Proctor Silex 5-Speed + Boost Electric Hand Mixer with Powerful 1.3 Amp DC Motor For…
- Hand Mixer
- 120 watts
- Push button
- 5
Quiet and controllable for everyday baking, though buyers wanting maximum power for dense doughs may want to look elsewhere.
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How it ranks among the 31 hand mixers we track
4.2★ across 114 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
114 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
Proctor Silex's 62501 is a 5-speed plus boost electric hand mixer with a DC motor, twisted wire beaters, and a slow-start first speed built to reduce splatter for everyday home baking.
The slow first speed is the notable design choice here, meant to keep dry ingredients from flying out of the bowl before speed builds, and several reviewers confirm it works as intended. Opinions split sharply on raw power: some call it plenty strong for cake batter and mashed potatoes, others found it struggled with chunkier or thicker mixes.
- 5 speeds plus a boost setting
- DC motor for consistent torque
- Stainless steel twisted wire beaters
- Backed by a 3 year limited warranty
Who it's for
Suits everyday bakers making cakes, whipped cream, and mashed potatoes who want a quiet, splatter-controlled mixer at a modest price. Not ideal for anyone regularly mixing thick cookie dough or wanting the highest raw power in this category.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers consistently praise the quiet operation and the slow-start first speed for controlling splatter, with several calling it sturdy for the price. The main complaint is limited power, with one reviewer saying it struggles to draw chunky ingredients like potatoes toward the beaters, and one reporting a beater falling apart within months.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Slow first speed reduces ingredient splatter
- Runs notably quiet compared to typical mixers
- Twisted wire beaters clog less, dishwasher safe
Performance notes
A DC motor drives five speeds plus a boost setting, with the first speed deliberately slower to keep dry ingredients from scattering out of the bowl. Twisted wire stainless steel beaters are designed to clog less than standard round wire beaters and are dishwasher safe.
Specifications
| Brand | Proctor Silex |
|---|---|
| Model | 62501 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 2.8 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 8.4 × 3.8 × 8.9 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Number of Speeds | 5 |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 120 watts |
| Voltage | 240 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Container Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Silver |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Hand Mixer |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 3 years |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Push button |
| Is the item dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Special Features | Manual |
| Part Number | 62501 |
| Item Type Name | For Effortless Mixing & Consistent Speed in Thick Ingredients, Slow Start, Silver (62501) |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in hand mixers.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Proctor Silex 5-Speed + Boost Electric Hand Mixer with Powerful 1.3 Amp DC Motor For…This product | 4.2 / 5 | 114 | 3.9 / 5 |
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| Gourmia GHM2530 Illuminating Electric Hand Mixer with 6 Speeds + Turbo ModeGourmia | 4.5 / 5 | 579 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Hamilton Beach 6-Speed Electric Hand Mixer with WhiskHamilton Beach | 4.5 / 5 | 66,200 | 4.2 / 5 |
| OVENTE 5-Speed Corded Electric Hand Mixer with Stainless Steel WhisksOvente | 4.5 / 5 | 13,000 | 4.2 / 5 |
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Questions about the Proctor Silex 62501
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Proctor Silex 62501 mixer splatter ingredients?
Reviewers say the slow first speed specifically helps keep dry ingredients in the bowl rather than throwing them out.
How powerful is the Proctor Silex 62501 hand mixer?
Reviews are mixed, several call it strong enough for cake batter and mashed potatoes, while others found it underpowered for chunkier or thicker mixes.
Are the beaters on the Proctor Silex 62501 dishwasher safe?
Yes, the stainless steel twisted wire beaters are dishwasher safe.