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The best immersion blenders you can buy in 2023
Back in the 80s and 90s, immersion blenders were often restricted to high-end restaurants and the kitchens of nerdy home cooks. But thanks to improvements in tech, these types of blenders (also known as hand or stick blenders) have become powerful and affordable general-purpose cooking gadgets – especially for people who might not have the space for a traditional countertop model. Unfortunately picking the best immersion blender can get a bit confusing, so here’s a guide covering the important things you need to consider, along with our favorite devices across a handful of categories.
Which device is right for you?
Before you even think about buying a new kitchen gadget, it’s important to figure out how you’re going to use it and where it fits in with any appliances you already own. In an ideal world, everyone would have a dedicated food processor, countertop blender and a stand mixer. But the reality is that many people don’t have the room or the budget.
While immersion blenders and traditional countertop models have a lot of overlap, there are strengths and weaknesses to both. For example, if you’re looking to make smoothies every day, a countertop blender might be a better choice. The bigger pitchers make it easier to blend drinks for multiple people at once, while larger motors will make short work of ice and frozen fruit. Additionally, more expensive options like those from Vitamix or Robocoupe can even cook soup during the blending process using the heat generated from the blender’s motor, which isn’t something you can do with an immersion model. I’d even go so far as to say that if you have the space for it and don’t own a blender of any kind, a countertop version is probably the best option for most people.
That said, immersion blenders are often less expensive and, thanks to a wide variety of accessories offered by some manufacturers, they can be great multitaskers. A whisk attachment allows you to make whipped cream or meringues quickly without needing an electric hand mixer, or risk getting tendonitis in your elbow doing it manually. Some immersion blenders also come with food processing bowls, so you can easily throw together things like hummus, salad dressings or homemade pesto in minutes. And because immersion blenders are smaller and less bulky than traditional models, they’re a great choice for apartment dwellers or anyone with limited storage or counter space. That means if you’re simply trying to expand your culinary repertoire without blowing up your budget, an immersion blender can be a great way to try something new without committing too hard.
Corded or cordless?
Similar to figuring out if you should get a blender or not, trying to decide between a corded or cordless model depends a lot on the other gadgets you already own. Corded versions typically have more powerful motors, which makes them great for people who don’t have a countertop blender or food processor. But if you do own one of both of those, cordless is the way to go. Not only do you get the convenience of not worrying about wires, but the ease of use makes it fast and easy to whip out your immersion blender to add some extra texture to a sauce, or puree a large pot of soup without having to do it in batches.
A quick word about safety
No one should be ashamed of being nervous around a device that is essentially a motorized blending wand with a spinning blade at the end. But with proper care and use, an immersion blender doesn’t have to be much more dangerous than a chef’s knife. The most important safety tip is to make sure you always keep the sharp end pointed down and away from you or anyone else nearby. That includes your hands, along with any utensils (like a spoon), that might be in or around your mixing bowl.
Thankfully, all consumer immersion blenders are designed to prevent their blade from directly hitting the vessel holding your food (be it a mixing bowl or a pot). However, to be extra safe, you should avoid blending things in glass containers or non-stick cookware, as glass can chip or shatter while the metal blades and shroud of an immersion blender can damage teflon and ceramic.
You’ll also want to make sure you keep water away from the plug or outlet of corded immersion blenders. And if you want to remove the blade or clear away any food that might have gotten tangled, first make sure the blender is off and disconnected from its power source (either its battery or wall socket).
On the bright side, cleaning an immersion is rather simple and straightforward. All you have to do is fill up a bowl or cup with soapy water, submerge the immersion blender, and then run it for 10 to 20 seconds. That’s it. If it’s still not clean, you can repeat that process again until it is. And if hand washing is too much work, the blending wand on a lot of models (including all of the ones on this list) are dishwasher safe too.
Best wired immersion blender: Breville Control Grip
Starting at $130, Breville’s Control Grip not only has one of the most powerful motors (280-watts) available on a corded immersion blender in this price range, it also comes with a wealth of handy accessories. In addition to the main 8-inch shaft/immersion blade, the kit features a 25-ounce chopping bowl for cutting and mincing and a 42-ounce blending jug for making soups and smoothies. There’s also a whisk attachment, which means that between all of its accessories, the Control Grip can take the place of three different common kitchen gadgets: a food processor, traditional blender and hand mixer.
I also appreciate the two-button attachment system, a safety feature that ensures accessories are properly locked in before use. Breville even includes a removable blade guard to help prevent the stainless steel blender from scratching your other appliances in storage. And with support for 15 different speed settings, there’s a lot of flexibility to handle all sorts of dishes. Alternatively, if you’re looking for an all-purpose immersion blender with even more attachments for making drinks and pureeing soup, you may want to consider KitchenAid’s 5-Speed Hand Blender, which comes with two extra bell blades to help crush ice, whisk egg whites and more.
