I got this mixer for my birthday and I love it! It's light weight and fits in my hand perfectly! It's metal beaters are an assurance that your ingredients are being mixed well and with the different speeds makes it faster. It has a release trigger to release the beaters that is easy and fun. It comes with an instruction book that is step by step instructions and easy to understand with an extra bonus of some delicious recipes! Over all I am very happy with my birthday gift!