are assembled in China.
3. Moulinex is a prominent and heavily advertised French manufacturer of home appliances. Production facilities are located in France itself, China and Russia.
4. BORK is one of the most successful Russian trademarks with German registration. Belongs to the well-known Technopark company. The overall high quality of the technology makes it possible to forgive not entirely honest branding. Most of the products are manufactured in China.
5. KitchenAid is an American home appliance manufacturer. It is part of the large Whirlpool holding. Some of the products are manufactured in the USA and some in China.
6. Stadler Form is a Swiss brand of household appliances. It has been successfully operating on the market since 1998. Products are manufactured in South Korea and China. Most of the equipment that is supplied to Russia is a Chinese assembly.
7. Gemlux is a very young Russian trade mark that appeared on the market in 2015. The company claims that its products are manufactured in a number of countries (Italy, China, South Korea, India, Taiwan, Indonesia and Russia), but skeptics are more likely to argue that most of the assembly takes place in China.
8. Ankarsrum is a Swedish brand of specialized household appliances founded in 1940. Mixers, food processors and kneaders are made in Sweden.
9. Rohaus is one of the most conspiratorial brands, carefully posing as Dutch. It belongs to the truly Dutch company ATCP Group B.V., which is only 5 years old (registered in 2013). A full-fledged site in Russian only, an English version with heavily cut content. It is not hard to understand that the brand is actually Russian.

Rating of the best kitchen mixers

nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Best Hand Mixers	1	Bosch MFQ 4020	2390 RUB
	2	Bosch MFQ 36480	2960 RUB.
	3	KitchenAid 5KHM9212ECU	9 490 RUB.
	4	Panasonic MK-GH1	2290 RUB
Best Stationary Mixers	1	Bosch MFQ 36460	3 790 RUB.
	2	Stadler Form Mixer Two SFM.330	4995 RUB
	3	Gemlux GL-SM600B	6 590 RUB.
	4	Moulinex HM 4121	3 380 RUB.
Best professional mixers	1	KitchenAid 5KSM150PSE	53 990 RUB.
	2	Rohaus RM910S	–
	3	BORK E800	44800 RUB.
BEST MIXER FOR KNEADING Dough	1	ANKARSRUM AKM6230	RUB 52,500

Best Hand Mixers

Let's start with the rating of portable hand mixer models, which our experts considered the best in terms of price and quality. These turned out to be Bosch MFQ 4020 and MFQ 36480, KitchenAid 5KHM9212ECU and Panasonic MK-GH1.

Bosch MFQ 4020

Rating: 4.9

Bosch hand mixers MFQ 4020 are manufactured at the Bosch plant in Slovenia. The device is quite convenient, high quality and reliable, as stated in the overwhelming majority of independent reviews.

Power of 450 W covers 5 speeds of whisk rotation. And there is one drawback here. For those who need the most fluffy whipped cream with 'peaks', this model is not suitable, since even at maximum speed the mixer can handle this task every other time. If you need long-term continuous work or thorough mixing of 'heavy' dough, the Bosch MFQ 4020 is just right here.

Of the pleasant and useful options, users distinguish a rubberized handle and a convenient extraction of the whisks using a button. Corollas, by the way, are inserted into each hole. The set includes hooks for mixing the dough.

Advantages

• European assembly;
• sufficient power;
• relatively quiet work;

disadvantages

• does not always cope with whipping.

Bosch MFQ 36480

Rating: 4.8

The Bosch MFQ 36480 mixer model is produced in Slovenia, like the 'younger brother' Bosch MFQ 4020. This is a much more multifunctional device capable of performing the functions of a mixer, chopper, blender and kneader. For each of these functions, there are different attachments and, if necessary, special containers – a glass for a chopper and a bowl for a blender.

Power Bosch MFQ 36480 is similar to the previous model – 450 watts. There are 5 speeds with an additional turbo mode.

Like the Bosch MFQ 4020, this model has a comfortable rubberized handle and a button for detaching the attachments. Some users complain that there is no accessory storage facility.

Hardly the only serious disadvantage of this model is the complete absence of spare parts, and in case of problems with the engine, it needs to be completely changed, and this is comparable in price with buying a new mixer.

