KitchenAid's newest hand mixer features a digital speed control and seven speeds, including two slow speeds and a high, whipping speeed for egg whites and cream. It weighs only 3 lbs., so it's easy and comfortable to handle, yet has enough power to mix a double batch of cookie dough. KitchenAid's "Slow-Start" feature ensures that dry ingredients don't go all over the place when you start the mixer, something you will appreciate. The mixer comes with a stainless-steel blending rod that lets your mixer function as an immersion blender, as well as two wire beater blades.