I like the Flex Edge Beaters as the flexible, oversized paddles cover more surface area and fold ingredients together faster. It also has the positive side effect of dampening the noise of the beaters against the bowl. It's whipped together batter quickly with no mess and minimal noise.

Overall, the KitchenAid 6 Speed Hand Mixer was easy to use, quick to clean, powerful, and surprisingly quiet. I'd recommend it.