KitchenAid 5-Speed Ultra Power Hand vs Cuisinart HM-90S Power Advantage Plus
Both made our Best Hand Mixers shortlist, at #1 and #2. 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 Cuisinart HM-90S Power Advantage Plus 9-Speed Hand Mixer if you'd rather have 220W motor handles thick cookie dough at speed 3 for 3 minutes without warming. Overall we rank the KitchenAid 5-Speed Ultra Power Hand Mixer higher: #1 versus #2 in our Best Hand Mixers list.
Winner overall: KitchenAid 5-Speed Ultra Power Hand Mixer
KitchenAid 5-Speed Ultra Power Hand Mixer vs Cuisinart HM-90S Power Advantage Plus 9-Speed Hand Mixer compared
Every difference that matters, in one table.
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Our ranking | #1 of 12 in Best Hand Mixers | #2 of 12 in Best Hand Mixers |
| Pick label | Top pick | |
| Brand | KitchenAid | Cuisinart |
| Key features | 5-speed slide switch with locking positions; Single-button beater eject; Spiral wire twin beaters covering ~90% of bowl wall radius | 9-speed rotary dial with labeled positions; 220W rated motor; 2 beaters, 2 dough hooks, whisk attachment included |
| Biggest strength | Best beater bowl coverage in its price range, zero manual scrapes across a 3-minute pound cake cycle | 220W motor handles thick cookie dough at speed 3 for 3 minutes without warming |
| Main trade-off | Only 5 speeds, less granular than 9-speed rivals for meringue building | Beater bowl coverage is narrower than KitchenAid, needs a scrape around the 2-minute mark |
| 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 Cuisinart HM-90S Power Advantage Plus 9-Speed Hand Mixer section.
#2 pick
Choose the Cuisinart HM-90S Power Advantage Plus 9-Speed Hand Mixer if…
- 220W motor handles thick cookie dough at speed 3 for 3 minutes without warming
- Storage case fits all five attachments plus the mixer with cord stowed
- 9-speed range gives finer graduated control building meringue than 5-speed rivals
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
Cuisinart HM-90S Power Advantage Plus 9-Speed Hand Mixer
Pros
- 220W motor handles thick cookie dough at speed 3 for 3 minutes without warming
- Storage case fits all five attachments plus the mixer with cord stowed
- 9-speed range gives finer graduated control building meringue than 5-speed rivals
- Dough hooks are genuinely functional for 1 to 2 cup flour bread and pizza dough
- Complete kit costs less than buying a KitchenAid mixer plus separate hooks and whisk
Cons
- Beater bowl coverage is narrower than KitchenAid, needs a scrape around the 2-minute mark
- Heavier than the KitchenAid at 2.7 pounds
- Whisk attachment is less aerated than a stand mixer balloon whisk
- Storage case lid can be stiff when new
KitchenAid 5-Speed Ultra Power Hand Mixer vs Cuisinart HM-90S Power Advantage Plus 9-Speed Hand Mixer: common questions
Which is better, the KitchenAid 5-Speed Ultra Power Hand Mixer or the Cuisinart HM-90S Power Advantage Plus 9-Speed 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 Cuisinart HM-90S Power Advantage Plus 9-Speed Hand Mixer if you'd rather have 220W motor handles thick cookie dough at speed 3 for 3 minutes without warming. Overall we rank the KitchenAid 5-Speed Ultra Power Hand Mixer higher: #1 versus #2 in our Best Hand Mixers list.
What is the difference between the KitchenAid 5-Speed Ultra Power Hand Mixer and the Cuisinart HM-90S Power Advantage Plus 9-Speed 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 Cuisinart HM-90S Power Advantage Plus 9-Speed Hand Mixer stands out because 220W motor handles thick cookie dough at speed 3 for 3 minutes without warming. 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 Cuisinart HM-90S Power Advantage Plus 9-Speed Hand Mixer's is that beater bowl coverage is narrower than KitchenAid, needs a scrape around the 2-minute mark.
Is the KitchenAid 5-Speed Ultra Power Hand Mixer worth it over the Cuisinart HM-90S Power Advantage Plus 9-Speed Hand Mixer?
For most buyers, yes: it's our #1 pick. Consider the Cuisinart HM-90S Power Advantage Plus 9-Speed Hand Mixer instead if only 5 speeds, less granular than 9-speed rivals for meringue building is a deal-breaker for you.