What are blenders: types of devices, capabilities, pros and cons, recommendations for choice + TOP-13 best models

With the advent of blenders, cooking has become much easier. This device is designed to quickly chop products.

However, over time, the number of its functions increased. The modern blender, especially if it is from the elite, replaces the kitchen machine.

It can chop meat, fruits, vegetables and berries, mashed potato boiled potatoes, grate cheese, whip whites into a steep foam.

With its help, you can prepare a soup puree, a diet smoothie or a milkshake.

However, the possibility of the blender depends on its type and the number of attachments.

Blender types and description

The main types of blenders:

• immersion blenders - those that are taken in the hand, sink into any container, even a tea cup (if it fits), and grind its contents;
• stationary - these are monolithic products (the heavier, the better - they won't slip from the table while working), having a bowl in which products are loaded for further processing.

Combined blenders stand out. They can be immersion and stationary and always combine many functions.

Immersion .

For many, such a device is the only convenient one for cooking soup purees or smoothies. Immersion blenders work from the mains. Models with a battery have appeared.

Inside the handle of the immersion blender is an electric motor. On top there are control buttons and speed adjustment. The bottom part is a working, always metal, at the end is the point of attachment of nozzles.

Features

Immersion blenders do not have a bowl. For some, this is a minus, but someone considers the ability to whip milk directly in the cup as a fat plus. At the end of the working part, which is made of durable metal, there are removable nozzles.

Depending on the equipment, you can install:

• knives for chopping;
• whisk;
• chopper;
• slicer and shredder;
• grinder;
• chopping bowl;
• ice-breaker attachment;
• dough hook attachment;
• mashing nozzle;
• pump nozzle;
• whipping cream nozzle;
• Sauce maker nozzle;
• Juicer nozzle.

Additionally, most immersion blender models come with a measuring cup.

Most attachments are interchangeable. If the blender is out of order and you are supposed to buy a new one, you can take a model with a minimum number of additions. Attachments from the old device will fit it perfectly.

The pump nozzle is designed to remove air from the containers. The latter are often included with the blender. In a vacuum the food is stored much longer.

Advantages and disadvantages

Pros of the immersion blender:

• quickly grinds a small volume of products;
• multifunctional;
• takes up little space, and if equipped with a loop, you can hang it on a hook.

Disadvantages of the immersion blender:

• for cooking large portions is unsuitable;
• can not work for a long time - the device must be turned off to rest;
• Will not be able to prepare a quality smoothie.

Stationary

These are devices with a bowl. Unlike submerged ones, they are designed for cooking a large volume of products (at least 1 l). They consist of a bowl and a base with an electric cord. Inside the base is an electric motor.

The heavier the base, the more stable the blender. The legs with rubber pads must be present at the bottom, so that the device does not slip on the table while working.

Distinctive features

The bowl is equipped with a lid, which does not allow the products to fly in all directions. In it you can grind meat, vegetables, fruits, berries, cook soup puree, mashed potato, chop ice (if the knives are steel).

Advantages and disadvantages

Pros of the stationary blender:

• You can prepare, for example, soup puree for the whole family at once (the maximum volume of the bowl is 2 liters).
• It is not necessary to hold like an immersion blender. It is enough to start the device, and after a while turn it off.
• The bowl is made of durable materials, so you can work with hot foods and liquids.

Cons of the stationary blender:

• Will not be suitable for those who prepare only 1 glass of smoothies or smoothies;
• takes up space on the work surface and is hardly suitable for a tiny kitchen;
• Not as functional as a submersible - the set usually includes several types of knives.

Combination

Often so called the most common blenders, which in addition to chopping food can do something else:

• Stationary - cook soup, steam foods;
• Submersible - acting as a mixer, kneader, coffee grinder, meat grinder.

Often such technology is called a universal, and its additional skills - just additional functionality, which is due to the number of nozzles.

Comparison of immersion and stationary blenders

Characteristics	Submersible	Stationary	Commentary
Power	180-1200 W	400-1350 W	The parameter affects the functionality of the device. The more powerful blender, the easier it is to cope with solid products.
Bowl	no	there is	There is only in stationary models. It is always equipped with a lid, which is very convenient - the contents during the operation of the knives is not splashed on the sides.
Accessories	Depending on the model, it includes a whisk, beater, slicing and dicing board, miller	different types of knives	The number of attachments depends on what the device can do. The more of them, the better, but for additional, not included, you'll have to pay extra.
Skills: Chop soup puree. Chopping nuts Crush breadcrumbs Crush ice Mix a smoothie Mix shake and ice. Beat egg into a froth. Beat in mayonnaise. Mix pancake batter	+ + + + + + + + +	+ + + + + + – – –	The stationary blender has fewer options, because the bottom of the bowl can be attached only different types of blades and, in some models, a disk for slicing.
Convenience in operation	fits in your hand, can shred food in any container, easy to clean	Stays in place, the bowl can be removed for washing

Additional functionality

The more attachments the blender has, the more it can do.

