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  • Equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top pick for immersion blenders.
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Komentáře • 448

  • @jean-francoisdaignault9612
    @jean-francoisdaignault9612 Před 5 měsíci +5

    I’m here because my Braun immersion blender just died after 30 years of loyal service… not surprised that the winner is a Braun!

  • @cmlaporte62
    @cmlaporte62 Před 3 lety +35

    I have had my original Braun model 4169 immersion blender for 30 years, and it is still going strong. Braun makes some excellent products.

    • @WanderingAroundAZ
      @WanderingAroundAZ Před 3 lety

      Mine is a piece of junk.

    • @ernestjackson5812
      @ernestjackson5812 Před 2 lety +7

      Immersion blenders been around for 30 years?

    • @zakofrx
      @zakofrx Před 2 lety +3

      @@ernestjackson5812 Bamix was the first and they have been around at least that long..
      Bamix still makes them in Sweden as well..

    • @grymkaft
      @grymkaft Před 2 lety +1

      @@zakofrx Switzerland...

  • @1purplekw
    @1purplekw Před 7 měsíci +6

    Have you tested the Vitamix immersion blender?? I'd like to hear your views on that one. The deluxe set.

  • @ketchup3367
    @ketchup3367 Před 3 lety +12

    I'm so appreciative for this show, always lets me go forward with confidence when I'm buying somthing new.

    • @scottcoleman7304
      @scottcoleman7304 Před 3 lety +2

      how do you know they aren't just being paid to say one or the other is the best? they dont even test multiple brands. im just curious what else you know that makes you so confident

  • @imelpomene
    @imelpomene Před 4 lety +14

    I have the Cuisinart smart stick and the Breville one (it's part of the all-in-one). They both work fine and are sturdy. The Breville one has the control at the top to set the speed for food processing, not really for blending.

  • @tom_something
    @tom_something Před 4 lety +42

    I've been using a $20 Hamilton Beach stick for a few years. It has the standard blender attachment, a whisk attachment that can make small amounts of whipped cream in under two minutes, and a small food processor attachment (fully enclosed) for making pesto, bread crumbs, salsa, etc. All three attachments were included in the $20 model. It has two speed buttons, and you hold one of them down to operate it. I've never had trouble taking it apart, and it's never come apart during operation.

    • @dcwatashi
      @dcwatashi Před 3 lety +2

      That’s the one that I just bought tonight. But it did not come with the food processor attachment

    • @HTMLguruLady2
      @HTMLguruLady2 Před 2 lety +2

      I bought my Hamilton Beach almost 20 years ago, and it's still going strong (and trust me I abuse the heck out of it !!! )

    • @teklife
      @teklife Před rokem

      that sounds like a deal that is really hard to beat. almost suspiciously too cheap, but, hamilton beach is a trusted brand, and i've heard good things about them. i wish i was in the US to get one for that price.

    • @tom_something
      @tom_something Před rokem +2

      @@teklife I only have one little nitpick about it. The whisk whisks. The immersion blender blends. But the mini food processor is a little disappointing on hard cheeses in the particular model I have.
      You can certainly grate hard cheeses instead, but I find that tiny spheres often give a better aesthetic than fast-melting rasped cheese. The spheres are typically made in a blender or food processor. But for some reason (the sharpness of the blade and/or the speed) it's just really hard to get nice small spheres. They tend to come out at about 1/16", whereas 1/32" would be ideal.
      I think the blade is the culprit. On a typical food processor, you have to be really careful handling and cleaning the blade, because it's usually scary sharp. Even if you bring your pay-attention level up to a 6 or 7, you might still cut yourself. On mine, I've never been cut, and frankly I'm at a 4 or 5 in the carefulness.

    • @frankthetank1369
      @frankthetank1369 Před rokem +2

      For the home kitchen that all you need. I just bought one last week it just came with the whisk. I didn't need anything fancy for the house.

  • @daveoatway6126
    @daveoatway6126 Před 3 lety +16

    I've come to trust you more than Consumer's reports! I just order your top rated one based on your testing. Thank you and keep the humor and fun!

  • @RUT812
    @RUT812 Před 3 lety +4

    I bought the Braun MQ5025. I have owned a Braun Vario immersion blender for years & absolutely love it. We’re downsizing next year, & it will just be my husband & me, so I’ve sold my big Vitamix 7500 that served me well for years, & am choosing to buy smaller appliances.

  • @L1ttlef0ot
    @L1ttlef0ot Před 3 lety +2

    How about Smeg immersion blender? Since it comes with all the other things to make it multipurpose (food processor attachment, whisk attachment, etc)

  • @victorjcano
    @victorjcano Před 3 lety +52

    If you are going to go to the trouble of testing so many of these lenders you might give us two or three options price versus versus functionality etc. Also which ones to avoid. Thank you

    • @hermionegardener3796
      @hermionegardener3796 Před 2 lety +14

      how about tell us which ones were eliminated right away so we don't buy those?

