10 best KitchenAid immersion blenders in 2026 (11+ compared)

KitchenAid immersion blenders are made for KitchenAid, a brand of the US appliance group Whirlpool Corporation. Whirlpool designs the range and sells it in Europe through its own KitchenAid subsidiary. The hand blenders themselves are built by contract factories, mainly in China. That is the usual setup for small kitchen appliances, and the 4-point blades and motors follow KitchenAid's own specifications.

The brand grew from stand mixers, and the hand blenders share their colours and styling. The KitchenAid Go models, such as the KHBRV05, belong to a wider cordless platform whose removable battery also powers other Go tools. Commercial models like the £520 KHBC412 come from the same company but target restaurant kitchens.

The main KitchenAid immersion blender series are as follows:

• Entry corded: The KHB1231 is the simple 2-speed model with a single accessory. It suits soups and quick sauces at £50.
• Variable-speed corded: The KHBV53 and KHBV83 use a 180 W motor and a speed dial. The KHBV53 comes with 3 accessories, including a blending jar.
• Cordless variable speed: The KHBBV83 is a battery model with 5 accessories. It runs at up to 11,600 rpm and suits kitchens with few sockets.
• KitchenAid Go: The KHBRV05, 5KHBRV71BM and 5KHBRV75BM run on the removable Go battery. The KHBRV00 is the bare tool without a battery.
• Five-speed: The KHB2561 has 5 speeds, a 200 W motor and 13,500 rpm. It comes with a chopper for herbs and nuts.
• Commercial: The KHBC312 and KHBC412 carry 350 W and 750 W motors at 18,000 rpm. Their prices of £300-£520 reflect a pro build.

KitchenAid immersion blenders offer a wider choice than Smeg, from a £50 corded model to cordless and commercial versions. Smeg sells a small range built around retro styling. Both brands target buyers who care about looks and sell matching stand mixers and kettles. The main split is that KitchenAid offers several cordless blenders, while Smeg's range is mostly corded.

Smeg hand blenders typically use a motor of around 700 W with stepless speed control, a turbo button and a stainless foot with 4 blades. KitchenAid's corded models have much smaller motors but spin at up to 18,000 rpm, and its Go models add a removable battery. Both purée soup in seconds. Smeg's extra wattage helps more with nuts and frozen fruit.

Pick KitchenAid if you want to blend away from a socket or need a full kit such as the KHBBV83 with chopper and whisk. Smeg suits you if you blend at the stove, want more motor power and like the retro look in pastel colours.

KitchenAid immersion blenders commonly cost about £100-£200, while the full market runs from £50 to £520. Around £90-£130 you get the corded KHBV53 or a cordless KitchenAid Go model with a 4-point blade and variable speed.

Near £160, the KHB2561 adds 5 speeds and a chopper. Above that sits the commercial range: the KHBC312 at £300 and the KHBC412 at £520 buy motors built for daily batches in restaurant kitchens. At the bottom, the £50 KHB1231 covers soup with 2 speeds and one accessory.

The chart below shows the price distribution of KitchenAid immersion blenders.

When choosing a KitchenAid immersion blender, you should consider the following factors:

• Corded or cordless: The corded KHBV83 runs as long as you need. The KHBRV05 frees you from the socket but needs charging between long sessions.
• Existing Go battery: The KHBRV00 comes without a battery. It is the cheaper route if you already own another KitchenAid Go tool.
• Speed control: The KHB2561 offers 5 fixed speeds, and the KHB1231 has only 2. More steps give you finer control for delicate sauces and baby purées.
• Accessories: The KHBV53 includes a blending jar, and the KHBBV83 adds a chopper and whisk. A chopper and whisk matter more than extra jars.
• Batch size: Home cooks rarely need the KHBC412. Its commercial motor suits pots of 10 litres or more, which is overkill for a weekly soup.