Our Top-Rated Immersion Blender

[@jean-francoisdaignault9612]

I’m here because my Braun immersion blender just died after 30 years of loyal service… not surprised that the winner is a Braun!

[@cmlaporte62]

I have had my original Braun model 4169 immersion blender for 30 years, and it is still going strong. Braun makes some excellent products.

[@WanderingAroundAZ]

Mine is a piece of junk.

[@ernestjackson5812]

Immersion blenders been around for 30 years?

[@zakofrx]

@@ernestjackson5812 Bamix was the first and they have been around at least that long.. Bamix still makes them in Sweden as well..

[@grymkaft]

@@zakofrx Switzerland...

[@RUT812]

I bought the Braun MQ5025. I have owned a Braun Vario immersion blender for years & absolutely love it. We’re downsizing next year, & it will just be my husband & me, so I’ve sold my big Vitamix 7500 that served me well for years, & am choosing to buy smaller appliances.

[@victorjcano]

If you are going to go to the trouble of testing so many of these lenders you might give us two or three options price versus versus functionality etc. Also which ones to avoid. Thank you

[@hermionegardener3796]

how about tell us which ones were eliminated right away so we don't buy those?

[@frankthetank1369]

Just buy the one he suggested. Or go with the Hamilton I just bought one last week it was about 30 dollars with tax at Wal-Mart.

[@zeetrain9625]

They can't, they get paid to say one is better over the others..Braun probably paid them on this review..

[@lordgarion514]

​@@zeetrain9625 No, they don't. ATK is on PBS. *ALL* sponsors have to be reported to the federal government. Even getting free products to test has to be reported. The penalties are more than excessive enough that no one is trying to sneak around the law. So they buy everything with their own money, as well. Trying to pass off your ignorance as fact, just because it sounds good to you (so must be true, right?), Just shows how ignorant you truly are.....

[@river9a]

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[@robinbarrett1158]

I bought a Braun with all the bells and whistles a couple of years ago. It detaches in the middle and plugs into a chopper, food processor, whisk, slices and grated cheese and vegetables. I love it. Glad you do too.

[@jow.2450]

May I ask which Braun?

[@crash3x]

would love to hear about which one won't scratch your pots and pans, and if it can handle hot soups...some blenders have plastic bottoms that can't handle the heat

[@dirtyketchup]

Can I change your life on that? I hate scratching pans. I bought a 50-pack of 1/8" ID High Temp Silicone Rubber End Caps on Amazon for like 7 bucks. They fit PERFECTLY over the nubs of my Bamix blender without getting in the way of the blades. If they start to stain or accumulate odors, I just soak overnight in a bleach solution and rinse. Plus there are 50 of them, so it’ll be decades before I run out, should they ever tear (doubt).

[@francinecorry633]

They tested these on potato soup.

[@maremacd]

@@dirtyketchup Would you post the link please?

[@maremacd]

Exactly. I have an old cuisinart immersion blender that works fine except it tends to suction onto the bottom of my pots. Worried about it scratching my Le Creuset Dutch oven. I will probably go with the Vitamix or much cheaper Kitchenaid, both of which have plastic/silicone guards.

[@fluidartbymemememay5064]

@@dirtyketchup could you add the link for the end caps on Amazon please?

[@tom_something]

I've been using a $20 Hamilton Beach stick for a few years. It has the standard blender attachment, a whisk attachment that can make small amounts of whipped cream in under two minutes, and a small food processor attachment (fully enclosed) for making pesto, bread crumbs, salsa, etc. All three attachments were included in the $20 model. It has two speed buttons, and you hold one of them down to operate it. I've never had trouble taking it apart, and it's never come apart during operation.

[@dcwatashi]

That’s the one that I just bought tonight. But it did not come with the food processor attachment

[@HTMLguruLady2]

I bought my Hamilton Beach almost 20 years ago, and it's still going strong (and trust me I abuse the heck out of it !!! )

[@teklife]

that sounds like a deal that is really hard to beat. almost suspiciously too cheap, but, hamilton beach is a trusted brand, and i've heard good things about them. i wish i was in the US to get one for that price.

