Whether smoothie, soup or pesto – with a hand blender you can conjure up numerous (healthy) dishes in no time at all. The large hand blender test shows which device delivers satisfactory results and whether the price plays a role.
In the morning there is an energy boost in the form of a smoothie, at lunchtime your favorite pasta with homemade pesto is waiting for you and for dinner you can conjure up a light vegetable soup – three meals, one device: a hand blender. In the test, we tell you which model is worthwhile and what you should pay attention to when buying. Details make the difference here. Because all hand blenders in this comparison have one thing in common: they do their job at least satisfactorily.
Hand blender test: You should pay attention to this when buying
The fact that hand blenders all performed very well to solid in the test may not make your choice any easier. The question of which hand blender is now the right one for YOU can therefore only be answered by looking at your hand blender requirements. While an inexpensive model such as the “Ideenwelt P8-RM-SB” hand blender from Rossmann or the “Koenic KHB 3121” hand blender from MediaMarkt or Saturn produces good results, these hand blenders lack accessories. If you can do without them, there is nothing wrong with choosing one of these hand blenders. So the question is: what accessories do you need to make the device worth the money?
These 5 models are convincing
Braun Multiquick 5
The German quality brand Braun has a whole handful of good hand blenders. The “Multimix 5” series is one of the top sellers. Because there are hand blenders “single” without additional accessories and in sets with different additional equipment. From the chopper for herbs or nuts to the whisk for handy whipping of cream or eggs. The individual attachments can be easily exchanged using the click system. Always with you: a shaker with a capacity of 600 milliliters. While the handle is made of plastic, the blender itself is made of robust stainless steel and is dishwasher-safe. 21 infinitely adjustable speed levels offer precise gradations when pureeing – to start slowly, for example, so that the food doesn’t fly in your face.
In a test by Stiftung Warentest, a variant of the “Braun Multiquick 5” took first place. According to the consumer institute, the “Braun Multiquick 5 Vario MQ 5200” delivers a very good function (grade 1.2) and, together with other criteria, an overall result of 1.5.
Rossmann world of ideas P8-RM-SB
As mentioned at the beginning, you can be happy if you prefer a pure hand blender without a lot of frills. Because these are correspondingly cheap. Rossmann’s own brand, for example, offers the “Rossmann World of Ideas P8-RM-SB” for less than 20 euros. In addition to the stirring rod, you get a blender jar with a lid and a capacity of 700 milliliters. While a plastic grill and a stainless steel hand blender are also combined here to form a hand blender, this is unfortunately not suitable for the dishwasher. After all, the hand blender and handle can be separated and the hand blender can be easily cleaned under running water. You can continuously adjust the speed using a wheel.
The hand blender from Rossmann also received a quality rating from Stiftung Warentest and scored “good” with an overall rating of 1.9. Definitely a solid device for a tight budget.
Only drawback: The hand blender from Rossmann is not always available online. If it’s available, find it here.
Koenic KHB 3121
Also the company Koenic from the house Saturn / MediaMarkt has a convincing hand blender in its range. With no additional extras (apart from the almost obligatory mixing cup), the “KHB 3121” model is in the lower price segment. With its removable stainless steel attachment, the hand blender does its job and is easy to clean afterwards. Caution: Overall, the device is not specified as dishwasher-safe, individual parts – so apparently the blender attachment – should be dishwasher-safe.
In the field of hand blenders without accessories, the Stiftung Warentest is satisfied and awards an overall grade of 2.2. With a grade of 1.7, the function of the device in particular is rated even better.
Philips Viva Collection ProMix HR2657/90
The Philips brand – like many other brand manufacturers – has far more than a single hand blender on offer. When it comes to additional accessories, the “Philips Viva Collection ProMix HR2657/90” significantly different from the competition. In addition to the blender, whisk and chopper, the set also includes a to-go mug and a spiral cutter with three different attachments. You can use the latter to prepare vegetable noodles, for example.
The handling is very simple. The different attachments are swapped with one click and the speed is controlled by simply pressing a button – the harder you press, the faster the stainless steel blades rotate.
