KitchenAid Cordless vs Betty Crocker Hand Blender

Overall Verdict

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Pros & Cons

It can quick-charge in only 20 minutes
A beaker is included for greater convenience
Ergonomically-designed handle provides secure grip
Simple battery charging
The included pan guard will prevent damage to non-stick cookware.

Adequate for light task
Simple design

Its performance is often inconsistent
Not as efficient as other similar blenders

Flimsy construction
Lackluster heavy blending performance
Lack of user-friendly features

Key Specs

Dimensions

H17 x W2.6 inches

H 14.5 x W 2.9 inches

Weight

2.0 lbs (0.9 kg)

2.0 oz (57 g)

Number of speeds

Variable

Yes

Pulse/Turbo option

Beaker

Min speed

9,240 RPM

Yes

Max speed

11,650 RPM

Where to Buy

Price at publication

$89.66

$17.55

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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring

7.9

5.1

Hot Soup Purée

8.5

7.0

Scooping a spoon of pureéd soup prepared by the KitchenAid battery-powered immersion blender from the full batch in the plastic beaker.

A batch of soup pureéd by the KitchenAid cordless various speed hand blender is checked for smoothness by being drained through a stainless steel mesh strainer.

Scooping a spoon of pureéd soup produced by the Betty Crocker from the plastic beaker to check its smoothness.

A batch of soup pureéd by the Betty Crocker immersion blender is checked for smoothness by being drained through a stainless steel mesh strainer.

Pureeing Time

30 seconds

Result

Smooth

Slightly Chunky

Suction

Slightly

Frozen Fruit Smoothie

9.0

2.0

A plastic beaker containing a batch of green smoothie whose parts are scooped with a spoon is standing between a timer displaying the total blending time (1 minute) and the KitcheAid’s motor body.

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

The KitchenAid Cordless KHBBV53 Smoothie

The result after using a Betty Crocker immersion blender for three minutes, with noticeable fruit chunks remaining in the mixture.

After finishing blending, the green smoothie made by the Betty Crocker immersion blender was spread evenly throughout a paper to check for smoothness.

Blending Time

1 min

3 mins

Result

Smooth

Very Coarse

Suction

Yes

Slightly

Mayonnaise

6.5

Scooping a spoon of mayonnaise emulsified by the KitchenAid immersion blender from a white bowl to check its creaminess.

A hand pours a creamy mixture from a cup beside theBetty Crocker immersion blender; a digital timer reads 2:15, set against a backdrop of kitchen appliances.

Scoping a spoon of mayonnaise from a white bowl.

Emulsifying Time

1 mins 54 secs

2 min 15 secs

Result

Quite thin

Smooth

Suction

Slightly

Almond Milk

8.3

7.0

A white plate of almond pulp and a bowl of milk produced by the Betty Crocker stick blender within 1 minute and 30 seconds.

Grinding Time

50 secs

1 min 30 secs

Result

Coarse

Fine

Suction

Slightly

Whipped Egg-Whites

0.0

Putting the 24-oz plastic beaker containing testing beaten egg-white upside down on the table.

A digital timer shows 2:01 on a kitchen counter, with a beaker containing unsuccessfully beaten egg whites next to the Betty Crocker immersion blender.

Beating Time

N/A

Failed

Result

N/A

Failed

Suction

N/A

Failed

Design

Overall Design Scoring

8.4

5.5

In the Box

The paper carton box, immersion blending wand, motor body, plastic beaker with lid, pan guard, charger, and owner’s manual of the KitchenAid battery blender being side by side.

The Betty Crocker immersion blender lying on a table with its accessories include a beaker, user manual, and packaging box.

Dimensions

The KitchenAid cordless 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 inches, and the total length of the unit as 17 inches.

The Betty Crocker standing on a table, with the length of its blending shaft being noted to the side as 7.5 inches, and the total length of the unit as 14.5 inches.

Height

17.0" (43.2 cm)

14.5" (36.8 cm)

Width

2.6" (6.6 cm)

2.9" (7.4 cm)

Weight

2.0 lbs (0.9 kg)

1.4 lbs (0.6 kg)

Length

Shaft Length

8.0" (20.3 cm)

7.5" (19.1 cm)

Build Quality

8.5

5.5

The blending wand and motor body of the KitchenAid cordless immersion blender lying flat on a gray table.

A black spot in the blade housing of the KitchenAid cordless stick blender being scaled up for clearer viewing.

A Close-Up of the Motor Body and Blending Shaft of the Betty Crocker

Speed and Controls

A close-up of the palm switch on the top back of the KitchenAid’s motor body.

A Close-Up of the Betty Crocker’s Buttons

Activation

Press

Press-button

Min Speed

9,240 RPM

N/A

Max Speed

11,650 RPM

N/A

Presets

Noise Level

70 dB

N/A

Digital Display

Yes

Pulse Mode

Blending Shaft

7.8

4.0

A close-up of the KitchenAid’s blending assembly sporting 2 sharp prongs with a pan guard attached.

A Close-Up of the Betty Crocker’s Blending Shaft.

Material

Stainless steel

Type

Sharp Blade

Guard Material

Stainless steel (With plastic pan guard)

Plastic

Blade Count

Removable

Yes

Dishwasher Safe

Yes

Beaker

Material

Plastic

Capacity

24.0 fl oz (709.8 ml)

20 oz

Measurements

Yes

Weight

3.7 oz (105 g)

Height

6.5" (16.5 cm)

Dishwasher Safe

Yes

Tamper Included

Extra Accessories

Material

N/A

Dishwasher Safe

N/A

Removable

N/A

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring

7.8

5.9

Ease of Use

7.9

4.9

Handling

7.5

6.5

Someone holding the KitchenAid KHBBV53 Handle and pressing the speed controller at the same time.

Someone is holding the Betty Crocker immersion blender.

Blade Assembly

7.5

9.0

Cleanability

8.0

7.5

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