Brentwood Appliances HM-48R 5-Speed Hand Mixer
- Hand Mixer
- 150 watts
- Push button
- 5
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How it ranks among the 31 hand mixers we track
4.3★ across 227 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
227 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 31 hand mixers we track - how the scorecard works · full hand mixers data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
Brentwood's HM-48R is a 150-watt, 5-speed hand mixer in a red ergonomic housing with dishwasher-safe chrome beaters and a button to eject them for cleaning.
This is a budget-tier hand mixer rather than a stand mixer competitor, and reviews reflect that positioning: owners are happy with it for everyday mixing and mashing at its price point, while a couple of complaints point to speed spacing that jumps quickly between settings and beaters that some describe as prone to rust despite the chrome finish.
- 150-watt motor with 5 speeds
- Beater ejection button for easy cleaning
- Dishwasher-safe chrome beaters
- Radiant Red ergonomic housing
Who it's for
Fits anyone who wants a simple, light hand mixer for everyday baking and mashing tasks without spending stand-mixer money. Less suited to bakers who want finely graduated speed control or expect premium build quality.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Most reviewers describe the mixer as light, easy to use, and reliable for everyday mixing and mashing at its price. A minority report problems: beaters that started rusting, speed steps that jump abruptly rather than ramping smoothly, and in one case an eject button that arrived broken with no return option.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Light enough for one-handed use per most reviewers
- Beater-eject button simplifies cleanup
- Works well even at lower speeds for basic mixing
- Priced for everyday use rather than heavy-duty baking
- Speed steps jump quickly rather than ramping smoothly
- One reviewer's beaters started rusting despite the chrome finish
- Louder than some other mixers at this price
- One unit arrived with a broken eject button and no return eligibility
Performance notes
The 150-watt motor runs across 5 speeds with a beater-eject button for cleanup, and most reviewers describe it as light enough to use one-handed. At least one owner found the jump between speeds abrupt, going from a slow setting straight to fast and faster rather than a smooth ramp.
Specifications
| Brand | Brentwood |
|---|---|
| Model | HM-48R |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 1.8 ounces |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 4.2 × 3.2 × 7 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Number of Speeds | 5 |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 150 watts |
| Voltage | 220 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade Material | The external source provides no specific information about the blade material, but it does mention '2 chrome-plated beaters' which are part of the mixer. Chrome is an alloy, often used for its durability and resistance to corrosion. Since beaters are a significant part of the mixer's functionality, it is plausible to assume that the blade material is similar to the beaters, i.e., Chrome-plated. However, the product details do not explicitly confirm this, so the value is not definitively obtained from the product information. |
| Material | Plastic |
| Container Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Red |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | blender, Instruction manual |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Push button |
| Is the item dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Special Features | Manual |
| Part Number | RA40607 |
| Item Type Name | 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 Appliances HM-48R 5-Speed Hand MixerThis product | 4.3 / 5 | 227 | 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-48R
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Are the beaters dishwasher safe?
Yes, the chrome beaters are listed as dishwasher safe, though one reviewer reported them starting to rust with use.
How many speeds does the HM-48R have?
Five speeds, though one reviewer described the steps as jumping quickly from slow to fast rather than ramping evenly.
Does it come with a beater-eject button?
Yes, a button ejects the beaters for easier cleaning.