Customer Reviews

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This KitchenAid corded Hand Blender blends makes quick work of anything you need to blend, mix or puree. The variable speed trigger gives you precise control over mixing speed. The removeable 8-inch (20.3 cm) blending arm has a 4-point stainless steel blade and it is easy to clean. When assembled the blender is about 16 inches long, balanced and easy to control. The corded hand blender is about 9 ½” inches long without the blending arm making it easy to store. The “bell” around the 4-point blade protects the bottom and sides of containers from the blades. Use the included pan guard to protect non-stick pots and pans from the edges of the “bell”. The included 3-cup (700 ml) BPA-free Jar with Lid is the perfect size for fresh home-made pizza sauce, scrambled eggs/omelets, quick smoothie, shake or blended drink. This is replacing our old 2-speed hand blender with way too much plastic in the blending arm and flimsy blades. We really love the variable speed control, easy to clean metal blending arm and stonger 4-point blade on this KitchenAid model.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am truly blown away by the power of this hand mixer. KitchenAid has brought true quality and convenience to a kitchen gadget that is often taken for granted. The mixer has no problem pulverizing small pieces of ice into snow, but it is limited by what can fit into the blade's housing. This means that for smoothies, frozen strawberries (or other large frozen fruits) must first be cut into smaller pieces before they are blended up. If ice is added, crushed ice is best. But, if the blade can reach it - it will be chopped up with ease. The shape of the blade (along with the strategic housing windows) actually pulls liquid in towards the blade which helps to blend effectively. This is a tremendous help with blending soups and sauces. And to help protect non-stick pans from being scratched, the mixer comes with a protective guard that clips over the end of the tool. The scratch guard doesn't have a particularly snug fit, but it serves its intended purpose and is an nice addition. I love that KitchenAid pays attention to the finer details. For example, the base/motor is designed to attach to the lower blending rod in nearly any position (see attached pictures). You don't need to rotate to find a specific latching position, simply slide the rod up and lightly twist an it always pops securely into place. The only pain point is the weight and that the trigger must be held down to provide power to the blade. If you have a lot of blending to do, you'll need to build up some hand and forearm strength. I do like being able to regulate the speed/power by adjusting how far I squeeze the "trigger", but it would be nice to be able to lock it into place so that it stays on without the need for the user to continually squeeze - But, I understand that this may be dangerous. Overall this exceeded every one of my expectations. I even love the mixing cup that comes with the device. It has a small rubber ring in the base that barely protrudes from the bottom, but does a spectacular job at ensuring the bottom of the cup doesn't slip while it is in use. I absolutely recommend this hand mixer! It is absolutely excellent for shakes, smoothies, sauces, and soups!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] >> Summary The KitchenAid feels very solid and well-constructed, a hand blender that looks destined for everyday use. The blending arm is metallic, and it is easy to clean. This package comes with a pan guard that you can attach to the metallic end of the blender if you worry about damaging your pan when blending. The variable speed feature makes it easy to blend different concoctions, from very coarse or with big chunks of organic material, to a very fine substance. Not very much else to say, it does its job. - Pros: easy to move around, easy to clean, variable speed, very effective blending. - Cons: a little too big (well it looks like it is the standard hand-blender size). >> Contents in the package It comes with: - the hand blender in two pieces to be assembled. - a pan guard. - a blending jar. >> Blending We use this hand blender for blending most of our sauces, smoothies and soups now. Although it is a hand blender, and it would seem that the amount of substance to blend has to be small, we have used it for blending soups/creams up to about a gallon. So, this device can tackle bigger jobs. I love the variable speed feature of the KitchenAid hand mixed, the harder you push the button the faster it rotates, so it is very intuitive to use. We look forward to using this hand blender frequently. >> Other thoughts I’ve owned a couple of other hand blenders, and it looks like they had a similar size and weight to this KitchenAid. I am not sure if there is a standard size and weight for a hand blender, but I wished this was a little smaller and lighter (perhaps not much that can be done if there are physical design constraints). I wish that it came with a mixer attachment or adapter. I had another hand blender that came with one, and it made our life easier working in the kitchen. I did some research online, and it looks like there are other KitchenAid models that come with the mixer; just consider this when contemplating buying this product. I do not really use the blending jar. I got used to blend in big cups, pans, etc.