    • @frankthetank1369
      @frankthetank1369 Před rokem +1

      Just buy the one he suggested. Or go with the Hamilton I just bought one last week it was about 30 dollars with tax at Wal-Mart.

    • @zeetrain9625
      @zeetrain9625 Před 3 měsíci +2

      They can't, they get paid to say one is better over the others..Braun probably paid them on this review..

    • @lordgarion514
      @lordgarion514 Před měsícem +1

      ​@@zeetrain9625
      No, they don't. ATK is on PBS.
      *ALL* sponsors have to be reported to the federal government. Even getting free products to test has to be reported.
      The penalties are more than excessive enough that no one is trying to sneak around the law.
      So they buy everything with their own money, as well.
      Trying to pass off your ignorance as fact, just because it sounds good to you (so must be true, right?), Just shows how ignorant you truly are.....

  • @robinbarrett1158
    @robinbarrett1158 Před 4 lety +6

    I bought a Braun with all the bells and whistles a couple of years ago. It detaches in the middle and plugs into a chopper, food processor, whisk, slices and grated cheese and vegetables. I love it. Glad you do too.

    • @jow.2450
      @jow.2450 Před 3 lety +1

      May I ask which Braun?

  • @lalac1577
    @lalac1577 Před rokem +6

    That Vitamix is a game changer,
    I have had its for a year its great.

  • @Sejkcmj
    @Sejkcmj Před 4 lety +1

    Yeesss!! I’m in the market for a new immersion blender before the holidays! Perfect timing !!

  • @milenadeltorto2324
    @milenadeltorto2324 Před 4 lety +16

    How about reviewing cordless immersion blenders? What's the best among the cordless?

  • @user-lz6dm5lk9y
    @user-lz6dm5lk9y Před měsícem +3

    I am surprised they did not mention the Vitamix immersion blender.

    • @Lois0707
      @Lois0707 Před 22 dny

      Me too. With the gard on the blender, sure seems like a good choice.

  • @crash3x
    @crash3x Před 2 lety +24

    would love to hear about which one won't scratch your pots and pans, and if it can handle hot soups...some blenders have plastic bottoms that can't handle the heat

    • @dirtyketchup
      @dirtyketchup Před rokem +3

      Can I change your life on that? I hate scratching pans. I bought a 50-pack of 1/8" ID High Temp Silicone Rubber End Caps on Amazon for like 7 bucks. They fit PERFECTLY over the nubs of my Bamix blender without getting in the way of the blades.
      If they start to stain or accumulate odors, I just soak overnight in a bleach solution and rinse. Plus there are 50 of them, so it’ll be decades before I run out, should they ever tear (doubt).

    • @francinecorry633
      @francinecorry633 Před rokem

      They tested these on potato soup.

    • @maremacd
      @maremacd Před rokem

      @@dirtyketchup Would you post the link please?

    • @maremacd
      @maremacd Před rokem +2

      Exactly. I have an old cuisinart immersion blender that works fine except it tends to suction onto the bottom of my pots. Worried about it scratching my Le Creuset Dutch oven. I will probably go with the Vitamix or much cheaper Kitchenaid, both of which have plastic/silicone guards.

    • @fluidartbymemememay5064
      @fluidartbymemememay5064 Před rokem +1

      @@dirtyketchup could you add the link for the end caps on Amazon please?

  • @lindachandler2293
    @lindachandler2293 Před 4 lety +6

    My favorite use of the stick blender is for making homemade soap. The stir time with a spoon can go up to an hour. With a stick blender it's 5 to 10 minutes 😍

    • @amandabass04
      @amandabass04 Před 4 lety

      do you have the stainless steel one cause Injust purchased a Phillips 600W one but the immersion part is made of plastic

    • @lindachandler2293
      @lindachandler2293 Před 3 lety

      @ja da I have never noticed, but I use an older bowl.

  • @rickeybruce
    @rickeybruce Před 4 lety +78

    I have followed many equipment recommendations from America’s Test Kitchen, from fruit to nuts. They have yet to taut an inferior product. I will follow their suggestions until proven wrong. Thanks ladies and the testers!

    • @Isabella66Gracen
      @Isabella66Gracen Před 4 lety +1

      I think Thanksgiving is the perfect time to show gratitude that you can afford every product they tout. Hopefully that will be me someday. 😁

    • @coralinealgae
      @coralinealgae Před 4 lety +5

      I have the Braun MQ505 that they recommend. It really is nice. My old immersion blender was also a Braun and I loved it. It lasted at least 18 years before the stick blender started to slip and make a nasty racket. The old one came with a little cup chopper that I still occasionally use to make chive oil. That said, this new one is WAY nicer to use, especially when blending smaller amounts of sauce or soup. The old one would splatter unless you had enough sauce to fully submerge the bell. The new one blends smaller amounts without the mess. They definitely improved from the older model.

