Customer Ratings & Reviews

I love this KitchenAid hand blender. It is quiet, very easy to use and doesn't make any splash or mess. It purees very well. It is a fantastic tool to use to hide vegetables in soups and sauces and eliminate dreaded "lumpy foods" if you have any picky eaters at home. It is much more convenient than getting out the food processor to puree something. The blender is larger than I expected and measures about 16.5 inches long when it is assembled. However, it comes apart into halves for easier storage. I actually like the larger size as it makes blending in a 12 quart soup pan very easy. The Best Buy Overview says "Dishwasher-safe design", but the manual states that all the parts except the blade are dishwasher safe. However, I have found it is easy enough to clean the blade by putting it in a cup of soapy water and turning it on immediately after you are done using it. The only negative thing I would have to say is that the blade isn't dishwasher safe, but as I said, I have found an easy way to clean it. I would certainly recommend this product.

Went out a little past a month. After the returnable date.

Stopped working the first time I used it. I contacted Kitchen Aid and they replaced it but I have not yet tried to use the new one.

Don’t let this hand blender fooled you because of the size, this hand mixer is very light weight and easy to maneuver, and so effective to mix, I am pleasantly surprised how sharp are the blades. It makes the mix of steamed vegetables, smoothies, sauces, puree and specially soups, of which we are fans. It’s so easy and the result is a perfect mix. It includes a blending jar with measurements for 3 cups with a lid. The quality feels and looks great. You can cqn tell it is a high class unit, solid and well finish, stainless steel body, that looks awesome in my kitchen, and this is something that we can expect from a prestigious brand like Kitchen Aid. The setup is smooth, just unbox the unit, attach the blending arm to the motor body, connect the unit to the power outlet, and that is it. But beside the easy maneuver which I love it, the best part is the speed control placing pressure on the control button easily located and reachable with the index finger. The variable speed trigger lets you adjust the speed which is very clever because that way you can rapidly prevent the mixing from splattering. I was able to count 7 speeds. This unit also comes with a pan guard so you can protect your pots from scratches. Overall the unit is great and it is a useful addition to my kitchen.

Not the greatest wireless mixer. The button is difficult to press while using and there’s no variable speed settings.

Very useful I like it. And it last for long time more the other products

Great for smoothies my wife loves to make fruit smoothies to stay healthy

Astonished at the downhill of quality KitchenAid motors. Used it 3 times, dead.

It could be faster but good for price. I got it for my wife and she loves it very much.

I have to say that I was impressed with this stick blender. I like the fact that the bottom portion detaches as this makes it MUCH easier to clean without getting the motor section wet. I was making sauce the day it arrived so I had a chance to use it immediately and cleaning it was a breeze. It may not seem like a big deal but if you've used one piece stick blenders in the past, you know what a pain it is to try to clean them properly. You DEFINITELY want to read the instructions and make sure the blender arm is correctly seated and LOCKED. I can imagine that some folks who don't bother reading manuals will end up complaining that it 'came apart' but if you connect it properly and lock it according to the simple instructions, you won't have this problem. In short; READ THE MANUAL!! It's very brief and worth the time to read the couple of pages necessary!! Also liked that it came with a blend container that's TOP SHELF DISHWASHER SAFE! Fits really nice in the hand while being sleek and professional looking. The build is solid and feels like it will last me a long time, although this shouldn't be a surprise to anyone who owns a KitchenAid appliance. I have a few KitchenAid appliances including stand mixer that my Dad used for years and it's still going to this day. Motor is powerful and I liked that it had variable speed control, though it did take a little getting used to compared to single speed stick blenders or those with a 2 speed switch. But once you get used to it, it's actually quite a nice feature. I can't imagine needing anything more powerful than this; it chopped through ice quite easily when I was testing it out! I also really appreciated the included plastic guard to protect your cookware from scratches - a nice inclusion accessory that can easily be taken off and put on. I guess if I had any complaints at all, it would be that the blade area is a little difficult to clean, but I think this is a problem with all stick blenders. My suggestion is to buy an inexpensive battery operated vibrating toothbrush; I use them for tight places like this and the vibrating head works really well. All in all, I'm very happy with it and looking forward to using it more. I'd definitely recommend it.