Best cordless immersion blender: KitchenAid Cordless Variable Speed Hand Blender
If you just want an immersion blender that’s simple and easy to use, KitchenAid’s Cordless Variable Speed Blender is the one to get. It comes with a dishwasher-safe blending jar and an optional pan guard to help ensure you won’t nick your cookware. However, the real nifty feature is that instead of having discrete speed settings, you can adjust the blender’s 180-watt motor simply by squeezing down on the trigger. This makes using it incredibly intuitive, and thanks to its built-in safety switch, it’s much more difficult to hit the power button and spin up the blade by accident.
KitchenAid also claims the battery can blend up to 25 bowls of soup on a single charge. And while my kitchen is too small to test this properly, I never ran into any issues. That said, you’re going to want to make sure to top off its battery beforehand because its charging port is next to where you attach the blending arm, which means you can’t have it plugged in while it’s running.
Best budget immersion blender: Hamilton Beach 2-Speed Hand Blender
For those who want something that’s versatile and a great value, Hamilton Beach’s 2-Speed Hand Blender is a top pick. While it isn’t cordless, in addition to the main blending arm you also get a whisk attachment and a chopping bowl – all for just $35. On top of that, its 225-watt motor is rather powerful for its price, though you don’t get as many speed settings as you would on more premium rivals. With this thing having been on the market for more than 15 years, this blender has long been a top choice among budget-conscious cooks.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/best-immersion-blenders-150006296.html?src=rss
Save up to $76 on Breville juicers, blenders, and ‘bluicers’
The best deals on Breville juicers, blenders, and bluicers as of Jan. 9:
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BEST COMPACT ELECTRIC JUICER DEAL: The Breville Juice Fountain Compact Juicer (BJE200XL) includes a 25-ounce juice jug and features a space-saving power cord — $79.95
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BEST COLD XL JUICER DEAL: The Breville Juice Fountain Cold XL Juicer (BJE830BSS) can extract 70 ounces of juice up to five times faster than the average cold press machine — $303.95
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BEST BLUICER DEAL: Make smoothies, slushies, cocktails, and so much more with the Breville 3x Bluicer (BJB615SHY) — $239.95
$299.95(save $60)
Whether you’re juicing to reach a personal wellness goal or just looking to save some time in the kitchen, now’s the time to make a move and buy a Breville.
Thanks to Amazon and Best Buy, you could save up to $76 on a full range of award-winning appliances (including a “bluicer”) made by one of Australia’s leading kitchen appliance brands.
Best compact electric juicer deal
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Our pick: Breville Juice Fountain Compact Juicer (BJE200XL)
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Why we like it
The Breville Juice Fountain Compact Juicer is small and powerful. This juicer features an integrated froth separator (cleaning brush included) and a three-inch-wide chute for whole fruits and veggies — no pre-cutting needed.
Best cold XL juicer deal
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Our pick: Breville Juice Fountain Cold XL Juicer (BJE830BSS)
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Why we like it
If you’re juicing for two or more, the Breville Juice Fountain Cold XL can hold up to 70 ounces of juice. It features a three-and-on-half-inch feed chute and can extract up to five times faster than the average cold press machine. Thanks to its built-in noise reduction technology, you can juice anytime — without waking up the neighborhood.
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Our pick: Breville 3x Bluicer (BJB615SHY)
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Why we like it
The term “bluicer” sounds a little made up, but it’s real and pretty awesome. When it comes to juicing, the Breville 3x Bluicer gives you options. You can make slushies, smoothies, cocktails, dips, and more. It has four pre-programmed functions, five speed settings, and cold spring technology for a chilled pour filled with flavor.
Company ‘Hijacks’ Blender’s CC BY-Licensed Film, YouTube Strikes User
Bruno Fernandez-Ruiz is the co-founder and CTO at AI-focused driver safety company, Nexar. On Sunday he informed TorrentFreak that he’s also an independent film composer and producer, working with music production libraries, and distributing to the main music platforms. TorrentFreak contacted Bruno after noticing a post he made on a music production forum. He wrote that after uploading a video containing a clip from the Blender movie Caminandes 3 — Llamigos, YouTube notified him that a rightsholder had filed a copyright complaint, his video had been taken down, and a copyright strike had been issued to his account. The complaint, sent by Uzbekistan-based media/news company ZO’R TV, was not the result of automatic matching under Content ID. It was filed as a formal DMCA notice, meaning that someone probably reviewed the details before sending the complaint. The notice claimed that Bruno had infringed ZO’R TV’s copyrights by reproducing content (6:21 to 8:26) from this YouTube video published in 2018.
Since the content in question is obviously from Blender’s film Caminandes 3, ZO’R TV was in no position to issue a DMCA notice. On that basis, Bruno followed the recognized procedure by sending a DMCA counternotice to YouTube. It didn’t go well. After filing his counternotice with YouTube, Bruno was informed that since he’d provided insufficient information, YouTube could not process it. However, YouTube did inform Bruno of the risks of filing a counternotice, including that his name could be sent to the claimant, ZO’R TV in this case. Determined to have his video restored, Bruno accepted the risks and sent another counternotice to YouTube. This time there was no indication that the counternotice was deficient. YouTube thanked him for filing it — but still declined to process it. YouTube’s email advised Bruno that counternotices should only be filed in case of a mistake or misidentification. Consulting with a lawyer first might be helpful, YouTube added. After three attempts to restore the video and have the copyright strike removed, YouTube responded once again. The message contained yet more disappointment for Bruno. “Based on the information that you have provided, it appears that you do not have the necessary rights to post the content on YouTube. Therefore, we regretfully cannot honor your request,” it advised. This signaled the end of the debate as far as YouTube was concerned and by rejecting Bruno’s right to send a counternotice, the platform denied him an opportunity to have the video restored, stand up for Blender’s rights, and get the strike removed. After notifying Blender of the situation, Blender developed Ton Roosendaal replied, saying the company has “no staff here available to go after situations like this” but suggested they could “escalate it to the Creative Commons organization.”