Unusual additional features that immersion devices have:

• make powdered sugar;
• finely chop an onion;
• chop garlic like a garlic crusher.

Exotic functions are endowed and some models of stationary blenders. They can cook soup and steam foods (blender-soup cooker and blender-steamer). And although such models appeared quite recently, they are already popular with consumers.

How to choose correctly?

Choosing a blender, always pay attention to:

• Type. Immersion, stationary or combined.
• Power. The smaller it is, the weaker the device. The power of 600-900 W is considered optimal. Such a blender will cope with nuts, and with ice. His blades will not stall if you load all the products to make a smoothie at the same time.
• Number of speeds. Optimally 5-7. Possible variants from 1 to 30. Many speeds for semi-professional and professional models.
• Bowl size. (for stationary ones). It comes in the volume of 1-2 liters.
• Number of nozzles. If you plan to use the blender only as a blender, then the one that comes with it will be enough.
• Material of blades (in a stationary one) or the working part (in an immersion blender). Ideally, if it is durable steel. However, in cheap models of stationary blenders, knives are often made of durable plastic. It should be borne in mind that they will not last long and will certainly not be suitable for crushing ice or nuts.
• The material of the bowl (for stationary). Steel, plastic, glass or composite material is used.
• Case material. Plastic is unstable and with any strong impact can break. Metal is a good solution for a stationary blender. It is true that you can clearly see fingerprints on it.
• Price. Often influences the choice against common sense. To save money on household appliances is definitely not worth it. Choose the optimal configuration, pay attention to the company-manufacturer.

CHUDOSNITZA BP-421/423

Production - Russia.

The blender is of good quality, good build and durability.

Includes 3 attachments - mill, whisk, knives for chopping.

The power of the model is 400 watts. Two modes - turbo and standard.

CENTEK CT-1319

It is made in China.

Well cut and tightly sewn.

This model has only one speed, but an enviable power of 1,000 watts.

This maker has a mill which makes it an excellent nut slicer and dicer. But the nozzle for puree is absent.

SUPRA HBS-633

The Japanese brand is made in China.

Power of 600 W.

The number of nozzles - 2 + measuring cup. Durable, good build quality.

Of the disadvantages - a loud noise produced during operation.

BOSCH MSM 14200

German brand, made in Slovenia.

Blender in the minimum configuration.

Power of 400 W.

Distinguished by a long service life without breakage.

Smeg HBF02PBEU

Specifications:

• 700W power;
• 4 modes of operation;
• 3 interchangeable nozzles;
• weight 2 kg.

The average price is about 10,000 rubles.

KitchenAid 5KHB2571EOB

Specifications:

• power 180W;
• there is a battery;
• 6 speeds;
• 7 modes;
• a few nozzles;
• weight of 3.5 kg.

The average price of about 15,000 rubles.

BORK B781

Includes three nozzles.

Unbreakable Swiss engine.

The handle is very comfortable - the device is ideal in the hand.

The average price is about 20,000 rubles.

GALAXY GL2155

The power of 550 watts.

The body is plastic.

There is a mill. Four speed.

According to customer reviews, quite a decent model for the money.

Kitfort KT-1307

This blender has a glass jug and a metal body.

The power of 450 watts.

Modes are standard, pulse and for crushing ice.

Weight of the blender is 2 kg.

Polaris PTB 0204G/0205G

Pretty powerful 600 W.

2 speeds.

Glass jug. Plastic body.

Weight of 2.6 kg.

Modes are standard, pulse, ice maker.

Bugatti Blender Vela

Power 400 watts.

3 speed.

Body made of metal.

Bowl volume of 1.5 liter. 6 working modes. Weight of 4.2 kg.

The average price is about 12,000 rubles.

BORK B501

The power of 1 000 W.

The body is plastic. The volume of the bowl is 1.5 liters.

Has 3 operating modes. There is a mechanical juicer.

Weight 2.6 kg.

The average price is 13,000 rubles.

KitchenAid 5KSB5080EMS

Power 1300 W. 5 speeds.

Metal casing.

Electronic control.

Weight 10 kg.

The average price of 53 000 rubles.

Conclusion and conclusions

Blender - an indispensable attribute of the modern hostess. It is impossible to imagine a kitchen of the XXI century without it.

Useful video

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