Black & Decker MX250 5 Speed

Advantages: Easy to use and clean.
Disadvantages: Can be messy.

Black & Decker is a reliable brand. We got this mixer from my daughter's grandma. We have owned it for about two years. Here's what it has: Five speeds, eject button, Power Boost, standard beaters, whisk beaters, spatula attachment. Well, the only thing I have ever used it for, in two years, has been to make mashed potatoes, which were more like whipped potatoes. It does a great job for that. I used the standard beaters for this. I also used the ...
...doesn't snap into the motor part. It snaps on to the stems of the beaters. I never use that. It just seems awkward to me. The speed I use for potatoes is #2. And actually, I could keep it on #1 and it would be sufficient. It seems like the lower speeds run VERY fast. If I could think of an improvement, it would be a splash guard bowl to use with it. The Power Boost feature just gives you a burst of power. I've tried it, but not really used it for ... Read review

Advantages: mixes small jobs well and is easy to use and store away
Disadvantages: can't handle heavy batters

This mixer is a descent mixer for the low price. It gets a little bogged down with heavy batters, but generally it muscles through most jobs. The scraper attachment never gets used because it really isn't as useful as it looks. It is easier to get out a spatula and scrape the side of the bowl as you go. It has plenty of speed settings and it is relatively easy to eject the beaters. It wipes clean easily with little messes. It's size is small enough ... Read review