I finally decided to treat myself to a new hand mixer, and this one doesn't disappoint. I was amazed at how fast I could beat egg whites to stiff peaks. The lowest speed is almost as fast as the highest speed on my old mixer. This means it's difficult to mix dry ingredients without a cloud billowing up. As a result I mix by hand until the flour is incorporated and then use the mixer after that. I wish the lowest speed was a bit lower.
The first time I used it i was making cream cheese frosting. The rotary on the right broke while mixing. I was lucky I had already finished my batch of macarons.
I love the power. I trust the brand. I have a stand mixer that I use for so many tasks. And, I still reach for this hand mixer first for a whipped cream, mashers, or meringue because it's so fast and so convenient. Solid warranty, too.