I had purchased a different brand hand mixer and the motor burned out the first time I used it, so I was leery about hand mixers in general. I have been so happy with my KitchenAid stand mixer so I took a chance on this one. It’s turned out well. This mixer is sturdy and up to the tasks for a hand mixer. And the blue color is very pretty. And I love my orange stand mixer, too.  Good colors, good mixers.