I have owned this product for a couple of years, and it is used about twice a week. It does a good job but is starting to sound a bit 'tired'. It is very easy to use and fits neatly in my kitchen cupboard. I would not recommend it for heavy use.
Easy to use, inexpensive
Has started to sound a bit tired after a couple of years use. Hopefully it will keep going for a while longer!

I use this mixer infrequently, and have found it excellent for what I use it for. I like that it is free standing but that I also have the option to use as a hand mixer. It is attractive, but would be nice if it came in a range of colours
Attractive, freestanding, inexpensive
Noisy, needs different size bowls

My Sunbeam MixMaster is so far my favourite appliance in my kitchen. It has a twin motor and has a three way beating action....this helps the mixture to be evenly mix and quick. I had an old cheap brand before this, what a mistake...there is nothing like quality. Most of my appliances are Sunbeam, they are truly quality plus!
It runs smoothly and with ease.

Mixmasters are not what they use to be. I have a vintage Mixmaster which was my Nan's that must be more than 50 years old, and it still runs like a trooper although it's more of a museum piece now. I bought a new Sunbeam Mixmaster just over a year ago and it's already broken with infrequent use. The high/low button is broken rendering the mixer useless. Stay away from this product!! Will never never never buy Sunbeam again, I've had too many bad experiences from their cheap, poorly manufactured products, this being the latest example.
Was a good mixer while it lasted
12 months of use and it's broken just out of warranty period.

Bought this after deliberating for 35 years. Please DO NOT BUY!!!! learn from my experience. It is no longer funny to have free range organic eggs plopping out the other side when mixing. You have to use it as a hand beater to mix anything properly. Bowl too small. Have finally worked out that the rotating bowl is rotating in wrong direction, what a fault!!!
looked good, price seemed reasonable(nothing is reasonable when it has design issues.)
Cannot do basic mixes at even small quantities, mixture ascends up the beaters into motor, that cannot be good for the long term, unmixed mixture below beaters level.

I have owned the machine for about 3 years but have done very little work with it. There was always an acrid smell coming from it under load but it mixed well. Last time I used it the bowl stopped turning so I pulled it apart and found that there was a metal cog driving a nylon cog and the nylon cog had been stripped by the metal one. Why on earth if you are producing a quality item would you mix the two materials when one is driving the other.

Inferior mechanical pieces

I use it infrequently when I am baking cakes. I used to use a hand held mixer and so find this a lot easier to use. I find that it does not mix all the ingredients from the base of the metal mixing bowl an so I need to use a spatula to blend the ingredients. The bowl is too large to beat egg whites and so I use another hand held mixer. I would recommend this to the infrequent baker like myself but perhaps not for the serious pastry cook.
Compact; metal bowl; nice appearance.
Doesn't mix all the ingredients properly

Sorry I bought it but it was the price I wanted to pay and I thought for that money I would get something relaible especially as I normally like Sunbeam products
Looks and size
It sadly doesn't mix well. I made a sponge in it but it was a flop as it wasn't beaten properly. I had an old Sunbeam mixer for years and loved it but am not so happy with this as i have to use my hand beater for pavs etc.

Absolutely love my mixer. I love how the mixer can be used free standing or as a hand mixer. It's not too noisy and mixes, blends, beats and whisks beautifully. I was worried the bowl wasn't going to be big enough but it's design is deceiving and does the job fantastically.
Wouldn't be without it now!
Great product good price.

I received this as a gift, and it works fine so far. I've used it to make pancakes and pikelets, to whip cream, and I've made bread using the dough hooks. I didn't have any trouble with the mixture creeping up the beaters as other reviewers have mentioned, but I do use the plastic scraper to ensure it's mixing thoroughly.

I make bread dough using the lowest speed, and I was expecting problems (based on previous reviews) but the mixer has handled it fine every time. It's getting a good workout, as I generally make bread every other day.
Metal bowl, detachable hand mixer, affordable price
a little noisy

Use it for baking often. Wouldn't ever buy one again as every time I use the bottom part of the mixer it starts smelling like its going to catch on fire
good price. Works well as a handheld mixer
If I don't use it as a handheld it smells like its about to catch on fire. Will never buy again

So disappointed with this purchase. It takes so long to mix anything (cream about 15 minutes!)does not cream butter and sugar properly and egg whites don't go stiff - all the things I brought it for. Then one of the beaters broke and it was going to be $35 to get a replacement.
Oh and super noisy, don't want to be trying to whip the cream once your guests have arrived.

does not do what it is made for

I have found my new Sunbeam Mixmaster Compact Pro to be great for making cakes, creaming butter and sugar, etc.
Inexpensive, stainless steel bowl, compact
a bit noisy

it is illegal in Australia not to provide spare parts, So if yours breaks ring sunbeam. We had this happen with our 5 year old bread maker which was used almost every day. Sunbeam made a vary good offer (without me mentioning the law (trade practises act)) for replacement and we gladly accepted. So if any product breaks dont take the word of the repairer, call sunbeam.
Sunbeam brand

i am so disappointed with this item - was very happy with my old one but this one is rubbish!! wish I had read these reviews before i purchased!
reasonable price
i have to agree with all the negative comments. I wish i had read these comments before i bought the item. It doesnt mix properly, couldnt beat cream until i used it as a hand held beater, my cupcakes are heavy compared with the lovely light ones i normally make. i unfortunately bought this from Betta Electrical in Claremont and i only get a credit note that i have to use in three months. I should have bought it from Big W where they give a refund. Hopeless item!!!!

I unfortunately was bought one of these machines as a present. Was looking for a replacement beater but have decided to save the money and look for a quality machine. Back to the old hand mixer for the time being, at least that has stood the test of time.
Last just over 12 months
Beater broke, beater holder broke and makes loud noise ever since. Cannot beat anything thick.

Was given as a present would never buy one and with the amount of cooking I do with my kids I will be looking else where!
Compact
It doesn't mix properly. I have to scratch the centre of the bowl out to ensure all ingredients are mixed. In doing this I have broken a beater when the plastic spatular got caught. I now can't locate where I can get spare beaters from!