    • @rickeybruce
      @rickeybruce Před 4 lety

      HanGonnaSec Huey just speaking fro experience.....Not sure where you are coming from but it is what it is.

    • @igorborovkov7011
      @igorborovkov7011 Před 2 lety

      @@coralinealgae Is Braun able to crush ice cubes or frozen strawberries? Never used an immersion blender of any sorts, but my Breville 68oz blender jar is too much to clean in a small kitchen sink

    • @coralinealgae
      @coralinealgae Před 2 lety

      @@igorborovkov7011 I wouldn't use an immersion blender to crush ice or anything hard frozen. If that's something you do regularly, a Ninja style blender would be better. Immersion blenders are designed to blend cooked chunky food, or emulsify homemade mayo or salad dressings. You can make a chunky tomato sauce partially or fully creamy. Same with soups or beans. Some models have small chopper attachments, but those are better used to chop stuff like fresh onions, or to make a little pesto.

  • @douglassnyder9612
    @douglassnyder9612 Před 3 lety +2

    I took the recommendation and glad I did.... works great and use it often.

  • @akrabano
    @akrabano Před 4 lety +5

    I prefer the Bamix Pro-1 M150 gets the job done faster than the others and gives a better consistency . The build quality over the others is much better hands down. People will disagree but to each their own.

  • @rgruenhaus
    @rgruenhaus Před 4 lety +8

    I use the Cuisinart 200 watt with many attachments and the washable blade part is removable.

  • @Oisin-O
    @Oisin-O Před 4 lety +4

    I bought a Braun Series 9 stick blender last year and it is one of the best kitchen gadgets I have ever used. It's better than the winner here.

    • @johndong7524
      @johndong7524 Před 7 měsíci

      How do you it's better? Have you used both?

  • @roscmon
    @roscmon Před 4 lety +37

    Which one handles frozen foods and ice the best? Which ones let you run the longer than 15 secs before you have to rest it? Which ones have other attachments that are useful? I know it's not viable to ask which ones konk out after 10 uses since none of them were used long term. (A common complaint with some of the lower end ones was that they died young.) Also some complaints were that some blenders didn't have enough power to make mayo.
    Having spent so much money buying all these blenders to test, it would have been cool to get a review that covered more bases instead of just "this one is light, fits well, and you don't need all those other speeds". I would have liked for you to have picked out the top 3 and then talked about the pros and cons, what they did well, what they didn't do well compared to each other, etc.

    • @jackb1803
      @jackb1803 Před 3 lety +7

      Burned out motors is not an uncommon problem. As the final test, it would have been nice to run these continuously under load till they die to see how well there are built.

    • @teklife
      @teklife Před rokem +2

      @@jackb1803 yea, maybe that's what the potato test was though? sorta? but i agree, would be good to see what they can take until they break.

    • @viceb7
      @viceb7 Před 7 měsíci +1

      This

    • @user-lz6dm5lk9y
      @user-lz6dm5lk9y Před měsícem +1

      I agree. One thing that surprises me is I am hearing reviews that say all of the immersion blenders are only meant to be used for very short periods of time. What?! Why?

  • @judya4264
    @judya4264 Před 3 lety +2

    Wonderful! Thank you.😊 Love America's Test Kitchen!

  • @kristacohen8210
    @kristacohen8210 Před 8 měsíci +2

    So much work put into testing, and you tell us about like two different factors that I myself don't care about. Some blenders come with attachments for whipping and food processing, their own jugs, guards, some are dishwasher safe. It would be great if you guys commented on more factors.

  • @piffpete420
    @piffpete420 Před 4 lety +9

    I have a white Braun from the early 90’s it still works flawlessly

  • @user-im9xq7fp5r
    @user-im9xq7fp5r Před 4 lety +5

    she was listening attentively and seemingly objectively, but when she spoke fluently about the winner product at the end, the flawlessness of the delivery sounded just like a scripted commercial !! with

  • @Chrisfeb68
    @Chrisfeb68 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I wish they would've gone into more detail regarding all the immersion blenders they tested. I also wish they would've given the specs of each immersion blender.

  • @delilahmaloney8482
    @delilahmaloney8482 Před 2 lety +4

    Can you please test the newer ones? Including vitamix and some wireless ones like allclad?

  • @TheMarcusramsey
    @TheMarcusramsey Před rokem +1

    Nothing like seeing a video from 2019, saying "Only $59.99" and that means $100+ now.

  • @MrNidhog
    @MrNidhog Před 4 lety +5

    Its fun when you watch these and the model you own is the one they pick as their favorite.

    • @jow.2450
      @jow.2450 Před 3 lety

      May I ask which model that is?

    • @MrNidhog
      @MrNidhog Před 3 lety

      @@jow.2450 The Braun. It has held up really well and still use it for soups and sauces.

  • @bigtimebarbecue5188
    @bigtimebarbecue5188 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for the video 👍🏻 is it easy to clean?

