Most recipes can be mixed with both type of appliances. So while you could technically replace a stand mixer with a hand mixer, be aware that the effort required for more labour-intensive recipes will increase.
'Because hand mixers are smaller, they require more attention as they can sometimes vibrate or move around on the counter,' says Thea from AO.com. 'This can get worse at higher speeds and tiring work as it requires you to hold the device and move it around the mixing bowl.'
'Many people who have owned a hand mixer first, see the benefits of dual ownership,' says Lee from Kenwood Cooking and Baking. 'They tend to use their hand mixers for quick and simple recipes as it is quick to set up and clean and use their stand mixer when they need more power, bigger quantities or longer duration mixes.'