Pro: -Quiet -Variable speed This is perfect for making paste, dips, and whipped food. It’s easy to handle, quiet, and blended with an even consistency. Unlike my other blenders, this doesn’t leave a layer of unblended mix at the bottom. It has a variable button, which feels like 3 different speeds. You can buy more attachments, but an included whisk attachment would have been nice. Still another nice addition to my kitchen.

Product is ok for the price I paid ... but guard that clicks on doesn’t hold properly had to find it in the bowl of Yukon gold puréed potatoes I was preparing .

Due to the inefficiency of Best Buy's logistics nad fulfillment departments, I cannot speak to the quality of the product. I wound up canceling the order and buying a competing product at a nearby Target.

The machine didn't work since the day i bought it. Somw manufacturing defect i guess!

Never buy from Best Buy. Very bad experience no good at all

We never had a true hand blender before, only a low to medium powered kitchen utility device with a "blender" attachment that barely stirred. This KitchenAid Hand Blender (a member of the KHBV53 model family) is great upgrade to that! The design looks simple, but it has a solid, high-quality feel to it. It is not light, but it is not very heavy. With the blending arm attached to the motor/handle, it is about 16 inches tall (each piece is about 8 inches, so should be easy to store). The controller button is right near the top. When running, the motor is fairly quiet. It is a fully variable speed motor (no specific number of speeds, so no separate speed switch), completely controlled by how hard you squeeze the button (so it makes it easier to changes speeds as needed). It comes with a 3-cup plastic blending jar (with a lid) as well as a pan guard to go on the bottom end (to prevent scratching if using in a pan). The power cord a decent 5-foot length (for the electrical outlet deprived kitchens). When using it, it worked great!! Most importantly, it mixed milkshakes perfectly with ease (even with some fairly dense ice cream with cookie dough chunks). It also had no problems with crushing ice. There are many other uses for the blender that we will eventually try out. We also have other blenders that we have made single-serve shakes and smoothies with, but one thing that this hand blended will help with is the cleanup as it is definitely a bit easier. And as a plus, it mentions that the Chopper and Whisk attachments that come with Model KHBBV83 will also work with it! Just not sure if you can purchase those separately though if you do not already have them.

got this blender mainly for milkshakes and glad i did. it works great. a lot less quieter then a blender and a lot less to clean up. you can blend in your own cup or use the cup provided which also has a lid to store later. it was quick and quiet. and all you have to clean is the wand. using a blender you have to clean the blades, lid, and container. this, just the wand piece which detaches. feels great as well.

The KitchenAid Hand Blender is a fantastic blender, that is constructed very well. The box contains the hand blender, a 3-cup plastic jar and lid, plus pan guard. The jar is a perfect size for making shakes and smoothies, plus the lid keeps it sealed so it stays fresh. The pan guard, is a plastic piece that covers the end of the blender, so it doesn’t scratch your dishes. The guard works for the most part, but mine doesn’t seem to lock on securely. This has caused it to fall off inside the jar while I was mixing a shake, after that happened I decided to stash it away and not even bother to use it. Much like other KitchenAid appliances, the blender’s arm is constructed of high quality stainless steel. The 4 point blade is very sharp and dices extremely well. The trigger switch has variable speeds depending on how hard you press it. I decided to try and make a strawberry banana milk shake, to see how well this blender can manage to mix it. I sliced the strawberries in small chunks as well as the bananas, then added some frozen solid ice cream and some milk. I started off by gently pressing the trigger, so it went to the lowest speed, then I gradually gave it more pressure until it was at max speed. Not only did it dice everything up perfectly, but it also blended it together as it was mixing. The results, a perfect milkshake. Overall, I am very satisfied with the hand blender. The good constructed stainless steel arm and the 4 point blade, make up a great blender. Not only does it do a fantastic job at mixing, but also blends everything together very nicely. The added 3-cup plastic jar and lid is a nice bonus as well. My only complaint is the pan guard and how it fails to snap on securely, which resulted in it falling off in my jar while mixing. Other than that, I think this is a fantastic hand blender, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone.

This is a kitchen necessity! A powerful item to froth an iced coffee or blend a sauce in the pan. Just the right size to put in a drawer, light enough for easy use.

Stopped working after 2nd use. Best buy will not return