Hamilton Beach Classic Stand and Hand Mixer, 4 Quarts, 6 Speeds with QuickBurst, Bowl Rest, 290 Watts Peak Power, Black and Stainless

For several years I have had a VERY heavy and large Kitchenaid stand mixer that I've used many many times over the years that has been great yet at the same time, for me, a pain in the ass!I do bake, on occasion, and I do cook pretty much daily but the Kitchenaid unit wasn't worthy of taking up that much counter space. And that thing is soooo heavy that, when I put it away in one of my lower, taller cabinets... I found myself deciding not to use it because I don't need a hernia! and opted to use my lightweight hand mixer sometimes to get the job done. But sometimes you want a good mixer to do the job. UghSo I decided finally to do something about that and found this little beauty here on Amazon.I really love this mixer! It's much much lighter weight and smaller. And what I love even more is that you can take the top unit off and use it as a hand mixer if need be.I bought this in the blue color. It's perfect for me! And the price was fantastic! I think I paid like $50.It's actually small enough that I can leave it on the counter if I choose to but it's lightweight and I can easily put it away or retrieve it without hurting myself. Yeahhh!!I received this only just earlier today but washed all the components right away and put it straight to use on a cake mix. It works fantastic and has plenty of power for what I like to make. I did mess around with the settings and stuff. Runs great!I saw some reviews about some who didn't like that the beaters don't go to the bottom of the bowl. I understand that, but it's an easy fix to place a small plate underneath the bowl while your mixing if that's a problem for you. It does lift the bowl up just high enough. I checked it out, and that does work. The beaters are not that far up away from the bottom.Only slightly. Honestly I didn't need to do that I just used my spatula to scoop as always. I'm not a professional baker. I'm just a grandma who likes to bake sometimes.Now I will actually bake more because this mixer is so much more user-friendly!My husband has already gave me a list of things he wants me to make. And now, because of this wonderful mixer, I won't mind.I wish I had bought this a long time ago but I had felt obligated with that $400 Kitchenaid macine sitting there in my cabinet... kept me from buy something like this. Like I would be a traitor or something. I'm selling my Kitchenaid machine and keeping this one!We'll see as time goes by how well this machine stands up. From what I can tell now it should last me a long time. It's well made and has great attachments. The mixing bowl is big enough for regular sized stuff like cake mixes or the like. I hope my review helps you if your on the fence. I mean, what's not to like? It's a great little machine and sturdy.If you're baking huge batches of cookies for the whole neighborhood all the time or for a business I doubt this would ever come close to what you need. Because this is your average light use mixer. If you're like me and you just whip up a cake or some homemade goodies sometimes, definitely get this! Even for stuff like whipping egg whites, this will be great! Now I'm excited again about making things I haven't made for a long time. It's great!

Wow, between price and quality, everything is good. I bought it a few months ago and I still have it, it's worth it.

I’ve had the Hamilton Beach Classic Hand & Stand Mixer (4 qt, 6 speeds) for a few months and it’s been fantastic! Switching between stand and hand mixer is super easy, and it tackles everything from cake batters to cookie dough effortlessly .Highlights:• Versatile 2‑in‑1 design—attach the bowl for stand use or detach the mixer to use handheld. Saves space and adds flexibility .• Good power for home baking—handles creaming butter, whisking egg whites, and basic doughs without a hitch .• Compact and easy to clean—the 4‑quart stainless steel bowl fits in most cabinets and is dishwasher-safe .A few minor drawbacks:• Build quality is lightweight—it’s mostly plastic, and the stand can wobble at higher speeds .• Not for heavy-duty tasks—bread dough or very thick batter can make it struggle or slip .• Bowl isn’t auto-rotating—you need to rotate the bowl manually for even mixingA stellar value for casual bakers and everyday use. It’s not a KitchenAid, but for $50–60 you get solid performance, versatility, and space-saving convenience. Just go in with realistic expectations: pretty good, not pro-level. Ideal if you’re baking cookies, whipping cream, or just don’t want two separate mixers

The Hamilton Beach 64650 stand mixer is a reliable and efficient kitchen appliance. It offers six speeds, a powerful 290-watt motor, and a stainless steel mixing bowl that can hold up to four quarts. The mixer is easy to use and comes with a variety of attachments, including a whisk, dough hook, and flat beater. It also features a tilt-head design for easy access to the bowl and attachments. However, the mixer can be quite loud when operating at higher speeds, and the included attachments may not be as durable as other brands. Overall, the Hamilton Beach 64650 is a decent choice for home bakers who need an affordable and versatile stand mixer.

What can I say? You get what you pay for. And I didn't want to pay $300+ for a Kitchen-Aid mixer. I'm not knocking the KA brand; it's probably worth every penny, but I'm more of a casual cook/baker and I don't need a mixer that I can hand down to my future great-grandchild. It does seem to be rather cheaply made, so if you fancy yourself to be the next great food influencer, this is probably not going to be a good fit for you. But for me, so far at least, it's performed satisfactorily. The first time I used it, I found out that you need to add the wet ingredients first before adding the dry ingredients or else you're going to have a layer of unmixed powder on the bottom of the bowl. But other than that growing pain, I've had pretty good luck with it.

The media could not be loaded. I use to have a kitchen aid and rarely used it. Only used it for pizza dough. Also, most of the mixers that are fancy and expensive also have a fancy non stick coatings. This one is almost 500 times less expensive and has no coatings. [Verified by mamavation.com ] But I couldn't figure out how to use it and could not find the manual. Looked it up on YouTube and lady uses a spoon to help the dough just a bit. I did that and my dough came out so good. Gluten structure was beautifully built. I would think that can be done in other items that seem are hard like pizza dough. I'm going to try making butter using heavy cream the next time. So far, i love it. It's different but it's not toxic. Also, my kitchen aid simply took up space for soooo many years and I rarely used it. This one i can take apart and it doesn't have to take up space on my counter, If i don't want it to. It's light. And as the video ad part of the item shows, the spinning of the bowl is normal. It's a genius idea if you ask me. Because that's how it gets to all the flour to make dough. If it can make great dough for pizza, then hey there, pain au chocolat, here we come!! Highly recommend!