This is very powerful for a hand mixer. It is a little heavier than other hand mixers, but it works more like a stand one. It has the silicone coating on the beaters which is a great addition. The batter doesn't stick that way, and the beaters do not scrape the sides of my bowl like plain metal does. It is mostly quiet and works pretty smoothly. I like the case that it sits in with the beaters. I made banana bread, a cake, and cookie dough. It worked great with all different batters. I really like this mixer. The quality is fantastic!