The 5 Best Immersion Blenders - Winter 2022 Reviews

The best hand blender we've tested is the NutriBullet Immersion Blender. This budget-friendly blender is decently well-built and has a long blending arm that you can use to blend hot ingredients. It can also incorporate ingredients like kale into a good smoothie.

It has a variable speed dial on its handle and a fast maximum blending speed. It's versatile since it does an alright job of crushing ice cubes and blending thicker mixtures like almond butter. The blending shaft is detachable, making it easier to store, and it's easy to clean by hand. There's also a whisk attachment included that you can use for things like salad dressing or whipped cream.

Unfortunately, it's not dishwasher-safe. It also doesn't come with a jar or beaker that you can use for blending smaller portions, which can be a little inconvenient if your ingredients aren't already in a pot or pan. That said, it's a great choice for making soups and also offers a solid all-around performance at an affordable price.

The Βamix Mono M133 is the best immersion blender for professional use that we've tested. If you use your blender often and build quality is a priority, this one is very sturdy. It also has a two-year U.S. warranty, which is longer than the typical one-year warranty for blenders, although please note that warranty depends on where you live and buy your blender.

There are buttons for two different speed settings on the handle and, at maximum speed, it's one of the quietest blenders we've tested. You can use it to blend hot ingredients directly in a pot or pan, and it can handle tougher tasks like making crushed ice. There's also a jar included that you can use for blending with a lid for storing what you make. It also comes with whisk and beater blades intended for purposes like stirring salad dressing or mixing cake batter.

Unfortunately, unlike many immersion blenders, the blending arm and motor base don't come apart for easier storage and cleaning. The blades can be removed but aren't dishwasher-safe. That said, it should still fit in a kitchen drawer, and it's easy to clean by hand. If you're looking for a well-built blender that can help out with a variety of cooking tasks, it's a great choice.

The best cordless immersion blender we've tested is the Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100. Since it's battery-powered, you can move around your kitchen without worrying about where to plug it in. It also comes with a 30-ounce jar you can use for blending.

The blender has one fast speed setting and isn't too loud when it's running. It can incorporate frozen banana chunks and fibrous greens like kale into a great, silky smoothie, and you can use it to process ingredients like roasted vegetables for soups and sauces. It's also usually very easy to clean with a quick rinse.

Unfortunately, it's not very well-built and struggles to blend harder ingredients like nuts and ice cubes. Also, neither the blending arm nor the jar are dishwasher-safe. That said, if you're looking for a cordless immersion blender, it's a solid choice for soups and smoothies.

The best hand blender we've tested for making crushed ice is the All-Clad KZ750DGT. Unlike many immersion blenders, it can make bar-quality crushed ice quickly, so it's a good choice for making small batches of frozen drinks or crushed ice for cocktails.

There's a dial on top of the handle that you can use to fine-tune the blending speed. It can also make spreadable almond butter, although it takes a long time, and it has a long blending arm that can reach the bottom of deep pots. The blending arm and motor base come apart, making it easier to store, and while no part of the blender is dishwasher-safe, it's easy to clean by hand.

Unfortunately, it doesn't have very good build quality, and some parts feel flimsy and loose. It also doesn't come with a jar you can use for blending, which is a bit disappointing. Otherwise, if you're looking for an immersion blender that can make ice cubes, it's worth considering.

If you're looking for a blender that comes with attachments for different cooking tasks, the KitchenAid 5-Speed Hand Blender is the best immersion blender we've tested. It comes with various accessories intended for jobs that regular blender blades often aren't as well-suited for, like frothing milk, mixing cake batter, and chopping vegetables.

There's a 'multi-purpose' blade, an 's-blade' assembly for crushing ice, a 'frother/beater blade' for making milk foam or mixing batter, and a whisk for making homemade mayonnaise or stirring salad dressing. It also comes with a jar you can use for blending and a separate food processor bowl. It delivers a solid all-around performance since it makes decent smoothies and does an alright job of crushing ice and making nut butter.

Unfortunately, it's not very well-built and pretty loud for an immersion blender. Some parts of it feel cheap, and the speed dial can be hard to turn when your hands are wet, which is a bit annoying when you're cooking. Otherwise, it's a solid choice if you're looking for a versatile hand blender.