One of the most convenient tools to have around the kitchen is a hand mixer. These appliances can save you a lot of time and hassle in your cooking, baking, and other tasks. A model like the KHB100OB Kitchen Aid hand blender can help you with any number of recipes, with delicious results.

This Kitchen Aid hand blender has a powerful, yet quiet motor, than can be adjustment with a variable speed control dial on the top of the blender (nine speeds), letting you mix, blend, whip, and more. Its stainless-steel blade is sheltered by a protective splashguard, and can reach into even the deepest pots up to eight inches. Its convenience is enhanced with a one-touch power button, and simple ejector buttons for the attachment, as well as an ergonomic, non-slip grip. All the attachments and accessories are dishwasher-safe, and the body of the blender itself easily wipes clean. The extra-long power cord measures five feet, making it easier to maneuver around even the largest kitchens. It also comes with a 3-cup blending beaker and lid.

However, this Kitchen Aid hand blender is not exactly perfect. Though it is much less expensive than other models, coming in at around $70, it has had somewhat irregular performance. While its motor is extremely powerful – be cautious when blending liquids as you may get a rather unexpected splash effect – it is not necessarily tough enough to handle tougher substances like sweet potatoes, ice, and frozen fruits. It is also on the heavy side, which may be an issue for some users or for recipes which require extended amounts of blending. It does come with a one-year warranty which should allow you to test it out fully and be sure it meets your needs.

However, when it comes to general use – blending soups, shakes, batters, and other tasks – this Kitchen Aid hand blender should deliver nicely. Its overall ease of use and maintenance is also a definite plus, as is its reasonable price, which is less than half of some deluxe models.