Breville Handy Mixer BHM800BTR
Score: 81/100
Braun Multimix 2 Hand Mixer
Score: 83/100Rankings
The Braun MultiMix 2 hand mixer is a 350 W, 9-speed cordless-powered mixer featuring SmartMix technology that halves mixing effort and includes four attachments. Its trade-offs are a heavier build and a relatively short 5-ft cord, which can limit maneuverability. It's best for avid home bakers who need stand-mixer-level power in a compact hand-held unit.
The Breville BHM800BTR Handy Mixer combines a solid plastic-chrome build, 240 W motor, nine speeds plus boost, and a mixing light for quiet, controlled mixing. Its heavier weight and limited long-term review base may be drawbacks for those preferring a lighter tool. Suited for home bakers who prioritize durability and advanced features.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
240 W | 350 Wbest | |
9best | 9best | |
6best | 4 | |
| ↓ lower better | 1,769 g | 962 gbest |
254 mmbest | 150 mm | |
95 mmbest | 76 mm | |
229 mmbest | 206 mm | |
— | 152.4 cmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Attachments Included | 6 | 4 |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Power (Wattage) (W) | 240 W | 350 W |
Build & Design(5) | ||
Weight (g) | 1769 g | 962 g |
Height (mm) | 254 mm | 150 mm |
Width (mm) | 95 mm | 76 mm |
Depth (mm) | 229 mm | 206 mm |
Primary Material | plastic | Plastic |
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Professional reviewers, though limited, praise the Breville Handy Mix Scraper for its solid build, quiet operation, helpful mixing light, and the Beater IQ system that automatically adjusts speed, calling it the best mixer they have owned and highlighting its superiority over cheaper hand mixers.
Everyday users echo the professional sentiment, emphasizing the mixer's durability, solid feel, and overall satisfaction, while noting the weight as the primary drawback.
“Very solid, feels high quality due to its weight.”
“Best mixer I have ever owned.”
“thumb dial is seamless”
Professional reviewers commend the Braun MultiMix 5 for its 350-W motor and SmartMix technology, which together deliver significantly more power and halve the effort required for dough and heavy batters. The sealed housing, ergonomic handle, and versatile MultiWhisk attachments are highlighted as engineering strengths, positioning the mixer as a serious tool for avid home bakers.
Everyday users consistently praise the mixer's powerful motor, the convenience of the thumb dial, and the handy storage bag, noting that it handles bread dough and cake batters with ease. Recurring complaints focus on the unit's weight during long sessions and the limited reach of its 5-ft cord, as well as occasional confusion over listed dimensions.