  • @blmn564
    @blmn564 Před 4 lety +54

    "I can't really grasp it hard enough because it's so BIG!"

  • @terriwillis2780
    @terriwillis2780 Před 4 lety +2

    Thanks for cutting to the chase on which immersion blender to buy and why!

  • @wendyellis6402
    @wendyellis6402 Před 4 lety +2

    I recently purchased the Braun model, and I really like it.

    • @jow.2450
      @jow.2450 Před 3 lety

      Which Braun model please?

  • @Jane_Dow
    @Jane_Dow Před 4 lety +5

    Off the subject: Can you do a Rating on Dehydrators. Esp. on ease of use, capacity, cost, etc... Enjoy the show & I get a lot of interesting advice from you all. I also get a kick out of the way you all get along ! Thanks ! :)

  • @kd5ptm
    @kd5ptm Před 7 měsíci +1

    With all the cordless ones on the market, you guys REALLY need to revisit this one.

  • @danc2841
    @danc2841 Před 3 lety +5

    The Breville is actually really nice and comes with really handy accessories (e.g., food processor, whisk). The speed adjustment knob on the top is not a real issue and the trigger location is actually a great spot.

  • @donw5641
    @donw5641 Před 4 lety

    Thanks for the review.

  • @2010stoof
    @2010stoof Před 2 lety +5

    I got the 3 speed KitchenAid. It's pretty awesome. For years I've used it for making milkshakes, which is very hard on am immersion blender. And it handle it like a champ. The 5 speed was too expensive

    • @russelldavis1875
      @russelldavis1875 Před rokem +1

      Same, it does a protein shake no problem and cleans up super easy with the detachable blades. Plus, got mine with the little food processor attachment, great for mincing up a little garlic or onion for a small job without making a mess. I would say it feels a little underpowered, but then it's held up for years at this point, so I guess it's doing very well.

  • @SevenDeMagnus
    @SevenDeMagnus Před 3 lety

    Thanks. Great, honest service.

  • @lylegorch5956
    @lylegorch5956 Před 4 lety +45

    You guys should rate the top 3 or 4, and even the worst of the worst. Not enough info. here.

    • @samuelwilliams8560
      @samuelwilliams8560 Před 4 lety +10

      @Lyle Gorch - That information is available behind the subscription paywall.

    • @evilmarketing
      @evilmarketing Před 3 lety

      Yep and worth the money honestly.

  • @joralemonvirgincreche
    @joralemonvirgincreche Před 4 lety +11

    Would be nice if you showed how easy or difficult it is to detach the wand from the motor end. On the Breville for example it's quite difficult.

  • @ellbug89
    @ellbug89 Před 3 lety

    Is there any brand with a blender head attachment that is smaller than 2 inches or 5cm? I'm trying o fit one of these into a standard wide mouthed nalgene bottle?

  • @betheme29
    @betheme29 Před 4 lety

    Does the Braun come with a chopper bowl attachment?

  • @noranaughton3376
    @noranaughton3376 Před 3 lety +1

    Love you guys and love my Braun immersion !,

  • @chutybutyful
    @chutybutyful Před 4 lety +17

    You could never talk me out of my Bamix blender. I was surprised that Bamix wasn't in the line up. Enjoy you guys often.

    • @panzerkiller13
      @panzerkiller13 Před 3 lety +3

      I think they ding the bamix for not being able to detach the wand... but I dont think most people would mind for a superior product!

    • @chutybutyful
      @chutybutyful Před 3 lety +3

      panzerkiller13 isn't that funny because three wand stays put. One simply attaches/detaches the blades. How difficult can that be?

    • @panzerkiller13
      @panzerkiller13 Před 3 lety +5

      @@chutybutyful Right? I'm looking into getting my first immersion blender now and I constantly keep seeing bellyaching about not being able to remove the shaft for cleaning on the Bamix... ITS A SOLID SHAFT. WIPE THE THING OFF AND CARRY ON! I have noticed that ATK and others tend to overemphasize things as bad OR good on certain tools or equipment that really aren't worth mentioning. This isn't the only industry that does it though, I regularly run into the same useless hubbub on technology and every type of tool you'd put in your workshop!

    • @chutybutyful
      @chutybutyful Před 3 lety +8

      panzerkiller13 Check out Gordon Ramsey using the bamix. He gives the perfect camera angles on how this beauty works. It’s not popular in america but who cares? It’s the best habds down. I do a lot of research and i’m picky. I’m in my 60’s and most everything i buy now i purchase with it being the last one i’ll ever need to buy before moving on into the next life. So Bamix definately fit the bill. The only gripe I have with it is that it isnt cordless and some, not all of the attachments are a la carte. Still worth it. You wont be disappointed. Let me know what you do wind up with. Just curious now. 😊

    • @panzerkiller13
      @panzerkiller13 Před 3 lety +1

      @@chutybutyful Lol I feel like we'd be great friends if we lived down the street from each other, I can't buy something without researching and comparing options no matter what it is! Are there any attachments that you feel are very much worth or, or any that aren't worth it at all? I'm kinda leaning toward getting the Gastro 2 for the extra 50W of power, and it looks like for an extra $100 I can get the food processor, the meat blade and a powder blade, that slicer, and some containers. Would you recommend that, or should I just stay basic and get the unit with the 3 normal blades?

