Kitchen

[Pook]

I have them both and I also have the Kitchen Aid 9 speed which I like the best. I use mine a lot especially at Christmas when I bake about 400 dozen cookies. The cooks essential doesn't have the lowest speeds also. If it's just between the 2 you mentioned I would pick the Kitchen Aid. I always have at least 3 so my baking isn't disrupted. I've also had a Cuisinart and it was good but not as good as the 2 you mentioned. Don't go cheap as they don't last if you use it a lot plus not enough power.

[RocketMom]

No comparison, KA! A few years ago I made the mistake of replacing my KA hand mixer that had been dropped with a different brand that was supposed to be very powerful, NOT! It was no comparison to my KA and I quickly got another 9 speed KA and gave my "new" one to a nephew for his first appartment.

[oceantown]

I would go with the Kitchen Aid. I have the KA 5 speed.

[violann]

I have a KA that was the TSV about 15 years ago. It is an amazing work horse, and I can't say enough good things about it. It is the Professional 9, and just does everything. Lots of company loyalty for this one!

[noapologies]

I just bought that KA one, after going back and forth on a color I ended up just getting white but I don't think you can go wrong with this brand! good luck with your decision!

[PINKdogWOOD]

Hands down, get the Kitchen Aid. This is a great one for the money. It's well worth the money b/c you get attachments all everything including the mixer itself fits in the SS bowl!!!

I actually bought this for my husband some years ago. He uses it all the time, loves it - this is our go-to.

Well, I just checked out the mixer you're talking about and this isn't the one I bought years ago. While mine was offered in only one color, I did get about 4 attachements AND all were tucked inside a beautiful stainless steel mixing bowl with a lid!!! LOVE this one but it's no longer offered apparently. It was less money too.

[lolakimono]

I have this Hamilton Beach one, and the price has been reduced even more. It's under $20 (AKA $20 bill alert-) at Target. It gets great reviews.

Powerful Hamilton Beach® Hand Mixers focus on ergonomics and versatility. Handles are built with a comfortable grip in mind. Convenient snap-on storage cases keep attachments (and sometimes cords) together so you don't have to search for them each time. A variety of attachments are available with different hand mixers, from traditional beaters to wire beaters, whisks and milkshake attachments.

Hamilton Beach® Hand Mixer handles are designed for control and comfort, and the unique Bowl Rest™ feature allows the mixer to sit on the edge of the bowl to eliminate messy drips. A special QuickBurst™ button provides a quick boost of power and can be used for tough tasks at any speed.

Wattage Output: 275 Watts

Number of Speeds: 6

Appliance Capabilities: Whips, Mixes, Creams, Beats, Blends

Features: Bowl Rest, Beater Ejection Button, Cord Storage

Includes: Instruction Manual, Whisk, Standard Beaters, Storage Case

Material: Plastic, Metal

Finish: Glossy

Metal Finish: Stainless Steel

Care and Cleaning: Hand Wash, Dishwasher Safe Parts

[chickenbutt]

On 6/12/2014 stilltamn8r said:

Cannot speak to either of these models, but I DO have a Cuisinart which works like a charm after 12+ years.. I used to think they were disposable, went through one about every 2 years, till I found this one-

Ditto that! I've had my Cuisinart hand mixer for even longer and it works like a champ.

If you're not totally married to the notion of getting the KA or CE one, this brand is an even better choice.