KitchenAid 9 Speed Hand Mixer w/Accessories, KHM926, Empire Red

I currently own a " KitchenAid Ultra Power Plus 5 speed hand mixer " ( see photos ) that I purchased 15 to 20 years ago for $79.99. I'm pleased to inform everyone that this hand mixer has never failed to produce and is still in excellent working and cosmetic condition after all those years and at least a hundred uses during that time frame. I decided I would purchase the new KitchenAid Architect KHM926Cu Digital 9 speed hand mixer and compare there performance. The only reason I purchased this item is because Sears.ca had it on sale for a few days ago for a whopping $52.00 off the regular price of $129.99 or ( $77.99 ). I decided I would make a batch of "Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Cookies" and use them both during the mixing portion of this recipe. Anyone who bakes will certainly agree that any cold butter cookie dough recipe is a challenging recipe for any hand mixer and the torque from the hand mixer can be brutal on your wrist. A KitchenAid Pro Line 7qt Stand mixer is the correct tool for this task but there is a lot more cleaning involved when using a stand mixer and its a great recipe to gauge the quality of your current hand mixer. I would have placed this review on Amazon.ca ( my favourite place to buy things ) but unfortunately at this time this item it is not currently being sold by Amazon.ca. Hopefully my neighbours to the south will benefit from this very honest and in-depth review of this product even though it's not a verified purchase through Amazon.com. I will post it on Amazon.ca as soon as I see it listed and shipped and sold by Amazon.ca. There is very little difference in size or weight or balance for these two items. They both stand on there end on the counter and the older 5 speed sits more secure and sold ( less likely to tip over ) than the new 9 speed. The cord length is generous on both but the 5 speed power cord is in a fixed position on one side while the 9 speed offers the versatility of changing the power cord position either to the left or right or centre on the hand mixer. The new 9 speed power cord also has avery nice and permanent rubber strap at the end of the power cord that allows you to neatly fold up the power cord for easier and better storage. The 5 speed only came with a pair of quality stainless steel beaters and the new 9 speed comes with a better grade of beaters, 2 dough hooks , 1 whip and 1 blending tool that can be inserted in either side of the hand mixer. It should be noted that the dough hooks are intended for lighter recipes or less dense mixtures than bread dough like tea biscuits etc. It's doubtful in my mind ( and I'm not even going to try ) to make bread dough using a hand mixer with dough hooks. A stand mixer is far better suited for that task . Both these units use powerful Direct -Current Motors and both produced the very same top speed and torque. If there was any difference between the 5 speed on high ( #5 setting ) and the 9 speed on high ( #9 setting ) it was not detectable by yours truly. The Digital 9 speed does have a definite lower speed on #1 setting than my older 5 speed and thats a blessing. The 9 speed automatically goes to the lowest setting ( #1 ) every time it is turned and I like that feature. The digital control on the 9 speed is slower than the old slide mechanism on the 5 speed when adjusting the up and down speeds. On the 9 speed you must push the arrow once for every increase or decrease in speed. The amount of torque on my wrist from both was the same and the noise generated from both was identical and not as quiet as some have stated in their reviews and is still noisy. The beaters ejected easily on both and both units cleaned up quickly after use. The bottom Line. The only improvement I personally found between the new 9 speed and my old 5 speed was the lower speed on #1 setting. The colour of the new 9 speed is nice. The side view photo below ( 4th from the left ) depicts the exact colour of the KHM926CU hand mixer. The tool bag is well made and a nice feature and will keep your hand mixer tools all in one area and easier to find. The power cord ( strap ) used for storing the unit on the 9 speed is also well made and well designed. I gave the KitchenAid KHM926CU 9 speed Digital Architect hand mixer FIVE STARS because there is absolutely nothing wrong with this product and I purchased it for $2.00 less than what I paid for my old KitchenAid 5 speed hand mixer many years ago. If your in the market for a hand mixer and budget is a priority, then the KitchenAid 5 speed at less than $50. is a quality product at and excellent price and you will not be disappointed with the 5 speed hand mixer. If you can afford a few dollars more and prefer the digital controls and the newer design over the 5 speed model, then by all means go for the 9 speed or even the 7 speed. Be patient. All small appliances items constantly go on sale through-out the year. I recommend this and any KitchenAid products when it comes to a Hand Mixer or a Stand Mixer.

