BBy Bikram Nath·Researched from UK Amazon listings·Updated 2026-10-17·6 products compared
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What are the best hand mixers to buy in the UK?
Our top pick for Hand Mixers in the UK is the Russell Hobbs Desire Electric Hand Mixer, 5 Speeds, 350W.
The Russell Hobbs Desire suits home bakers who want beaters and dough hooks that go in the dishwasher, an eject button and upright storage, with a 350W motor and a warranty that extends by a year on registration.
The Russell Hobbs Desire hand mixer is our top pick: its listing states a 350W motor with 5 speeds plus turbo, two chrome plated beaters and two chrome plated dough hooks that are dishwasher safe, an eject button and a 2-year warranty with 1 extra year when registered online. For a higher stated wattage, the Kenwood QuickMix lists a 450W motor, stainless steel beaters and kneaders and a splash guard; for a whisk attachment and somewhere to keep it, the SHARDOR lists 6 speeds plus turbo, five stainless steel attachments and a snap-on storage case.
This guide compares six electric hand mixers from Russell Hobbs, Kenwood, Salter, Lord Eagle, SHARDOR and KitchenAid on what each listing states: motor power, speed settings, attachments, how the attachments release, dishwasher-safe parts and warranty. The highest stated wattage is 450W on the Kenwood; the KitchenAid listing names a DC motor but gives no wattage.
Buying guide
What should you look for in Hand Mixers?
1Power: the listings state 350W (Russell Hobbs), 400W (Salter and SHARDOR), 400W peak at speed 5 with 300 w at the minimum speed (Lord Eagle) and 450W (Kenwood). The KitchenAid listing describes a DC motor and states no wattage.
2Speeds: the Russell Hobbs, Kenwood and Salter list 5 speeds plus turbo, the Lord Eagle 5 speeds with a turbo boost, the SHARDOR 6 speeds plus turbo and the KitchenAid 5 speeds on a mechanical control.
3Attachments: the Lord Eagle and SHARDOR each list five stainless steel attachments (two dough hooks, two beaters and a whisk); the KitchenAid lists stainless steel Turbo Beaters and a whisk; the Russell Hobbs lists 2 chrome plated beaters and 2 dough hooks; the Kenwood lists stainless steel beaters and kneaders; the Salter lists stainless steel beaters and dough hooks without a count.
4Cleaning and release: the Russell Hobbs, Salter, Lord Eagle and SHARDOR listings say the attachments are dishwasher safe and name an eject button; the Lord Eagle notes the speed must be set to 0 before ejecting. The KitchenAid names a beater eject button. The Kenwood listing mentions detachable beaters and does not mention an eject button or dishwasher-safe parts.
5Warranty: the listings state 3 year (Salter), 2 years plus 1 year when registered online (Russell Hobbs), 2 years (Kenwood) and 1 year (Lord Eagle). The SHARDOR and KitchenAid listings state no warranty term.
Our process
How do we choose our picks?
We don’t lab-test products ourselves. Instead we synthesise current Amazon UK listings and published specs into clear, honest recommendations. We earn a commission if you buy through our links, but that never changes which products we rank.
Current UK availability
We check each pick against live Amazon UK catalogue data rather than last year’s model lists. Stock moves fast, so a listing can sell out after we publish.
Published specs
We compare manufacturer specifications so each pick is right for a real budget and use-case.
UK-specific fit
We factor in UK voltage and plug/fitting standards — details that generic global lists miss.
5 stainless steel: two dough hooks, two beaters and a whisk, dishwasher safe
Stainless steel Turbo Beaters and whisk
Power
350W
450W
400W
400W peak at speed 5; 300 w at the minimum speed, per the listing
400W
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Release
Eject button
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One-touch eject button
Ejection button, used at speed 0
Eject button
Beater eject button for one-handed release
Warranty
2 years plus 1 year when registered online
2 years manufacturer
3 year
1 year
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The rankings
The best Hand Mixers, ranked
1
Russell Hobbs
Top Pick
Russell Hobbs Desire Electric Hand Mixer, 5 Speeds, 350W
The Russell Hobbs Desire suits home bakers who want beaters and dough hooks that go in the dishwasher, an eject button and upright storage, with a 350W motor and a warranty that extends by a year on registration.
Kenwood QuickMix Hand Mixer 450W with Kneaders and Beaters
The Kenwood QuickMix suits bakers who want the most stated power here, 450W, with 5 speeds plus turbo, stainless steel beaters and kneaders, a splash guard and a 2-year warranty.
Power
450W
Speeds
5 plus turbo
Attachments
Stainless steel beaters and kneaders
Warranty
2 years manufacturer
Size
210mm x 110mm x 220mm
Splash Guard
Yes, per the listing
What we like
+450W motor, the highest wattage stated by the hand mixers in this guide
+Stainless steel beaters and kneaders included
+Splash guard named in the listing
+2 years manufacturer warranty
Worth noting
–The listing does not mention dishwasher-safe attachments
–The listing does not mention an eject button or a whisk attachment
£28.00Amazon.co.uk price as of 17 Oct, 19:00 (London time). Details
The Salter 400W suits bakers who want a stated 3 year warranty, 5 speeds plus turbo and dishwasher-safe stainless steel beaters and dough hooks with a one-touch eject.
