Cuisinart Power Advantage 9-Speed Hand Mixer HM-90BCS
Score: 81/100
Breville Handy Mixer BHM800BTR
Score: 81/100$99.95
Rankings
The Cuisinart Power Advantage PLUS HM-90BCS offers a robust 220-watt motor, nine speeds with SmoothStart, and a versatile attachment set. Its initial speed surge and beater durability concerns can be drawbacks. Suited for casual to intermediate bakers who value power and feature richness.
The Breville BHM800BTR Handy Mixer combines a solid plastic-chrome build, 240 W motor, nine speeds plus boost, and a mixing light for quiet, controlled mixing. Its heavier weight and limited long-term review base may be drawbacks for those preferring a lighter tool. Suited for home bakers who prioritize durability and advanced features.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
220 W | 240 Wbest | |
9best | 9best | |
4 | 6best | |
| ↓ lower better | 1,814.37 g | 1,769 gbest |
226.88 mm | 254 mmbest | |
214.88 mmbest | 95 mm | |
100.08 mm | 229 mmbest | |
3 yearsbest | 1 years |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Attachments Included | 4 | 6 |
General(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 3 years | 1 years |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Power (Wattage) (W) | 220 W | 240 W |
Power Type | corded | AC |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (g) | 1814.37 g | 1769 g |
Height (mm) | 226.88 mm | 254 mm |
Width (mm) | 214.88 mm | 95 mm |
Depth (mm) | 100.08 mm | 229 mm |
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Professional reviewers commend the Power Advantage PLUS for its solid 220-watt motor, smooth start technology, and versatile nine-speed control, noting it handles light mixes and small-batch doughs efficiently. However, they point out a noticeable initial speed surge and slower performance with thicker doughs, suggesting it falls short of premium stand mixers in power and refinement.
Everyday users consistently praise the mixer's quiet operation, sturdy build, lightweight feel, and the convenience of the snap-on storage case, while also valuing its affordable price. Recurring complaints focus on the brief startup surge that can cause splatter, concerns about beater durability, and a perception that it feels less refined compared to higher-end brands.
“well built”
“quiet operation”
“Very solid, feels high quality due to its weight.”
Professional reviewers, though limited, praise the Breville Handy Mix Scraper for its solid build, quiet operation, helpful mixing light, and the Beater IQ system that automatically adjusts speed, calling it the best mixer they have owned and highlighting its superiority over cheaper hand mixers.
Everyday users echo the professional sentiment, emphasizing the mixer's durability, solid feel, and overall satisfaction, while noting the weight as the primary drawback.