I love this Kitchen Aid mixer! My previous hand mixer was quite old and still did the job in the boring way that old mixers do. It seemed like an extravagance to have 9 speeds on a hand-held mixer AND several attachments, but once I used this little gem, I was totally impressed with its versatility and power. Never going back!

Wanted one for years and years. Finally broke down and purchased and wish I hadn't waited! Makes my baking projects so much quicker and easier. My buddy Arthur Itis has made hand-mixing a little more challenging, and this has been a game changer for me. Gripping the handle works out better for me than trying to hold on to a whisk for very long. Still not ready for a stand mixer, but if I do get there, it'll likely be a KitchenAid. Always been the best.

I'm diggin my new mixer. I gave my little 5 speed hand mixer to my son who just got his own place. I had that for 30+ years and it is still looking new and going strong. For a lot of things, you just can't beat Kitchen Aid! Since I went over to his house and it is sitting in a cabinet above the refrigerator (what was I expecting??) I was going to see if he wanted me to keep it here for him (wink), but decided to just get myself another one. I got this candy apple red 9 speed- it doesn't really match anything else in the kitchen but it was too cute and won't be on the counter anyway. I'm also getting away from trying to have everything match an aesthetic. Just getting what I like these days becuase, well, life it short and I want things that make me smile. OK, on to the real review. This little machine has some killer features. I really appreciate the extra tools including the small blender rod and the dough hooks for smaller jobs - I wish the blender rod was also all stainless but this may be designed this way for a reason with plastic, not sure. I have a stand tilt head mixer but sometimes for a small job, this gets it done with less fuss. Other thoughtful features, the lowest speed is LOW and SLOW, so you can start it very slow and not have flour go flying everywhere - that is bomb. I also appreciate the storage bag for the tools, the pivoting cord (you can stand the mixer up and pivot the cord to any side to orient it to where your plug is), and the cord has a silicone wrap. This is easier to store than my older one, looks adorable and feels very sturdy. It is a little bit heavier than my old mixer(not much) but thought I'd mention that in case dexterity/mobility is an issue for some. This may be due to the heavier motor with more speeds. Overall a great purchase. It did come with a tiny imperfection in the silver band around the unit. I just kept running my thumb over it and magically it smoothed out. I am one of those people who'd rather stick a needle in my eye than do a return, so glad this worked. One of the little beaters was a little sticky ejecting the first few times. Just did it a few more times and it self corrected. Cool this is US made in their Ohio factory. Always an added bonus. Thanks again Kitchen Aid -

Slow start works well. No flour or ingredients flying around the kitchen. Great for remixing peanut butter. I use one dough hook and it makes short work of that job. All the attachments seem well made and work perfectly

