If tinned soup reminds you of your university days, and pasta sauces in a jar don’t cut it for you, then you need to invest in one of the best hand blenders – this helpful kitchen appliance make it easier to whizz up everything from soups to smoothies and sauces, all from scratch.
Also known as a stick or immersion blender, there are tons of hand blenders to choose from, so knowing which one to buy can be tricky – but that’s where I come in. Whizzing my way through a variety of ingredients, I’ve put a small fleet of blenders to the test in my own kitchen, to help you find the ones that are worth parting with your money for.
It’s worth noting some hand blenders simply come on their own, while many, such as those from Ninja and KitchenAid, also come with accessories such as whisks and vegetable choppers, so that you can chop or mash ingredients before you blend.
Some hand blenders are surprisingly powerful – I tested options with more than 1,000W of power behind them – while others have multiple blades, which means they can work through ingredients at different speeds. They also accommodate different budgets, from less than £20 to more than £150, depending on their quality, speed and the accessories.
Below, I’ve shared the best hand blenders for every home cook – keep scrolling for my full verdict on each.
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The best hand blenders for 2026 are:
- Best overall – Bosch series 6 ergomaster hand blender: £99.99, Johnlewis.com
- Best budget – Russell Hobbs food collection blender: £13, Amazon.co.uk
- Best cordless – Kitchenaid go cordless hand blender: £199.99, Amazon.co.uk
- Best for versatility – Cuisinart power blend immersion blender: £42.99, Amazon.co.uk
How I tested
I tested hand blenders over a couple of months, blending various ingredients to make sauces, soups and smoothies. Over this period, I paid close attention to the blending power, practicality, versatility and value for money of each one. I go into more detail of how I assessed the blenders in my full criteria list at the bottom of this review.
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Bosch series 6 ergomaster hand blender
Best: blender overall
Power: 1,000W
Accessories: Mixing beaker, whisk, cutting blades
Dishwasher safe: Some accessories
Cordless: No
Why we love it
- Great value for money
- Effective anti-spill, bell-shaped head
Take note
- Heavy wand
The best hand blender on test was Bosch’s series 6 ergomaster. Thanks to its four-blade design, it blended quickly and effortlessly, while the bell-shaped head is designed to minimise splashes – and I was grateful for that, as my worktops stayed clean throughout.
It’s powerful(1,000W), while being comfortable to grip and easy to operate one-handed. Although the wand itself is on the heavier side and can feel weighty during longer tasks.
It looks smart and premium too, with a design very similar to previous models in the series. It features a medium-sized stainless steel handle that clicks easily on and off of the attachments, which include a vegetable chopper, hand blender and whisk.
The chopper powerfully diced cucumber and herbs for my tzatziki and produced a good, creamy consistency, while it also worked through sauces, soups and smoothies at a similar consistent pace.
Overall, it offers good value for money, considering all the accessories included, and it’s robust enough to last for years.
Buy now £99.99, Johnlewis.com
Salter marino hand blender
Best: budget hand blender for power
Power: 600W
Accessories: Mixing beaker, whisk, cutting blades, vegetable beaker
Dishwasher safe: No
Cordless: No
Why we love it
- Lightweight
- Easy to switch out attachments
Take note
- Fairly basic look
For a little more than £20, the Salter marino hand blender has a good amount of power behind it (600W), although its design – black body with silver buttons – is fairly basic.
The chopper powerfully got to work on smashing up my avocados, while switching attachments is straightforward: press the two side buttons and they release with a gentle tug. I swapped to the hand blender, transferred the avocado to the beaker and added lime, coriander and salt to make guacamole.
It took a little patience to get going, and I had to move the blender up and down firmly to help it along, but after about 30 seconds it reached a smooth, creamy consistency. Some of the mixture did get trapped under the blade, but it was easy to clean.
If you’re new to blending and don’t want to invest a lot up front, the Salter marino hand blender is a solid, budget-friendly option.
Buy now £29.99, Currys.co.uk
Russell Hobbs food collection hand blender
Best: budget hand blender
Power: 200W
Accessories: None
Dishwasher safe: No
Cordless: No
Why we love it
- Easy to use
- Quick to clean
- Good at blending soft vegetables
Take note
- Very basic
- No accessories
If you’re looking for the best budget hand blender, Russell Hobbs’s food collection blender is a real bargain, at less than £20. Instead of all the add-ons such as beakers and vegetable choppers, you simply get the hand blender.
Easy to work, with two settings, it was up and running within seconds, rather than minutes. I first used it to blend together the ingredients for mushroom soup, and although it blended through the vegetables easily, they were still quite chunky. Thankfully it blended softer vegetables, such as sweet potatoes, better – leaving me with more of a creamy consistency.
