KitchenAid Cordless Variable Speed Hand Blender - KHBBV53, Matte Black

This is my first hand held blender and I like the functionality of it. It is easy to use. I have used it numerous times for soups and puree for puddings.

Easy to use.

My wife and I both make some sort of smoothie or drink in the morning that needs pretty aggressive blending. We used to haul out the Vitamix, which worked great but is nowhere near as fast and convenient as this hand blender. It saves us a ton of time, and cleanup is easy. We use it almost every day, and the charge lasts at least a week. We're really pleased with this product

It's got enough power and battery to chew through a bunch of stuff and make it smooth and creamy. But if you plan to use it continuously for hours on end, buy a corded one.

I got this for my mother for her birthday, and she raves about how helpful it is in the kitchen.

excellent for blending soup in pot while cooking.Cordless is a must for real cooks and alike.The blender is heavy.Hope kitchen Aid will have a light battery system

KitchenAid products have a strong reputation and this is no exception. I'd been price watching this cordless model after my sister recommended it and when I saw the price drop to a new historic low I decided to pull the trigger.I'm so glad that I did! The flexibility of having a cordless immersion blender is such a luxury. It can't be used while plugged in, so I make sure to keep it charged up. That being said the battery life is great and I'd never worry about it dying in fewer than three uses.In terms of operation, this thing is a dream with several thoughtful inclusions. The one-button operation is simple and intuitive. Just press harder and it goes faster. The variable speed function works flawlessly. There's a plastic piece included that clips onto the metal head to protect your delicate pot and pan finishes, which is a great little way to expand the usability. The shaft and blender head quickly detach for cleaning and cleaning the blades themselves is as easy as running the blender in a cup of warm soapy water. The blender also comes with a tall plastic measuring cup with a lid, which I use way more than I thought I would.I use this thing for everything from blending pots of soup and Tikka masala to pureeing fruits for making sorbets. My sister told me she's been making homemade mayonnaise and other emulsions with hers and I'm excited to try that too.Overall, you know whether or not you'll use an immersion blender. If you want one wait for this one to go on sale like I did and you won't regret it. KitchenAid delivered a great product here.

When my ChefMate immersion blender died after 3 years, I did my best to repair it by watching YouTube videos. When nothing worked, I realized it was a waste of time to keep trying to repair it, and I just needed to buy another one. The reason I tried to repair it is because I DO NOT like to waste money. Then, it took me weeks to come to terms with the reality that I needed a replacement. So, I started searching and reading reviews. Since I have a KA stand mixer and some other KA small appliances, I know firsthand that I cannot go wrong by purchasing this brand. So KA it was! After another couple of weeks, I made peace with the idea of paying $50-some-odd dollars for a corded KA immersion blender. With one more week of deliberating, I finally pulled the trigger on this $ 84 before-tax cordless immersion blender. Although it hurt me to my heart to pay that much for an immersion blender, once I opened the package, I felt that price is more than fair. In hand, you can tell by the weight that this is a quality small appliance. So, KA has made me happy once again. I have no regrets at all and would not think twice to buy this again. BTW, if you like an understated red, the Empire Red is gorgeous!