[@tom_something]

@@teklife I only have one little nitpick about it. The whisk whisks. The immersion blender blends. But the mini food processor is a little disappointing on hard cheeses in the particular model I have. You can certainly grate hard cheeses instead, but I find that tiny spheres often give a better aesthetic than fast-melting rasped cheese. The spheres are typically made in a blender or food processor. But for some reason (the sharpness of the blade and/or the speed) it's just really hard to get nice small spheres. They tend to come out at about 1/16", whereas 1/32" would be ideal. I think the blade is the culprit. On a typical food processor, you have to be really careful handling and cleaning the blade, because it's usually scary sharp. Even if you bring your pay-attention level up to a 6 or 7, you might still cut yourself. On mine, I've never been cut, and frankly I'm at a 4 or 5 in the carefulness.

[@frankthetank1369]

For the home kitchen that all you need. I just bought one last week it just came with the whisk. I didn't need anything fancy for the house.

[@Oisin-O]

I bought a Braun Series 9 stick blender last year and it is one of the best kitchen gadgets I have ever used. It's better than the winner here.

[@johndong7524]

How do you it's better? Have you used both?

[@1purplekw]

Have you tested the Vitamix immersion blender?? I'd like to hear your views on that one. The deluxe set.

[@akrabano]

I prefer the Bamix Pro-1 M150 gets the job done faster than the others and gives a better consistency . The build quality over the others is much better hands down. People will disagree but to each their own.

[@roscmon]

Which one handles frozen foods and ice the best? Which ones let you run the longer than 15 secs before you have to rest it? Which ones have other attachments that are useful? I know it's not viable to ask which ones konk out after 10 uses since none of them were used long term. (A common complaint with some of the lower end ones was that they died young.) Also some complaints were that some blenders didn't have enough power to make mayo. Having spent so much money buying all these blenders to test, it would have been cool to get a review that covered more bases instead of just "this one is light, fits well, and you don't need all those other speeds". I would have liked for you to have picked out the top 3 and then talked about the pros and cons, what they did well, what they didn't do well compared to each other, etc.

[@jackb1803]

Burned out motors is not an uncommon problem. As the final test, it would have been nice to run these continuously under load till they die to see how well there are built.

[@teklife]

@@jackb1803 yea, maybe that's what the potato test was though? sorta? but i agree, would be good to see what they can take until they break.

[@viceb7]

This

[@user-lz6dm5lk9y]

I agree. One thing that surprises me is I am hearing reviews that say all of the immersion blenders are only meant to be used for very short periods of time. What?! Why?

[@rickeybruce]

I have followed many equipment recommendations from America’s Test Kitchen, from fruit to nuts. They have yet to taut an inferior product. I will follow their suggestions until proven wrong. Thanks ladies and the testers!

[@Isabella66Gracen]

I think Thanksgiving is the perfect time to show gratitude that you can afford every product they tout. Hopefully that will be me someday. 😁

[@coralinealgae]

I have the Braun MQ505 that they recommend. It really is nice. My old immersion blender was also a Braun and I loved it. It lasted at least 18 years before the stick blender started to slip and make a nasty racket. The old one came with a little cup chopper that I still occasionally use to make chive oil. That said, this new one is WAY nicer to use, especially when blending smaller amounts of sauce or soup. The old one would splatter unless you had enough sauce to fully submerge the bell. The new one blends smaller amounts without the mess. They definitely improved from the older model.

[@rickeybruce]

HanGonnaSec Huey just speaking fro experience.....Not sure where you are coming from but it is what it is.

