Brentwood HM-44 5-Speed Electric Hand Mixer
- Number of Speeds: 5
- Wattage: 150 watts
- Control Type: Push Button
- Blade Material: Chrome-Plated
Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
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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ASIN: B0062QDZBMModel: HM-44Category: Hand Mixers
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
Pros and cons
- 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 wattslower than 54% of 29 hand mixers |
| Voltage | 230 voltshigher than 82% of 40 hand mixers |
| 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 |
| Part Number | RA30884 |
Closest rivals on specs
Proctor Silex Easy Mix Hand Mixer- Wattage 150 vs 125 watts (+20%)
Proctor Silex 62501 5-Speed Electric Hand Mixer- Wattage 150 vs 120 watts (+25%)
Frequently asked questions
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.