Whipping time: This model performed very good in our whipping test, which gauges how quickly a mixer can whip heavy cream.

Mixing: This model performed very good in our mixing test, based on how well a mixer can combine ingredients for chocolate chip cookie dough.

Convenience: This model was judged excellent for convenience, based on control setting, beater eject, handle comfort and stability.

Noise: This model was judged very good for noise, the noise is measured in decibels with a noisemeter for 60 secs.

The KitchenAid Architect KHM7210 7-Speed is part of the Mixers test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Hand Mixers models like the Architect KHM7210 7-Speed are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Whipping time: All mixers made whipped cream; whipping time reflects how fast they did so.

Mixing: Proficiency at mixing cookie dough.

Convenience: Convenience considers factors such as ease of using controls and inserting and removing beaters.