This mixer was an upgrade to our last mixer. It is very powerful but not to much where the food is being flung out of the bowl. It has a really cool dial to adjust the speed. It also has a nice safety feature that if the attachments aren’t in securely it won’t start. It is quiet and well balanced. I am very happy with this overall. It is a massive upgrade to our older model. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a new mixer.