Best hand blenders: top stick blenders, tried and tested by families

Braun is a brand consistently praised by Mumsnet users for reliability, performance and value for money, and the Braun MultiQuick 9 is no exception. While Braun’s previous models remain popular in many Mumsnet users’ kitchens, its newest hand blender, the MultiQuick 9, consistently receives rave reviews. With a durable stick blender built to last, it confidently earns our top spot as the best hand blender and the best overall quality hand blender. 

Thanks to the lightweight design and powerful motor, the MultiQuick 9 can be used directly in the pan, rapidly whizzing up the smoothest soups and purees. It also boasts ActiveBlade technology – a blade that moves gently up and down as you blend to plough through firmer root vegetables with ease. 

Reviewers appreciate the intuitive design of this hand blender, which is easy to use. With low, high, and pulse modes, you can quickly switch between settings by adjusting the strength of your grip.

Available in multi-functional bundles with three, four or five accessories, including a chopper and whisk attachment, the Braun MultiQuick 9 is a versatile, space-saving appliance for your kitchen. We love how effortlessly the blending wand and attachments unclip for cleaning – they’re even dishwasher-safe for convenience. 

If you’re trying to save money by meal planning and batch cooking, you’ll love this budget-friendly hand blender from Russell Hobbs, retailing at just £15.

Whether you’re blitzing up a healthy soup or preparing first tastes for your baby, the durable stainless steel blades, two-speed settings, and pulse mode put you entirely in control in the kitchen.

Unsurprisingly, you won’t find any additional attachments with this affordable choice; however, its no-frills design is ideal for beginners, featuring a simple, one-touch operation that can kickstart your food prep in seconds. 

We love how easily the blending leg detaches for cleaning. Although it’s not dishwasher-safe, handwashing is relatively straightforward. 

Our only critique? This blender is less powerful than our other top picks, so it may take a little longer when tackling tougher ingredients. That said, you really can’t complain for the price. 

Tried and scored 4* by Mumsnet Senior Content Editor, Rebecca: read her review of the Cuisinart Power Blend Immersion Blender.

If you want a hand blender that actually earns its keep on a busy weeknight, this is the kind of useful buy that stops you reaching for the chopping board (again) when you’re already knackered. In testing, it proved itself on the small-but-fiddly stuff that can tip you over the edge: chopping onions and peppers faster, blitzing sauces straight in the pan and even turning out a thick mayonnaise that didn’t split once our tester Rebecca cracked the method.

It’s not pretending to be your food processor’s new boss, and it won’t magically make you the kind of person who batch-cooks in colour-coded tubs. But for everyday cooking from scratch, it’s the right side of “handy shortcut” rather than “another gadget destined for the back of the cupboard”.

Expect a short learning curve with the lock button and be honest with yourself about where you’ll store the attachments. After that, it’s straightforward, sensibly powered for the price and likely to live on the worktop instead of being exiled to a drawer.

While it certainly doesn’t come cheap, the KitchenAid Go Cordless hand blender makes a unique and versatile addition to your kitchen. Unlike many other stick blenders, its removable rechargeable battery is compatible with all KitchenAid Go Cordless appliances. As such, you’ll have up to 30 minutes to seamlessly move between tasks when preparing meals for your family.   

With a safety button for peace of mind, this easy-to-use hand blender has a simple pressure button to switch between speeds. We love the inclusion of a pan guard on the stainless steel blade, helping you confidently blend soups at the hob without scratching the pan base. However, due to the battery's location, some reviewers found it uncomfortable to hold for extended periods.

Made enough food for leftovers? Thanks to the included blending jar with lid, you can easily store your soups or purees in the fridge once they’ve cooled. 

We love the ergonomic design of the Dualit Hand Blender - a brand trusted by Mumsnet users for their reliable kitchen work-horses. 

While its sleek chrome design can show some fingerprints after use, we love the significant cable length on this corded model, allowing you to prepare your favourite meals without restriction. 

The Dualit Hand Blender is packed full of impressive features. There are 5 speed settings, including a turbo option for the quickest results. We love the anti-suction wand and anti-scratch foot, reducing the risk of it scratching the pan when immersed in your soup. 

Whether you’re chopping vegetables, beating eggs or measuring out ingredients, you’ll find that Dualit’s versatile attachments have got you covered. Easy to attach and remove as required, the parts are all dishwasher safe too, making cleaning up after mealtimes a doddle. 

If you’re prepared to pay more for a premium product, Mumsnet rave about the Swiss brand Bamix – officially the inventor of the stick/immersion blender. Bamix blenders are consistently praised for their high quality, long-lasting designs. In fact, they’re so confident that their blenders will last the test of time, they offer a lifetime guarantee on the motor. 

A great choice for those who like to experiment in the kitchen, the two-speed settings make light work of blending soups and sauces without spattering, while the versatile attachments can handle chopping, mincing and pureeing. 

We love that Bamix’s durable multi-purpose blade can even plough through frozen fruit and ice cubes – handy for preparing cocktails to enjoy with friends. There’s no measuring jug included with this set, however – perhaps a little disappointing given the price.

If you’re batch cooking or preparing larger quantities for your family (with the help of a slow cooker, perhaps?), the Kenwood Triblade XL is worth adding to your wishlist. Boasting a durable, triple-blade system, its blending wand is 35% wider than Kenwood’s original hand blender, producing faster and smoother results. 

The powerful motor runs at a consistent speed; however, there’s also a handy boost button – ideal for firmer root vegetables or frozen ingredients. Due to its size, however, you’ll need to approach with caution if you’re immersing it into your non-stick pans.

With a simple twist to change attachments, you’ll find everything you need for quick mid-week meals, from the 500ml chopper to the metal puree and masher – perfect for blended baby food or the fluffiest mashed potato. When dishing up dinner or portions for the freezer, the easy pour beaker with measuring scale also makes a useful addition.