A hand blender is the smaller version of the bigger and more powerful blenders. Its smaller size and ease of use make it one of the most popular small appliances for easier food processing. Because of its rise in popularity, many top brands in the market like Inalsa, Philips, and Morphy Richards have released their models with various features in the market.
When you shop for home appliances, you look for the build material, features, and extra accessories, right? Well, you have to do that for hand blenders too. And we have prepared a buying guide to help you with just that. Scroll down to find out the various features to look for in a hand blender, including our recommendations to the ten best hand blenders in the market.
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In this buying guide, we will talk about the various build materials and benefits of using each one of them, the power settings of a hand blender, the design, and many more. Read through before you start shopping!
Most hand blenders can be detached to separate the body and the blending arm. The body is where the motor is present, and the blending arm is the long thin cylinder with a blade at the end. It is the material of the blending arm you have to decide depending on your needs.
Suppose you have to whisk your eggs or prepare whipped cream, you may have to hold the hand blender for a long time, and it could be tiring to your arms if you are using a heavy stainless steel hand blender. If there is a chance that you might use your hand blender for such preparations, it's best to go for plastic as it is lightweight.
But a plastic hand blender may not be a good choice if you want to blend hot ingredients or foods. For example, if you want to blend your puree, you may have to do it while it is hot, and plastic could deform if exposed to heat. People also choose plastic hand blenders over stainless steel because of the comparatively lower price tag.
You must have noticed metal cookware losing luster when you use metal crockery on it. Since plastic is not hard enough to make scratches on a metal, you can use a plastic hand blender as much as you want on metal containers without the fear of scratching or denting it.
If you are preparing soup or sauce, you can blend it while it is still boiling on the stovetop if you have a stainless steel hand blender. You don't have to worry about the heat conducting to the hand blender's body or the food staining the blending arm. Stainless steel is easily washable and lasts longer compared to plastic.
But stainless steel hand blenders can be heavy and may not be suitable for long periods of usage. You may have to switch hands or even stop in between, which may slow down your cooking. Some brands provide a set of two blending arms—plastic and stainless steel. You can attach the plastic one for mashing and juicing and stainless steel for hot foods.
If the power sockets in your kitchen are all occupied, or there is no space for placing your utensils near a power socket where you want to plug your hand blender, a cordless one would be a good option. You can take out the fruits from your refrigerator, put them in a shaker, and blend it right near your sink; without worrying about where to plug it in.
If you don't find the cord an inconvenience, a corded hand blender is a better choice, as it is much more affordable than a cordless one. You don't have to worry about the battery running out as well. Usually, the cord lengths will be between 1.5 to 2 meters, but always check the specifications to make sure before you make the purchase.
Cordless hand blenders may need at least 90 minutes of charging time and provide an average runtime of 20 minutes per charge. This varies depending on the make and model of the hand blender. Considering that these small appliances take only seconds to blend, chop, or mash food, a single charge can last you at least two weeks.
The wattage of a hand blender determines how fast its blades spin. The faster it spins, the quicker your food will be processed. For example, an 800-watt hand blender may only take 30 seconds for mashing your potatoes, while a 250-watt one might take more than a minute to do the same. Powerful motors also make processing hard foods like ginger, beetroot, and coconut easier.
When buying a hand blender, make sure that it offers multiple speed settings. Usually, hand blenders come with single-speed or two-speed settings. But there are hand blenders that allow you to control the speed through a turning-knob. It's like controlling the volume of a speaker: there are no preset speed settings, but the one you choose.
You may know that blending food can sometimes make them foamy. Having controllable speed settings can prevent that from happening and accidental over-processing that may make your food uneatable.
Any kitchen appliance designed to be handled and operated easily makes cooking fun. Choosing a hand blender that is ergonomically designed will make it easier for you to hold the device. Especially if it is a heavy stainless steel hand blender—having an ergonomic handle will minimize the stress on your arms while using it for a long time.
There are hand blenders in the market that have a bulky design, which will be difficult to hold and also doesn't look appealing. Look for one with a curved handle design, as it will be stylish and comfortable.
Nowadays, hand blenders come with a variety of attachments. These include a whisk attachment, whipper blade, mixer blade, juicer blade, mincer blade, chopper bowl, an extra blending arm (plastic or stainless steel), beaker, and sometimes even a wall mount clip.
These attachments make food processing in the kitchen easier and mess-free. You can use the whisk attachment for whisking egg whites, whipper blade for making whipped cream, mixer blade for mixing ingredients without foaming or further pulverizing, juicer blade for juicing fruits, chopper bowl for chopping vegetables, and the beaker for smoothies and milkshakes.
Inalsa Robot Inox is an 800 watts hand blender that comes with three attachments and accessories—a whisk, beaker, and a vegetable chopper. You can use the whisk attachment for whisking milk and cream or beating eggs, the beaker to blend fruits and drink from it directly, the vegetable chopper for cutting up vegetables quickly.
