I've only used the mixer once. I received it today and used it to shred some cooked chicken. It shredded the chicken perfectly on the lowest speed. As others have noted, the first 3 speeds are all slow with little to no variation. I have a large mixer for heavy duty baking so I'm not overly concerned about power. It is lightweight, the beaters are large, sturdy, silicone coated, and fit in either opening! The mixer is extremely quiet and the speed dial adjusts smoothly with one hand. It didn't jump around in the bowl, making it easy to handle. The cord is generous in length and locks left or right. Everything fits in the plastic box without having to reposition multiple times and the mixer snaps right on top. It also has a 5 year warranty!

Love this mixer! It is so powerful and runs very quiet. Loved it so much I purchased one for my daughter. We both do a lot of cooking/baking, and it will be put to the real test!

Thanks Hamilton Beach for making another fine product!

Excited to start using the hand mixer instead of lugging out the big mixer!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The design and style of the Hamilton Beach Professional 7 Speed Hand Mixer is my idea of perfect. No more loose beaters in the drawer or cords hanging all over the cabinet. All attachments fit easily into the snap on case! So simple to store, with little space needed. I just love this!!! The Mixer itself is light weight and easy to use. Along with the snap on storage case, the mixer includes, 2 Soft Scrape beaters, 2 dough hooks, 1 whisk and a lockable swivel cord! This is the best hand mixer I've had, it glides with ease while using. I beat eggs with the whisk, which came out fluffy. The Soft Scrape beaters mixed my cake batter with little splatter and without scratching my bowl. You have complete control of speed using the dial, with digital control display letting you know your level. Not a loud appliance, very soft in sound. To wash or change your beaters, whisk or dough hooks, simply pull on the easy release trigger. So pleased with everything about this hand mixer and highly recommend!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Very professional looking. Nice weight but not too heavy. First project was mixing bread dough with the dough hooks and baking it in the Hamilton Beach crock pot. I was amazed at how quickly and easily it mixed. I was doubtful about the whisk attachment whipping well because it was so lightweight, but as I beat the heavy cream, it was convincing me first impressions aren’t always right. Next, I used the coated beaters to mix up a cake. Works like a charm and doesn’t clank against the bowl. The 7 speeds with the burst function is awesome and very easy to use. The trigger to eject the beaters is easy to reach and pull. Nice feature to lock the swivel cord. But the storage case is a wonderful addition to keep all the pieces in one place.

Okay Hamilton, now make the blender cordless. It would make life easier for people with small kitchens with limited outlets.

My Hamilton Beach Professional 7-speed electric hand mixer, which I recently received, arrived with a burnt motor, indicating a factory error, I believe. I had to return it to the store because when I plugged it in for the first time, I could smell the motor, which is not normal at all!

not a fan of the rubber covered mixer paddles. love the mixer except for that

The mixer is quiet, mixes well and has multiple speeds for you to choose from.