Brentwood HM-48BL 5-Speed Electric Hand Mixer
- Item Weight: 1.6 pounds
- Number of Speeds: 5
- Wattage: 150 watts
- Control Type: Push Button
Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A capable light-duty mixer for everyday whipping and light batters, but keep it away from dense dough where the small motor is prone to strain.
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ASIN: B07TVKWB4VModel: HM-48Category: Hand Mixers
Overview
The Brentwood HM-48BL is a 150-watt, 5-speed hand mixer with chrome-plated beaters, a heel rest and an ergonomic grip, sized for whipping cream, beating eggs and mixing light batters rather than heavy dough.
At 150 watts this is a light-duty mixer, not a stand-mixer substitute, and several owners confirm that pushing it into thick batter strains the motor and can produce a burning smell. Treat it as a whisk-and-cream tool that lives in a drawer rather than a daily heavy mixer, and it holds up well within that role.
- 150-watt motor, 5 speed settings
- Chrome-plated, dishwasher-safe beaters
- Heel rest for countertop storage
- Ergonomic handle for one-handed use
Who it's for
Suits anyone whipping cream, beating eggs, or mixing pancake and cake batter who wants a light, easy-to-store mixer, including users with reduced hand strength. Not for bread dough, cookie dough or other dense mixes that ask more of the motor.
Pros and cons
- Light enough for users with hand or wrist strain
- 5 speeds cover whipping and light batter
- Chrome beaters clean up in the dishwasher
- Compact enough to store in a drawer
- Motor strains and can smell of burning on heavy batter
- Not built for dough or dense mixes
- Quality control varies between units
Specifications
| Brand | Brentwood |
|---|---|
| Model | HM-48 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 1.6 poundslower than 64% of 23 hand mixers |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 10.2 × 3.2 × 7 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Number of Speeds | 5 |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 150 wattslower than 54% of 29 hand mixers |
| Voltage | 220 voltshigher than 67% of 40 hand mixers |
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Material | Plastic |
| Container Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Blue |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Mixer And Beaters |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Push Button |
| Is the item dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Part Number | HM-48BL |
| Special Features | Manual |
Closest rivals on specs
Proctor Silex Easy Mix Hand Mixer- Wattage 150 vs 125 watts (+20%)
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Frequently asked questions
Can the Brentwood HM-48BL handle cookie dough?
No.
Are the HM-48BL beaters dishwasher safe?
Yes, the chrome-plated beaters are listed as dishwasher safe for easy cleanup.
How many speeds does the HM-48BL have?
It has 5 speeds controlled from an ergonomic handle, plus a heel rest for countertop storage.