KitchenAid Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender KHBV53, Empire Red

I finally got a great immersion blender! After trial and error with others, this is the keeper. I’ve also used the food processor and the blender accessories and it all works well. It is powerful and the pan shield for the blade is PERFECT! I have a set of Green+Life pans that I want to protect and that little shield attachment works like a charm. My new favorite kitchen gadget!

The media could not be loaded. I just purchased this KitchenAid Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender KHBV53 in matte black. I use this 1-2 times a week. I ordered this immersion blender because my old Cuisinart blender(s) just stopped working. I have had two of those that have broken over time. They both eventually shorted out and they began to smoke. Time to move on!I decided to try the KitchenAid model because of the excellent reviews and because there is only one button to push to blend. I also like the rubberized pan guard because I usually use this immersion blender to make creamy soups, and the enamel coated surfaces of my high-end pots could get scratched by exposed spinning metal blade. I like how easy it is to attach the blender to the motor and how easy it is to attach the pan guard. The unit goes together and comes apart quickly. What really surprised me is how quiet this blender is compared to the Cuisinart model. I think they are comparable in weight and size.Another cool feature is the measuring cup with lid. This makes it very easy to make smoothies and salad dressings, and to store them. The lid fits snuggly and makes the measuring cup useful. This was a well thought out package. The item is a reasonable cost for the item.Positives:• Light weight immersion blender• Selection of colors• Pan guard, easy to use• Variable speed• Blending jar/measuring cup with lid• Quiet• Easy to cleanNegatives:• NoneThis is my honest review of this item. I hope it was Helpful in making your purchasing decision. Thank you for reading it.5 stars

I've had this for a while now. I still haven't used all the attachments, but it works great. It has plenty of power to blend - and I've used it quite a bit to make sauces or components to dishes. It doesn't show any signs of slowing down. The different attachments give it high versatility, even if I only really use it for one purpose at the moment.

Great quality, easy to use, very powerful.

I have never used an immersion blender before so I can't compare it to any other products, but this one exceeded my expectations. What surprised me was how easy it was to control. I was expecting it to be like a hand mixer that caused the contents of the bowl to go crazy, but there's no wobble to the blender and barely a disturbance to the contents of the bowl. The thing was intuitive to set up and use (I didn't use instructions). Just put it together, plug it in and press the button. It blended the contents nicely!

Been using this almost daily for smoothies while I decide what blender to choose. It isnt great at blending ice, but if you spend enough time it will get the job done. Does well with frozen fruit if not packed too much. You can let off the power button to apple less pressure or press it down for full speed. The container it comes with looks like it wears down pretty easily as it already has some scratches and marks after use, so don't expect too much longevity from that. Works well with soups and is very convenient to just blend straight from cooking dish. All in all, worth the purchase!

Instructions clear. I love the color, the variable speed, the guard over the blade to protect my pan. I’ve made 3 kinds of soup and it makes it very smooth. Comes apart so you don’t have to worry about getting the motor wet when washing it. It’s perfect for my needs.

I ordered a different immersion blender first, and ended up returning it. This was my 2nd attempt, and it's the one! I use this when i travel to make protein shakes in my hotel room. What a game changer! it's quiet, had multiple speeds, easy to clean, lightweight, and JUST RIGHT.