  • @user-lz6dm5lk9y
    @user-lz6dm5lk9y Před měsícem +1

    Apparently, after a cursory search, it looks like there is a multiquick 7 and a 9. Is the 5 still the best rated?

  • @nelumbonucifera7537
    @nelumbonucifera7537 Před 4 lety +16

    Measuring RPM in open air (aka no load) can definitely be misleading; it can have little relation to motor speed in actual use.

  • @MaritsaDarman
    @MaritsaDarman Před 4 lety

    love all your videos

  • @FARHAD463
    @FARHAD463 Před 2 lety

    Wonderful, Thank you!!

  • @Positiveenergy68
    @Positiveenergy68 Před rokem +1

    I love my GE immersion blender! Hi/low speed. Great quality

  • @gregbellinger5765
    @gregbellinger5765 Před rokem

    What a great discussion about immersion blenders.

  • @robinnoel1396
    @robinnoel1396 Před 3 dny

    Appreciate this video! My cuisinart just died, and I wasn't interested in rebuying that brand, so I was in search of a better alternative. Product ordered with your affiliate link! Thank you so much for making my replacement purchase a snap!

  • @kiwisun529
    @kiwisun529 Před 11 měsíci +1

    There needs to be a ranking choice. Just not the winner. But the runner up list.

  • @sigrid714
    @sigrid714 Před 4 měsíci +1

    The Breville All-in-one gets unfairly dunked in this review on IMO, as it is very well built and comes with a fantastic kit if you want to save space. It comes with a 6 Cup Food Processor attachment (with chopper, slicer, and grater blades) that can take the place of your food processor for the same countertop footprint. That's why its variable speed dial is important. But I'd also have to disagree with the review in that I find variable speed very useful and use it all the time. When puree'ing small amounts of food, or thick pastes, for example, using too high a speed will just expel the food out of the blade well. Using a lower speed helps break down the food without displacing it.
    It's also useful for doing the initial break down of large chunks when you're trying to cream soups or make cashew cream, as lower speeds not only create less risk of splashing when it's still in a watery + chunky state, but they also don't create such a strong vacuum force that pulls the blender towards the bottom, allowing you to "stir" the blender around and to homogenously break down all the chunks and then you can move up to higher speeds when "stirring" with the blender is no longer necessary and you're just going to keep the blender in one place so the vacuum effect isn't as much of an issue.

  • @ruthmiller5588
    @ruthmiller5588 Před rokem

    Do I have to keep my fingers on the "on" button to use the thing? I am unable to do that because of arthritis. I have a new model "other brand" immersion blender that has to have the on button pushed in while using it. I tried it once and threw it in the drawer. Way to difficult.

  • @unknownfancy
    @unknownfancy Před 4 lety

    Which ones with best attachments ?

  • @Weezulguy
    @Weezulguy Před 8 měsíci

    Getting a good grip on it is definitely on the top of my needs too....

  • @OB17358
    @OB17358 Před 4 lety +18

    The original and still the best is the Swiss made Bamix. I have owned one for about 40 years.

    • @juanpino5381
      @juanpino5381 Před 2 lety

      I still have my Bamix that I bought in 1992

    • @sjtherese6011
      @sjtherese6011 Před 2 lety

      Does bamix blend ice and frozen fruit though?

    • @OB17358
      @OB17358 Před 2 lety

      @@sjtherese6011 Bamix isn’t designed for these.

    • @sjtherese6011
      @sjtherese6011 Před 2 lety

      @@OB17358 major deal breaker for me. Braun one suggested in video as well as vitamix’s new immersion blender both handle ice and frozen fruit for smoothies. I’ve seen several videos of bamix showing the public it can make smoothies. They do marketing showing this. But the watt power on it makes me skeptical.

    • @OB17358
      @OB17358 Před 2 lety +1

      @@sjtherese6011 keep in mind, my Bamix is 35 yrs old!

  • @keif_mn
    @keif_mn Před 5 měsíci +1

    I love your shows and youtube videos. I bought the Braun after watching this video. I took it out of the box to try it and the power button stayed stuck on and won't go off. I'll be getting something else.

  • @roncolpo3731
    @roncolpo3731 Před 8 měsíci

    Great review

  • @ericchristopher1687
    @ericchristopher1687 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for the review - I just bought the Braun on your recommendation.

  • @hearttoheart4me
    @hearttoheart4me Před 4 lety +22

    Cuisineart, $29.00 Costco. Works for me. Not too bad for me.