[@donotreportmebro]

@@coralinealgae Is Braun able to crush ice cubes or frozen strawberries? Never used an immersion blender of any sorts, but my Breville 68oz blender jar is too much to clean in a small kitchen sink

[@coralinealgae]

@@donotreportmebro I wouldn't use an immersion blender to crush ice or anything hard frozen. If that's something you do regularly, a Ninja style blender would be better. Immersion blenders are designed to blend cooked chunky food, or emulsify homemade mayo or salad dressings. You can make a chunky tomato sauce partially or fully creamy. Same with soups or beans. Some models have small chopper attachments, but those are better used to chop stuff like fresh onions, or to make a little pesto.

[@imelpomene]

I have the Cuisinart smart stick and the Breville one (it's part of the all-in-one). They both work fine and are sturdy. The Breville one has the control at the top to set the speed for food processing, not really for blending.

[@daveoatway6126]

I've come to trust you more than Consumer's reports! I just order your top rated one based on your testing. Thank you and keep the humor and fun!

[@lalac1577]

That Vitamix is a game changer, I have had its for a year its great.

[@milenadeltorto2324]

How about reviewing cordless immersion blenders? What's the best among the cordless?

[@lylegorch5956]

You guys should rate the top 3 or 4, and even the worst of the worst. Not enough info. here.

[@samuelwilliams8560]

@Lyle Gorch - That information is available behind the subscription paywall.

[@evilmarketing]

Yep and worth the money honestly.

[@lindachandler2293]

My favorite use of the stick blender is for making homemade soap. The stir time with a spoon can go up to an hour. With a stick blender it's 5 to 10 minutes 😍

[@amandabass04]

do you have the stainless steel one cause Injust purchased a Phillips 600W one but the immersion part is made of plastic

[@lindachandler2293]

@ja da I have never noticed, but I use an older bowl.

[@rgruenhaus]

I use the Cuisinart 200 watt with many attachments and the washable blade part is removable.

[@delilahmaloney8482]

Can you please test the newer ones? Including vitamix and some wireless ones like allclad?

[@kristacohen8210]

So much work put into testing, and you tell us about like two different factors that I myself don't care about. Some blenders come with attachments for whipping and food processing, their own jugs, guards, some are dishwasher safe. It would be great if you guys commented on more factors.

[@douglassnyder9612]

I took the recommendation and glad I did.... works great and use it often.

[@L1ttlef0ot]

How about Smeg immersion blender? Since it comes with all the other things to make it multipurpose (food processor attachment, whisk attachment, etc)

[@ketchup3367]

I'm so appreciative for this show, always lets me go forward with confidence when I'm buying somthing new.

[@scottcoleman7304]

how do you know they aren't just being paid to say one or the other is the best? they dont even test multiple brands. im just curious what else you know that makes you so confident

[@nelumbonucifera7537]

Measuring RPM in open air (aka no load) can definitely be misleading; it can have little relation to motor speed in actual use.

[@MrNidhog]

Its fun when you watch these and the model you own is the one they pick as their favorite.

[@jow.2450]

May I ask which model that is?

[@MrNidhog]

@@jow.2450 The Braun. It has held up really well and still use it for soups and sauces.

[@少川靖男]

she was listening attentively and seemingly objectively, but when she spoke fluently about the winner product at the end, the flawlessness of the delivery sounded just like a scripted commercial !! with

[@TheMarcusramsey]

Nothing like seeing a video from 2019, saying "Only $59.99" and that means $100+ now.

[@xXxJustCallMeM]

64.99

[@piffpete420]

I have a white Braun from the early 90’s it still works flawlessly

[@dyvel]

Have you had the opportunity to compare with a bamix?

[@rebeccaluce6171]

Tor Hunemark I was wondering the same thing. I have and use my mom’s Bamix and it works great, so powerful. You can also still buy attachments as they have never changed. Definitely my pick!

[@tkmmusician]

Me too. I've had a Bamix for years, dropped it twice, it gets used almost every day. No issues, it works like it should, and looks like the day I bought it.

