Kitchen Mixers
Cuisinart CSB-179 Smart Stick Hand Blender
The Cuisinart CSB-179 is an immersion blender built for daily use rather than occasional blending. The 300-watt motor handles soups, smoothies, and sauces without stalling, and the bell-shaped blending end reduces spattering — a consistent complaint with cheaper models. Variable speed is controlled by a single dial, which allows mid-task adjustments without releasing grip. The stainless steel shaft is dishwasher-safe and detaches with a button press. The kit includes a 24-oz blending jar with a lid (doubles as storage), a whisk attachment for light emulsifications, and a chopper bowl for herbs and garlic. All attachments fit the same motor body. For counter space, the narrow footprint stores upright in a drawer or in the included stand. A reliable, genuinely versatile kitchen tool that earns consistent high marks across owner accounts.
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What we like
- + Bell-shaped blending end reduces spattering compared to flat-bottomed models
- + Variable speed dial allows mid-task adjustments without releasing grip
- + Stainless steel shaft detaches in one press; dishwasher-safe
- + Kit includes blending jar, whisk attachment, and chopper bowl
Watch out for
- - 300W motor handles most tasks but not frozen-solid ingredients
- - Whisk attachment less effective than a dedicated stand mixer for heavy cream
Our verdict
Best multi-attachment immersion blender we evaluated. The included jar, whisk, and chopper make it genuinely versatile without requiring extra storage space.