Power
400W
Speeds
5 plus turbo
Attachments
Stainless steel beaters and dough hooks, dishwasher safe
Release
One-touch eject button
Warranty
3 year
Finish
Matte black
What we like
+3 year warranty stated on the listing
+Stainless steel beaters and dough hooks that are dishwasher safe
+One-touch eject button for quick attachment changes
Worth noting
–The listing does not say how many beaters and dough hooks are included
–The listing names no whisk attachment and states no cable length
£19.99Amazon.co.uk price as of 17 Oct, 19:00 (London time). Details
Lord Eagle 400W Hand Mixer Electric Whisk, 5 Speed
The Lord Eagle 400W suits bakers who want a whisk as well as beaters and dough hooks, all dishwasher safe, with 5 speeds and a turbo boost, on a 1 year warranty.
Power
400W peak at speed 5; 300 w at the minimum speed, per the listing
SHARDOR Hand Mixer Electric Whisk 400W, 6 Speeds and Turbo
The SHARDOR 400W suits bakers who want 6 speeds plus turbo, a whisk alongside beaters and dough hooks, and a case that keeps all five attachments together.
Power
400W
Speeds
6 plus turbo
Attachments
5 stainless steel: two dough hooks, two beaters and a whisk, dishwasher safe
Release
Eject button
Storage
Snap-on transparent storage case
Low Speed Start
First gear has a low rotation speed, per the listing
What we like
+6 speeds plus turbo, with the listing suggesting speeds by ingredient
+Five stainless steel attachments, including a whisk, all dishwasher safe
+Snap-on storage case holds the accessories
+Low-speed first gear to limit flour splashing, per the listing
Worth noting
–The listing states no warranty term
–The listing states no cable length
£23.99£28.99−17%Amazon.co.uk price as of 17 Oct, 19:00 (London time). Details
The KitchenAid 5KHM5110BOB suits bakers who mainly whisk and beat, with stainless steel Turbo Beaters, a whisk, a DC motor and a one-handed beater eject, though its listing gives no wattage or warranty.
Speeds
5, mechanical control
Attachments
Stainless steel Turbo Beaters and whisk
Release
Beater eject button for one-handed release
Motor
DC motor
Colour
Onyx Black
What we like
+Stainless steel Turbo Beaters and a whisk included
+Beater eject button for one-handed release
+5-speed mechanical control
Worth noting
–The listing states no wattage and no warranty term
–The listing does not mention dough hooks or dishwasher-safe parts
£76.30Amazon.co.uk price as of 17 Oct, 19:00 (London time). Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of 17 Oct, 19:00 (London time) and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
Editor's Note
Every listing here states a speed count and names its attachments, but the detail varies: the Salter and Kenwood listings name beaters and dough hooks or kneaders without saying how many come in the box. None of the six listings states a cable length, and the SHARDOR and KitchenAid listings give no warranty term.
Our Take
The Russell Hobbs Desire is the default pick for its stated 350W motor, dishwasher-safe beaters and dough hooks, eject button and 2-year warranty with an extra year on registration. Choose the Kenwood QuickMix for the highest stated wattage here, 450W, with a splash guard, or the Salter 400W for a stated 3 year warranty with dishwasher-safe stainless steel attachments.
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
Which hand mixer states the highest wattage?
The Kenwood QuickMix states a 450W motor, the highest wattage among the five hand mixers here that give one. The Salter and SHARDOR list 400W, the Lord Eagle 400W peak at speed 5 and the Russell Hobbs Desire 350W; the KitchenAid listing names a DC motor without a wattage.
Which hand mixers come with a whisk attachment?
The Lord Eagle 400W, the SHARDOR 400W and the KitchenAid 5KHM5110BOB list a whisk. The Lord Eagle and SHARDOR each include two dough hooks, two beaters and a whisk in stainless steel; the KitchenAid lists stainless steel Turbo Beaters and a whisk.
Are hand mixer attachments dishwasher safe?
The Russell Hobbs Desire, Salter 400W, Lord Eagle 400W and SHARDOR 400W listings say their attachments are dishwasher safe. The Kenwood QuickMix and KitchenAid listings do not mention the dishwasher.
Which hand mixer has dough hooks for bread?
The Russell Hobbs Desire includes 2 chrome plated dough hooks, and the Lord Eagle and SHARDOR each include two stainless steel dough hooks. The Salter 400W lists stainless steel dough hooks and the Kenwood QuickMix stainless steel kneaders; the KitchenAid listing names beaters and a whisk only.
What warranty do hand mixers come with?
The Salter 400W listing states a 3 year warranty, and the Russell Hobbs Desire 2 years plus 1 year when registered online. The Kenwood QuickMix states 2 years and the Lord Eagle 1 year; the SHARDOR and KitchenAid listings state no warranty term.
Which hand mixer has more than five speeds?
The SHARDOR 400W lists 6 speeds plus a turbo function, with speeds 1-2 suggested for liquid and butter and 5-6 for cream and egg yolks. The other five hand mixers here list 5 speeds.
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