    • @MrTBoneMalone
      @MrTBoneMalone Před 4 lety +4

      Works for me too. I've actually used mine to mix the oil back into peanut butter. It doesn't like it too much, but it still gets it done with a few pauses so I don't burn up the motor.

    • @Isabella66Gracen
      @Isabella66Gracen Před 4 lety +4

      Thanks for posting this!!! Good to know! Don't have a $60 surplus in my budget at this time of year!

    • @russgenemurray6288
      @russgenemurray6288 Před 4 lety +1

      @@Isabella66Gracen I know. Some people just don't have the money anytime but like the tools to work with in the kitchen, so they pay for what they can afford.

    • @Isabella66Gracen
      @Isabella66Gracen Před 4 lety +2

      @@russgenemurray6288 Exactly.

    • @Hiker_Mike
      @Hiker_Mike Před 4 lety +2

      I'm getting it on sale @ Costco tomorrow for $19.99.

  • @jennamuffintop3981
    @jennamuffintop3981 Před 2 lety +1

    just got a cuisinart. I hate that there's a turn on switch which you have to (initially) hold that simultaneously while pressing the continuous blend button. Requires both hands.. stupid.

  • @silentbliss7666
    @silentbliss7666 Před 4 lety

    Is Braun model MQ535 similar to MQ505 in terms of design and performance?

  • @picroger4510
    @picroger4510 Před 4 lety

    I really enjoy using my kitchenaid pro...

  • @ekaterinakinsky992
    @ekaterinakinsky992 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you, I used to follow it religiously when Mr. Kimbal was the main guy. But I love the way Bridget and the other lady took over.. However, not all of us live in New England where we have a summer "cottage" and loads of cash to spend. It would be helpful to have the reviews consider several price points like they used to in the past. I can't afford 59 dollars on an immersion blender i'll probably use only in Thanksgiving and maybe Christmas dinner. Please include popular brands I can find in places like Wal-Mart or Target.

  • @Isabella66Gracen
    @Isabella66Gracen Před 4 lety +6

    I miss the part where you show a runner up that's a little cheaper. That's what I always buy. $60 isn't couch change at my house, sadly.

    • @samuelwilliams8560
      @samuelwilliams8560 Před 4 lety +4

      @Lydia Smith Jones - KitchenAid 3-Speed Hand Blender, $30.

    • @giggy5923
      @giggy5923 Před 4 lety

      It's probably not available anymore, but if you have an Aldi's or lidl(both German discount grocery stores) I purchased a stick blender from them that was 15 USD few years ago that came with three attachments to the motor. The processor even handled pork skins! Though I tossed the processor because it trapped water inside, the other two attachments aren't flawed and work great. I think you can find something that's definitely good enough for cheap. :) Just buy from stores that let you return easily should it not work out. Speaking of return policies and deals, Kohl's return policy is unprecedented and if you wait for a really good sale ($10 off $50 plus $10 Kohl's cash for every $50 + 30% off) housewares suddenly become affordable 😂

    • @Isabella66Gracen
      @Isabella66Gracen Před 4 lety

      @@giggy5923 Thanks! I'll check into it.

    • @Isabella66Gracen
      @Isabella66Gracen Před 4 lety

      @@samuelwilliams8560 Thanks! Good to know!!

  • @teklife
    @teklife Před 6 měsíci +1

    with all of those models it's a shame they didn't do a runner up or best value or best budget one too

  • @crackerjack6075
    @crackerjack6075 Před 2 lety +11

    But for many, there may be a first evaluation of heavy duty vs small quick light available for the home kitchen (that's what Test Kitchen has chosen here).
    So you need to know what you want that tool to do.
    I'm replacing some blenders because the manufacturer has compromised heavy duty, strength, longevity for the lighter, quieter plastic-nylon gears.
    That first heavy blender may be heavy because it has stronger, heavy duty metal gears and superior internal copper wire windings in the motor.

  • @gerilynne1955
    @gerilynne1955 Před 2 lety

    I have been using one that I paid a while $15.00. It's over 30 years old. I'm ready to retire it and more up to one that has added attachments. Now which one should I get?

  • @ghanamafia7199
    @ghanamafia7199 Před 3 lety +1

    Braun makes some really good shavers for the face so I'm not surprised.

  • @peggyunderhill601
    @peggyunderhill601 Před rokem +1

    I’ve had my old Braun for more than 30 years. I’ll use it until it dies, then get another Braun.

  • @SquishySenpai
    @SquishySenpai Před 4 lety +18

    Would have been nice to have a little more info like runner ups and multi purpose units like that KitchenAid that was sitting there which has other attachments. Personally I'm about to buy a Chefman kit that also includes a spiralizer, whisk, and a chopper/grater attachments.
    It doesn't hurt that the price is low right now and it's well rated.

