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All Clad Corded vs LINKChef Hand Blender 800W Side-by-Side Comparison

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All Clad Corded

$109.95 from Amazon

LINKChef Hand Blender 800W

$69.75 from Amazon
All Clad Corded vs LINKChef Hand Blender 800W

Overall Verdict

The LINKChef 800 W Hand Blender comes as a 5-part set, while the All Clad is just a blender stick. Performance wise, the All Clad is really only good for frozen fruit smoothies and almond milk. Its hot soup purees, like the LINKChef, are slightly below standard. The LINKChef, though, offers little performance advantage being  average at best for almond milk, and a flop with smoothies. For standard blending tasks, the All Clad is better, but if you really need a whisk, the LINKChef may be the choice for you.

On other fronts, the LINKChef shows good build quality for the price. The All Clad goes further with a quality beyond expectations, and it's a full 1.2 inches longer.  Despite this, the All Clad’s power acceleration is uneven so you need to move the rather heavy blender around a lot, plus there is a noticeable suction force to deal with. The LINKChef vibrates a lot, and with a reasonably noticeably suction force, spills do occur when you move the beaker while blending.

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Pros & Cons

  • The heavy-duty motor is perfect for frozen fruit smoothies.
  • High-quality construction ensures great durability.
  • The handle is designed to be easy to grip and maneuver.
  • Sufficient motor power suitable for basic tasks
  • Extensive selection of speed options
  • Solid, mid-level construction quality
  • Array of adaptable accessories
  • The price is upscale but there is not much in return for its efficiency. 
  • It's just average at making pureéd soup.
  • Uneven acceleration causes an unpleasant blending experience. 
  • The hefty weight may cause hand fatigue.
  • Susceptibility to scratches
  • Overwhelming suction strength

Key Specs

Dimension
H17.5 x W2.8 inches
H 16 x W2.8 inches
Weight
2.9 lbs (1.3 kg)
1.7 lbs (0.8 kg)
Number of speeds
8
20
Pulse/Turbo option
No
Yes
Min speed
7,776 RPM
A beaker, ice crush blade, storage bracket, whisk, food processor, and milk frother attachments
Max speed
12,768 RPM
Yes

Where to Buy

Price at publication
$96.65
$30.61
$109.95 at Amazon
$69.75 at Amazon

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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring
6.0
5.2

Hot Soup Purée

6.5
6.5
All Clad 10942212300 Immersion Hot Soup Purée Test
Scooping a spoon of pureéd soup from a full batch in a plastic beaker made by the All-Clad immersion blender.
A batch of soup pureéd by the All-Clad stainless steel immersion blender is checked for smoothness by being drained through a stainless steel mesh strainer.
Scooping a spoon of pureéd soup produced by the LINKchef from the plastic beaker to check its smoothness.
Scooping a spoon of pureéd soup produced by the LINKchef from the plastic beaker to check its smoothness.
A batch of soup pureéd by the LINKchef immersion blender is checked for smoothness by being drained through a stainless steel mesh strainer.
Pureeing Time
30 seconds
30 seconds
Result
Slightly Chunky
Chunky
Suction
Slight
Tightly

Frozen Fruit Smoothie

8.3
0.0
All Clad 10942212300 Immersion Smoothie Test
A plastic beaker containing a batch of green smoothie whose parts are scooped with a stainless steel spoon is between the All-Clad’s motor body and a smartphone displaying the total blending time (1 minute and 13 seconds).
After finishing blending, the green smoothie made by the All-Clad blender was spread evenly throughout a white paper to check for solid chunks.
A hand holding a spoonful of a chunky, unevenly blended green and orange mixture above the LINKchef immersion blender, demonstrating the results of a failed frozen fruit smoothie test with the LINKchef blender.
A hand holding a spoonful of a chunky, unevenly blended green and orange mixture above the LINKchef immersion blender, demonstrating the results of a failed frozen fruit smoothie test with the LINKchef blender.
Top-down view of a partially blended mixture in a glass container.
Blending Time
1 min 13 secs
Failed
Result
Smooth
Failed
Suction
Slight
Slightly

Mayonnaise

0.0
9.0
All Clad 10942212300 Immersion Mayonnaise Test
All Clad 10942212300 Immersion Blender Mayonnaise
Scooping a spoon of failed mayonnaise made by the All-Clad hand blender from its full batch in a plastic beaker which is standing between the All-Clad’s motor body and a smartphone displaying the total mixing time (2 minutes and 5 seconds).
A mayonnaise preparation using a LinkChef immersion blender, with a timer tracking the blending duration.
A mayonnaise preparation using a LinkChef immersion blender, with a timer tracking the blending duration.
A Close-Up of The LINKchef Mayonnaise
Emulsifying Time
N/A
1 min 35 secs
Result
N/A
Smooth
Suction
N/A
Yes

