Hamilton Beach Deluxe 6-Speed Hand Mixer Black
Score: 78/100
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 Hamilton Beach Power Deluxe delivers 275 W peak power with QuickBurst, six speeds, bowl-rest, and a snap-on storage case for compact use. It can be noisy and is heavier, with only a one-year warranty and no ergonomic handle. Suitable for casual bakers needing strong performance in a small kitchen.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
275 W | 350 Wbest | |
6 | 9best | |
3 | 4best | |
| ↓ lower better | 1,533 g | 962 gbest |
244 mmbest | 150 mm | |
239 mmbest | 76 mm | |
147 mm | 206 mmbest | |
152.4 cmbest | 152.4 cmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
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Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Attachments Included | 3 | 4 |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Power (Wattage) (W) | 275 W | 350 W |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (g) | 1533 g | 962 g |
Height (mm) | 244 mm | 150 mm |
Width (mm) | 239 mm | 76 mm |
Depth (mm) | 147 mm | 206 mm |
Controls(1) | ||
Number of Speed Settings | 6 | 9 |
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Professional reviewers commend the mixer's six speed options, QuickBurst button, and snap-on storage case, describing it as reliable and versatile for typical home baking. They do note that the unit can be noisy at high speeds and may not handle extremely heavy batters as well as higher-powered models.
Everyday users value the mixer's ease of use, compact footprint, and the convenience of dishwasher-safe accessories and snap-on storage. Common praise centers on its suitability for light to medium tasks, while recurring complaints focus on noise and limited power for very thick doughs.
“Reliable for versatile baking and cooking”
“thumb dial is seamless”
“perfect for homemade bread”
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.