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Want a delicious fluffy omelet? The KitchenAid - Hand Blender is the perfect tool. Same if you want froth on your coffee, a smoothie, or milkshake. Unboxing reveals a professional grade kitchen appliance. The power cord is double insulated, the business end is shined stainless steel and handle hosts a powerful multispeed motor. KitchenAid also included a dishwater safe beaker and a guard to protect your nonstick cookware. The KitchenAid - Hand Blender is an excellent add on to my kitchen because of its versatility. The one thing you will notice right away is the weight. This isn't some cheapie hand mixer. The stainless steel mixer is solid and has a built in shroud. Everything about the KitchenAid - Hand Blender is top shelf and built to last. I couldn't be more pleased.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I work as a Dietitian and food writer and spend most days testing recipes. This handheld blender has been amazing! Excellent power and works very effectively. I have been able to make smoothies with it, which saves on space and cleaning up on busy mornings. Highly recommend!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] When I think Kitchen Aid, I think quality. I’ve owned many Kitchen Aid appliances throughout the years and they don’t fall short of amazing. The quality is 100% and this hand mixer is no different. I love how you can feel the high-quality materials when you hold it in your hand. If I could, I would have ALL Kitchen Aid appliances in my home. I’ve never owned a hand mixer, but the number one thing I love about this mixer is, its very basic. Basic means easy. And don’t be fooled, basic does not mean sub-par functionality by no means. When I say basic, I mean, there are no manual dial settings or manual speed settings at all. The speed control is all in the trigger. The more you squeeze the trigger, the faster the mixer spins. Everything from the blades to the body to the cord are high quality. I love making myself a smoothie every now and then. Or a personal frozen drink. This mixer does a wonderful job. Why break out the big blender if all you want to do is make single drink or smoothie. I love it. I give it 5 stars, its easy to use, easy to clean, and easy to store. It’s a small footprint appliance that packs a large punch! Great job Kitchen Aid! I am so glad I added this to my kitchen arsenal.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I absolutely love this kitchen aid hand blender. It’s perfect for making milkshakes and making purées and soups. It comes with a pan guard so you don’t have to worry about scratching up your pans which is a great feature. I also love the included 3 cup blending jar with lid so you can store left over veggies or fruits you’ve puréed. This will be getting a lot of use. My kids have loved the milkshakes I’ve been able to make and it’s so easy!! Also love that it’s not incredibly loud during use, my child who has sensory issues hates loud noises and this doesn’t bother her and she’s able to help me in the kitchen when I use this blender!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Not surprising the box wasn't on display along with the blender. Box gives a clear California Proposition 65 of a cancer, birth defects, and reproductive harm warnings of this hand blender. So this means if Californians are warned of dangers, should not this be true for other states' consumers? Very deceptive of Best Buy and will be returning plus will not buy another item from this group. Can't be trusted.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We got this a couple weeks ago and have used it multiple times now. The salsa we made turned out great and we have also made smoothies a couple of times. I was surprised at how well it blended everything, even the the ice! Works great so far and I can see us using this a lot going forward! It is very well built and seems very sturdy as well.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love my KitchenAid hand blender, it is the perfect kitchen item. I love that it is compact yet works like a large blender would. It quick and easily blends down soups and smoothies. It is light weight, sleek and easy to hold while using. It comes with a medium sized cup which you can use to blend item in or you can use in your own pots or pans. I love that it comes with a pan guard that you can put over the bottom to make sure it doesn't scratch your metal pots/pans. I would definitely recommend that anyone who cooks to have this as it is the perfect multi-function kitchen item!