Hamilton Beach Electric 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 300W cordless hand mixer offers powerful mixing with 20 speed settings and an upright stand for hands-free use. Its heavy weight and reliance on battery recharging limit prolonged sessions. Ideal for home bakers who value cordless flexibility despite the bulk.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
300 W | 350 Wbest | |
20best | 9 | |
3 | 4best | |
| ↓ lower better | 1,129 g | 962 gbest |
196 mmbest | 150 mm | |
305 mmbest | 76 mm | |
89 mm | 206 mmbest | |
— | 152.4 cmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Attachments Included | 3 | 4 |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Power (Wattage) (W) | 300 W | 350 W |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (g) | 1129 g | 962 g |
Height (mm) | 196 mm | 150 mm |
Width (mm) | 305 mm | 76 mm |
Depth (mm) | 89 mm | 206 mm |
Controls(1) | ||
Number of Speed Settings | 20 | 9 |
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Professional editors highlight the Hamilton Beach 62673 as a professional-grade, cordless hand mixer that combines a powerful 300W motor with infinite speed control and a Stir button, delivering consistent performance under load. They commend its upright stand, dishwasher-safe accessories, and long warranty, while noting the trade-off of added weight and reliance on battery charging.
Consumers consistently praise the cordless freedom, strong mixing power, and convenient storage case, rating the mixer highly for everyday baking tasks. Recurring themes include appreciation for the upright stand and easy cleanup, alongside complaints about the unit's heft and the need to pause for recharging during longer sessions.
“thumb dial is seamless”
“perfect for homemade bread”
“packs neatly”
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.
