The Best Immersion Blender | Gear Heads
From velvety purees to silky smoothies, a good immersion blender can handle it all. Lisa and Kate put several to the test and find the best.
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I wish more came with a plastic bell to prevent scratching not stick surfaces
I love my Cuisinart.
Thanks for this. I've been debating whether I would benefit from owning one of these. I have a small galley kitchen with limited storage for gadgets. Between what you've shared and viewers comments I think I should make the investments
These are disgusting. the silicon piece under the blade do not come out and can not be cleaned. residue get into the cracks between the silicon and the metal. it turns black overtime.
I just bought Dynamic, made in France.there is also Bamix, made in Switzerland, but I could not find their smallest model. So I went with Dynamic. There is almost no videos or review on these small models, inguess because they manly make large, restaurants or industrial size equipment.
Sorry Nate, but we need to get BOTH politics and God out over everything. People need to mind their own business and should be able to worship and think however they wish.
Don't get the Braun if you plan to blend hot liquids, garbage design will fail on you. Their older ones were much better made, so don't let all those talking about their Braun "still going strong after 20 years" give you the impression they're built to last (speaking from experience of course, hopefully the Bamix I have now can last a lot longer, it is at least a lot more effective than my previous Braun).
One other factor to consider (for corded units) is the cord. Some units save money by using cheaper, stiffer cords that are harder to store.
0:20 We're gonna put our finger right near the blade, because that's where fingers should be near this thing.
2:35 "… that put our hands closer to what we were blending…"
Thank you so much for this info! I've always wanted an immersion blender but had no idea how to choose the right one. You're the Best
Great video gals! I have a much less expensive immersion blender that works just fine. I don’t use it all the time but I’m more than satisfied. Had I seen this video last summer when I bought it, I may have gone with the Braun. Either way, thank you both for your reviews and tips. Very helpful!😊
The only thing about it that was even remotely test-like that was shown was the bell design. Only one blender was even shown in it's entirety. Doesn't really sell the product well when there's no comparison.
Don't use one directly inside a tin can. Those tins have lining and the lining will end up in your food. You don't want that.
Esge Zauberstab from Switzerland is the best immersion blender by far.
Uhh.. Bamix?
Why no Bamix? It's like doing a best mixer review and excluding Kitchenaid!
Good job. Sold. Thanks.
The clutch located between the two pieces wears out to soon and replacement parts are NOT available. So, a one piece is the better buy.
Kate gives the biggest sister wife vibes
Wattage matters, but the specs listed on the packaging are peak wattage … check for maximum blending duration in the manuals
Vitamix immersion blender. I had the Braun. My wife bought the Vitamix. No contest. Now I use the Vitamix. The Braun isn't bad, but doesn't have the power of the Vitamix. The Vitamix also feels better in the hand. Downside to the Vitamix: it's pricey. Worth it? To us it is.
I like really using the small chopping blades for small jobs of mincing garlic. Really easy and beats hand mincing when you want a lot of garlic.
One of the few times when ATK disappointed me. They've left off which is probably the best immersion blender made. The one that has a lifetime motor warranty.