Black+Decker MX3200B 6-Speed Hand Mixer
Score: 76/100
KitchenAid 9-Speed Hand Mixer Turbo Beater Silver
Score: 74/100Rankings
The MX3200B offers a 275W motor with turbo boost, six speeds and a slower first speed, plus a full accessory set in a storage case. Its relatively heavy weight and imprecise low-speed control can be drawbacks. Suitable for budget-conscious home bakers needing versatile performance.
The KitchenAid 9-Speed Digital Hand Mixer provides a quiet DC motor, soft-start, ergonomic soft-grip handle, and four versatile accessories, delivering precise mixing in a compact form. Its fixed 61-inch cord and plastic construction limit mobility and durability for prolonged heavy use. It's a good fit for home bakers seeking precision and a range of attachments.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
275 Wbest | — | |
6 | 9best | |
5best | 4 | |
| ↓ lower better | 930 gbest | 1,043 g |
183 mmbest | 152 mm | |
229 mmbest | 89 mm | |
97 mm | 203 mmbest | |
152.4 cm | 154.9 cmbest |
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Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Attachments Included | 5 | 4 |
General(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 2 years | 1 years |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Cord Length (cm) | 152.4 cm | 154.9 cm |
Power Type | AC | DC |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (g) | 930 g | 1043 g |
Height (mm) | 183 mm | 152 mm |
Width (mm) | 229 mm | 89 mm |
Depth (mm) | 97 mm | 203 mm |
Controls(1) | ||
Number of Speed Settings | 6 | 9 |
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Professional sources highlight the MX3200B's versatile 275 W motor, Turbo Boost, and the inclusion of a full set of dishwasher-safe attachments plus a storage case. They commend the slower first speed for reducing splatter but criticize the budget feel, limited low-speed precision, and the tendency of the speed slider to shift unintentionally.
Everyday users echo the professional praise for the powerful Turbo and convenient accessory case, noting the mixer works well for typical batters, whipped cream, and light doughs. Common frustrations revolve around the still-fast low speed that creates flour dust, accidental speed-slider shifts, and confusion over the mixer's actual weight.
“Lowest speed (even 20% slower) is still fast, causing flour dust and splatter; requires a large bowl.”
“Speed slider easy to accidentally shift during use.”
Professional reviewers and editors are scarce, but KitchenAid's own product pages emphasize the mixer's versatility, the Turbo Beater II's capacity for dense batters, and the Soft Start feature that reduces mess, positioning it as a premium handheld option within the brand's lineup.
Everyday users consistently commend the mixer's power, quiet operation, and the breadth of accessories that let them tackle dough, meringues, and smoothies. Common praise centers on the Soft Start's splatter-free mixing and the ergonomic handle, while concerns focus on the fixed cord and potential wrist fatigue during extended use.