Advantages

• European assembly;
• power and reliability;
• quiet work;

disadvantages

• not repairable;
• fragile plastic glass and bowl.

KitchenAid 5KHM9212ECU

Rating: 4.8

KitchenAid Mixer 5KHM9212ECU is made in the USA. Perhaps this explains the more than weighty price for a device of this class and functionality. But this is almost the only drawback of this model.

The power of the device may cause confusion, especially against the background of solutions that are identical in class – only 85 watts. But in fact, this mixer, according to user reviews, copes without problems with all the tasks for which it was designed.

As for the tasks themselves, they are quite wide – mixing, whipping, kneading dough, making cocktails. There are separate attachments for each action. There are 9 speeds of rotation. As a nice bonus, the set includes a pouch specially for storing attachments.

The ergonomics of the KitchenAid 5KHM9212ECU are better than the two previous Germans. There is also a rubberized handle and a button for detaching the attachments, but there is also a cord winding device.

Users all appreciate the extremely low noise and vibration levels of this model.

Advantages

• made in the USA;
• there is a bag for nozzles.
• super reliable;
• energy saving;
• very quiet;

disadvantages

• high price.

Panasonic MK-GH1

Rating: 4.7

Panasonic MK-GH1 mixer is made in China. This is the cheapest model of the top 4 hand mixers, but quite decent in terms of performance.

The power of the device is 200 W, but the lion's share of reviews speaks of a subjective impression of much higher power. Probably, Panasonic engineers managed to achieve maximum energy efficiency.

There are 5 speeds with an additional pulse mode. The model is expected to be very laconic in terms of functionality – there are only two types of attachments in the kit: a whisk for whipping and hooks for dough. Disconnected with a button.

A big plus is the long 1.7 m power cord. Some drawback is that the minimum speed is not that minimal, and users regret that there is no more 'down' division.

Advantages

• quality and durability;
• affordable price;
• subjectively more powerful than the nominal 200 W;

disadvantages

• inconvenient speed switching (horizontal);
• no minimum speed.

Rating of the best stationary mixers

Now let's look at the rating of more impressive devices – stationary mixers. Our experts came to the attention of the Bosch MFQ 36460, Stadler Form Mixer Two SFM.330, Gemlux GL-SM600B and Moulinex HM 4121 models. Common characteristics for all four options: plastic body, rotating bowl, button for detaching attachments.

Bosch MFQ 36460

Rating: 4.9

The Bosch MFQ 36460 mixer is manufactured in Slovenia. In general, users speak positively about the quality of the European assembly in this case. Many people also like the snow-white case made of high-quality plastic.

As for the power and speed of rotation of the corollas, there is already a significant percentage of dissatisfied. With a power of 450 watts, the mixer produces relatively low rpm even at the maximum 5th speed. This increases the preparation time of the mixtures. But this impression is compensated by a very quiet operation, except for the same 5th speed.

The set includes two types of attachments – a whisk for whipping and hooks for kneading dough.

Advantages

• quality materials and assembly;
• quiet operation (except for 5th speed);
• affordable price;
• handle with soft coating Soft-touch;

disadvantages

• very noisy at maximum speed;
• low revs at high rated power.

Stadler Form Mixer Two SFM.330

Rating: 4.8

Stadler Form Mixer Two SFM.330 is a Swiss brand mixer that is assembled in China. This is the most high-tech model of the four stationary mixers under consideration due to the presence of an LCD display and a number of design solutions.

Actually, the design implies the ability to remove the working part and use the mixer as a manual one. It is also important that different motors are used for these transformations, since this model is equipped with two motors.

The rated power of the mixer is 500 W, as many as 12 speeds are provided, plus a turbo mode. Of the attachments, there is only a whisk and dough hooks. Users note this as a disadvantage for such an expensive model. The volume of the stainless steel bowl is 3.6 kg.

Advantages

• high-quality assembly;
• many speeds;
• removable working part;
• reliability and durability;

disadvantages

• high price;
• few nozzles.

Gemlux GL-SM600B

Rating: 4.7

Gemlux GL-SM600B planetary stationary mixer is a product of a Russian brand and a Chinese assembly. The materials are quite solid, as is the assembly – there are no complaints about this characteristic in reviews from real users.

The power of the device is 600 W, 6 rotation speeds and a pulse mode are provided. The metal bowl (stainless steel) is quite capacious – 4.5 liters.

