Buy the Cuisinart HM-70 Power Advantage 7-Speed Hand Mixer.

More power, more control, and it doesn't fall over on the counter.

What was compared

1. Handles heavy dough without stalling
Reviewers say the Cuisinart tackles dense cookie dough and heavy batter with ease, while the B+D's 250W motor and nylon beaters are built for lighter mixes and strain on tougher jobs.
2. Finer speed steps, less flour everywhere
Seven speeds beat the B+D's five, giving a smoother ramp for whipping cream or egg whites. The B+D's bigger jumps between speeds risk sudden splatter on delicate mixes.
3. Stands steady where the B+D tips over
Owners report the B+D Helix falls forward when set down between mixes because of poor balance. That specific complaint does not show up against the Cuisinart HM-70.
4. Extra weight is torque, not dead metal
At 2.5 lb the Cuisinart feels heavier than the B+D, and if you only stir the odd pancake batter that heft buys nothing. For regular baking it is the price of a motor that will not bog down, and that is most people who own a mixer.
5. Yes it costs $15 more. Buy it anyway.
The B+D is cheaper at $59.99 against $74.95, but it ships with documented stability problems and a weaker motor. Fifteen dollars is nothing against years of baking without the wobble or the strain.