KitchenAid Ultra Power Plus KHM7T Review

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What the Reviewers Like:
Digital speed display and touchpad speed controls are welcome conveniences, reviews say. On/off switch is a useful safety feature. Most owners find it has good power for a hand mixer.

What the Reviewers Don’t Like:
Some reviews say that this mixer doesn't mash potatoes as well as its competitors. The KitchenAid KHM7T is expensive for a hand mixer.

KitchenAid Ultra Power Plus KHM7T review highlights

Experts say that although a hand mixer can't compete with a stand mixer, the compact KitchenAid KHM7T can perform many tasks with ease, making it one of the best on the market, even as it's one of the most expensive. Experts said that it mixes stiff cookie dough without slowing, and whipping was neat and controlled. They also gave its design high marks. The most common criticism of the seven-speed KitchenAid KHM7T is its high price tag. The Cuisinart PowerSelect CHM-7 (*est. $50) is just as highly regarded.

The KitchenAid Ultra Power Plus KHM7T hand mixer has been included in rigorous testing at Cook's Illustrated and Consumer Reports. We also read several dozen owner-written reviews on this hand mixer at Amazon.com, Cooking.com and Epinions.

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KitchenAid Ultra Power Plus KHM7T Reviews

*In order of credibility (see our Ratings Criteria).

1. Cook’s Illustrated
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Hand-held Mixers
Editors of Cook's Illustrated
Dec. 2006

The KitchenAid KHM7T earns the top slot in rigorous testing of eight hand mixers. Editors say that mixing with the KHM7T is notably "smooth" and "controlled," and the mixer felt comfortable in the hand.

2. Amazon.com
KitchenAid Ultra Power Plus 7 KHM7T Reviews
Contributors to Amazon.com

Over 30 owners posting here give the KitchenAid Ultra Power Plus 7 KHM7T a high average rating. Owners say it's relatively quiet and sturdy, but a few wish it had more power.

3. Epinions
KitchenAid Ultra Power Plus 7 KHM7T Reviews
Contributors to Epinions

Owners posting to Epinions give the KitchenAid Ultra Power Plus 7 KHM7T a near perfect rating in more than a dozen reviews. Owners say this mixer is powerful, lightweight, and easy to use and clean.

4. Cooking.com
KitchenAid Ultra Power Plus 7 KHM7T Reviews
Contributors to Cooking.com

The KitchenAid Ultra Power Plus 7 KHM7T receives a very high average rating from dozens of owners posting here. A few complain about the price.

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