Best Small Stand Mixers

Trusted Brand

Our user testing found this KitchenAid ideal for apartment dwellers, seniors, and as an extra mixer in busy kitchens.

The 3.5-quart capacity is enough for a full batch of cookies. Head is easy to unlock and tilt for adding ingredients or scraping the bowl. Offers 10 speeds, including slow start feature that gradually increases speed. Smooth gliding switch is pleasant to use. Compatible with standard KitchenAid attachments.

6 Speed 2.5-Quart Stand Mixer

We found it a little underpowered when kneading large batches of dough.

Best Bang for the Buck

Dash

Bargain Pick

This small stand mixer was almost too powerful for its size and weight in our user testing.

Attractive retro styling. The 2.5-quart capacity is good for whipping cream and small batches of meringue. Weighs only 3.3 pounds. Handy lever moves bowl aside for adding ingredients or scraping. Suction cups on base add grip. Powerful motor. Dishwasher-safe bowl and attachments.

Motor sometimes seemed too fast and strong for the small, light unit.

Aifeel

4.3-Quart Stand Mixer

Solid & Attractive

An attractive small mixer that offers full-size power in a compact form.

Sturdy design. Operates at a powerful 800 watts that can handle all your recipes. Features a 3-function key with LED display. Offers a splash guard that helps to add ingredients without making a mess. Comes with a dough hook, flat beater, and whisk. It has anti-slip feet to stay steady.

4-Quart Electric Stand Mixer

Needs to be stopped to scrape the sides.

Hamilton Beach

Affordable Alternative

A small stand mixer with the same mixing action and power as more expensive models.

Planetary mixing action is more efficient than double beater designs. Has a 4-quart capacity for versatile projects and a 300-watt motor. Tilt-head design allows for easy scraping and adding ingredients. Includes splash guard along with dough hook and flat beater. Offers 7 speeds.

Classic Stand and Hand Mixer

Plastic construction is more fragile than pricier brands.

Hamilton Beach

Versatile Design

This classic electric option works as both a stand and hand mixer and comes with multiple attachments.

Has a 290-watt motor, 6 speed settings, and comes with a Quick Burst function. Hand mixer can be removed from the stand for multipurpose use. Features a Shift and Stir design to ensure the ingredients get fully mixed. Bowl can hold up to 4 quarts. Comes with 2 beaters, 2 dough hooks, and a whisk.