![]() After several tries we finally just held the top and bottom parts together. The KitchenAid 3-Speed Hand Blender handled the soup and the smoothie well power-wise, but we had trouble getting the locking mechanism to work. The rest of the blenders we tested were not quite up to snuff. For a first foray into immersion blending, it’s an economical and effective way to go. If you do want to get into the attachment game, you can upgrade to the $74 model, which is the same basic hand blender with a cup, mini chopper, and whisk included. For $40, you get two speeds and no extrasjust a strong hand blender that can tackle both puréed soups and frozen fruit. For a straightforward option, the Cuisinart Smart Stick can’t be beat. We found that Cuisinart makes the best budget blenders in each category, with attachments included and without. Beyond that, features are nice-to-haves and youll need to tick these off against your top personal preferences. READ NEXT: The best hand mixers to buy right now What features should I look out for?Īt the very least, you should expect your hand blender to be comfortable to hold, easy to assemble and use and a good performer at the tasks you need it for, while also being easy to clean afterwards. But what splashing the cash wont automatically do is get you a better machine, with many low-cost machines outperform higher-cost ones at the basics. Spending more money than that will get you either some useful attachments generally for chopping and whisking or a machine that works more quickly, quietly or with more precision.Īlternatively, your dosh may be going on a machine that isnt prone to overheating mixtures such as mayonnaise or a machine that is really lightweight. But if you buy the right one, you should still wind up with a whizzy machine that makes rich and creamy soups and sauces. ![]() If you pay less than around £30, you shouldnt expect a whole host of attachments. Gear Heads | Make Smoothies and Margaritas Anywhere with Portable Blenders How much should I spend?
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