It took me a while to separate the blender leg after I’d used it, especially after being in the hot soup, but it was easy to wash and store. It may be cheap, but it does the job and is perfect for anyone new to blending or who doesn't want to spend a fortune.
Buy now £17.99, Russellhobbs.com
Cuisinart power blend immersion blender
Best: blender for versatility
Power: 400W
Accessories: Container with lid, food processor, whisk, slicer
Dishwasher safe: Attachments only
Cordless: No
Why we love it
- Comes with handy extra attachments
- Blender bell designed not to scratch cookware
Take note
- There was some spillage
The best blender for versatility, Cuisinart’s power blend immersion blender comes with extras such as a baking whisk and slicing/shredding disk – just be prepared for a bit of clean up afterwards.
It has five speed settings, making it easy to control, and it feels lightweight and comfortable to use while blending and mixing. With 400W of power it’s not the most powerful on our list, but the mini food processor attachment cuts through carrots and celery quickly.
The BPA-free, no-scratch blender bell protects glass, plastic, and nonstick coatings, so you don’t have to worry about damaging your favourite cookware. Do make sure you’re not wearing your favourite top, though, as I had bolognese sauce flying at me until I turned down the hand blender to the lowest setting.
Thankfully, when it comes to clean-up, all the attachments are dishwasher-safe.
Buy now £49.99, Cuisinart.co.uk
Smeg HBF03BLUK 50s style hand blender
Best: hand blender for sauces
Power: 700W
Accessories: Beaker, chopper with stainless steel blades, stainless-steel whisk
Dishwasher safe: Some accessories
Cordless: No
Why we love it
- Retro-style design
- Effective blending
- Turbo button for when more power is needed
Take note
- Setup was confusing
- It's heavy
Smeg’s hand blender isn’t the most powerful, but it makes up for that in style. The fifties-style sleek design is the prettiest of all the hand blenders I tested, and if, like me, you want to match it with all your other kitchenware, it also comes in black, white or retro-style pastel blue or cream.
I found the set-up confusing (and I nearly missed the settings on the top of the power stick, they were hidden so well), but once it was in use, the blender chopped and blended powerfully. There’s a turbo button too, which came in handy when I had to blend through tougher vegetables while making soup.
A large (and quite tall) hand blender to use, it's not lightweight. And at more than £100, I expected the blending jug to be more robust, but it had to be held down as I blended up some sauce – although that could be owing to the power of the wand.
The blender is easy to clean, as while the blender wand should only be wiped down, some of the accessories are dishwasher-safe.
Buy now £120, Argos.co.uk
Ninja foodi 3-in-1 hand blender
Best: blender for bakers
Speed: 850W
Accessories: Handheld blender, mixer (with three whisks), chopper
Dishwasher safe: Some accessories
Cordless: No
Why we love it
- Powerful
- Easy to grip
- Comes with extra whisks
Take note
- No measuring jug
- Blender wand is heavy
The best hand blender for bakers, Ninja’s foodi three-in-one stands out for its smart torque motor wand attachment. A clever addition designed for thicker mixes such as cake batter and creams, it effortlessly whisked up pancake batter in less than a minute.
In testing, the first thing I noticed was the weight of the power base – it’s noticeably heavier than others I’ve tested (even KitchenAid’s felt lighter). That said, it’s comfortable to grip, well-balanced when blending or whisking, and swapping attachments is simple with a quick twist-lock system.
The blender comes with a chopper for fruit and veg. I blitzed apples, carrots and beetroot for a smoothie; while I had to reposition the chunks a few times, it sliced them impressively well. There’s no measuring jug included, which is slightly annoying at this price. And you will get splashes. Beetroot plus white T-shirt was a bold choice.
It's easy to clean, being partly dishwasher-safe, and while it’s not cheap, for just shy of £130, it could be a worthwhile investment for an avid baker.
Buy now £129, Ao.com
Morphy Richards hand blender with masher
Best: Mid-price blender
Power: 1,000W
Accessories: Masher, beaker, chopper, whisk
Dishwasher safe: Some accessories
Cordless: No
Why we love it
- Powerful
- Comfortable to use
- Easy to clean
Take note
- Heavier than expected
Morphy Richards’s hand blender with masher is easy to use, with smooth sliding speed settings and a turbo button for when you need some extra oomph. The bell-shaped blender head has four blades, so it whizzes through soup and sauces quickly, thanks to its powerful 1,000W motor. The vegetable chopper accessory is just as fast, cutting up mushrooms for a sauce in less than 30 seconds.
It also comes with a masher accessory, which I regularly used to mash sweet potatoes – the built-in blade helps it mix more quickly and evenly, so you’re not left with any stubborn lumps. It’s easy to clean, and for what you get, it feels like good value for money, too.
