The 6 Best Immersion Blenders Of 2023

With a whopping 15 speed settings, we were just as blown away by the Breville Control Grip Immersion Blender as we were by its convenient, dishwasher-safe attachments, which include a blender, food processor, and whisk. At a capacity of 42 ounces, the included mixing jar is by far the largest on our list, and the accompanying lid also serves as an anti-slip mat to place under the jar. This immersion blender also won’t cramp your cooking style (or your hand) thanks to its soft, narrow handle and easy to hold “on” button.

Though it requires more of an up-and-down motion to produce a perfect purée, its unique design prevents that dreaded bottom-of-the-pot suction vortex. Per the Good Housekeeping Institute, "Unlike other models that create a vortex that pulls food into the blades and suction themselves to the bottom of the container, the Breville's blade guard is uniquely shaped to prevent this."

Who says you can’t blend on a budget? The Hamilton Beach Two-Speed Hand Blender may not be powerful enough to handle a hearty cashew butter or a frozen fruit smoothie, but the Good Housekeeping Institute lab testers found "it can fully purée a thick soup, though it may take longer than with some other models." This hand blender only offers two blending speeds (high and low), but the two large buttons are easy to maneuver.

With a wide circumference and slightly slippery grip, its 5-inch plastic handle may be a bit too short and unwieldy for that big pot of Sunday gravy, but is perfect for small batches. The blending attachment wasn’t as sturdy as others on this list, but we still liked that all clean-up entails is throwing it on the top rack of your dishwasher.

If you look at cooking the same way you look at the DMV—you just want to get in and get out—the Braun MultiQuick 7 might be the tool you’re looking for. With a dishwasher-safe mixing jar, food processor, and whisk attachment, this immersion blender prevents splatters by adjusting the height of its blade to the height of the food you’re emulsifying.

Most impressive of all, the Good Housekeeping Institute notes, "Unlike the other immersion blenders we tested, the Braun has a variable speed button–the harder you press the more powerfully it blends." Furthermore, the conveniently narrow bell-shaped blade guard has no vents for food to get stuck in, but the blade attachment does tend to collect water, so you’ll need to fully dry it to avoid any unwanted additives in your culinary creations.

No outlet? No problem! As portable as it is ergonomic, the stainless steel All-Clad Cordless Rechargeable Hand Blender has a battery life of over 15 minutes on the highest speed setting when fully charged. At about the same price as the Breville Control Grip, you definitely get less bang for your buck with no included accessories besides the blade attachment.

That said, the All-Clad is the quietest model on our list, as well as one of the safest—according to the Good Housekeeping Institute, all you need to do to use the built-in safety feature "Tap a button on top to unlock, then press the trigger to operate. It will automatically lock itself if you don’t press the trigger after 30 seconds." Also available in a corded model, this gadget takes about two hours to charge (which means you will need a bit of extra space, not to mention a spare outlet) to accommodate the charging unit.

Despite having narrow blade guards, the Good Housekeeping Institute found the Cuisinart Smart Stick was powerful enough to "fully [purée] a thick vegetable soup in 90 seconds, but not enough to blend a smoothie." All you need to do is start on a low setting and slowly increase the power by adjusting the speed dial to produce a smooth, splatter-free purée. The built-in safety feature requires two hands to operate it—one to hold the shaft of the immersion blender and the other to press the “unlock” button and activate the trigger.

However, the narrow and ergonomic handle is easy to maneuver without feeling too cumbersome and long enough to be perfect for deep pots without causing any of that dreaded suction. Though the blending attachment is hand-wash only, the mixing jar, food processor, and whisk attachment are all dishwasher safe.

Looking for a quiet, easy-to-use immersion blender that makes a post-workout smoothie that rivals your gym’s barista? Despite being one of the less expensive models on our list, the KitchenAid 2-Speed Hand Blender is impressive. Plus, you can snag it in a variety of fun colors to match your kitchen decor! With none of that dreaded suction to the bottom of its mixing jar, you’ll have no trouble blending your favorite frozen ingredients into a creamy concoction.

Per the Good Housekeeping Institute, "While it can crush ice to make a thick smoothie, it struggled to purée a vegetable soup in two minutes." Nevertheless, there’s a lot to like about this 9-speed gadget, including an easy-to-press trigger, ergonomic rubberized handle, and thick power cord that seamlessly maneuvers around a crowded counter top without bunching up or getting tangled. Like the blender attachment, the included 3-cup mixing jar is dishwasher-safe, and it features a lid to make storing leftovers a breeze (though it lacks a lip for easy pouring).