Cuisinart Evolutionx Cordless Hand Blender vs Cuisinart Smart Stick

Overall Verdict

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Pros & Cons

Excellent mobility
Pleasing aesthetic appealing
Included accessories allows for greater versatility
Steady battery performance

Powerful enough for a wide range of tasks
The ergonomically-designed handle makes the blender easier to maneuver
The included 24-oz beaker allows for easy gripping and drip-free pouring
The release button is really helpful during assembly and disassembly
The specially designed blade can be used to emulsify sauces

The blending wand can unintentionally detach

The stainless steel blending shaft will damage non-stick coatings
Fairly complicated to use
The blade guard doesn’t prevent splashing very well

Key Specs

Dimension

H 16.2 x W 2.4 inches

15.6 x 2.3 inches

Weight

1.4 lbs (0.6 kg)

1.3 lbs (0.6 kg)

Number of speeds

Pulse/Turbo option

Accessories

A whisk attachment, a beaker.

11,670 RPM

Dishwasher-safe wand

Yes

12,660 RPM

Where to Buy

Price at publication

$76.43

$46.56

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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring

7.1

7.4

Hot Soup Purée

6.0

7.0

Scooping a spoon of pureéd soup produced by the Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG from the plastic beaker to check its smoothness.

A batch of soup pureéd by the Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG immersion blender is checked for smoothness by being drained through a stainless steel mesh strainer.

Scooping a spoon of pureéd soup made by the Cuisinart Smart Stick hand blender from a plastic beaker.

A batch of soup pureéd by the Cuisinart Smart Stick hand blender is checked for smoothness by being drained through a stainless steel mesh strainer.

Pureeing Time

30 seconds

Result

Chunky

Silky chunky

Suction

Slightly

Frozen Fruit Smoothie

6.0

7.5

Scooping a spoon of smoothie from the plastic beaker to check its texture after the Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG Hand Blender had completed the test in 2 minutes.

After finishing blending, the green smoothie made by the Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG immersion blender was spread evenly throughout a white paper on a gray table to check for solid chunks.

A plastic beaker containing a batch of green smoothie whose parts are scooped with a stainless steel spoon is between the Cuisinart’s motor body and a smartphone displaying the total blending time (1 minute and 21 seconds).

After finishing blending, the green smoothie made by the Cuisinart Smart Stick was spread evenly throughout a white paper to check for solid chunks.

Blending Time

2 minutes

1 min 20 secs

Result

Smooth

Slightly Coarse

Suction

Slightly

Mayonnaise

9.5

9.3

A batch mayonnaise made by the Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG immersion blender within 1 minute and 24 seconds.

Scooping a spoon of mayonnaise made by the Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG immersion blender.

Scooping a spoon of mayonnaise from a full batch emulsified in a white bowl by the Cuisinart Smart Stick hand blender.

Cuisinart CSB-175BKQVC Smart Stick Mayonnaise

Emulsifying Time

1 min 24 secs

1 min 10 secs

Result

Velvety

Smooth

Suction

Yes

Almond Milk

8.3

9.0

A white plate of almond pulp and a bowl of milk produced by the Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG stick blender within 1 minute and 10 seconds.

Grinding Time

1 min 10 secs

40 secs

Result

Very Fine

Fine

Suction

Tightly

Whipped Egg-Whites

0.0

A beaker containing beaten egg-white made by the Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG immersion blender in 1 minute and 45 seconds is put upside down on the table.

The blending wand of the Cuisinart CSB-175 Smart Stick is immersed in a plastic beaker on a white table containing its failed beaten egg-white with a smartphone next to it.

Beating Time

1 min 45 secs

N/A

Result

Stiff

N/A

Suction

N/A

Design

Overall Design Scoring

8.7

8.5

In the Box

The Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG immersion blender lying on a table with its beaker, whisk attachment, user manual, packaging carton box, and charger by its side.

Owner’s manuals, blending wand, motor body, plastic beaker, paper carton box being side by side.

Dimensions

The Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG standing on a table, with the length of its blending shaft being noted to the side as 8.3 inches, and the total length of the unit as 16.2 inches.

The Cuisinart Smart Stick 2-speed hand blender standing on top of its blending shaft on a gray table, with the length of the blending shaft being noted to the side as 8.4 inches, and the total length of the unit as 15.6 inches.

Height

16.2" (41.1 cm)

15.6" (39.6 cm)

Width

2.4" (6.1 cm)

2.3" (5.8 cm)

Weight

1.4 lbs (0.6 kg)

1.6 lbs (0.7 kg)

Shaft Length

8.3" (21.1 cm)

8.4" (21.3 cm)

Build Quality

8.5

A close-up of the Cuisinart RHB-100TG parts

The motor body and blending wand of the Cuisinart Smart Stick two-speed hand blender lying flat on a yellow table.

Speed and Controls

A close-up of the Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG’s indicator light.

A close-up of two speed controlling buttons and a speed dial on top of the Cuisinart’s motor body.

Activation

Press-button

Press

Min Speed

N/A

11,670 RPM

Max Speed

N/A

12,660 RPM

Presets

Noise Level

N/A

80 dB

Digital Display

Yes

Pulse Mode

Blending Shaft

8.5

8.0

A close-up of the Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG blades

Material

Stainless steel

Type

Sharp Blade

Guard Material

Stainless steel

Metal

Blade Count

Removable

Yes

Dishwasher Safe

Yes

Beaker

Material

Plastic

Capacity

30 oz

24.0 fl oz (709.8 ml)

Measurements

Yes

Weight

3.8 oz (108 g)

Height

6.5" (16.5 cm)

Dishwasher Safe

Yes

Extra Accessories

The Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG whisk attachment

Material

Stainless steel

N/A

Dishwasher Safe

Yes

N/A

Removable

Yes

N/A

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring

8.4

7.8

Ease of Use

8.0

7.6

Handling

9.5

8.0

A close-up of the Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG ergonomically-designed handle.

Someone uses two hands to control the Cuisinart Smart Stick immersion blender: one for holding the handle and pressing the controlling buttons at the same time, the other for rotating the speed dial.

Blade Assembly

8.5

9.0

Cleanability

8.5

7.5

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