KitchenAid 5-Speed Ultra Power Hand vs Breville BHM800SIL Handy Mix Scraper
Both made our Best Hand Mixers shortlist, at #1 and #3. Here's how they differ and who each one suits.
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Quick verdict
Choose the KitchenAid 5-Speed Ultra Power Hand Mixer if you want best beater bowl coverage in its price range, zero manual scrapes across a 3-minute pound cake cycle. Choose the Breville BHM800SIL Handy Mix Scraper Hand Mixer if you'd rather have scraper beaters eliminated manual bowl-scraping entirely through a full cake batter cycle. Overall we rank the KitchenAid 5-Speed Ultra Power Hand Mixer higher: #1 versus #3 in our Best Hand Mixers list.
Winner overall: KitchenAid 5-Speed Ultra Power Hand Mixer
KitchenAid 5-Speed Ultra Power Hand Mixer vs Breville BHM800SIL Handy Mix Scraper Hand Mixer compared
Every difference that matters, in one table.
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Our ranking | #1 of 12 in Best Hand Mixers | #3 of 12 in Best Hand Mixers |
| Pick label | Top pick | |
| Brand | KitchenAid | Breville |
| Key features | 5-speed slide switch with locking positions; Single-button beater eject; Spiral wire twin beaters covering ~90% of bowl wall radius | Scraper beaters that contact the bowl wall each rotation; 240W motor; Digital on-body speed display |
| Biggest strength | Best beater bowl coverage in its price range, zero manual scrapes across a 3-minute pound cake cycle | Scraper beaters eliminated manual bowl-scraping entirely through a full cake batter cycle |
| Main trade-off | Only 5 speeds, less granular than 9-speed rivals for meringue building | 2.9 lb weight causes noticeable fatigue during extended high-speed sessions |
| Best for | Most buyers | Most buyers |
Which should you buy?
#1 pick · Top pick
Choose the KitchenAid 5-Speed Ultra Power Hand Mixer if…
- Best beater bowl coverage in its price range, zero manual scrapes across a 3-minute pound cake cycle
- 2.4 lb weight avoids arm fatigue during 8-minute meringue sessions
- Motor holds speed under medium cookie dough load without bogging
Prefer the alternative? See the Breville BHM800SIL Handy Mix Scraper Hand Mixer section.
#3 pick
Choose the Breville BHM800SIL Handy Mix Scraper Hand Mixer if…
- Scraper beaters eliminated manual bowl-scraping entirely through a full cake batter cycle
- 240W motor is among the strongest in the hand mixer category
- Digital speed readout is useful for recipes with specific speed calls
Prefer the alternative? See the KitchenAid 5-Speed Ultra Power Hand Mixer section.
Pros and cons of each
KitchenAid 5-Speed Ultra Power Hand Mixer
Pros
- Best beater bowl coverage in its price range, zero manual scrapes across a 3-minute pound cake cycle
- 2.4 lb weight avoids arm fatigue during 8-minute meringue sessions
- Motor holds speed under medium cookie dough load without bogging
- Single-button beater eject is smooth and consistent
- Slide switch locks at each speed to prevent accidental changes
Cons
- Only 5 speeds, less granular than 9-speed rivals for meringue building
Breville BHM800SIL Handy Mix Scraper Hand Mixer
Pros
- Scraper beaters eliminated manual bowl-scraping entirely through a full cake batter cycle
- 240W motor is among the strongest in the hand mixer category
- Digital speed readout is useful for recipes with specific speed calls
- Reduces manual scraping interruptions from 3 to 4 down to 0 to 1 per batch
Cons
- 2.9 lb weight causes noticeable fatigue during extended high-speed sessions
- Only 5 speeds despite the premium price
KitchenAid 5-Speed Ultra Power Hand Mixer vs Breville BHM800SIL Handy Mix Scraper Hand Mixer: common questions
Which is better, the KitchenAid 5-Speed Ultra Power Hand Mixer or the Breville BHM800SIL Handy Mix Scraper Hand Mixer?
Choose the KitchenAid 5-Speed Ultra Power Hand Mixer if you want best beater bowl coverage in its price range, zero manual scrapes across a 3-minute pound cake cycle. Choose the Breville BHM800SIL Handy Mix Scraper Hand Mixer if you'd rather have scraper beaters eliminated manual bowl-scraping entirely through a full cake batter cycle. Overall we rank the KitchenAid 5-Speed Ultra Power Hand Mixer higher: #1 versus #3 in our Best Hand Mixers list.
What is the difference between the KitchenAid 5-Speed Ultra Power Hand Mixer and the Breville BHM800SIL Handy Mix Scraper Hand Mixer?
The KitchenAid 5-Speed Ultra Power Hand Mixer stands out because best beater bowl coverage in its price range, zero manual scrapes across a 3-minute pound cake cycle, while the Breville BHM800SIL Handy Mix Scraper Hand Mixer stands out because scraper beaters eliminated manual bowl-scraping entirely through a full cake batter cycle. The trade-offs differ too: the KitchenAid 5-Speed Ultra Power Hand Mixer's main caveat is that only 5 speeds, less granular than 9-speed rivals for meringue building, and the Breville BHM800SIL Handy Mix Scraper Hand Mixer's is that 2.9 lb weight causes noticeable fatigue during extended high-speed sessions.
Is the KitchenAid 5-Speed Ultra Power Hand Mixer worth it over the Breville BHM800SIL Handy Mix Scraper Hand Mixer?
For most buyers, yes: it's our #1 pick. Consider the Breville BHM800SIL Handy Mix Scraper Hand Mixer instead if only 5 speeds, less granular than 9-speed rivals for meringue building is a deal-breaker for you.