[@mrsneeklamy]

Tor, have you got a bamix? I’ve been considering getting one, but then there’s some fairly mixed reviews out there. Adam mentions this at 0:54 _“some of these the wands fell right off into the other ones the ones wouldn’t come off at all so they were horrible to clean…”_ And I can’t looked at the Cook’s Illustrated review (as it’s behind a paywall and I don’t live in the US so would it be much use to me?), but in the preview they say this: _“Another model’s wand didn’t detach, also a no-go.”_ www.cooksillustrated.com/articles/382-testing-immersion-blenders Wirecutter are a bit more forgiving: _“That said, more expensive models (such as those by Bamix) and those made for commercial use typically have wands that don’t come off. In part, the fixed wands may be why these pro-grade blenders tend to be more durable than home models; they simply have fewer pieces that can break._ _“In testing, we found that it had a comfortable handle and easy-to-push buttons, but sadly the blender failed to create a great vortex and therefore was notably slow in blending soup and smoothies. Surprisingly, it was the worst in our puree test, leaving a ton of fiber in the sieve.”_ thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-immersion-blender/ Saying all that, it really doesn’t seem that much of a bother to clean and it can be immersed all the way up to the handle. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZe7l2mLerNriq8

[@dyvel]

@@mrsneeklamy yes I have, and I'm happy with the results so far, even if I haven't used all of the accessories yet. Also I haven't compared it with any alternatives except for really cheap ones. Hit me with questions if you like :)

[@dyvel]

@@mrsneeklamy the vortex created when I mix on level two is strong enough to lift a liter of water. Choosing the right blade is important though..

[@thihal123]

Don’t just tell us the best buy. Tell us the ones to avoid

[@salikster]

Just found out that they only tell you that if you buy a subscription or get past their website. Cant even add an email because the website isnt letting me click anything

[@KaeganThornhillTheCyberRaven]

Often time they tell you the Best and the Runner up. (( along with tell you 2 to avoid))

[@salikster]

@@KaeganThornhillTheCyberRaven they stopped doing that. Dont know why but it would be helpful to know.

[@KaeganThornhillTheCyberRaven]

@@salikster Most likely to Save time.

[@supercooled]

The ones that didn’t make the cut? How hard is it to understand?

[@blmn564]

"I can't really grasp it hard enough because it's so BIG!"

[@jamesmcinnis208]

If I had a nickel...

[@smartcitizen1881]

@@jamesmcinnis208 - You would OWE people money.

[@jamesmcinnis208]

@@smartcitizen1881 Meow

[@tdublakeo]

That's what she said...

[@2010stoof]

I got the 3 speed KitchenAid. It's pretty awesome. For years I've used it for making milkshakes, which is very hard on am immersion blender. And it handle it like a champ. The 5 speed was too expensive

[@russelldavis1875]

Same, it does a protein shake no problem and cleans up super easy with the detachable blades. Plus, got mine with the little food processor attachment, great for mincing up a little garlic or onion for a small job without making a mess. I would say it feels a little underpowered, but then it's held up for years at this point, so I guess it's doing very well.

[@robinnoel1396]

Appreciate this video! My cuisinart just died, and I wasn't interested in rebuying that brand, so I was in search of a better alternative. Product ordered with your affiliate link! Thank you so much for making my replacement purchase a snap!

[@jennamuffintop3981]

just got a cuisinart. I hate that there's a turn on switch which you have to (initially) hold that simultaneously while pressing the continuous blend button. Requires both hands.. stupid.

[@dragade101]

Would you guys be into talking about the TEST portion a bit more. This feels like an ad and less about the science... Full disclosure is helpful as well.

[@seikibrian8641]

You can read the full test results for all models tested at the America's Test Kitchen Web site. Also, what do you mean by "Full disclosure is helpful"?

[@dragade101]

​@@seikibrian8641 they have the option of giving a more in-depth review here. Show if any of these were sponsored or these were all purchased as independently. Basically all of their testing methodology is unlinked and feels suspect.

[@seikibrian8641]

@@dragade101 These FREE videos are not inclusive precisely because they are free. If no one subscribes to the magazine and Web site, they would have no way to pay for operations since they do not accept advertising from the companies whose products they review. Anyone who has taken the time to do even the most basic research about America's Test Kitchen would know that they anonymously purchase the products they test from retail stores. Stop being so lazy.