The set includes a whisk, a dough hook and a spatula attachment. When kneading dough, the mixer swing is minimal due to its natural significant weight – 11.7 and special suction cups, which can be additionally fixed on the tabletop. By the way, due to the weight and power, some experts tend to classify this model as a semi-professional technique.

An important point – if you accidentally turn the lever for removing the bowl during operation, the rotation immediately stops automatically.

Advantages

• attractive design;
• sufficient power;
• solid assembly;

disadvantages

• suspiciously frequent cases of factory defects;
• a very young manufacturer with unclear prospects in terms of warranty obligations.

Moulinex HM 4121

Rating: 4.6

Another transforming mixer of the French brand Moulinex HM 4121 is produced in China. The quality of materials and workmanship is at a height, which is typical for all lines of household appliances of this brand.

The model is quite laconic in terms of functionality – it is equipped only with a whisk for beating and hooks for kneading dough. On the other hand, the working part can be removed from the base and the stationary mixer turns into a manual one with a 'light movement of the hand'.

The power consumption of the device is 450 W. There are 5 rotation speeds and an additional turbo mode.

The Moulinex HM 4121 has been in production for many years, and a cut of reviews speaks of the exceptional reliability and durability of this model.

Advantages

• sufficient power;
• affordable price;
• removable working part;
• power and durability;

disadvantages

• angular bottom of the bowl (it is necessary to remove the adhering dough remnants separately).

Rating of the best professional mixers

Now we turn to the rating of an even more serious category of this type of household appliance – professional mixers. These are high-performance devices with an increased resource, the power of which, for the most part, is many times higher than devices for home use. Our experts have identified the three most noticeable models from user reviews: KitchenAid 5KSM150PSE, Rohaus RM910S and BORK E800.

KitchenAid 5KSM150PSE

Rating: 5.0

A rare example of truly overseas quality equipment is the American-made KitchenAid mixer 5KSM150PSE. Its power among a number of consumers raises doubts about professional use, but completely in vain. The designers managed to 'fit' into the nominal 300 W of power consumption quite a serious resource.

The model is very weighty – 10.6 kg, the body is made of metal, the bowl with a volume of 4.83 liters is made of stainless steel. A protective cover is included with the bowl.

Supports 10 speeds and planetary mixing. Comes with three types of attachments: whisk, dough hooks, spatula

Despite the fact that the characteristics of this model clearly indicate the power of 300 W, for some unknown reason, buyers complain about this moment. In fact, there is no deception.

There is one problem with this model, in which not the manufacturers are to blame, but unscrupulous sellers in Russia. Some cunning businessmen have got used to remaking the models of this mixer, which are produced for the US domestic market with its 110-volt sockets, for domestic 220V. It's all about the price – the 'in-house' models are much cheaper. Everything would be fine, but the 'masters' for the most part are not aware that the screw that presses the gearshift lever needs to be processed with a screw lock. When reworking, the screw is unscrewed, and when assembling the mixer back, do not apply the retainer. From vibration, this screw is unscrewed over time and the speeds cease to be fixed. Hence, there are numerous complaints about problems with fixing the gear lever. Therefore, when deciding to buy a KitchenAid 5KSM150PSE, it is highly advisable to check the model by the serial number.

Advantages

• solid American build;
• reliability and durability (only applies to units not converted for 220 V);
• sturdy metal body;
• original vintage design;

disadvantages

• insufficient power;
• problems with fixing the gearshift lever (the manufacturer is not to blame);
• high price;

Rohaus RM910S

Rating: 4.9

Pseudo-Dutch brand Rohaus RM910S high performance planetary mixer is made in China. Despite the geography of production, it has earned many positive reviews from independent users for its build quality and sturdy metal casing. The 4.5 l bowl is also made of stainless steel.

The power of the mixer corresponds to the class of professional equipment – 1000 W. There are 12 planetary rotation speeds.

The set includes a whisk for beating, dough hooks, a spatula attachment, a cast mixing attachment and a protective cover for the bowl.

From the ergonomic 'bonuses' this model has LCD a display with a timer, a cord winding device, a 'Pause' function. Protection against overheating during long-term continuous operation is provided.

