Brentwood HM-44 Lightweight 5-Speed Electric Hand Mixer
- Hand Mixer
- 150 watts
- Push button
- 5
A budget hand mixer that handles light everyday mixing fine for most buyers, though a few reports of inconsistent speed control are worth knowing before you buy.
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How it ranks among the 31 hand mixers we track
4.2★ across 594 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
594 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
A 150-watt, 5-speed electric hand mixer with chrome-plated beaters and a one-hand eject button, built for everyday tasks like beating eggs, whipping cream and mixing light batter. Suited to casual home bakers who want a lightweight, low-cost mixer rather than a stand mixer.
At this power and price point, the HM-44 is positioned as a basic kitchen tool rather than a heavy-duty mixer, and the review pattern reflects that: most owners are satisfied for light everyday use, but there are scattered reports of inconsistent speed settings and one account of the motor failing after several years of family use. The dishwasher-safe eject beaters are a genuine convenience worth noting, since not every mixer at this price includes that.
- 150-watt motor
- 5 speed settings
- Chrome-plated beaters
- One-hand eject button
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Most reviewers report the HM-44 works well for its price and size, several specifically noting how compact and easy to store it is. A couple of complaints stand out: one buyer found the speed lever didn't behave consistently between on and off states, another heard a loose part rattling inside the housing, and one mixer reportedly burned out after a few years of frequent family use.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Lightweight and easy to store
- One-hand eject button for dishwasher-safe beaters
- Handles light batters, eggs and cream well
- Low price for a 5-speed mixer
- Speed lever reported inconsistent by at least one buyer
- Not built for heavy dough or daily heavy use
- One report of interior rattle from a loose part
Performance notes
The 150-watt motor drives beaters across 5 speed settings controlled by a single lever, aimed at thinner mixtures rather than dense dough. One reviewer described the lever as effectively binary rather than offering distinct graduated speeds, suggesting some unit-to-unit inconsistency in the switch mechanism. Beaters eject with a button push and are dishwasher safe, which keeps cleanup simple compared to mixers without an eject feature.
Specifications
| Brand | Brentwood |
|---|---|
| Model | HM-44 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 3.2 × 3.2 × 7 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Number of Speeds | 5 |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 150 watts |
| Voltage | 230 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade Material | Chrome-plated |
| Material | Plastic |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Hand blender |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Push button |
| Is the item dishwasher safe | No |
| Special Features | Other |
| Part Number | RA30884 |
| Item Type Name | Brentwood Appliances HM-44 5-Speed Hand Mixer |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in hand mixers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood HM-44 Lightweight 5-Speed Electric Hand MixerThis product | 4.2 / 5 | 594 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Proctor Silex Easy Mix 5-Speed Electric Hand Mixer with Bowl RestProctor Silex | 4.3 / 5 | 4,500 | 4.4 / 5 |
| CIRCLE JOY Rechargeable Milk Frother Handheld with StandCircle JOY | 4.4 / 5 | 6,700 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Gourmia GHM2530 Illuminating Electric Hand Mixer with 6 Speeds + Turbo ModeGourmia | 4.5 / 5 | 579 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Hamilton Beach 6-Speed Electric Hand Mixer with WhiskHamilton Beach | 4.5 / 5 | 66,200 | 4.2 / 5 |
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Questions about the Brentwood HM-44
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How many speeds does the Brentwood HM-44 have?
It offers 5 speed settings controlled by a single lever.
Are the beaters on the HM-44 dishwasher safe?
Yes, the chrome-plated beaters eject with a button push and can go in the dishwasher.
Is this mixer suited to heavy bread dough?
No, at 150 watts it's built for light tasks like eggs, cream and thin batter, not dense dough.