The 8 Best Immersion Blenders Under $200 for Soups, Sauces and Smoothies, Ranked & Reviewed

Our verdict: The most capable kit under $200, with eight attachments from a brand that built its name on this tool.

The MultiQuick 9 comes with eight attachments, which turns a soup stick into a small kitchen system. The listing leans on Braun's reputation for hand blenders, and the $100 to $200 price puts it near the top of the budget in this guide.

It ranks first because more attachments means the single motor unit replaces a mini chopper, a whisk and a masher, and Braun is a name most cooks trust for this tool. It tops the Breville station because the focus is the blender itself, not a countertop add-on. The tradeoff is storage: eight pieces need a drawer or a box, and you will use only three or four regularly.

Buy it if you cook from scratch and want one motor for many jobs. Skip it if you only puree soup, since a simpler wand does that for less.

Attachments

8

Brand

Braun

Type

Corded hand blender

Price bracket

$100 to $200

Our verdict: A blender wand with a bundle of accessories, packaged as a full processing station.

Breville sells the BSB530XL as an all-in-one processing station in brushed stainless steel. The accessories are the point, and the listing positions it as a bundle for people who want to process food, not just blend soup.

It ranks second because the bundle adds chopping and prep capability that a bare stick cannot match, yet it still sits behind the Braun due to fewer clearly stated attachments in the listing. Breville has a reputation for solid build, and the stainless finish suggests it was designed to live on the counter. The tradeoff is footprint and cleaning: more parts mean more to wash after each use.

Buy it if you want to chop onions as well as puree soup. Skip it if you dislike cleaning multiple parts.

Type

Processing station

Finish

Brushed stainless steel

Accessories

Bundle included

Price bracket

$100 to $200

Our verdict: Five speeds and a three-piece bundle from the name people trust for blending.

The Vitamix bundle offers five speeds, three pieces in the set and the build quality that the brand is known for. It lands in the $100 to $200 bracket, near the cap of this guide.

It ranks third because the five-speed dial gives finer control than a two-button wand, which helps with delicate sauces. The Vitamix name also signals support and spare parts, which matter for a tool that lives hard use. It ranks behind the Braun and Breville because the three pieces are fewer than the eight-piece Braun, and the price is at the upper edge. The tradeoff is paying for the name when similar kits cost less.

Choose it if you already own Vitamix gear or trust the brand. Skip it if you want the most accessories for the money.

Speeds

5

Set

3-piece bundle

Finish

Stainless steel and black

Price bracket

$100 to $200

Our verdict: A straightforward Breville wand with a grip designed for control, without a bundle of extras.

The Control Grip is Breville's plain immersion blender in brushed stainless steel. It does not bundle a station of accessories, and the listing describes it only by the Breville build and name, which is why the details here stay limited.

It ranks fourth because it is the clean choice for a cook who wants a wand and nothing else. The grip in the name refers to how you hold and control the blender, which matters when you are blending hot soup in a deep pot. It trails the station-style models because it offers fewer ways to use the motor. The tradeoff is simplicity: easy storage, but no chopper or whisk to expand it.

Buy it if you puree soup, sauces and smoothies and want little else. Skip it if you want attachments.

Type

Corded hand blender

Finish

Brushed stainless steel

Brand

Breville

Price bracket

$100 to $200

Our verdict: A cordless hand blender with accessories and a battery included, for cooks who hate cords.

The KitchenAid Go is cordless, with accessories bundled and a battery included. That makes it the only unplugged choice here, and the listing confirms the battery is part of the box.

It ranks fifth because cordless freedom is a genuine benefit: you can move from stove to counter without hunting for an outlet or dragging a cord through a splash zone. The tradeoff is that battery runtime is finite, and the listing gives no run time, so a big batch of soup could outlast a charge. It also sits in the $100 to $200 bracket, a price that competes with stronger corded kits.

Buy it if outlet reach is your main frustration. Skip it if you make large batches or forget to recharge.

Power

Cordless, battery included

Model

KHBRV75

Accessories

Included

Price bracket

$100 to $200

Our verdict: A corded KitchenAid with variable speed and attachments, at a mid-range price.

The KHBV83 is a corded hand blender with variable speed control and a set of attachments, sold in the $50 to $100 bracket. Variable speed lets you ramp up gradually, which reduces splatter when you start in a pot.

It ranks sixth because the corded model is more affordable than the cordless KitchenAid, with no battery to manage. It lands behind the Braun and Breville because the listing is vague on the number and type of attachments. The tradeoff is the cord: you give up the freedom of the Go but gain unlimited run time, which is the better trade for big batches.

Choose it if you want KitchenAid styling and variable control. Skip it if you want a wider attachment set.

Type

Corded

Control

Variable speed

Model

KHBV83

Price bracket

$50 to $100

Our verdict: A 3-in-1 Braun that blends and processes, in the $50 to $100 bracket.

The MultiQuick 7 is a 3-in-1 immersion blender and food processor from Braun, with accessories included. Its $50 to $100 price makes it one of the gentler options for a tight budget.

It ranks seventh because the 3-in-1 concept adds chopping to blending at a modest price, but the MultiQuick 9 gives you far more for a bit more money. Braun's build name carries over, so it feels like a fair step up from a bare-bones wand. The tradeoff is that you will probably outgrow three functions if you cook a lot.

Buy it if you want a Braun without paying for eight attachments. Skip it if you want the widest toolkit.

Type

3-in-1 blender and processor

Brand

Braun

Accessories

Included

Price bracket

$50 to $100

Our verdict: A four-speed Ninja with a whisk and small cup, aimed at light everyday blending.

The Ninja CI201ND has four speeds, a whisk attachment and a 4 ounce cup, in Deep Navy. It is priced in the $50 to $100 bracket, among the cheaper options here.

It ranks last because the 4 ounce cup suggests small tasks, like a single serving of sauce or a bit of dressing, and the listing says little else. The whisk is useful for cream and eggs, and four speeds are enough for most sauces. The tradeoff is that you are buying a lighter-duty tool, not a system, and the brand has less hand-blender pedigree than Braun or Breville.

Choose it if you blend small portions and want color and a whisk. Skip it if you want a sturdier kit.

Speeds

4

Cup

4 oz

Accessory

Whisk

Price bracket

$50 to $100