[@dragade101]

@@seikibrian8641 #americantestkitchen can have a pay wall but they would do well to not hide and trying to obscure how these products arrived to their test bench. Why would I pay for something that they cant even show their methodology and their confidence behind their testing. There is a middle ground that they can approach but this isnt that. Otherwise I assume most or all of these products are sponsored and have less merit than if they bought these with their own cash

[@seikibrian8641]

@@dragade101 You can "assume" whatever you want. But only idiots base their assumptions on lack of knowledge.

[@ericchristopher1687]

Thanks for the review - I just bought the Braun on your recommendation.

[@rafaelgomez1989]

hello. how its been ?

[@OB17358]

The original and still the best is the Swiss made Bamix. I have owned one for about 40 years.

[@juanpino5381]

I still have my Bamix that I bought in 1992

[@sjtherese6011]

Does bamix blend ice and frozen fruit though?

[@OB17358]

@@sjtherese6011 Bamix isn’t designed for these.

[@sjtherese6011]

@@OB17358 major deal breaker for me. Braun one suggested in video as well as vitamix’s new immersion blender both handle ice and frozen fruit for smoothies. I’ve seen several videos of bamix showing the public it can make smoothies. They do marketing showing this. But the watt power on it makes me skeptical.

[@OB17358]

@@sjtherese6011 keep in mind, my Bamix is 35 yrs old!

[@leiselclayton5772]

I would really like to have had you test durability. I bought a highly rated, pricier immersion blender, and the gears were made out of plastic and broke. I was so disappointed. Did any of the models have metal gears instead of plastic ones, so I know it will last?

[@seikibrian8641]

You can read the full test results for all models tested, including durability ratings, at the America's Test Kitchen Web site.

[@gustavp]

Thank you. This is exactly what I'm looking for. I love making mayonaise, but all my immersion blenders end up braking because of plastic gears.

[@kd5ptm]

With all the cordless ones on the market, you guys REALLY need to revisit this one.

[@crackerjack6075]

But for many, there may be a first evaluation of heavy duty vs small quick light available for the home kitchen (that's what Test Kitchen has chosen here). So you need to know what you want that tool to do. I'm replacing some blenders because the manufacturer has compromised heavy duty, strength, longevity for the lighter, quieter plastic-nylon gears. That first heavy blender may be heavy because it has stronger, heavy duty metal gears and superior internal copper wire windings in the motor.

[@terriwillis2780]

Thanks for cutting to the chase on which immersion blender to buy and why!

[@sigrid714]

The Breville All-in-one gets unfairly dunked in this review on IMO, as it is very well built and comes with a fantastic kit if you want to save space. It comes with a 6 Cup Food Processor attachment (with chopper, slicer, and grater blades) that can take the place of your food processor for the same countertop footprint. That's why its variable speed dial is important. But I'd also have to disagree with the review in that I find variable speed very useful and use it all the time. When puree'ing small amounts of food, or thick pastes, for example, using too high a speed will just expel the food out of the blade well. Using a lower speed helps break down the food without displacing it. It's also useful for doing the initial break down of large chunks when you're trying to cream soups or make cashew cream, as lower speeds not only create less risk of splashing when it's still in a watery + chunky state, but they also don't create such a strong vacuum force that pulls the blender towards the bottom, allowing you to "stir" the blender around and to homogenously break down all the chunks and then you can move up to higher speeds when "stirring" with the blender is no longer necessary and you're just going to keep the blender in one place so the vacuum effect isn't as much of an issue.

[@Chrisfeb68]

I wish they would've gone into more detail regarding all the immersion blenders they tested. I also wish they would've given the specs of each immersion blender.

[@user-lz6dm5lk9y]

Apparently, after a cursory search, it looks like there is a multiquick 7 and a 9. Is the 5 still the best rated?