In the test by Stiftung Warentest, the Philips set took first place among the hand blender sets and achieved an overall rating of 1.7.
AEG Deli 5 HB5-1-8SS
Due to the extensive range of accessories, the “AEG Deli 5 HB5-1-8SS” rather to the higher-priced hand blenders. In addition to the hand blender, a blender jar and lid, it also comes with other extras: A special attachment lets you prepare mashed potatoes / mashed potatoes in no time at all and use the chopper to process your herbs, nuts and cheese into a wonderful pesto. A whisk, on the other hand, helps you whip cream or eggs and make mayonnaise. A rotary wheel ensures that the rotational speed can be changed steplessly. The manufacturer also promises that the “mixer foot, cup, lid, chopper and potato masher” are dishwasher safe.
In the test by Stiftung Warentest, the hand blender from AEG received an overall rating of 2.1 and the function even a 1.6. A good result that is even more convincing due to the relatively low price of the extensive set.
How many watts does a hand blender need?
You may have noticed that we did not specify a wattage when presenting the individual models in the hand blender test. This can be explained by the results of a study by Stiftung Warentest. In this, hand blenders with a wide variety of wattages were tested – with the result that the wattage itself does not provide any reliable information about the pureeing results. The assumption “more watts = better result” could not hold up. What’s more, the hand blenders didn’t even call for full power – not even in turbo mode. So don’t be distracted by a high wattage and rather look at the blades and, if necessary, at additional extras that make it easier for you to prepare the food and drinks you want.
How much does a good hand blender cost?
The results and descriptions of the individual hand blenders in the test clearly show that a good hand blender does not have to be expensive. Additional functions and attachments cost accordingly. If you don’t want to do without extras, it may be worthwhile to use a hand blender system that you can add to according to your own wishes. Buying a whole set from the start is usually cheaper. However, if you already have one or two accessories at home, it may be worth buying a pure hand blender and a few selected extras. In this way, you get exactly the equipment you need and, in addition to saving money, you also save space that you might otherwise have to spend on double mixers and the like.
What can you do with a hand blender?
With a good hand blender you can mash almost anything. Raw vegetables, fruits, baby food and so on. Since hand blenders (usually) have a stainless steel base, heat doesn’t bother them. For your safety, it is advisable NOT to hold the hand blender in a hot soup, but rather to let it cool down before pureeing it – but technically this would work.
Especially people who like to eat healthy or at least healthier are well equipped with a hand blender. They can be used to prepare great smoothies in the morning – quickly and easily. Vegetable soups are already creamy by pureeing them with a hand blender – without having to add heavy cream to them. Perfect!
Which is better: a hand blender or a stand mixer?
A very clear statement as to whether a hand blender or a stand mixer is better cannot be made. Both devices have clear advantages. Nevertheless, a hand blender offers many advantages over a stand mixer.
- Space-saving: A hand blender – especially those that can be divided into two parts – are much smaller and easier to store. A spacious drawer is often sufficient. A stand mixer either takes up a lot of cabinet space or even a permanent area on the counter.
- Lighter: Stand mixers can weigh quite a bit due to their thick glass walls. The bulky stand mixers are no fun, especially when cleaning by hand.
- Dishwasher-safe: In the majority of hand blenders, at least the most important section – the hand blender including the cutting mechanism – is suitable for the dishwasher. A clear argument for the hand blender and against the stand mixer.
- More flexible: Using a hand blender is much easier and more comprehensive than using a stand mixer. Especially when preparing soups or if you want to prepare baby food in advance. After all, with a hand blender you can work directly in a cooking pot – whether in a large or a small pot. With a blender, you may have to decant first or process larger quantities in several steps.
How did we choose the hand blenders?
For the hand blender test or comparison, we carried out extensive research and referred, among other things, to the test results of Stiftung Warentest, but also to the ratings of previous customers (e.g. Amazon customers). Criteria such as additional equipment and handling, such as stepless speed adjustment, were also important. The order of the descriptions does not represent a ranking.