Kenwood Triblade XL Hand Blender, Mixer with Anti-Splash, Chopper 500ml, Metal Whisk and Masher Attachment and BPA-Free Plastic Beaker, HBM60.307GY, Dishwasher Safe, 1000W, Grey

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Paying more for a hand blender will usually get you more attachments, which slot into the main blender handle to get different food processing jobs done. We also test each model for ease of cleaning, noting which models are easy to clean up and have dishwasher-safe parts and those that don’t. Those with difficult-to-reach crevasses or blender heads that couldn't be removed were the worst products we tried. The best hand blenders were easy to rinse out and clean by hand. Build quality

We selected the best-selling hand blenders from the most popular brands available at key retailers. For making soups, you’re unlikely to need as many attachments, but if you’ll be using your blender to prepare lots of vegetables then a chopping tool will be a godsend. Also, is the beaker or bowl included – and how big is it? If it doesn’t fit your size requirements then you may need to look elsewhere. How much power do I need?But the Triblade blender goes way beyond blending. Interchangeable attachments mean this appliance is a true multi-tasker. With easy twist fittings, you can seamlessly swap between blending and mashing, whisking and chopping; using just one appliance to create creamy mash, chunky soups, featherlight meringues or delicious dressings. And because the Triblade is all about convenience, when you’re finished creating you can just pop most of the wands and attachments straight in the dishwasher, and spend your time enjoying your meal instead of cleaning up.

We made soup, houmous and smoothies with each hand blender, running each ran for the same length of time, on the highest setting.The Dualit DHB2 Hand Blender is an excellent choice for any discerning chef. Its 700W motor, upgraded from 500W of its predecessor, means it handles foods better and it comes with all the necessary accessories. There’s also a turbo mode for dealing with super-tough blends. We blended mayonnaise for three minutes, noted how easy to was to keep holding the blender and how much the handle warmed up. If you’re tired of the all-or-nothing performance of the average hand blender, you might want to consider the Morphy Richards Total Control. It’s equipped with the company’s Smart Response Technology, which builds up speed gradually so blitzing food comes without the usual jerks and splatters.