This is a nice hand mixer to be fair, I am comparing it to an old model. When I first turned it on, I thought the speeds were a little slower, but the motor has lots of torque and the beaters whip everything up just as fast if not faster. I really appreciate the beater holder that keeps everything in one place. I really like the protectors on the heathers and the included wit whisk. Don’t hesitate! This is what you need and it’s a Kitchen Aid!