Sign In

Our recommendations are made independently. We may receive commissions from purchases made via our links.

Bella 10-Speed vs. Breville BSB510XL Control Grip Side-by-Side Comparison

By , , , and ·Updated

Bella 10-Speed

$27.99 from Amazon

Breville BSB510XL Control Grip

$129.95 from Amazon
Bella 10-Speed vs. Breville BSB510XL Control Grip: The Same Power Rating, Two Different Markets

Overall Verdict

While the build quality of the Breville BSB510XL Control Grip placed it top in the segment in terms of durability, its performance in testing unexpectedly dragged down its ranking among the competition. Although it did perform better at emulsifying mayonnaise it didn’t quite measure up when it comes to pureeing soups and making smoothies.

The Bella 10-Speed, on the other hand, is a fine immersion blender for the price. For simple blends, you can’t go at all wrong with this blender. The only inconvenience was that it noticeably rattled in our hands when working through solid food like frozen fruits.

Ranking by
Showing: 2/2 Items

Pros & Cons

  • It features multiple speeds. 
  • Extra attachments are included for greater versatility. 
  • Blending wand is easy to remove and attach.
  • It performs with consistent efficiency.
  • It comes with extra accessories.
  • There are many innovative features like ergonomic pistol-like control grip with trigger operation.
  • Non-scratch base helps prevent scratching pots.
  • The whisk attachment brings more versatility.
  • Its performance is inconsistent.
  • The control buttons are hard to press.
  • The blade guard can cause damage to cookware surfaces.  
  • The motor vibrates violently, making it very difficult to maneuver the blender.
  • The heavy blending performance is limited 
  • The blade housing base is relatively large, making it hard to fit well in certain blending containers.

Key Specs

Dimensions
H15.2 x W2.3 inches
H16.5 x W2.9 inches
Weight
2.0 lbs (0.9 kg)
2.2 lbs (1.0 kg)
Number of speeds
10
15
Pulse/Turbo option
Yes
No
Min speed
14,730 RPM
6,014 RPM
Max speed
16,000 RPM
13,224 RPM

Where to Buy

Price at publication
$37.09
$113.48
$27.99 at Amazon
$129.95 at Amazon

*You help support Shouldit's product testing and reviews by purchasing from our retail partners.

Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring
8.0
6.5

Hot Soup Purée

7.5
6.5
Scooping a spoon of pureéd soup made by the BELLA hand blender from a plastic beaker standing next to a smartphone displaying the total pureéing time (33 seconds).
Scooping a spoon of pureéd soup made by the BELLA hand blender from a plastic beaker standing next to a smartphone displaying the total pureéing time (33 seconds).
BELLA 10-Speed Soup
A batch of soup pureéd by the BELLA immersion blender is checked for smoothness by being drained through a stainless steel mesh strainer.
Scooping a spoon of pureéd soup from its full batch in a plastic beaker made by the Breville immersion blender.
Scooping a spoon of pureéd soup from its full batch in a plastic beaker made by the Breville immersion blender.
A batch of soup pureéd by the Breville Control Grip immersion blender is checked for smoothness by being drained through a stainless steel mesh strainer.
Breville BSB510XL Control Grip Hot Soup Purée Test
Pureeing Time
30 seconds
30 secs
Result
Chunky
Smooth
Suction
Tightly
Slight

Frozen Fruit Smoothie

9.3
5.8
The BELLA 10-Speed Smoothie Testing, from left to right: the BELLA motor body, a batch of green smoothie in a white bowl with parts of it being scooped with a spoon, and a smartphone displaying the total blending time (58 seconds).
The BELLA 10-Speed Smoothie Testing, from left to right: the BELLA motor body, a batch of green smoothie in a white bowl with parts of it being scooped with a spoon, and a smartphone displaying the total blending time (58 seconds).
Bella 10 Speed Smoothe
After finishing blending, the green smoothie was spread evenly throughout a white paper to check for solid chunks.
Breville BSB510XL Control Grip Immersion Blender Smoothie Test
A plastic beaker containing a batch of green smoothie whose parts are scooped with a stainless steel spoon is between the Breville’s motor body and a smartphone displaying the total blending time (2 minutes and 21 seconds).
After finishing blending, the green smoothie made by the Breville BSB510XL blender was spread evenly throughout a white paper to check for solid chunks.
Blending Time
58 secs
2 mins 21 secs
Result
Smooth
Smooth
Suction
Slightly
Slightly

Mayonnaise

9.0
4.8
A little bit of mayonnaise sticking in the whisk attachment of the BELLA hand blender when it is removed from the full batch emulsified in a plastic beaker standing between the BELLA motor body and a smartphone displaying the total emulsion time (1 minute and 24 seconds).
A little bit of mayonnaise sticking in the whisk attachment of the BELLA hand blender when it is removed from the full batch emulsified in a plastic beaker standing between the BELLA motor body and a smartphone displaying the total emulsion time (1 minute and 24 seconds).
BELLA 10-Speed Mayonnaise
Scooping a spoon of mayonnaise from its full batch made by the Breville blender and contained in a plastic beaker that stands between the Breville’s motor and a smartphone displaying the total mixing time ( 2 minutes and 39 seconds).
Scooping a spoon of mayonnaise from its full batch made by the Breville blender and contained in a plastic beaker that stands between the Breville’s motor and a smartphone displaying the total mixing time ( 2 minutes and 39 seconds).
Breville BSB510XL Control Grip Whipped Egg-Whites 1
Breville BSB510XL Control Grip Immersion Blender Mayonnaise Test
Emulsifying Time
1 min 25 secs
2 mins 40 secs
Result
Smooth
Quite Thin
Suction
Yes
No

