Top 10 Manual Hand Blenders
for December 2022

This handy chopper is one of the cheapest models we tested, and it's also one of the thickest, which makes it a great fit for heavy chopping. Compared with more expensive models, this chopper was louder and slower, but that's largely because of the solid steel blades, which produce some clunking sounds as they cut. The chopper's handle is flexible and durable, and the blades are sharp enough to easily slice through vegetables, hard cheese, meat, and fruits. The chopper's plastic container is leakproof and easy to clean, and it's large enough to hold a 1.75-liter mason jar. We compared this chopper with the more expensive models in our testing, and this Cambom model was both cheaper and quieter, with stronger blades and a more solid construction. However, the more expensive models feature better controls and can chop faster.

The Immersion Hand Blender makes quick work of mixing soups, smoothies and other food. It's one of the cheapest hand blenders we tested, and it's light and compact enough to take with you if you want to make a quick snack. It also has a turbine function, which quickly churns food into a chunky consistency, making it ideal for mixing liquids like soups and sauces. The hand blender has 10 settings, from turbo to stir, and it's adjustable down to 200 watts. The handheld immersion blender comes with a whisk and a measuring spoon, which make it a great tool for making baby food. The hand blender has seven-foot power cord, which makes it easy to move around the kitchen. The hand blender comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee, and a one year warranty.

The Foruisin food chopper is a sturdy, well-designed device. Its stainless steel blade is sharp enough to easily chop through vegetables, but its handle is long enough that it's safe to use even if you have smaller hands. The chopper is light and small enough to take backpacking or camping, and it's powered by hand (no batteries required), making it extremely portable. The chopper is sturdy, but it's a little noisy, so it might not be as quiet as you'd prefer for chopping up soft foods such as avocados or strawberries. It's also a little top heavy, so it takes some getting used to. The chopper's 30-ounce capacity is small, so you'll probably want to chop smaller batches, and the blades are sharp, so it's best not to chop too hard or too long. Overall, the Foruisin food chopper is a great starter chopper for anyone who wants a good, durable device that's easy to use and takes up little space.

The Cuisinart RHB-100 EvolutionX Cordless Rechargeable Hand Blender is our favorite hand blender for smoothies and soup. It has a more powerful motor than our previous pick (the Breville), and it's significantly quieter. The speed dial is more intuitive and less of a guessing game, and you can pulse or blend for 20 minutes. It's also slightly more bulky, but it's 5 ounces lighter than the Breville and feels better in your hand. The blending attachment is nearly identical to Breville's, but it only has three small speed settings, and you can't pulse. The plunger is stiffer, and it's a bit difficult to clean the blending attachment. (The only way to remove it is to pry it off.) The Cuisinart is easy to charge, and it holds a charge well. The 7.4-volt battery charges in about 2 hours, and it comes with two batteries. The blender comes with three the lids that fit different containers. The containers that come with the blender are sharp and difficult to clean and prone to leakage. The Cuisinart's short battery life and container issues are minor inconveniences. If you don't need a powerful hand blender for smoothies and soups, and you prefer the Breville's feel, the Breville BCEC800XL Hand Blender is our top recommendation.

The Betty Crocker Hand Blender with Beaker is a great choice for affordably-priced, versatile hand blenders, but it sacrifices some power for smaller size and smoother operation. The blender has 400 watts of power, which in theory should be enough power for most jobs. In practice, it wasnt. The blenders plastic body wasnt strong enough, and slicing and dicing chopped up our ingredients beautifully but required more force than we were comfortable with. We also werent entirely pleased with its variable speeds, which range from 4,000 to 10,000 revolutions per minute. The slower speeds were fine, but at higher speeds, the blenders loud noise was overwhelming and the blade had a hard time chopping up anything. The blenders mixing features were adequate, though, and it does come with a 600-milliliter mixing beaker so you can whip up soups, smoothies, and milkshakes.

The COSSOON immersion hand blender is a high-quality, powerful, and simple-to-use model, making it a great choice for home cooks. The 500W motor has enough power for blending tough ingredients, including frozen fruits, vegetables, and ice, and it's quieter than other blenders we tested. The blender is well-designed, and the detachable shaft, whisk, and blending cup are easy to clean. The blender is also easy to use, with an easy-to-use button and a simple stepless speed control that adjusts speed of blending with the press of a button. The blender's splash-guard design helps prevent splashing, and the 1.2m (3.9ft) power cord makes it easier to operate the blender. One drawback, however, is that the blender's handle is a little bit narrow and too short, so you may not be able to hold it comfortably. The blender's accessories are also somewhat expensive, and it's a little difficult to assemble the blender from scratch (the instruction book is in Chinese). Overall, though, the COSSOON immersion blender is a good-quality, powerful, and simple-to-use model, making it a great choice for home cooks.

Mueller's 12-speed Smart Stick immersion blender is our top pick because of its powerful motor, versatile attachments, and clever design. The 800-watt motor is strong enough to handle anything you throw at it, from chopping an onion to blending a shake. The blender is beautifully designed with intuitive touch controls, and the included attachments are easy to use. The design also makes it easy to clean, and the blender's sharp blades are covered by a slip-resistant coating. The blender's shaft is long enough to reach into a pot or bowl, and the base is wide enough to fit most types of cookware. The blender's attachments were designed with practicality in mind; the blender's whisk attachment rotates 360 degrees, and the included chopper blade easily handles cheese, veggies, meat, and more. The blender's turbo mode is powerful enough to mix thick soup, but it's gentle enough to be used on baby formula and purees. The blender's compact design makes it easy to store, and the included storage hook makes it easy to hang out of the way.

The handle of the Newness Egg Whisk is made of stainless steel, and is thin enough to fit into most containers. The whisk has a rotating shaft, which spins as you push down and counter spins as it springs back up. A button on the side lets you turn the whisk on. While it's designed primarily for whisking eggs, it can also be used to mix liquid into powdered form (such as coffee), and for beating eggs. The whisk's shaft is shorter than most, so it won't fit in every container. It's not too heavy or bulky, though, so it's comfortable to hold. The shaft is grooved, so liquid doesn't bead up along the shaft. The shaft's bottom is rounded, which prevents it from standing straight up, and also helps it fit more snugly in containers. The shaft's bottom is also a little beveled, so it doesn't sink in as much. The whisk's handle is narrow, but it's long enough that you can hold it comfortably in one hand. The whisk is lightweight, so it's comfortable to hold.

The REDMOND Immersion Hand Blender has many of the same features as our top pick, the Oster BLST, but I like it better because it's lighter, quieter and more versatile. It's ideal for making smoothies, soups, purees, and milkshakes, and the 12-speed control gives you more versatility than you'd get from the only Oster model we tested, the BLST. The REDMOND Immersion Hand Blender is quieter than the Oster BLST, and it's slightly lighter, as well. Unlike our other top pick, the Oster BLST, the REDMOND Immersion Hand Blender has 12 speed settings, letting you easily adjust the speed of the blender for different foods. The REDMOND Immersion Hand Blender has three speed settings, but in between those settings is a turbo mode, which pulses quickly on the highest setting, making it great for quickly whipping up certain ingredients. The REDMOND Immersion Hand Blender has dishwasher safe parts, which makes it easy to clean, and it also has titanium steel blades, which are more durable than stainless steel blades. The REDMOND Immersion Hand Blender is thicker than our top pick, the Oster BLST, but it's shorter, so it's easier for most people to store. The REDMOND Immersion Hand Blender has a 240-watt motor, which is more powerful than the 200-watt motor in our top pick, the Oster BLST.