This product has two-speed control buttons—one that switches on the variable speed, and the other one is a turbo button that operates the hand blender at full speed. There is a speed control knob on top of the product that allows you to manage the blending speed.
Koryo Multipurpose hand blender has two blending arms in its pack—a lightweight plastic one for long blending operations and a stainless steel one for blending hot foods. It also comes with a whisk attachment, a vegetable chopper bowl, and a beaker.
This 600 watts hand blender is powerful enough to blend even the hardest of foods like ginger and beetroot within a few seconds. You don't have to worry about finding places for storing its attachments as the product comes with a platform for keeping the blender and its attachments in one place.
This product has a two-speed setting that operates at normal speed and a turbo button that switches the hand blender to maximum speed instantly.
The Philips Daily Collection hand blender is corded and ergonomically designed for easier handling. The product has a single speed setting for those who are not used to complicated food preparation techniques that may require different speed settings for manageability.
The product comes with a whisking and whipping blade that you can use for beating eggs or whipping cream while baking a cake. Since the blending arm is stainless steel, you can use it on hot foods and also make cleaning easier. There is also a wall mount attachment for conveniently storing it and accessing it easily.
Rico's 150-watt hand blender is perfect for many operations like whisking, whipping, juicing, and chopping. The four different blades that come with this product makes these operations possible.
You will also get a chutney jar, which is also a chopper bowl, and a juicing beaker with a filter that separates the juice from the fiber. The juicer blade extracts the juice without crushing the seeds, the mincer blade can make tomato sauce, and the mixer blade is perfect for mixing lassi, soups, and oatmeal.
Morphy Richards' Pronto Ultra is a stylish, 300-watt hand blender with a single-speed setting. The stainless steel blending arm is suitable for blending hot foods and also makes it easier to clean. The ergonomic design allows you to hold the appliance firmly while operating it.
Customers who bought this product liked the colorful and elegant design. They also mentioned that even after the continuous operation of over ten minutes, the appliance is not getting heated up, and also it generates less noise while working.
Boss Platinum is a 180-watt hand blender that has a longer blending arm than most hand blenders in the market. You can use it for deep blending in tumblers and jars with a capacity of over 1 liter. The product has a stainless steel shaft, two variable speed settings, a wall mount clip, and three different blades for various food processing needs.
The multi-purpose blade can be used for making chutney, the mixing blade for lassi, and the whipper blade for making whipped cream. Customer reviews show that the appliance makes less noise while working but is a bit on the heavy side because of the stainless steel blending arm.
Braun Dip is a 450-watt powerful hand blender made of lightweight plastic material. You can use this product for quick blending and chopping functions but make sure you don't over-process the food. The product uses the unique Powerbell plus technology and more milling blades that make grinding and blending finer and more even.
This small appliance has a soft grip and one-touch speed for single-handed usage. Customer reviews show that the DC motor is silent while operating, and the compact design requires less storage space and makes it portable.
SAVVY's cordless hand blender is suitable for people who like the freedom of using appliances anywhere they want. This portable hand blender has a powerful 300-watt motor for making smoothies, soups, and purees faster. The product weighs 1000 grams even with a built-in battery, which is lesser than many corded hand blender in the market.
The stainless steel handle is apt for blending hot foods, and the ergonomic handle makes holding the appliance for longer periods less tiring. But the product doesn't come with any attachments, which is a drawback considering the convenience of portability and the powerful motor.
This 250-watt hand blender from Orpat has a compact design and weighs just 400 grams. The ergonomic body allows you to hold the hand blender comfortable while operating it. The plastic body is suitable for blending cold foods, making smoothies, and preparing chutneys.
The product has a two-meter long cable for operating it far away from the nearest power socket in your kitchen. The product package mentions that the appliance can be operated for six minutes straight before it should be allowed to stay idle for at least three minutes; considering the powerful 250-watt motor, it shouldn't take you long to process foods.
iBELL Turbo hand blender has a 200-watt motor and is made of lightweight plastic material. The product has an ergonomic body and weighs only 560 grams, making it suitable for long periods of blending. It has a single-speed operation for people who don't want to use it for complicated food processing.
Customer reviews show that the product's build quality is good, but the white plastic blending arm could get stained after several uses. The product is not suitable for blending hot foods, which has to be expected from the plastic build of this hand blender.
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Well, it's time to choose the perfect hand blender for your kitchen, depending on your cooking needs and convenience. Keep in mind that if a food preparation requires you to hold the hand blender for a long time, it is wise to choose a plastic hand blender with an ergonomic handle so you won't tire your hands.
You can also find one that comes with a plastic and stainless steel blending arm depending on the cookware and the dish you are preparing.
Author - Arun F Xaviour
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