Hamilton Beach Stand Mixer with Tilt-Back Head

Easy to use ad clean mixer takes care of all my baking needs. Great product for the price. I don't keep it on my counter but if I did, I know it would look great. The materials used are of high quality.

First off, this is not a KitchenAid replacement. I say that because what I really wanted was a Mix Master from KitchenAid, but I didn't want to spend the money nor did I think I really needed a heavy-duty mixer. With that said, I chose this stand mixer based on reviews. I have used it five times since I bought it a month ago. I love it. Pros: It does the job. It is lightweight, which means it is easy for me to lift out of the cabinet below the counter. It sticks like the "dickens" but that just keeps it from moving around. It mixes well, and I have only used the 1-2 settings. It is very easy to clean. Cons: I cannot think of any. Not as verstatile as the bigger and more famous one, but then I wasn't going to shell out $500 for a mixer to use occasionally. I am a casual baker, that is all. I have made three batches of cookies and two different quick breads. I made muffins the other day, and while I didn't need to use the mixer to mix the batter, I did anyway. I love the ease of this mixer, the size, and the three attachments (whipping, dough, and general beating) are perfect for my needs. I would highly recommend this mixer for anyone looking for a small stand mixer that can handle every day baking needs.

This is my very first stand mixer, so I don't have anything to compare it to, so to me it is really neat. It is a great mixer for someone on a budget and who is a beginner. It has all the qualities of a Kitchenaid, but is a fraction of the price for someone who can't afford it. The bowl is very large for big batches of cookies, etc. Unfortunately for my family it is disappointing because I don't make such large quantities. I make half a batch of yeast dough for rolls, and it is so tiny in the mixer the dough hook barely reaches it so I ended up having to knead by hand. For someone who is making small single batches the attachments don't reach to the bottom of the bowl. I honestly haven't used it much because it is more trouble than it's worth. Cleanup is easy, but you have to really make sure it air dries well because water can get into the crevices on the bottom of the bowl. Overall I personally was disappointed because it wasn't what I was hoping for for my needs, but for the price I paid it is an excellent mixer and does its job.

Works great

Realized did not need it. Returned the un-opened box. Just need a small hand mixer. Sorry

Makes everything easier and works perfectly

Great product. Product is of great quality and just as described. I’m happy and would recommended and buy again.

Last April (18 months ago), the motor in my 25-year old KitchenAid burned out. I decided at the time that I just couldn't spend $300 on a replacement. I headed to Amazon to search for a cheaper replacement.This one had good ratings and was sub $100, so I ordered it based on solid reviews, and this in the product description: SAME MIXING ACTION AS KITCHENAID STAND MIXERS*: Don't pay hundreds of dollars more than you need to for the same mixing performance. Get the same planetary mixing action as the high-priced brand and spend your savings on fancy ingredients instead. THOROUGH MIXING AND COMPLETE BOWL COVERAGE. As you mix, each attachment rotates around the entire bowl as it spins at your selected speed. This planetary mixing action ensures that ingredients are mixed thoroughly and provides complete bowl coverage. This is NOTHING like KitchenAid quality. My first complaint pertains specifically to "THOROUGH MIXING and COMPLETE BOWL COVERAGE." Perhaps I received a defective beater or bowl, but there is ALWAYS about 1/4"+ of dough or batter or whatever clinging to the bowl (bottom and sides, but mostly bottom) that has to be incorporated by hand. So frustrating when the unincorporated ingredients include butter or shortening. It never gets distributed properly after the fact. A couple of months ago, the notches that hold the bowl in place broke off, so I now have to hold the bowl in place by hand. My kids put the paddle attachment in the dishwasher, and now --even after hand washing and wiping with a Mr. Clean-- the paddle colors my dough a faint shade of gray. Today, the lift button (just a push button) became stuck in the up/released position. I have tried WD-40. No luck. If I want to keep using this mixer (which I don't), I will have to set heavy books on top to hold the rm down. That's super inconvenient when I constantly have to stop the mixer and lift the arm to scrape unincorporated ingredients from the side. Maybe my mixer was just defective, but I have hated it from the beginning. I am not a heavy user - a batch of cookies or cupcakes or muffins each week - and I figured this would be fine. It was not. I had no idea how much I appreciated the quality and reliability of my KitchenAid until I got this one. The cookie dough that finally killed it today had only a cup and a half of flour in the whole recipe. I can't imagine what would happen if I attempted bread.