Hisense HM500DCS Hand & Stand Mixer, 500W, 3L Bowl

Our review

This Hisense mixer does two jobs in one body: use it as a handheld for quick whisking, or click it into the stand base with the 3L bowl when you want your hands free. The 500W DC motor is the notable part, since DC motors tend to run more quietly and draw less power than the AC motors common at this level. Five speeds give you room to start slow on flour and finish faster on cream. It suits occasional bakers, small households and anyone short on counter space who does not want two separate appliances. Plastic and metal construction keeps the weight down, which matters when you are holding it. Before buying, think about batch size: a 3L bowl is modest, so if you regularly bake large cakes or double batches of dough, a bigger stand mixer may serve you better. Also consider whether you mainly need a hand mixer, in which case a standalone one costs less and stores smaller. Compare motor type, bowl capacity and how the attachments fit, since those decide how pleasant it is to use day to day. Available on Sokonia.