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KitchenAid Variable Speed Corded vs 5-Speed Hand Blender

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    Main Differences
    Design
      DimensionsBuild QualityJar CapacityJar/Beaker MaterialsBladesLidPower CordIn The Box
    Performance
      Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches)Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity)Crushed IceNut ButterNoiseBlade Speed
    Ease Of Use
      Controls And ProgramsCleaning
    Comments

Products

KitchenAid Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender
KitchenAid 5-Speed Hand Blender

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Updated Feb 18, 2026 05:39 PM

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KitchenAid Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender Picture

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Blender Type
Immersion Blender
Power
180 W
Portable
No
Hot Blending
Yes
Blender Type
Immersion Blender
Power
220 W
Hot Blending
Yes

Our Verdict

KitchenAid Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender

KitchenAid 5-Speed Hand Blender

The KitchenAid Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender is better than the KitchenAid 5-Speed Hand Blender for most purposes. The Variable Speed makes a smoother blend with fibrous ingredients, which is important for well-blended smoothies and soups. It's also quieter when it's running. However, the 5-Speed comes with more attachments for different purposes, which helps make it better for ice crushing and making nut butter.

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Variants

  • Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender (Aqua Sky)
  • Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender (Emipire Red)
  • 5-Speed Hand Blender (Contour Silver)
  • 5-Speed Hand Blender (Onyx Black)

Review

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Onyx Black
Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender
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Onyx Black
5-Speed Hand Blender
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Amazon.com
Aqua Sky
Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Contour Silver
5-Speed Hand Blender
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Emipire Red
Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender
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Amazon.com
 
Ice
Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender
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Amazon.com
 
Ink Blue
Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender
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Walmart.com
 
Matte Black
Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender
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Amazon.com
 
Matte Charcoal Grey
Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender
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Passion Red
Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender
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Amazon.com
 
Pistachio
Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender
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White
Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender
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Main Differences for
Multi-Purpose

Threshold 

0.10

Multi-Purpose 
 

6.4
6.5

Crushed Ice 
 

2.0
6.5

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) 
 

7.0
4.4

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) 
 

6.2
4.0

Nut Butter 
 

5.2
7.2

Cleaning 
 

8.0
7.0

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Box Picture 
 

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Blender Type 
 

Immersion Blender
Immersion Blender

Portable 
 

No

Height 
 

16.2" (41.2 cm)
15.6" (39.6 cm)

Width  

2.4" (6.0 cm)
2.5" (6.4 cm)

Depth  

3.9" (10.0 cm)
3.5" (9.0 cm)

Weight 
 

1.8 lbs (0.8 kg)
2.0 lbs (0.9 kg)

Shaft Length (Immersion Blenders) 
 

7.9" (20.1 cm)
7.9" (20.1 cm)

Build Quality 
 

6.5
6.5

Build Quality Picture 
 

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KitchenAid Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender Build Quality Picture
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Jar Capacity 
 

10
10

Main Jar Capacity 
 

N/A
N/A

Additional Jar Capacity 
 

N/A
N/A

Jar/Beaker Materials 
 

Jar Picture 
 

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Optional Jar Picture 
 

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KitchenAid 5-Speed Hand Blender Optional Jar Picture

Jar/Beaker Material 
 

BPA-Free Plastic
BPA-Free Plastic

Dishwasher Safe 
 

Yes
Yes

Blades 
 

Blades Picture 
 

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KitchenAid 5-Speed Hand Blender Blades Picture

Blade Type 
 

Sharp
Sharp

Blade Count 
 

4
4

Removable 
 

No
Yes

Dishwasher Safe 
 

No
Yes

Lid 
 

Lid Picture 
 

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Two-Part Lid 
 

No
Yes

Lid Closing Type 
 

Friction
Friction

Power Cord  

Cable Picture 
 

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Stow-Away Compartment 
 

No
No

Cord Length 
 

5.2 ft (1.6 m)
5.2 ft (1.6 m)

In The Box  

Bundle Picture 
 

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Performance

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) 
 

7.0
4.4

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo 
 

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KitchenAid 5-Speed Hand Blender Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo

Jar Used 
 

Included Beaker
Included Beaker

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Video  

Fibrous Ingredients Processing 
 

5.0
4.0

Fibrous Ingredients Texture 
 

7.5
4.5

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) 
 

6.2
4.0

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo 
 

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KitchenAid 5-Speed Hand Blender Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Video  

Jar Used  

Included Beaker
Included Beaker

Fibrous Ingredients Processing 
 

5.0
4.0

Fibrous Ingredients Texture 
 

6.5
4.0

Crushed Ice 
 

2.0
6.5

Crushed Ice Photo 
 

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KitchenAid 5-Speed Hand Blender Crushed Ice Photo

Crushed Ice Video  

Crushed Ice Preparation 
 

2.0
6.5

Crushed Ice Texture 
 

2.0
6.5

Nut Butter 
 

5.2
7.2

Nut Butter Picture 
 

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Nut Butter Video  

Nut Butter Preparation 
 

4.0
6.0

Nut Butter Texture 
 

6.0
8.0

Noise 
 

8.1
7.5

Noise @ Max Speed 
 

87.6 dB
90.9 dB

Noise Video  

Blade Speed 
 

Min Speed 
 

6,400 RPM
5,800 RPM

Power 
 

180 W
220 W

Max Speed 
 

11,200 RPM
10,500 RPM

Speed Adjustment Based On Jar Type 
 

No
No
Ease Of Use

Controls And Programs 
 

Control Panel 
 

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KitchenAid Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender Control Panel
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KitchenAid 5-Speed Hand Blender Control Panel

On/Off Switch 
 

No
No

Speed Presets 
 

0
5

Hot Blending 
 

Yes
Yes

Speed Dial 
 

Yes
No

Pulse/Turbo Mode 
 

No
No

Programs 
 

0
0

Blending Time Indicator 
 

No
No

Programmable Timer 
 

No
No

Cleaning 
 

8.0
7.0

Self-Cleaning Video  

Cleaning Video  

Check Price

Onyx Black
Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Onyx Black
5-Speed Hand Blender
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Aqua Sky
Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Contour Silver
5-Speed Hand Blender
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Emipire Red
Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
 
Ice
Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
 
Ink Blue
Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender
SEE PRICE
Walmart.com
 
Matte Black
Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
 
Matte Charcoal Grey
Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
 
Passion Red
Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
 
Pistachio
Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
 
White
Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
 
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KitchenAid Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender

KitchenAid 5-Speed Hand Blender

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