[@ruthmiller5588]

Do I have to keep my fingers on the "on" button to use the thing? I am unable to do that because of arthritis. I have a new model "other brand" immersion blender that has to have the on button pushed in while using it. I tried it once and threw it in the drawer. Way to difficult.

[@joralemonvirgincreche]

Would be nice if you showed how easy or difficult it is to detach the wand from the motor end. On the Breville for example it's quite difficult.

[@Jane_Dow]

Off the subject: Can you do a Rating on Dehydrators. Esp. on ease of use, capacity, cost, etc... Enjoy the show & I get a lot of interesting advice from you all. I also get a kick out of the way you all get along ! Thanks ! :)

[@teklife]

with all of those models it's a shame they didn't do a runner up or best value or best budget one too

[@deanmar9002]

Have you updated this test to include the Vitamix immersion blender since it's come out?

[@awakeandalive4248]

That's way too expensive I wish they had shown the Cuisinart brand they used to have that on Costco for only 29 dollars on sale it looked very solid and came with all the attachments and jars, it looked very solid too. Cuisinart is supposed to be a good brand .

[@deanmar9002]

@@awakeandalive4248 I have that Cuisinart from Costco. It's just OK. The chopper isn't big enough and it doesn't chop all that great. And the immersion blender is only 300 watts. It's OK for the money but can't do a lot of things.

[@awakeandalive4248]

@@deanmar9002.thanks for the info I'll just buy the Braun brand it sounds more impressive and is worth the extra money.

[@SquishySenpai]

Would have been nice to have a little more info like runner ups and multi purpose units like that KitchenAid that was sitting there which has other attachments. Personally I'm about to buy a Chefman kit that also includes a spiralizer, whisk, and a chopper/grater attachments. It doesn't hurt that the price is low right now and it's well rated.

[@lloyd4445]

Why did you not test the Bamix? Odd.

[@keif_mn]

I love your shows and youtube videos. I bought the Braun after watching this video. I took it out of the box to try it and the power button stayed stuck on and won't go off. I'll be getting something else.

[@elund408]

If your getting one for soap making buy one at walmart and pay the extra for the warranty, you will break it and need a new one before the warranty runs out.

[@madthumbs1564]

Who uses soap anymore? We use detergents nowadays (or so I thought).

[@elund408]

@@madthumbs1564 that is why you make your own.

[@sockdolager3884]

@@shaniballard8494 BWA-ha-ha.

[@Rogueshoten]

@@madthumbs1564 Hey, when you have a commercially-viable byproduct of making all those homemade explosives, you might as well sell it so that you can help support Project Mayhem... Can you imagine "Tyler Durden's Test Kitchen?" That's a KZbin channel I would absolutely subscribe to!

[@bigtimebarbecue5188]

Thank you for the video 👍🏻 is it easy to clean?

[@wendyellis6402]

I recently purchased the Braun model, and I really like it.

[@jow.2450]

Which Braun model please?

[@ellbug89]

Is there any brand with a blender head attachment that is smaller than 2 inches or 5cm? I'm trying o fit one of these into a standard wide mouthed nalgene bottle?

[@Weezulguy]

Getting a good grip on it is definitely on the top of my needs too....

[@Sejkcmj]

Yeesss!! I’m in the market for a new immersion blender before the holidays! Perfect timing !!

[@kathleendonofrio9555]

I have been gifted Kitchenaid - expensive with it's own case full of attachments. Mine fell apart while whipping cream and I'm a mess.

[@user-lz6dm5lk9y]

I am surprised they did not mention the Vitamix immersion blender.

[@Lois0707]

Me too. With the gard on the blender, sure seems like a good choice.

[@gerilynne1955]

I have been using one that I paid a while $15.00. It's over 30 years old. I'm ready to retire it and more up to one that has added attachments. Now which one should I get?

[@Isabella66Gracen]

I miss the part where you show a runner up that's a little cheaper. That's what I always buy. $60 isn't couch change at my house, sadly.

[@samuelwilliams8560]

@Lydia Smith Jones - KitchenAid 3-Speed Hand Blender, $30.