  • @dsatt57
    @dsatt57 Před 4 lety

    My Farberware looks like the Braun, I like it a lot

  • @RC-in1to
    @RC-in1to Před 4 lety

    I want one with a pan guard. Where do I find it? Thanks.

    • @ImToastAlso
      @ImToastAlso Před 3 lety

      The new vita mix immersion blender has this

  • @kippaseo8027
    @kippaseo8027 Před 2 lety +1

    I must have bought the wrong braun Because the one I But was $99 and has the most irritating safety feature on it wherever is it where every single time you use the damn thing you have to push the safety button. Every time you tilt the handle Or take more than a few seconds to squeeze the trigger you have to keep hitting the safety lock button.

  • @-johnny-deep-
    @-johnny-deep- Před 23 dny

    Surprised they didn’t mention blenders that are safe to use with non-stick pots and pans. They showed several in their lineup.

  • @lloyd4445
    @lloyd4445 Před 2 lety +2

    Why did you not test the Bamix? Odd.

  • @hxFubar
    @hxFubar Před 4 lety +8

    I'll wait till someone finally builds a rechargeable that the mount plugs into a wall so it's there when you want it and you don't have to go pull it out all the time.

    • @muffinwhale
      @muffinwhale Před 4 lety +2

      all clad makes one! i was hoping they would test it in this round of testing since it's a relatively new product and i want to know if it's worth the ~$150. but in my kitchen it's almost impossible to use a corded immersion blender.

    • @mikegrok
      @mikegrok Před 4 lety +1

      Waring Bolt Cordless Lithium Immersion Blender

    • @Kenmanhl
      @Kenmanhl Před 3 lety

      I've seen people fit a whisk to their cordless drill so there's a chance some handyman out there have managed to fit the stick blender part to their drill

    • @niritzagofsky7473
      @niritzagofsky7473 Před rokem

      @@Kenmanhl 😂😂😂

  • @KD-hd4yw
    @KD-hd4yw Před 2 lety +1

    If there's not a Swiss made beauty of a Bamix in the line up, can we even call this a recommendation?

    • @Scogin
      @Scogin Před 2 lety +2

      Usually their links are all to products sold directly by Amazon (not even 3rd party Amazon fulfilled) I'm guessing that has something to do with it. They're just like every other reviewer, whoever pays the most wins. Used to be a good source but they just push cheap junk now.

    • @KD-hd4yw
      @KD-hd4yw Před 2 lety

      @@Scogin that's a shame. I guess money really does talk. What does it take for a bit of honesty these days?! 😕

  • @MightyWiggus
    @MightyWiggus Před 4 lety +2

    I've been waiting for this one!
    About 4 years ago I had a Cuisinart.
    The plastic collet that held the whirling metal shaft just shredded itself.
    Such a stupid and cheap decision that has cost them my business for life. Hello Braun!

  • @moocowdad
    @moocowdad Před 4 lety

    I bought a braun back in the late 80's the white one, and 6 years later the darn thing started smoking and did a meltdown and actually caught on fire all within a few seconds, happened to be using it outside unlpugged it and threw it into the yard

  • @passiveaggressive6175
    @passiveaggressive6175 Před 2 lety +1

    Mine was the KitchenAid. It works fine. Not spectacular - but does the job

  • @davidmolloy126
    @davidmolloy126 Před 4 lety

    In Britain this is sold as the Braun MQ 5000, (multiquick 5) in white and grey. It's on Amazon.🥩🍝🇬🇧🌞

  • @markiangooley
    @markiangooley Před 4 lety +1

    I’m okay with a Hamilton Beach 59762. 2 speeds from 2 adjacent push buttons. After 5 years the motor part was still fine but the drive shaft on the business end with the blades fell apart. Had to buy whole new unit because I couldn’t get just that part (didn’t try too hard: maybe it was available separately?). Will try the Braun if this one dies soon.

    • @johndong7524
      @johndong7524 Před 7 měsíci

      HB is cheap and unreliable. Mine broke down so I'm here looking for a new one.

  • @JollyRogerLaw
    @JollyRogerLaw Před 4 lety +6

    It was hoping to hear about the cordless immersion blenders too.

  • @hollym5873
    @hollym5873 Před 4 lety +1

    Love these equipment reviews

  • @dragade101
    @dragade101 Před 3 lety +40

    Would you guys be into talking about the TEST portion a bit more. This feels like an ad and less about the science... Full disclosure is helpful as well.

    • @seikibrian8641
      @seikibrian8641 Před 2 lety +1

      You can read the full test results for all models tested at the America's Test Kitchen Web site. Also, what do you mean by "Full disclosure is helpful"?

    • @dragade101
      @dragade101 Před 2 lety +2

      ​@@seikibrian8641 they have the option of giving a more in-depth review here. Show if any of these were sponsored or these were all purchased as independently.
      Basically all of their testing methodology is unlinked and feels suspect.

