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Cuisinart Smart Stick vs Breville BSB510XL Control Grip Side-by-Side Comparison
Cuisinart Smart Stick vs. Breville BSB510XL. We compare the two immersion blenders on performance, build quality, ease of use, and more.
Cuisinart Smart Stick
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Breville BSB510XL Control Grip
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Overall Verdict
Both these immersion blenders share the same power rating. However, while the built-to-be-all-round Breville didn't produce good enough results across the board, the Cuisinart Smart Stick does well what it can. And this makes it a better value overall.
The Cuisinart Smart Stick isn’t as comfortable to use as the Breville BSB510XL; its working mechanism is a little more complicated than others, but it doesn’t take long to get the hang of it with practice.
The Breville BSB510XL costs twice as much as the Cuisinart Smart Stick, but in return, it comes with a few extra goodies, including a whisk attachment that is capable of emulsifying mayonnaise and beating eggs.
Pros & Cons
- 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
- It performs with consistent efficiency.
- It comes with extra accessories.
- There are many innovative features like ergonomic pistol-like control grip with trigger operation.
- Non-scratch base helps prevent scratching pots.
- The whisk attachment brings more versatility.
- The stainless steel blending shaft will damage non-stick coatings
- Fairly complicated to use
- The blade guard doesn’t prevent splashing very well
- The heavy blending performance is limited
- The blade housing base is relatively large, making it hard to fit well in certain blending containers.
Key Specs
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Analysis and Test Results
Performance
Hot Soup Purée
Frozen Fruit Smoothie
Mayonnaise
Almond Milk
Whipped Egg-Whites
Design
In the Box
Dimensions
Build Quality
Speed and Controls
Blending Shaft
Beaker
Power Cord
Extra Accessories
Usability
Ease of Use
Handling
Blade Assembly
Cleanability
Behind the Comparison
Tina Pham is a staff writer and reviewer, with five years of experience in the industry. As a passionate amateur home cook, she loves to discover practical cooking solutions, and has made it her mission to bring her findings to every kitchen. Her ultimate goal is making cooking more of a pleasure for all.
Lap is Head of the Research, Testing, and Review Team (RTR Team) at HealthyKitchen101.com, where he directs and supervises the testing of kitchen gadgets and appliances.
Tuyet Pham is an award-winning Saigonese chef passionate about delicious and healthful foods. At HealthyKitchen101, she develops recipes and collaborates with our Research, Testing, and Review lab to evaluate the performance of cooking appliances. Her assessments add a strong authoritative voice to our product scoring process.
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