In general, the mixer copes well with its functions, except perhaps for kneading dough with low hydration. The only place where a sharply negative reaction of consumers is clearly visible is service.

Advantages

• impressive metal body;
• high-quality assembly;
• relatively affordable price;
• attractive design;
• Quiet enough work;

disadvantages

• poorly established service and warranty service;
• weakly kneads 'strong' dough.

BORK E800

Rating: 4.9

The BORK E800 high performance stand mixer is made in China. Like most of the pseudo-German (Russian trademark) BORK equipment, this model is characterized by solid assembly and overall 'impressiveness' both in appearance and fit of parts. Unit weight – 7.9 kg.

Users appreciate the materials of the case and bowl – stainless steel. The volume of the bowl is 4.70 liters.

The mixer power is 1000 W, designed for 12 speeds of planetary rotation of the attachments. There are four nozzles themselves: a pastry nozzle, a spatula, a whisk, a dough hook. The bowl comes with a protective cover.

Engine operation is controlled by sensor electronics, which are designed to protect the motor from overheating. However, there are many reviews of the mixer being very hot, down to a noticeable burning smell.

As for noise, user opinions were divided, but those who dealt with several professional models claim that the BORK E800 is significantly louder than the American KitchenAid 5KSM150PSE, which was discussed above.

Advantages

• power;
• metal case;
• design;

disadvantages

• relatively noisy;
• high price for this class;
• strong heating and burning smell during intensive work;

The best mixer for kneading dough

And at the end of the rating, consider a highly specialized mixer model, designed specifically for kneading dough. Although it is positioned as a food processor, its main purpose is still making dough. This is Ankarsrum AKM6230 series of Swedish household appliances Ankarsrum Original Assistent.

Ankarsrum AKM6230

Rating: 5.0

The Ankarsrum AKM6230 dough combine is manufactured in Sweden itself. We emphasize once again that this is still a dough mixer, since it does not perform the functions of a juicer, a mill, or a meat grinder.

Dimensions of the device – 40×26.8×36 cm, weight – 8.6 kg. Thanks to its high power of 1500 W, it can handle even the most 'difficult' dough with low hydration.

The main bowl has an impressive volume of 7 liters. The set comes with an additional bowl half as large – 3.5 l. Both bowls and the body of the device itself are made of stainless steel.

Complete with four kneading and whipping attachments.

It is controlled by mechanical regulators with smooth speed switching. Overload protection is provided for long-term operation.

This is one of the rare models of household appliances, in which there is practically nothing to objectively 'cling to'. And this can also be seen from independent reviews, in which there are no complaints even about a rather rather big price. The unit is definitely worth the money.

Advantages

• Swedish assembly;
• performance;
• reliability;
• power;

disadvantages

• expressed no.

Which mixer to buy

Now let’s squeeze out all of the above and define the 'best of the best'.

1. From hand mixers, if there is no shortage of funds, the American KitchenAid 5KHM9212ECU is the best choice. But it's really expensive. If, on the contrary, the budget is very limited, you can take the cheapest model of the four described – Panasonic MK-GH1 – it is generally quite good. Both Bosch models are also decent, but in the event of a breakdown outside the warranty period, it will be almost impossible to repair the mixer. Bosch MFQ 36480 has a significant advantage due to its wide functionality.
2. The group of stationary mixers can be further subdivided on the basis of transformability. Thus, the Stadler Form Mixer Two SFM.330 and Moulinex HM 4121 models are easily 'converted' into manual models, but the Stadler Form is much more expensive. He, like Gemlux GL-SM600B, is closer to the semi-professional class. Bosch MFQ 36460 is not particularly remarkable in anything – a regular stand mixer.
3. In the group of professional mixers, the situation is as follows. If you are not going to knead extra-hard and heavy dough, and it is more important for you that the mixer will work for 100 years – take the KitchenAid 5KSM150PSE and do not spare money. Only be sure to check the model by serial number, whether it was really originally produced for the European market. If you need guaranteed power, and you are ready to survive significant heat, the BORK E800 will do. Finally, if the minimum price is in the first place, and you are not afraid of disgusting service in the event of a breakdown, take the Rohaus RM910S.
4. As for the kneader, there is not much to choose from – Ankarsrum AKM6230 is beyond any competition.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.