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Best hand blenders: stick blenders tried and tested
The best hand blenders (also known as stick blenders, cordless blenders and immersion mixers) speedily pulverise sauces, soups and smoothies to a consistent texture.
We've tested the most popular hand blenders and emulsion blenders from brands such as Braun, Kenwood, KitchenAid and Ninja.
Our tests include measuring how fast each blender's blades spins on various settings to reveal the most versatile and best hand blenders for smooth results speedily. We also reveal which tackle more challenging blends, such as houmous.
Five hand blenders impressed us enough to get a Best Buy recommendation and we've also named two Great Value.
How our tests find your the best
Blending performance
We blast soup, houmous, and smoothies at full speed. The best produce mixtures smooth as silk, but the worst are lumpy and leave our hands tingling.
Endurance
We whip mayo nonstop for three minutes to see which blenders keep cool. Top blenders stay chill while the flops get hot handles and start to smell.
Ease of use
Testers get hands-on, gripping, clicking and blending to see which feel good in action. We also test using gloves that mimic limited hand mobility.
We also test
Cleaning, build quality and speed. And we try out all the extra attachments.
The best hand blenders
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Date tested: April 2022 and March 2024. Page last checked: May 2025.
The hand blenders we tested
All the stick blenders we tested are listed in alphabetical order below.
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Bamix Classic Hand Blender
Most recently tested March 2024
Number of speed settings 2
Power 200W
Need to know 180cm cord length (coiled cord, this is the length when stretched), 35cm tall with main attachment, 0.9kg with main attachment, doesn't come with any additional attachments, other colours available
Bosch CleverMixx MSM2610BGB Hand Blender
Most recently tested April 2022
Number of speed settings 1
Power 600W
Need to know 125cm cord length, 39cm tall with main attachment, 0.8kg with main attachment, comes with 700ml measuring jug
Bosch ErgoMaster MSM4B621GB Hand Blender
Most recently tested March 2024
Number of speed settings Pressure-sensitive trigger
Power 1,000W
Need to know 133cm cord length; 38.5cm tall with main attachment; 0.8kg with main attachment, comes with 600ml measuring jug, chopper and whisk attachments
Bosch ErgoMixx MS6CA4150G Hand Blender
Most recently tested April 2022
Number of speed settings 12
Power 800W
Need to know 145cm cord length, 39cm tall with main attachment, 0.8kg with main attachment, comes with a 600ml measuring jug, chopper and whisk attachments
Bosch MSM6B150GB Hand Blender
Most recently tested March 2024
Number of speed settings 1
Power 300W
Need to know 129cm cord length, 37cm tall with main attachment, 0.6kg with main attachment, comes with a 700ml measuring jug
Braun MultiQuick 1 MQ10.201M Hand Blender
Most recently tested March 2024
Number of speed settings 1
Power 450W
Need to know 116cm cord length, 37cm tall with main attachment, 0.6kg with main attachment, comes with a 600ml measuring jug and chopper attachment
Braun MultiQuick 5 MQ5237 Hand Blender
Most recently tested March 2024
Number of speed settings 21
Power 1,000W
Need to know 120cm cord length, 40cm tall with main attachment, 0.8kg with main attachment, comes with a 600ml measuring jug, chopper, whisk and masher attachments
Braun MultiQuick 7 MQ7045 Hand Blender
Most recently tested March 2024
Number of speed settings Pressure-sensitive trigger
Power 1,000W
Need to know 123cm cord length, 39cm tall with main attachment, 0.9kg with main attachment, comes with a 600ml measuring jug, chopper, blender and whisk attachments, ActiveBlade enables you to pulse blade up and down without lifting the blender (similar to the movement of a plunger)
Cuisinart RHB100U Cordless Pro Hand Blender
Most recently tested March 2024
Number of speed settings 1
Power 10W
Need to know Cordless, 41cm tall with main attachment, 0.6kg with main attachment, comes with a measuring jug, chopper and whisk attachments
