7 Best Immersion Blenders of 2024, According to Testing

This immersion blender offers 15 speed settings and has a lot of great features that make it our top pick. Some models create a vortex that pulls food into the blades and results in suction on the bottom of the container, but the Breville’s blade guard is uniquely shaped to reduce this, which allows you to raise the tool more easily as you blend and helps prevent splatters. It requires more up-and-down motion to blend uniformly, but we still found it easy to operate. The rubber handle is soft, narrow and comfortable to grip, and the “on” button is easy to hold down. The nonstick edge on the blender arm means you can blend in your pots without fear of scratching. The blender attachment clips onto the motor with ease and feels secure.

This pick came with the largest lidded mixing jar we tested (42 ounces), which is helpful for larger batches but does require more maneuvering for smaller servings. In our test, we found that the jar was too large for a small-batch mayonnaise but that the blender itself made a beautiful mayo in a smaller vessel. The jar's lid doubles as an anti-slip mat to place under the jar while blending. This model also includes a food processor and whisk attachment and all attachments are dishwasher safe.

This low-cost immersion blender does a great job blending softer foods like soups, milkshakes, whipped cream and dressings. It has a 225-watt motor, the lowest we tested, yet it was powerful enough to blend a pot of soup to a smooth consistency in under 90 seconds. It features two blending speeds (high and low) controlled by two large buttons that are easy to press down.

Of all the immersion blenders we tested, this one has the shortest shaft (5 inches), which is great for small-batch blending but would be difficult to use in a deep container. It comes with a whisk and a food processor attachment and both are top-rack dishwasher safe. Keep in mind that the plastic handle has a wide circumference and it feels a little slippery, making it tiresome to hold onto, especially if you have small hands. The blending attachment did not feel as sturdy as other models we evaluated, but at this price, it's a nice buy.

We were impressed with the quality of this KitchenAid immersion blender — one of the more affordable ones we tested. It quickly became our go-to for smoothies because it was fairly quiet (nice in the morning when you're still groggy), powerful and easy to use. It was able to effortlessly blend the ice and whole strawberries in our smoothie into a creamy drinkable consistency. It also didn’t suction to the bottom of containers as much as other immersion blenders we tested and the blender attachment is dishwasher safe for easy cleaning.

The handle is rubberized for a comfortable grip and the trigger is easy to press. It doesn’t come with a lot of accessories, but it does come with a lidded 3-cup mixing jar that makes it easy to store leftover smoothies or dressing in the fridge, though we wish the jar was lipped for easy pouring. One of our favorite features is the thick power cord that doesn’t bunch up or get tangled. This is helpful when trying to maneuver around a busy countertop — though if you'd prefer no cord at all, we were also impressed with KitchenAid's cordless model.

This straightforward immersion blender from Vitamix created a thick and smooth berry smoothie in our tests. But what really impressed us was its ability to create a quick mayonnaise that was silky and flavorful. It emulsified the mixture easily within 2 minutes. While it had the heaviest motor in our tests, we found the grip comfortable to hold. We also appreciate that the speed settings are clearly marked with lighted indicators. It also has a scratch-resistant material on the tip of the blade guard that allows you to purée soup in your pots without damaging them.

Unlike other immersion blenders we tested, the Braun has a variable speed button: The harder you press the more powerfully it blends. Also, the height of the blade can be adjusted during blending when you push down with the handle so you can blend smaller quantities by lowering the blade. This feature helped it create a thick, uniform and rich smoothie in our tests.

It features a narrow bell-shaped blade guard that has no vents, which means you don’t have to stop the blender to remove food that can get stuck there. Testers also noted that this immersion blender comes with a variety of useful attachments, all of which are dishwasher-safe, making for easy cleanup. The mixing jar is helpful when blending up mayo, the food processor is nice for blitzing sauces and the whisk attachment is great for stirring up salad dressing.

In our testing, the stainless steel Cuisinart SmartStick fully puréed a thick vegetable soup in 90 seconds and crushed frozen fruit for a smoothie with no problem. The SmartStick's speed is based on how hard you press the button making it versatile for various blending projects, from chopping to puréeing. Take note that while it produced super smooth purées and lump-free smoothies, the Cuisinart immersion blender took about 30 seconds longer to do so than some of the others we tested.

The model comes with a safety lock as well as a variety of attachments, including a whisk attachment, a food processor and a blending beaker attachment which comes in handy when blitzing up salad dressings or sauces that require emulsification. The attachment bowls are plastic and dishwasher safe, while the blender arm is stainless steel but must be hand washed.

A cordless immersion blender is a smart choice if you don't want to be tethered to one spot in the kitchen or if you don't have an outlet by your stove. The rechargeable battery on this All-Clad model ran for over 15 minutes at high speed in our tests on a fully charged battery (it took about two hours to fully recharge from empty). Keep in mind you will need a little counter space for the charging unit.

We like the safety feature too: Tap the 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. The blade attachment and handle (which is narrow, comfortable and not slippery) are made of stainless steel. We were impressed with how powerful it was and it has one of the quieter motors we evaluated — it also comes in a less expensive corded model.