[@giggy5923]

It's probably not available anymore, but if you have an Aldi's or lidl(both German discount grocery stores) I purchased a stick blender from them that was 15 USD few years ago that came with three attachments to the motor. The processor even handled pork skins! Though I tossed the processor because it trapped water inside, the other two attachments aren't flawed and work great. I think you can find something that's definitely good enough for cheap. :) Just buy from stores that let you return easily should it not work out. Speaking of return policies and deals, Kohl's return policy is unprecedented and if you wait for a really good sale ($10 off $50 plus $10 Kohl's cash for every $50 + 30% off) housewares suddenly become affordable 😂

[@Isabella66Gracen]

@@giggy5923 Thanks! I'll check into it.

[@Isabella66Gracen]

@@samuelwilliams8560 Thanks! Good to know!!

[@danc2841]

The Breville is actually really nice and comes with really handy accessories (e.g., food processor, whisk). The speed adjustment knob on the top is not a real issue and the trigger location is actually a great spot.

[@hearttoheart4me]

Cuisineart, $29.00 Costco. Works for me. Not too bad for me.

[@MrTBoneMalone]

Works for me too. I've actually used mine to mix the oil back into peanut butter. It doesn't like it too much, but it still gets it done with a few pauses so I don't burn up the motor.

[@Isabella66Gracen]

Thanks for posting this!!! Good to know! Don't have a $60 surplus in my budget at this time of year!

[@russgenemurray6288]

@@Isabella66Gracen I know. Some people just don't have the money anytime but like the tools to work with in the kitchen, so they pay for what they can afford.

[@Isabella66Gracen]

@@russgenemurray6288 Exactly.

[@Hiker_Mike]

I'm getting it on sale @ Costco tomorrow for $19.99.

[@Positiveenergy68]

I love my GE immersion blender! Hi/low speed. Great quality

[@judya4264]

Wonderful! Thank you.😊 Love America's Test Kitchen!

[@kiwisun529]

There needs to be a ranking choice. Just not the winner. But the runner up list.

[@hxFubar]

I'll wait till someone finally builds a rechargeable that the mount plugs into a wall so it's there when you want it and you don't have to go pull it out all the time.

[@muffinwhale]

all clad makes one! i was hoping they would test it in this round of testing since it's a relatively new product and i want to know if it's worth the ~$150. but in my kitchen it's almost impossible to use a corded immersion blender.

[@mikegrok]

Waring Bolt Cordless Lithium Immersion Blender

[@Kenmanhl]

I've seen people fit a whisk to their cordless drill so there's a chance some handyman out there have managed to fit the stick blender part to their drill

[@niritzagofsky7473]

@@Kenmanhl 😂😂😂

[@kippaseo8027]

I must have bought the wrong braun Because the one I But was $99 and has the most irritating safety feature on it wherever is it where every single time you use the damn thing you have to push the safety button. Every time you tilt the handle Or take more than a few seconds to squeeze the trigger you have to keep hitting the safety lock button.

[@MutsFire]

Gotta say, i signed up to this channel for them awesome gear head videos, this was like a bad commercial 🫣

[@peggyunderhill601]

I’ve had my old Braun for more than 30 years. I’ll use it until it dies, then get another Braun.

[@passiveaggressive6175]

Mine was the KitchenAid. It works fine. Not spectacular - but does the job

[@ghanamafia7199]

Braun makes some really good shavers for the face so I'm not surprised.

[@jakobw135]

How does the VITAMIX immersion blender fare in your tests?

[@ekaterinakinsky992]

Thank you, I used to follow it religiously when Mr. Kimbal was the main guy. But I love the way Bridget and the other lady took over.. However, not all of us live in New England where we have a summer "cottage" and loads of cash to spend. It would be helpful to have the reviews consider several price points like they used to in the past. I can't afford 59 dollars on an immersion blender i'll probably use only in Thanksgiving and maybe Christmas dinner. Please include popular brands I can find in places like Wal-Mart or Target.

