Kitchen Mixers
KitchenAid 9-Speed Digital Hand Mixer with Turbo Beater II Accessories and Pro Whisk - Contour Silver
The KitchenAid KHM926 is a 9-speed hand mixer with a notably quiet motor for the power it delivers. The Soft Start feature brings beaters up to speed gradually, preventing splattering on the first few rotations — a small feature that makes a real difference when mixing in an open bowl. Turbo Beater II attachments are more aggressive than standard beaters, which means less mixing time at high speeds for dense batters. The included accessory set covers more ground than most hand mixers: stainless steel turbo beaters, a pro whisk for whipped cream and meringues, two dough hooks for yeast dough, and a liquid blending rod for smoothies. Nine speeds give finer control than the typical five-speed hand mixer. The polycarbonate housing is solid and balanced, with an angled handle that reduces wrist fatigue over longer mixing sessions. Consistently well-regarded across a decade-plus of home baker reviews. A strong step up from entry-level hand mixers that provides stand-mixer versatility without the size, weight, or cost.
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What we like
- + Soft Start brings beaters up gradually — prevents splattering on first spin
- + Full accessory kit: turbo beaters, pro whisk, dough hooks, and blending rod
- + 9 speeds give more control than typical 5-speed hand mixers
- + Quieter motor than most hand mixers at this power level
Watch out for
- - More expensive than basic hand mixers
- - Blending rod less effective than a dedicated immersion blender
Our verdict
Best full-featured hand mixer we evaluated. The Soft Start and 9-speed range make it noticeably more precise than entry-level alternatives, and the accessory kit covers most mixing tasks without extra purchases.