Almond Milk

6.0
8.5
A white plate of almond pulp produced by the Breville stick blender being between the Breville’s motor body and a smartphone displaying the total grinding time (55 seconds).
A white plate of almond pulp produced by the Breville stick blender being between the Breville’s motor body and a smartphone displaying the total grinding time (55 seconds).
Breville BSB510XL Control Grip Immersion Blender Almond Milk Test
Grinding Time
1 min 15 secs
56 secs
Result
Coarse
Smooth
Suction
Tightly
Tightly

Whipped Egg-Whites

6.0
10
The 24-oz plastic beaker containing testing beaten egg-white is put upside down on the gray table with a BELLA motor body and a smartphone displaying the total whipping time (3 minutes) by its sides.
The 24-oz plastic beaker containing testing beaten egg-white is put upside down on the gray table with a BELLA motor body and a smartphone displaying the total whipping time (3 minutes) by its sides.
BELLA 10-Speed Whipped Egg-Whites
The plastic beaker containing testing beaten egg-white of the Breville immersion blender is put upside down on the white table with its motor body and a smartphone displaying the total whipping time (1 minute and 21 seconds) by its sides.
The plastic beaker containing testing beaten egg-white of the Breville immersion blender is put upside down on the white table with its motor body and a smartphone displaying the total whipping time (1 minute and 21 seconds) by its sides.
Looking at the beaten egg-white of the Breville Stick Blender contained inside a plastic beaker.
Breville BSB510XL Control Grip Immersion Blender Whipped Egg-Whites Test
Beating Time
3 minutes
1 min 21 sec
Result
Stiff
Stiff
Suction
No
No

Design

Overall Design Scoring
7.5
8.7

In the Box

The BELLA Stick Blender is shipped with a paper carton box, an immersion blending wand, a motor body, a plastic beaker, a whisk attachment, a food processor, and a user manual.
A paper carton box, plastic beaker with lid, whisk attachment, blending wand with its motor body attached, chopper bowl with lid and stainless steel chopping blades, and user’s manuals of the Breville BSB510XL lying side by side on a white table.

Dimensions

The BELLA 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 8.3 inches, and the total length of the unit as 15.2 inches.
The Breville 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 9.3 inches, and the total length of the unit as 16.5 inches.
Height
15.2" (38.6 cm)
16.5" (41.9 cm)
Width
2.3" (5.8 cm)
2.9" (7.4 cm)
Weight
2.0 lbs (0.9 kg)
2.2 lbs (1.0 kg)
Length
Shaft Length
8.3" (21.1 cm)
9.3" (23.6 cm)

Build Quality

7.0
9.0
The whisk attachment, motor body, and blending shaft of the BELLA stick blender lie flat on a gray table.
The whisk attachment, motor body, and blending shaft of the Breville BSB510XL lying on a white table.

Speed and Controls

A close-up of the two speed control buttons of the BELLA immersion blender.
A close-up of the Power button in the front interface and a speed dial on the top of the Breville’s motor body.
A close-up of the Power button in the front interface and a speed dial on the top of the Breville’s motor body.
A close-up of the Breville’s motor body, with a speed dial on its top and the power button in its front.
Activation
Press-button & speed dial
Press-button & speed dial
Min Speed
14,730 RPM
6.014 RPM
Max Speed
16,000 RPM
13.224 RPM
Presets
No
No
Noise Level
84 dB
76 dB
Digital Display
No
No
Pulse Mode
Yes
No

Blending Shaft

7.5
7.5
A close-up of the BELLA’s blending wand with 4 sharp stainless steel prongs.
A close-up of the BELLA’s blending wand with 4 sharp stainless steel prongs.
A close-up of the BELLA’s blending wand with 4 sharp stainless steel prongs from the side-viewing angle.
A close-up of the blade assembly featuring two stainless steel prongs of the Breville BSB510XL hand blender.
A close-up of the blade assembly featuring two stainless steel prongs of the Breville BSB510XL hand blender.
The Stainless Steel Blending Shaft of the Breville BSB510XL Control Grip Immersion Blender
Material
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Type
Sharp Blade
Sharp blade
Guard Material
Stainless steel
Plastic
Blade Count
4
2
Removable
Yes
No
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
Yes

Beaker

10
10
A 30-oz plastic beaker of the BELLA Immersion Blending standing on a gray table.
The Breville’s 1250 ml plastic beaker standing on a white table with its lid attached.
Material
Plastic
Plastic
Capacity
30 oz
40.0 fl oz (1.2 L)
Measurements
Yes
Yes
Weight
0.29 lb
14.0 oz (397 g)
Height
7.2" (18.3 cm)
7.0" (17.8 cm)
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
Yes
Tamper Included
No
No

Power Cord

10
10
The BELLA 10-Speed Immersion Blender on a gray table with its power cord rolled up next to it.
The Breville Immersion Blender on a white table with its power cord that features a 2-prong plug rolled up next to it.
Cord Length
5.1 ft (1.6 m)
6.3 ft (1.9 m)
Type
2-prong plug
2-prong plug
Detachable
No
No

Extra Accessories

A whisk attachment of the BELLA hand-held blender lying flat on a gray table.
The Breville BSB510XL Whisk Attachment lying on a white table.
Material
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
Yes
Removable
Yes
Yes

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
6.3
7.8

Ease of Use

6.0
7.7

Handling

6.0
8.5
Someone uses two hands to control the BELLA immersion blender: one for holding the handle and pressing the power button at the same time, the other for rotating the speed dial.
Someone is holding the Breville’s immersion handle and at the same time pressing its power button, with one hand.

Blade Assembly

7.5
7.5

Cleanability

7.5
7.5