    • @seikibrian8641
      @seikibrian8641 Před 2 lety +4

      @@dragade101 These FREE videos are not inclusive precisely because they are free. If no one subscribes to the magazine and Web site, they would have no way to pay for operations since they do not accept advertising from the companies whose products they review. Anyone who has taken the time to do even the most basic research about America's Test Kitchen would know that they anonymously purchase the products they test from retail stores. Stop being so lazy.

    • @dragade101
      @dragade101 Před 2 lety +2

      @@seikibrian8641 #americantestkitchen can have a pay wall but they would do well to not hide and trying to obscure how these products arrived to their test bench. Why would I pay for something that they cant even show their methodology and their confidence behind their testing.
      There is a middle ground that they can approach but this isnt that.
      Otherwise I assume most or all of these products are sponsored and have less merit than if they bought these with their own cash

    • @seikibrian8641
      @seikibrian8641 Před 2 lety

      @@dragade101 You can "assume" whatever you want. But only idiots base their assumptions on lack of knowledge.

  • @leiselclayton5772
    @leiselclayton5772 Před 3 lety +13

    I would really like to have had you test durability. I bought a highly rated, pricier immersion blender, and the gears were made out of plastic and broke. I was so disappointed. Did any of the models have metal gears instead of plastic ones, so I know it will last?

    • @seikibrian8641
      @seikibrian8641 Před 2 lety +1

      You can read the full test results for all models tested, including durability ratings, at the America's Test Kitchen Web site.

    • @gustavp
      @gustavp Před 2 lety

      Thank you. This is exactly what I'm looking for. I love making mayonaise, but all my immersion blenders end up braking because of plastic gears.

  • @deanmar9002
    @deanmar9002 Před 2 lety

    Have you updated this test to include the Vitamix immersion blender since it's come out?

    • @awakeandalive4248
      @awakeandalive4248 Před 2 lety +1

      That's way too expensive I wish they had shown the Cuisinart brand they used to have that on Costco for only 29 dollars on sale it looked very solid and came with all the attachments and jars, it looked very solid too. Cuisinart is supposed to be a good brand .

    • @deanmar9002
      @deanmar9002 Před 2 lety +1

      @@awakeandalive4248 I have that Cuisinart from Costco. It's just OK. The chopper isn't big enough and it doesn't chop all that great. And the immersion blender is only 300 watts. It's OK for the money but can't do a lot of things.

    • @awakeandalive4248
      @awakeandalive4248 Před 2 lety

      @@deanmar9002.thanks for the info I'll just buy the Braun brand it sounds more impressive and is worth the extra money.

  • @DaCheat100
    @DaCheat100 Před 2 lety +1

    Would have liked to see a bamix in this lineup

  • @jakobw135
    @jakobw135 Před 2 lety

    How does the VITAMIX immersion blender fare in your tests?

  • @curtisrobinson7962
    @curtisrobinson7962 Před 2 lety +6

    Hey ATK, now that Vitamix has an immersion blender on the market, just might need to do this testing again?
    Maybe?

    • @brightmong8478
      @brightmong8478 Před 2 lety +2

      Mmm I've checked out the website, and the Vitamix $150 has minimal attachments and the additional attachments are kind of pricy. A whisk attachment (not included?! / $20) and a food processor attachment ($50) will bring the price up to $220. At that price range you have the Braun 9, which comes with more attachments and a comparable wattage.
      But if I'm wrong, please do tell. I'm trying to decide myself. I'm looking at the 700 watt range for grinding meat, curious if you think that that is foolish.

  • @gaylepitts3349
    @gaylepitts3349 Před rokem

    Thank you. I know I can always trust your test.

  • @johnwolf1475
    @johnwolf1475 Před 4 lety

    i just use a high speed drill with a stainless paint mixer modified.. 7 amp motor wont die and has a pistol grip with variable trigger speed

  • @MutsFire
    @MutsFire Před rokem

    Gotta say, i signed up to this channel for them awesome gear head videos, this was like a bad commercial 🫣

  • @ihatepeoplewithlongusernam366

    My mum randomly bought the Braun one so I am happy

  • @elund408
    @elund408 Před 4 lety +20

    If your getting one for soap making buy one at walmart and pay the extra for the warranty, you will break it and need a new one before the warranty runs out.

    • @madthumbs1564
      @madthumbs1564 Před 4 lety

      Who uses soap anymore? We use detergents nowadays (or so I thought).

    • @elund408
      @elund408 Před 4 lety +5

      @@madthumbs1564 that is why you make your own.

    • @sockdolager3884
      @sockdolager3884 Před 4 lety

      @@shaniballard8494 BWA-ha-ha.

    • @Rogueshoten
      @Rogueshoten Před 3 lety

      @@madthumbs1564 Hey, when you have a commercially-viable byproduct of making all those homemade explosives, you might as well sell it so that you can help support Project Mayhem...
      Can you imagine "Tyler Durden's Test Kitchen?" That's a CZcams channel I would absolutely subscribe to!