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Dualit Hand Blender
Most recently tested March 2024
Number of speed settings Variable speed dial
Power 700W
Need to know 111cm cord length, 37.8cm tall with main attachment, 0.9kg with main attachment, comes with a 1-litre measuring jug, chopper and whisk attachments
George Black Hand Blender
Available from Asda (£12), George (£12)
Most recently tested April 2022
Number of speed settings 2
Power 300W
Need to know 115cm cord length, 39cm tall with main attachment, 0.5kg with main attachment, doesn't come with any additional attachments
Kenwood Triblade HDP100WG Hand Blender
Most recently tested April 2022
Number of speed settings 2
Power 700W
Need to know 110cm cord length, 36cm tall with main attachment, 0.8kg with main attachment, doesn't come with any additional attachments
KitchenAid 5KHBBV53BBM Cordless Hand Blender
Most recently tested April 2022
Number of speed settings Pressure-sensitive trigger
Power 16W
Need to know Cordless, 43cm tall with main attachment, 0.9kg with main attachment, comes with a 700ml measuring jug with lid and pan guard
Morphy Richards Total Control 402061 Hand Blender
Most recently tested March 2024
Number of speed settings 10
Power 600W
Need to know 112cm cord length, 37.5cm tall with main attachment, 0.6kg with main attachment, comes with a measuring jug, chopper and whisk attachments
Ninja Foodi CI100UK 3-in-1 Hand Blender, Mixer and Chopper
Most recently tested March 2024
Number of speed settings 2 (5 when plugged into hand mixer attachment)
Power 850W
Need to know 150cm cord length, 40.5cm tall with main attachment, 1.1kg with main attachment, comes with a chopper, hand mixer and whisk attachments
Russell Hobbs 24702 Desire 3-in-1 Hand Blender
Most recently tested April 2022
Number of speed settings 2
Power 500W
Need to know 115cm cord length, 40cm tall with main attachment, 0.8kg with main attachment, comes with a 600ml measuring jug with lid, chopper and whisk attachments
Russell Hobbs 22241 Food Collection Hand Blender
Most recently tested March 2024
Number of speed settings 2
Power 200W
Need to know 118cm cord length, 35.5cm tall with main attachment, 0.8kg with main attachment, doesn't come with any additional attachments
Salter EK5394BGRY Cordless Hand Blender
Most recently tested March 2024
Number of speed settings 2
Power 200W
Need to know Cordless, 41.5cm tall with main attachment, 0.7kg with main attachment, comes with a whisk attachment and stand for hand blender
Smeg Retro 50's Style Design Hand Blender
Most recently tested April 2022
Number of speed settings 22
Power 700W
Need to know 150cm cord length, 41cm tall with main attachment, 0.9kg with main attachment, comes with a 1.4-litre measuring jug with lid, chopper, whisk and masher attachments, other colours available
How we test hand blenders
We select the bestselling hand blenders from the most popular brands available at key retailers. We regularly revisit the hand blenders on sale to see if there are any new and popular hand blenders that need testing and when we find them we do.
We don't accept freebies – we pay for all the products we test.
Blending prowess
We make soup, houmous and smoothies with each hand blender, running each for the same length of time, on the highest setting.
The best hand blenders produce smooth foods with a consistent texture. The worst leave unblended chunks behind and our hands tingly from strong vibrations.
We also rate how easy each one is to control and how much it vibrates while we're using it.
Speed versatility
We use a tachometer to measure the revolutions per minute (rpm) of each hand blender's blade on the slowest and fastest setting. This means we can tell you which are the most versatile blenders if you're an aspiring chef or avid baker who wants to blend a wide variety of dishes.
The best has a difference of more than 10,000rpm between its slowest and fastest settings, compared to a difference of less than 1,500rpm on the worst.
We also rate each blender on the number of individual speed settings available.
Endurance
We blend mayonnaise for three minutes to see how easy it is to hold the blender for a long time and how much the handle warms up.
