The hand blender fits my hand comfortably and it is a welcome addition to my kitchen. I was weary of using a ladle or carefully pouring hot soup from a large pot into my countertop blender. This slim tool blends the hot soup right on the stove top and easily snaps apart for easy clean up. It also fits into a drawer so no need to clutter up the counter!
I replaced my old cuisinart stick blender after it finally died. Had it a least 10 years. Love this one EXCEPT I’m not a fan of the safety lock. It’s awkward when you are stopping and starting when blending. You have to release the start button with the unlock button each time. I wish there was a way to disable it.
Love this little gadget! Now I don’t have to use the big blender for things like peanut sauce, hummus, salad dressings and small batches of soup. Saves me a lot of cleanup! It can be a little messy if whatever I’m blending is in a shallower bowl.
I got this to replace my existing Smart Stick that I had for many years. Just something to know if you had the old one. The motor is a little stronger, the cup that comes with it is 3 cups (vs 2) and the stick overall is a little bigger. All of this works fine for me. So far, so good and hope to have this one for many years. I use it mostly for mayo, dressings, and for soups to avoid the blender. Perfect for all of these.