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Sunbeam · Blender / stand mixer

Sunbeam

Mixed6/10

Long-running small-appliance brand owned by Newell Brands, with a much bigger kitchen range in Australia and NZ than in the US.

Founded
1897
From
United States
HQ
Atlanta, United States
Owned by
Newell Brands (via Jarden, 2016)
Made in
China
www.sunbeam.com

Blender / stand mixer

Mixed6/10Budget

Sunbeam's Mixmaster range is a budget choice in Australia and NZ. It is adequate for everyday cakes and biscuits, but reviewers find it less capable with heavy dough than premium mixers.

Good at

  • Mixmaster name has decades of Australian heritage
  • Affordable stand and hand mixers
  • Easy to find and return in AU/NZ

Weak at

  • Less power and build quality than KitchenAid or Kenwood
  • Plain design
Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty
MixmasterPlanetary Mixmaster

Best for: Occasional bakers in AU/NZ on a budget

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Blender / stand mixer brands

Sunbeam is #7 of 9, best rated first.

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1VitamixUnited States9/10ExcellentPremium
2KenwoodUnited Kingdom8/10GoodPremium
3KitchenAidUnited States8/10GoodPremium
4BrevilleAustralia8/10GoodMid-range
5BlendtecUnited States7/10GoodPremium
6NinjaUnited States7/10GoodMid-range
7SunbeamUnited States6/10MixedBudget
8NutribulletUnited States6/10MixedBudget
9SmegItaly6/10MixedPremium

Researched September 2026 from public reviews, consumer groups and retailer listings, and summarised by hand — ratings are a judgement, not a lab score. Check current reviews and local retailers before you buy.