“After all, it’s their mission,” he added.
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
From Ninja to Vitamix, these are the best early Black Friday deals on blenders and food processors
UPDATE: Nov. 15, 2022, 2:00 p.m. EST This story has been updated to include new deals and pricing information.
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BEST BLENDER DEAL: Ninja Foodi Power Blender Ultimate System — $199.99
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BEST FOOD PROCESSOR DEAL: Cuisinart 14 Cup Food Processor — $199.95
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BEST JUICER DEAL: Breville Juice Fountain Elite Juicer — $298.99
$450(save $151.01)
Have you blown up a blender or two? No judgment here. If you’re an avid smoothie lover or soup savant, you know that a high-quality blender is essential for silky smooth blending.
If your old cheap blender isn’t cutting it anymore (or isn’t cutting through your frozen fruit anymore) it’s probably time for an upgrade. This Black Friday and Cyber Monday, we expect to see tons of deals on blenders, with options ranging from single-serve models to hefty, professional blenders. In fact, a lot of great deals are live already.
Here are all the best early Black Friday deals on blenders, food processors, and juicers.
Please note: All newly added deals have been marked with a ✨. Anything with a strikeout was either sold out or no longer available at the sale price as of this writing, but check back often — we’re updating this page constantly.
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Ninja Foodi Power Blender Ultimate System
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Why we like it
This Ninja blender bundle is made for versatility and is great for those who prefer “all-in-one” appliances to save time and space. You’ll of course get the main blender with a max power of 1600 watts, which can handle anything from chopping and slicing fruits and veggies to crushing ice with ease. You’ll also get a smoothie bowl attachment, a personal-size blender cup, and a set of automatic programs for creating specific results (including doughs!).
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Ninja BN401 Nutri Pro Compact Personal Blender — $79.95
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Ninja Foodi SS101 Smoothie Bowl Maker — $99.99
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Ninja BL610 Professional Blender — $79.99
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Ninja Mega Kitchen System 72-Oz. Blender — $149.99
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Hamilton Beach Blender and Food Processor Combo — $64.99
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Hamilton Beach Power Elite Blender — $39.99
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Cuisinart CBT-2000 — $321
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Nutribullet Personal Blender — $62
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Vitamix 7500 Blender — $499.99
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Vitamix A2300 Ascent Series Smart Blender — $449.95
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Vitamix A2500 Ascent Series Smart Blender, — $449.95
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Vitamix A3500 Ascent Series Smart Blender with The Vitamix Cookbook — $574.95
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Vitamix E310 Explorian Blender — $289.95
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Vitamix Series 750 Blender — $530
$629.95(save $99.95)
Food processor deals
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Cuisinart 14 Cup Food Processor
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Why we like it
This large-capacity food processor can hold up to 14 cups of ingredients at a time and is great for making party-sized dips, purees, soups, and more. Its detachable disc stem makes for easy cleanup, and it has extremely simple controls for a no-fuss experience.
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Cuisinart DLC-2009GMAMZ Prep 9 Cup Food Processor — $156.53
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Braun FP3020 12 Cup Food Processor — $199.99
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Hamilton Beach Food Processor & Vegetable Chopper — $39.99
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Ninja BN601 Professional Plus Food Processor — $99.99
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Hamilton Beach 12-Cup Stack & Snap Food Processor and Vegetable Chopper — $59.99
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KitchenAid 7 Cup Food Processor KFP0710 — $69
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KitchenAid KFP0718CU Food Processor, Seven Cup — $79.99
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KitchenAid KFC3516IC 3.5 Cup Food Chopper — $39.99
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Ninja Professional Food Processor BN600 — $39.99
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Vitamix 12-Cup Food Processor Attachment — $186.99
$199.95(save $12.96)
Juicer deals
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Breville Juice Fountain Elite Juicer
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Why we like it
This Breville juicer is no joke. It has a 1,000-watt motor that spins up to 13,000 RPM, helping you get more juice than you would with a smaller model. You don’t need to pre-cut veggies and fruits, too, thanks to its extra-wide chute. And to top it all off, its parts are dishwasher safe.
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SiFENE Slow Juicer — $79.99
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Hamilton Beach Juicer — $69.99
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Breville JE98XL Juice Fountain Plus Centrifugal Juicer — $160
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Hurom H-200 Easy Clean Model — $629.10
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Ninja Cold Press Juicer Pro — $98
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NutriBullet Juicer Pro — $135.99
$159.99(save $24)