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

Mixing: This model performed excellent 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 Breville Handy Mix Scraper BHM800SILUSC is part of the Mixers test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Hand Mixers models like the Handy Mix Scraper BHM800SILUSC 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.