Food mixers

A benchtop food mixer is a solid investment for serious cooks. We tested 9 models priced from $170 to $1000.

Bench mixers make light work of mixing cake batter, kneading dough and beating egg whites at the turn of a dial. So if you’re a keen baker, buying one of these machines is money well spent.

We tested the mixers on everyday kitchen tasks and checked how easy they were to use. We also explain the features to look for when you're buying a new mixer.