Proctor Silex 62501 5-Speed Electric Hand Mixer
- Item Weight: 2.8 pounds
- Number of Speeds: 5
- Wattage: 120 watts
- Control Type: Push Button
Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
Quiet and controllable for everyday baking, though buyers wanting maximum power for dense doughs may want to look elsewhere.
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ASIN: B08H5RVNZDModel: 62501Category: Hand Mixers
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.
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.
Pros and cons
- 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 poundshigher than 50% of 23 hand mixers |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 8.4 × 3.8 × 8.9 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Number of Speeds | 5 |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 120 wattslower than 93% of 29 hand mixers |
| Voltage | 240 voltshigher than 97% of 40 hand mixers |
| 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 |
| Part Number | 62501 |
| Special Features | Manual |
Closest rivals on specs
Brentwood HM-44 5-Speed Electric Hand Mixer- Wattage 120 vs 150 watts (-20%)
Brentwood HM-48B 5-Speed Hand Mixer- Wattage 120 vs 150 watts (-20%)
Elite Gourmet Maxi Matic Hand Mixer- Item Weight 2.8 vs 1.6 pounds (+75%)
- Wattage 120 vs 150 watts (-20%)
Frequently asked questions
Are the beaters on the Proctor Silex 62501 dishwasher safe?
Yes, the stainless steel twisted wire beaters are dishwasher safe.