Blender paddles are too long therefore it vibrates your hand and arm terribly hard. The blender is so uncomfortable to try and get it to hold still ..for long use forget it your hand will go numb!!
When my Kitchenaid whip broke for the 3rd time after having it repaired, I was faced with a choice: buy a new whip or purchase a light weight hand mixer. I am not disappointed by my choice!
This mixer has great speed and power. And I really like that it stands up solidly. When not being held or in use. My last mixer was top heavy and turned over very easily. The cuisinart does not.