What do reviews say about whip?

TechGearLab could not get stiff peaks from it (whipping 3.1/10), so it suits batters more than meringue.

What do reviews say about dough?

TechGearLab notes it strains frequently on thick mixtures; a stand mixer suits bread dough better.

What do reviews say about beaters?

15 Best Buy reviews flag beater quality as a con, a small share of 2,773 ratings.

What do reviews say about worth?

2,609 of 2,773 Best Buy raters give it 4–5★, yet TechGearLab scores it only 43/100.

Home & Kitchen · Hand mixers · 2,773 reviews · 2 sources

KitchenAid 5-Speed Ultra Power Hand Mixer KHM512

Best for: light everyday mixingBudget

Owners love this light, simple mixer, but lab tests rank it last for whipping and thick doughs; fine for batters, weak for meringue.

Tracking since Sep 2026

Buy if

You mix cake batter and cookies
You want a light, simple mixer

Skip if

You whip meringue or stiff cream
You knead thick bread dough

How it scores

Noise5.0

Performance3.7

Price

$60

You pay for: Cheap, but lab results lag

Reviewed Sep 2026 · 0 new reviews since · score unchanged

What people love

Most mentioned by reviewers

Solid performanceOwners praise everyday results

Easy to useSimple controls, light body

Enough powerHandles common batters

What people complain about

Most mentioned by reviewers

Weak whippingNo stiff peaks in lab test

Loud and strainsBogs down in thick dough

Reviewers disagree on

95% of buyers would recommend itRanked last of 10 in lab tests

Alternatives

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Sources

Best Buy
TechGearLab
Reviewed Sep 2026

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