Almond Milk

8.0
7.5
All Clad 10942212300 Immersion Almond Milk Test
A white plate of almond pulp being between the All-Clad’s motor body and a smartphone displaying the total grinding time (1 minute).
A white plate of almond pulp and a bowl of milk produced by theLINKchef stick blender within 1 minute and 20 seconds.
Grinding Time
1 min
1 min 20 secs
Result
Fine
Smooth
Suction
Tight
Tightly

Whipped Egg-Whites

0.0
9.0
All Clad 10942212300 Immersion Whipped Egg-Whites Test
All-Clad immersion blender review: a paper carton box, the All-Clad blending wand with its motor body attached, and a user’s manual lying side by side on a white table.
The plastic beaker containing beaten egg-white of the LINKchef immersion blender is put upside down on the table; a smartphone displaying 1 minute and 45 seconds by its sides.
Beating Time
N/A
2 minutes
Result
N/A
Stiff
Suction
N/A
No

Design

Overall Design Scoring
9.1
7.5

In the Box

All-Clad immersion blender review: a paper carton box, the All-Clad blending wand with its motor body attached, and a user’s manual lying side by side on a white table.
The LINKchef immersion blender and its accessories.

Dimensions

The All-Clad immersion blender standing on top of its blending shaft on a gray table, with the length of the blending shaft being noted to the side as 9.4 inches, and the total length of the unit as 17.5 inches.
The LINKchef hand-held blender standing on a table, with the length of its blending shaft being noted to the side as 8.2 inches, and the total length of the unit as 16 inches.
Height
17.5" (44.5 cm)
16.0" (40.6 cm)
Width
2.8" (7.1 cm)
2.8" (7.1 cm)
Weight
2.9 lbs (1.3 kg)
1.7 lbs (0.8 kg)
Length
Shaft Length
9.4" (23.9 cm)
8.2" (20.8 cm)

Build Quality

9.5
7.0
A close-up of the build quality of the All-Clad’s motor body and immersion blending wand.
A close-up of the blending wand, milk frother, and motor housing of the LINKchef immersion blender.

Speed and Controls

A close-up of the All-Clad front interface which features a Turbo button, a power button, and a speed dial on top.
A close-up of the All-Clad front interface which features a Turbo button, a power button, and a speed dial on top.
A close-up of a speed dial on top of the All-Clad’s motor body.
A close-up of the LINKchef’s front buttons
A close-up of the LINKchef’s front buttons
A close-up of the LINKchef’s top-mounted dial.
Activation
Press-button & speed knob
Press-button & speed dial
Min Speed
7,776 RPM
N/A
Max Speed
12,768 RPM
N/A
Presets
No
No
Noise Level
67 dB
N/A
Digital Display
No
No
Pulse Mode
Yes
Yes

Blending Shaft

9.5
7.5
A close-up of the stainless steel blade assembly sporting 2 prongs of the All-Clad stick blender.
A Close-Up of the LINKchef Blade Assembly
Material
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Type
Sharp Blade
Sharp Blade
Guard Material
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Blade Count
2
2
Removable
Yes
Yes
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
Yes

Beaker

0.0
10
A Close-up of the LINKchef beaker.
Material
N/A
Plastic
Capacity
NaN fl oz (NaN ml)
27 oz
Measurements
N/A
Yes
Weight
NaN oz (NaN g)
Height
NaN" (NaN cm)
Dishwasher Safe
N/A
Yes
Tamper Included
N/A
No

Power Cord

10
10
The All-Clad Immersion Blender on a white table with its power cord that features a 2-prong plug rolled up next to it.
A Close-up of the LINKchef power cord.
Cord Length
5.1 ft (1.6 m)
5.1 ft (1.6 m)
Type
2-prong plug
2-prong plug
Detachable
 No
No

Extra Accessories

A close-up of the LINKchef whisk attachment.
Material
N/A
Stainless steel
Dishwasher Safe
N/A
Yes
Removable
N/A
Yes

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
8.0
7.1

Ease of Use

7.8
6.3

Handling

8.5
8.0
Someone is holding the All-Clad’s handle and pressing its button at the same time.
Someone is holding the All-Clad’s handle and pressing its button at the same time.
Someone is holding the All-Clad’s handle with one hand and rotating the speed dial located on the top of the motor body at the same time with the other hand.
Someone is holding the LINKchef’s handle.

Blade Assembly

8.0
8.5

Cleanability

8.0
8.5