The best stick blenders remain comfortable to hold and cool to touch, while the worst get hot wand attachments and start to smell.
Extra attachments
Not everyone is on the hunt for a hand blender with lots of bells and whistles, but we still test every attachment they come with, so we can tell you which ones are the best.
We blitz nuts and herbs in mini choppers, whisk eggs with a whisk attachment and mash potatoes if it comes with a mashing attachment.
Ease of use
A panel of testers use each stick blender to see how comfortable it is to hold, attach and remove the wand, and how easy it is to control while blending.
We also try each hand blender with Cambridge simulation gloves, which simulate reduced hand mobility, to see which ones are more comfy to use for people with limited dexterity or strength.
Cleaning
We hand-wash each blender's main attachment to see how easy it is to remove residual food and liquid.
The worst hand blenders have difficult-to-reach crevices, or blender heads that can't be removed. The best hand blenders are easy to rinse out and clean by hand.
Build quality
Our testers assess each hand blender's build quality. The best have casing that doesn't flex when pressed, have premium materials such as rubberised grips and attachments that feel secure and solid.
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Hand blender attachments rated
All hand blenders come with a main blade head – sometimes called a stick or wand attachment – to be used for most blending jobs.
Many also come with a beaker/measuring jug that the blade unit can fit snugly into when blending to minimise splashing.
Paying more for a hand blender usually gets you more attachments. These slot into the main blender handle to handle different food processing jobs.
We assumed that all these extra attachments would give similar results, but over the many times we've now tested hand blenders we've found big differences in quality.
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- Mini chopper A small food processor that's well suited to chopping nuts and herbs, and softer vegetables such as onions and carrots.
- Masher Looks like the main wand but has plastic blades, used to purée mixes and 'mash' potatoes.
- Whisk An attachment to incorporate air into a mixture. Good for whipping up egg whites, cream cake mixes and batters.
- Food processor A bit rarer to see, but looks and operates just like its full-size equivalent. It's good for bigger portions and handling heavier mixes, such as pesto.
- Pan guard A small plastic rim that attaches to the end of the main blade head. It stops the head directly touching a non-stick pan while blending, protecting it from scratches.
- Splash guard Usually sold separately, these fit over a bowl, with a hole for the hand blender to pass through. It helps prevent splashes from going on to your work surface.
How to choose a good hand blender
Price
You can get hand blenders from as little as £5 all the way up to around £100.
Cheaper models are usually more basic, with a standard stick attachment and maybe one or two speed settings. Spending more gets you rubberised grips, metal blending sticks, more speed settings, and extra attachments.
While our testing found that the more expensive ones typically performed better, there are two hand blenders for less than £40 that get our Great Value recommendation. Log in or join Which? to find out which ones.
Cord length
If the power socket is far away from where you need to blend your food, consider a cordless hand blender or one with a longer cord.
We found about a 50cm difference between the longest and shortest cords on the models we've tested.
Blending stick material
Some foods, such as carrots and tomatoes, can stain plastic. If you plan on using your stick blender for soups or curry pastes, consider one with a metal blending stick.
Maximum running time
Most state this in their instructions, and it's usually one to two minutes. If you're going to be whisking eggs or doing bigger batches, a longer maximum run time can make the blending process easier.
We pushed the hand blenders in our endurance tests to go for three minutes. We found most could handle this, but some hand blenders' handles started to get warm, and metal blender shafts could get hot to touch.
Cleaning
If you wash straight away, it doesn't give time for leftover food to dry on the blender. We found just swirling the blender heads in soapy water was often enough to remove most bits.
However, we've found some blenders easier to clean than others, and it depends typically on the shape of the blender head.
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Is a hand blender worth it?
Stick blenders are useful for small portions, such as a meal for two or a couple of smoothies.
Getting a hand blender that comes with additional attachments – such as a chopper, whisk or potato masher – will make it even more versatile.
However, if you frequently cook several portions at once, or do lots of baking, you might want to consider a food processor or stand mixer instead.
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