I have the KitchenAid 5-speed "Ultra Power" mixer, and like it just fine. Have never noticed any problem with batter splattering at any speed.

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I have the same mixer as Ida. It's nice and works when I need more than a wooden spoon and less than a stand mixer. I've never had batter go anywhere outside the bowl at any speed.

I have a Kitchenaid stand mixer and would under no circumstances consider switching to a hand mixer. Hand mixers make baking so much more of a hassle. I had to use one recently when baking with a family member who didn't have a stand mixer and we were beating a thicker batter and it seemed like the motor was going to burn out.

I am also happy with my Kitchenaid hand mixer and glad to be rid of my heavy stand mixer. Different strokes.....

I have both the hand and the stand, and use both depending on mood and which one I feel like dragging out and then cleaning. Obviously, the baking itself doesn't always enter into the decision. 😁

I have a Kitchenaid stand mixer and a Kitchenaid hand mixer. I prefer using the hand mixer when making whipped cream or beating egg whites, as the beater on the stand mixer does not touch the bottom of the bowl. Also, when making whipped cream, I store the bowl and beaters in the freezer for an hour before making the whipped cream, and the stand mixer bowl does not fit in my freezer.

I wouldn't be without both my KA hand and stand mixers. Which one I use depends on the job. Like Lars, I prefer the hand mixer when beating egg whites.

Same, I have both the small, handheld KA mixer and the stand mixer. I use the stand mixer for nearly everything. As Lars mentions, the beater doesn't quite touch the bottom of the bowl for whipped cream and egg whites, so I actually push up slightly on the bottom to make that happen. We use the hand mixer at our lakehouse. In a fit of purging one day, years ago, before we had the lakehouse, I sold my handheld at a yard sale. When we needed one for the lakehouse, I never considered anything else.

Count me in as another KA owner. Yellow 7 speed, and I've had it for years.

And I'm another. I have the 6qt KA stand, and still take out the little KA hand mixer for things. I misplaced the beaters for it a while back and ordered new. Found the originals so now I have two sets. I can't think how many years old that hand mixer must be, but an oldie.

I would get a stand mixer if I did A LOT of baking but I don’t so a hand mixer is all I’ve ever used. I had to replace mine last year and got the KitchenAid. I am happy with it—-it seems to have a stronger motor than my previous one (Hamilton Beach?) which sounded like an outboard motor on high speed. The KA gets the job done with less effort it seems.

I have a KA stand mixer, but I used to only have a hand mixer. When I had batter that I knew was going to fly everywhere, I’d put the bowl down in a paper bag while I was beating whatever. So that I could see what I was doing, I would set the bag and bowl on my kitchen stool. I no longer have a hand mixer, but from time to time, I think I ought to get one.

I just ordered the 5 speed Kitchen Aid mixer. Ordered it with a coupon from BB&Beyond and free shipping ..YEAH.

I just need the hand mixer for quick jobs, like Lars I use it for whipping cream and egg whites...also put the bowl and beaters in the freezer ahead of time.. I have a stairway off my kitchen and a landing 1/2 way down where I keep the stand mixer, the food processor and extra paper towels etc. I don't always feel like dragging it up to the kitchen for a quick job. I'll just keep this one in a drawer under my island for quick jobs. The only color available was ice, but I was fine with that. Thanks All.