*ONE YEAR UPDATE* I've had this for over a year now. I use it at least once a day for breads, cookies, crackers, goat cheese (we eat a lot of goat cheese) and it's still working just as well as day one. I don't use it on bread dough a ton as I feel like it was getting too thick for the motor to handle; thankfully there's been no damage. I've had my five and seven yr olds use it as well. The dough hook is AMAZING for mixing peanut butter, it's really a life changer in that regard. I have to say I'm a huge fan. ************** I was gifted a Kitchen Aid stand mixer when I got married, in fact, my mom said that she was holding on to it for my wedding day. So I found the first guy I could and married him so I could get the stand mixer. I used it basically everyday as I have to do a lot of cooking from scratch for my food-sensitive family. After 9 years of blissful dough mixing, my stand mixer broke. I was devastated. I had to start mixing bread dough by hand. Like a pioneer (1st world problems, I know). Knowing that I would have been the worst pioneer ever, I told my husband that we really needed to replace the mixer. Even after looking at tons of Black Friday deals, they were just too expensive for us at this point in our lives. We then started looking into hand mixers as a temporary fix for some of the un-breadly mixing needs. And then I realized that these things have dough hooks. I scoured the internet looking for reviews about the hand mixer dough hooks and most people have never even used them. I like to live dangerously so I talked my husband (of 9 happy years now) into getting me this mixer instead of the more expensive stand mixer. The day this arrived I used the dough hooks. They really helped with the annoying initial mixing of the bread dough which was always the worst part. It took it to a great point where I could just hand knead the dough the rest of the way. It’s a little therapeutic, I guess. They were really easy to clean off, too. The dough mostly came off on its own and the little bits at the end easily slid off. I gave them a quick wipe and rinse and they were good to go. These dough hooks are great if you are looking for a less expensive way to help out with your dough making and you don’t mind just a little hand kneading at the end. I included a video of the consistency of the sourdough after just a couple of minutes of mixing. It was pretty sticky at that point, but about a minute after that it was ready for hand kneading. I make my dough at night after my children are in bed, one bonus of this mixer is it is not loud at all. It’s way more quiet than my original Kitchen Aid stand mixer. I could still hold a conversation with my husband in the next room as I mixed. I have used the mixer multiple times now for various foods and it has been wonderful. It’s easy to clean the parts and storage is ok in the bag. I would have preferred the plastic container storage that the other leading brands have, but I’ll deal with it. This was everything I need right now at just a fraction of the price of a stand mixer.

Excellent quality. Easy to use and clean. Easy to store. The storage bag is a nice addition. I definitely recommend!!

grandma here, have used so many different mixers over the years and this one, is by far, the best hand-held mixer i have ever used. love the speed control on this thing! it is the perfect size for ease of use and storage. it is well made and has held up great with regular use in my kitchen. it was packed well and got here on time. thank you!

I recently purchased the KitchenAid 9-Speed Hand Mixer, KHM926OB, and it has quickly become an essential tool in my kitchen. This mixer is a perfect blend of power, versatility, and ease of use, making it ideal for both novice and experienced bakers. Pros: 9-Speed Settings: The 9-speed settings provide excellent control over mixing. Whether I'm whipping cream, mixing cookie dough, or kneading bread, I can easily adjust the speed to get the perfect consistency. Powerful Motor: The motor is powerful yet quiet, making it a pleasure to use. It handles heavy mixtures effortlessly without overheating or slowing down. Comfortable Grip: The ergonomic design and soft grip handle make it comfortable to hold, even during extended mixing sessions. My hands don't feel fatigued, which is a big plus. Versatile Attachments: The mixer comes with a variety of attachments, including beaters, a whisk, and dough hooks. These attachments are easy to switch out and clean, and they cover all my mixing needs. Stylish Design: The sleek, black design looks great in my kitchen. It's compact and easy to store, but also stylish enough to leave out on the counter. Easy to Clean: Cleaning is a breeze. The attachments are dishwasher safe, and the mixer itself wipes clean easily. No more struggling with hard-to-clean mixers! Cons: None: I honestly can't find any faults with this hand mixer. It has exceeded my expectations in every way. Overall, I highly recommend the KitchenAid 9-Speed Hand Mixer, KHM926OB, to anyone looking for a reliable and versatile hand mixer. It's powerful, easy to use, and stylish. Five stars!

Der stärkste Mixer den ich jemals gekauft habe. Liegt gut in der Hand und hat eine tolle Optik.

The mixer is high quality one, for the first time I decided to spoil myself and to buy a known brand mixer. It works very silently and therefore I could use it in early morning when the family is still sleeping and the performance is significantly better then all my previous mixers. My big problem was when Amazon contractors deliver it to my neighbour sending picture of their door, I had to run around on the street up and down to find it 😂. But that has nothing to do with the quality of the product. Amazon should watch the contractors better , to educate how to read the number of the house correctly.

Very Good Product. Good quality.

Está muy buena, no hace mucho ruido, se siente muy bien, bate súper bien, está genial que tenga todos esos batidores diferentes, las aspas para hacer mezcla de pastel o betún y el globo para batir merengue o crema batida, huevo, etc. Todo llegó en excelentes condiciones y rápido ☺️👍🏻