Braun MQ5000 Vario Hand Blender Stick 21-Speed Handheld Immersion Blender with Turbo Boost Stainless Steel Blades SplashControl EasyClick

I wanted an immersion blender to smooth moles. I tried it out making pineapple jalepeno jam. It made a 5-lb (2 quarts cut up) pineapple into fine puree in a matter of minutes. There was no splashing and plenty of power. The top comes off so you can store it in a drawer. Cleans easily. If you're looking for a high quality immersion blender you ought to consider this model. I'm delighted that I made this purchase. Read more

This thing is cool. I waited forever to replace my old Hamilton Beach, so long that it sat in a drawer half broken, its purpose almost forgotten. Then I saw this shiny new toy on sale, and I suddenly remembered how much I enjoyed the old one back in the day. This one crunches ice, too! It blended up a smoothie in no time, rinsed right off in hot water, and I sure do love how the attachments snap on and off without a hassle. Very satisfied with my purchase! (oh, and I did recycle the old one, no worries!) Read more

I have tried many of the cheaper hand blenders and they all start out doing well and them the motor dies within 6 months or so. This wasn't much more than those "bargain" models and is so much better! It feels more substantial and does a much better job at blending. The feel is good--the handle is easy to grasp and the buttons are well-placed and easy to depress. The two pieces come apart easily and the bottom can be cleaned in the dishwasher. The bell-shaped bottom is very effective in blending more fully. I always had trouble with the others in getting the ingredients near the top to blend with the rest but you can actually see this pulling the ingredients downward to blend better. Yes, it was more expensive than some others (not by much) but I would never go back to one of those, due to durability and blending issues. Would definitely recommend this product. Read more

Like a lot of people, I bought this because the NYT Wirecutter recommended it as the best immersion blender out there. I like that it has variable speeds, and quick access to full power with a separate button so you don't need to try to turn the speed dial while it is running. It is a very ergonomic design, easy to hold and control, and it seems to have plenty of power. I decided that ultimately, I like that the little hood that covers the blade doesn't have any gaps or holes in it. To be clear, that design choice is somewhat of a mixed bag. Some other immersion blenders have gaps or perforations in the hood to help circulate the material better, but at greater risk of splashing. The main downside of this closed hood design is when you want to whip air into eggs or whatever, it requires pulling the head almost entirely out of what you are mixing, repeatedly. Not a big deal, and I think that, overall, it is more important to keep stuff from splashing vs. the incremental benefits of slots in the hood, but it is a noticeable change from how my last hand blender worked. Cleaning it is easy. I hand wash the beater but the instructions say you can theoretically throw it in the dishwasher. I bought the basic one without all the attachments. I also bought a separate, metal milkshake cup, which I use with this constantly for everything, not just milkshakes. They give you a thin, plastic mixing cup, but I learned the hard way that even very solid glassware is really not up for being used with a hand blender. You can get away with it for a while, but it puts absurd stress on the glass. So I don't expect the thin plastic cup to fare much better. Do yourself a favor and get a metal milkshake cup to use with this if you don't already have one, they are cheap, oversized, indestructible and make using a hand blender so much easier. Read more

RECOMMENDED: Yes + Strong and quiet motor with adjustable speeds and plenty of power + Handy and easy to assemble accessories + Easy to clean - Food chopper attachment is on the smaller side Read more

Works great! Makes very smooth refried beans, much better and quicker than mashing by hand. Quick and easy cleanup, too. I can’t wait to find other uses. Read more

Excellent mixer! I have used it several times making pasta sauce and blended soups. I absolutely love due to the design. There is no splashing of hot liquid during the mixing. The buttons are easy to use and the grip is comfortable. Read more

This was a gift for my son. He loves it & uses it a lot in his meal preparations. Read more