Braun Multimix 4-in-1 M880 Hand Mixer Review

What the Reviewers Like:
Owners say that the Braun Multimix 4-in-1 M880 works well not only as a hand mixer but also as a light-duty chopper and stick blender. Reviews say that this mixer is quick, relatively quiet, and easy to store.

What the Reviewers Don’t Like:
If you use the Braun Multimix 4-in-1 to knead heavy bread doughs, you risk burning out the motor. According to reviews, this machine has an average lifespan of 5 to 7 years with medium use. Some owners say the plastic housing feels cheap. Experts criticize the handle design.

Braun Multimix 4-in-1 M880 Hand Mixer review highlights

Reviews say that the Braun M880 is an excellent hand mixer that blends stiff cookie dough with ease and quickly whips egg whites. The Multimix 4-in-1 comes with dough hooks, standard beaters, a chopping attachment and a blender attachment. Owners say it is easy to use and clean. Several owners say that the Multimix 4-in-1 is not built to last a lifetime, and other say they wish it had more heft, but most owners are very happy with this mixer. Some say that its handle is a bit wide and insufficiently angled, making it somewhat uncomfortable to hold. In testing, the Braun Multimix 4-in-1 M880 performed similarly to the highly rated Cuisinart PowerSelect CHM-7 (*est. $50). The Cuisinart has a more ergonomic design, while the Braun offers versatility with its special attachments.

The Braun Multimix 4-in-1 M880 was included in recent reviews of handheld mixers at Cook's Illustrated and Consumer Reports. It has well over 100 owner-written reviews at Amazon.com, which give a good overall picture of whether users like this hand mixer.

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*In order of credibility (see our Ratings Criteria).

1. Cook’s Illustrated
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Handheld Mixers
Editors of Cook's Illustrated
Dec. 2006

In this updated report, editors put eight models to the test, judging them for design and ability to mix sticky cookie dough. This article notes that consumers shouldn't use wattage as a gauge of power when comparing models. The Braun MultiMix 4-in-1 M880 earns a rating of "highly recommended" for its speed and brawn.

2. Consumer Reports
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Stand and Hand Mixers
Editors of Consumer Reports
Nov. 2005

Editors evaluate both stand and handheld mixers on their whipping, mashing, and mixing ability. This is solid reporting, but it's a bit dated. The Braun MultiMix 4-in-1 is among the ten hand mixers included in this report.

3. Amazon.com
Braun Multimix 4-in-1 M880 Hand Mixer Reviews
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Well over 100 owners have posted reviews here of the Braun Multimix 4-in-1, which receives a very high overall rating. Owners love the chopping attachment, which they say is easy to clean, and the blender attachment, which can be used to make smoothies, sauces, and baby food. The Multimix 4-in-1 has only three speeds, but owners say that's all you'll need, and it's easy to clean. Some owners complain that their mixers were short-lived, but most are very pleased with this machine's power and versatility.

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Braun Multimix 4-in-1 M880 Hand Mixer Review