Buy now £69.99, Amazon.co.uk
Kitchenaid go cordless hand blender
Best: cordless hand blender
Power: 1,000W
Accessories: Blending jug, whisk attachment, chopper bowl and blade
Dishwasher safe: Some accessories
Cordless: Yes
Why we love it
- Very powerful
- Versatile
- Good battery life
Take note
- Expensive
- Noisy
If you’re short on plug sockets, or you want to use your blender where there isn’t easy access to power, the best cordless handheld blender to opt for is the Kitchenaid go cordless hand blender. Just make sure you’ve fully charged it before you start. The initial charge took a while, but once it was topped up, the battery life was impressive.
Design-wise, it feels solid, though it’s on the heavier side. With the blending stick attached, it’s also fairly noisy – think small power tool. Swapping accessories is fuss-free, but switching the blender on feels fiddly, as you have to press both the unlock button and the power button.
With a 1,000W motor, it cuts through frozen berries and vegetables with the chopper. Speaking of which, the chopper is a good size for a solo smoothie, but if you’re batch-cooking for a family or prepping for a dinner party, you’ll probably need to do a couple of rounds.
Buy now £219, Kitchenaid.co.uk
Braun multiquick 9 hand blender
Best: hand blender for multi tasking
Power: 1,200W
Accessories: Whisk, masher; beaker, chopper and food processor unit with four interchangeable blades, kneading hook
Dishwasher safe: Some accessories
Cordless: No
Why we love it
- Versatile attachments
- Easy to use
- Powerful
Take note
- Lots of accessories are tricky to store
Braun’s multiquick 9 hand blender isn’t your standard model – it does a bit of everything: it chops, grates, mixes and even kneads, thanks to an extensive range of accessories. It does take time to set up and work out which blade does what but, once assembled, everything clicks securely into place. The black wand attaches easily to the stainless steel accessories and feels sturdy, although slightly heavy.
With a 1,200W motor, it’s seriously powerful. I put it to work on bananas for a pancake batter, and the food processor blitzed them in seconds. I transferred the mixture to the beaker, used the masher to catch any stray lumps, then combined the remaining ingredients using both the hand blender and whisk. The active blade technology, which moves up and down as you blend, helped create a smooth, lump-free consistency, with no spillage.
It’s versatile and ideal for families or batch cooking, but it is expensive – although I would say, for what you get, also good value for money.
Buy now £154.99, Currys.co.uk
Caso Design click and mash cordless hand blender
Best: hand blender for smoothies
Power: 180W
Speed settings: Variable
Accessories: Mixing beaker, baking and frothing whisk, cutting blades, vegetable mixer
Dishwasher safe: Accessories only
Cordless: Yes
Why we love it
- Comfortable to hold
- Easy to use
- Quick to switch out attachments
Take note
- Speed changes aren’t noticeable
With its cordless, ergonomic design, Caso Design’s click and mash cordless hand blender is one of the easiest ones I’ve used. With a rechargeable battery that slides neatly onto the top of the wand, it lasts around 30 minutes on a full charge.
Swapping between accessories is quick and seamless, and the battery-powered design means you can use it anywhere in the kitchen without being tethered to a plug socket. The power buttons are intuitively positioned opposite the safety lock, too, making it comfortable and easy to operate.
Despite having just 180W, it still felt impressively powerful, although I couldn’t see much difference when it came to speed changes. In testing, the blade cut through vegetables quickly when making a green smoothie, delivering a smooth, even consistency.
Buy now £79.99, Casodesign.co.uk
Your questions about hand blenders answered
What is the best hand blender?
The Bosch series 6 ergomaster hand blender was one of the most powerful I tested, and I loved using it to make everything from sauces to smoothies. It was comfortable to grip, and easy to operate one-handed and wash up afterwards. At less than £100, it’s also great value for money.
Meanwhile, if you’re looking for more of a bargain at a quarter of the price, the Salter marino hand blender has all the same accessories but with half the power, making it a great starter blender that won’t break the bank. The Russell Hobbs food collection hand blender is a great option for less than £20, too.
How I tested hand blenders
While testing the hand blenders in my kitchen over a couple of months, I kept the following testing criteria in mind.
How to use a hand blender
After you’ve securely set up your hand blender, clicking it into place and plugging it into the mains, place it into your mixture. If you’re mixing in a bowl or beaker, make sure it’s secure while mixing.
If you’re blending soup, make sure you’ve taken the pan off the hob and that you’re holding it securely before you turn on the hand blender. Start blending on a low power, with the blender bell fully submerged, adding more power as you blend.
Why you can trust IndyBest reviews
Sarah Finley is a health and wellness writer who has reviewed the best matcha powders, the best juicers and more, for IndyBest. Committed to bringing readers her full, honest review of the best products on the market, Sarah used all of these hand blenders in real-world conditions, to assess whether, ultimately, they are worth your money. Every hand blender in this review has passed Sarah’s tests.
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