[@curtisrobinson7962]

Hey ATK, now that Vitamix has an immersion blender on the market, just might need to do this testing again? Maybe?

[@brightmong8478]

Mmm I've checked out the website, and the Vitamix $150 has minimal attachments and the additional attachments are kind of pricy. A whisk attachment (not included?! / $20) and a food processor attachment ($50) will bring the price up to $220. At that price range you have the Braun 9, which comes with more attachments and a comparable wattage. But if I'm wrong, please do tell. I'm trying to decide myself. I'm looking at the 700 watt range for grinding meat, curious if you think that that is foolish.

[@FARHAD463]

Wonderful, Thank you!!

[@TheOriginalRick]

Bamix is the best you can buy.

[@markiangooley]

I’m okay with a Hamilton Beach 59762. 2 speeds from 2 adjacent push buttons. After 5 years the motor part was still fine but the drive shaft on the business end with the blades fell apart. Had to buy whole new unit because I couldn’t get just that part (didn’t try too hard: maybe it was available separately?). Will try the Braun if this one dies soon.

[@johndong7524]

HB is cheap and unreliable. Mine broke down so I'm here looking for a new one.

[@betheme29]

Does the Braun come with a chopper bowl attachment?

[@DaCheat100]

Would have liked to see a bamix in this lineup

[@hermionegardener3796]

Not much useful info here. This video did nothing to help me choose which one to buy. I got more info from the comments.

[@silentbliss7666]

Is Braun model MQ535 similar to MQ505 in terms of design and performance?

[@chief3898]

May we get a updated version of immersion blenders… corded and cordless.

[@MightyWiggus]

I've been waiting for this one! About 4 years ago I had a Cuisinart. The plastic collet that held the whirling metal shaft just shredded itself. Such a stupid and cheap decision that has cost them my business for life. Hello Braun!

[@kosmosbjm]

Can you review Cordless immersion blenders?

[@dragade101]

looks like you didnt test Bamix because?

[@WanderingAroundAZ]

I bought that immersion blender after you recommendation. It was a piece of junk! After just a minute of using it the motor got so hot 🔥 that i couldn’t hold it any longer. Even an hour after unplugging it, it was very warm to the touch. One of the most immersion blenders shouldn’t be that poor of quality.

[@theonetruesarauniya]

Thanks for the tip! Need a new one asap and wanted some honesty.

[@zakofrx]

Well they did talk about the speeds being the same.. They never mention torque.. A bigger motor etc. Can mean a more powerful motor that won't heat up or stall.. They are counting the stuff that's not the most important..

[@gregbellinger5765]

What a great discussion about immersion blenders.

[@RC-in1to]

I want one with a pan guard. Where do I find it? Thanks.

[@ImToastAlso]

The new vita mix immersion blender has this

[@noranaughton3376]

Love you guys and love my Braun immersion !,

[@sethboring8340]

needs to be a top 3, the best, best for price and budget that doesn't suck

[@rudychavira5558]

You mentioned the braun multiquick 5 as being 2 speed the one i looked up says vario 21 speeds?

[@unknownfancy]

Which ones with best attachments ?

[@JollyRogerLaw]

It was hoping to hear about the cordless immersion blenders too.

[@stgeorgethedragonslayer7384]

Anybody tried the VItamix blender? It would be helpful to know how they perform.. how powerful is the motor, the blade design... the weight isn't that important to me... I want it work... from Ice to Nuts to mayo... I've gone through several hand blenders and so far price really does seem to matter....

[@roncolpo3731]

Great review

[@terrijuanette486]

Wish you had a new one with the Bolt included.

[@ellafussmann7087]

I wish they would discuss the recent findings (2014) of stick blenders leaking chlorinated paraffins (flame retardants) into the processed food. I wanted to buy the winner but, unfortunately, it comes with a warning to be carcinogenic and harmful for reproduction. This can become even more relevant if the blender is used to prepare baby food.

[@davekalish2653]

what warning? California Prop65? Good luck finding anything without that warning.