Hamilton Beach Classic
Score: 74/100
Vivohome Stand Mixer
Score: 75/100Rankings
The VIVOHOME 6-quart mixer offers a strong 660W motor and generous capacity, making it great for heavy doughs and batters. Its trade-offs are a short warranty and non-dishwasher-safe parts, which may deter power-users. Ideal for home bakers who want high performance without a premium price tag.
The Hamilton Beach Classic Stand and Hand Mixer is a 2-in-1 appliance with a 250W motor, 4-quart bowl and QuickBurst boost for thicker mixes. While its versatility and low price are strong points, the modest power and occasional stability issues limit its suitability for heavy-duty baking. Best for beginners and casual bakers who value space-saving flexibility.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
250 watts | 660 wattsbest | |
3.8 L | 5.68 Lbest | |
0.34 hpbest | — | |
6 | 10best | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.67 kgbest | 5 kg |
1 yearsbest | 0.25 years | |
5best | 4 | |
| ↓ lower better | 21.6 cmbest | 22.35 cm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 1 years | 0.25 years |
Power & Performance(2) | ||
Motor Power (watts) | 250 watts | 660 watts |
Number of Speeds | 6 | 10 |
Features(1) | ||
Dishwasher Safe | true | false |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories | 5 | 4 |
Design & Build(5) | ||
Bowl Capacity (L) | 3.8 L | 5.68 L |
Weight (kg) | 2.67 kg | 5.0 kg |
Width (cm) | 21.6 cm | 22.35 cm |
Height (cm) | 35.6 cm | 47.75 cm |
Depth (cm) | 32.5 cm | 38.61 cm |
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Professional editors commend the Hamilton Beach Classic for its 2-in-1 versatility, the inclusion of multiple attachments, and the QuickBurst™ power boost, noting it delivers solid performance for everyday baking tasks. However, they also point out the limited depth of independent testing and the lower 250-W power rating on some variants, suggesting it may not match the robustness of higher-end models.
Everyday users consistently praise the detachable hand mixer, strong mixing power for thick batters, and the convenience of dishwasher-safe parts. Recurring themes include appreciation for the Bowl Rest™ and Shift & Stir™ stability features, while occasional complaints focus on perceived light weight and minor wobble during heavy mixing.
“Perfect for thick mixtures”
“Excellent helper... finishes kneading quickly.”
“impressive for the price point”
Professional reviewers commend the VIVOHOME mixer for its powerful 660W motor, stable suction-cup base, and generous 6-quart capacity, noting it offers excellent value for the price. However, they point out a basic build quality and the lack of dishwasher-safe parts and a short warranty as areas where it falls short of premium competitors.
Everyday users consistently praise the mixer's quiet operation, strong performance on dough and batter, and attractive design, often rating it highly for stability and capacity. Recurring themes include occasional concerns about weight, desire for more speed options, and the non-dishwasher-safe attachments, but overall satisfaction remains strong.
