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BELLA 10-Speed vs Mueller Ultra-Stick Side-by-Side Comparison

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Bella 10-Speed

$39.05 from Amazon

Mueller Ultra-Stick

$39.99 from Amazon
BELLA 10-Speed vs Mueller Ultra-Stick

Overall Verdict

When compared to their rivals, both the BELLA 10-Speed and the Muller Ultra-Stick fall down and their shaky motors make them less user-friendly. With this problem in mind, it can be hard not to feel frustrated when switching between different speeds.

During our test, we noticed that their efficiency was almost equal. Sporting mid-powered motors, they got the job done but couldn’t give us the superior silky results that we desire. And in terms of heavy-duty tasks, they were both quite disappointing. 

On the upside, they both offer a refined package that includes a few extra blending accessories, allowing you to make the most of your appliance.

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Pros & Cons

  • It features multiple speeds. 
  • Extra attachments are included for greater versatility. 
  • Blending wand is easy to remove and attach.
  • It’s budget-priced but loaded with accessories 
  • The stainless steel exterior is corrosion resistant 
  • The handle is uniquely-designed with a comfortable grip 
  • Wiping it down is not so difficult
  • The whole blender can be hung on a hook with other kitchen tools
  • 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 low-quality construction cannot ensure durability 
  • The blade isn’t good at preparing frozen smoothies or pulverizing solid ingredients 
  • The whisk attachment doesn’t provide consistent performance

Key Specs

Dimensions
H15.2 x W2.3 inches
H15.6 x W2.8 inches
Weight
2.0 lbs (0.9 kg)
2.2 pounds
Number of speeds
10
8
Pulse/Turbo option
Yes
Yes
Min speed
14,730 RPM
12,550 RPM
Max speed
16,000 RPM
14,640 RPM

Where to Buy

Price at publication
$37.09
$36.17
$39.05 at Amazon
$39.99 at Amazon

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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring
8.0
7.3

Hot Soup Purée

7.5
7.0
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.
The Mueller Ultra-Stick Soup Test
Scooping a spoon of pureéd soup from a full batch in a plastic beaker made by the Mueller Ultra-Stick hand blender.
A batch of soup pureéd by the Mueller Ultra-Stick immersion blender is checked for smoothness by being drained through a stainless steel mesh strainer.
Pureeing Time
30 seconds
30 seconds
Result
Chunky
Slightly chunky
Suction
Tightly
Tightly

Frozen Fruit Smoothie

9.3
7.0
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.
A plastic beaker containing a batch of green smoothie whose parts are scooped with a stainless steel spoon is between the Mueller’s motor body and a smartphone displaying the total blending time (1 minute and 15 seconds).
A plastic beaker containing a batch of green smoothie whose parts are scooped with a stainless steel spoon is between the Mueller’s motor body and a smartphone displaying the total blending time (1 minute and 15 seconds).
Mueller Ultra-Stick Smoothie Test
After finishing blending, the green smoothie made by the Mueller immersion blender was spread evenly throughout a white paper to check for solid chunks.
Blending Time
58 secs
1 min 15 secs
Result
Smooth
Chunky
Suction
Slightly
Slightly

Mayonnaise

9.0
8.5
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
A white bowl of mayonnaise made by the Mueller immersion blender with a stainless steel spoon inside.
A white bowl of mayonnaise made by the Mueller immersion blender with a stainless steel spoon inside.
The whisk attachment of the Mueller is immersed in a plastic beaker containing egg yolks.
Emulsifying Time
1 min 25 secs
1 mins 45 secs
Result
Smooth
Smooth
Suction
Yes
No

Almond Milk

6.0
7.5
Grinding Time
1 min 15 secs
1 mins 5 secs
Result
Coarse
Coarse
Suction
Tightly
Tightly

Whipped Egg-Whites

6.0
7.0
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
Mueller Ultra-Stick Whipped Egg-Whites
Putting a plastic beaker containing beaten egg-white of the Mueller Ultra-Stick upside down on a gray table.
Inside the plastic beaker containing a batch of beaten egg-white prepared by the Mueller Ultra-Stick immersion blender.
Beating Time
3 minutes
2 mins 37 secs
Result
Stiff
Stiff
Suction
No
No

Design

Overall Design Scoring
7.5
6.8

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.
The Mueller Immersion Blender milk frother attachment, motor body, blending wand, whisk attachment, paper carton box, and user manuals lying side by side on a 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 Mueller Austria Ultra-Stick 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 7.7 inches, and the total length of the unit as 15.55 inches.
Height
15.2" (38.6 cm)
15.6" (39.6 cm)
Width
2.3" (5.8 cm)
2.8" (7.1 cm)
Weight
2.0 lbs (0.9 kg)
2.2 lbs (1.0 kg)
Length
Shaft Length
8.3" (21.1 cm)
7.7" (19.6 cm)

Build Quality

7.0
7.0
The whisk attachment, motor body, and blending shaft of the BELLA stick blender lie flat on a gray table.
A close-up of the immersion blending wand, motor body, and whisk attachment of the Mueller Stainless Steel Hand Blender.

Speed and Controls

A close-up of the two speed control buttons of the BELLA immersion blender.
A close-up of 8 speed settings and a speed dial of the Mueller Hand Blender.
Activation
Press-button & speed dial
Press and Rotate
Min Speed
14,730 RPM
12,550 RPM
Max Speed
16,000 RPM
14,640 RPM
Presets
No
No
Noise Level
84 dB
78 dB
Digital Display
No
No
Pulse Mode
Yes
Yes

Blending Shaft

7.5
7.0
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 of the Mueller Immersion Blender.
Material
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Type
Sharp Blade
Sharp Blade
Guard Material
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Blade Count
4
2
Removable
Yes
No
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
Yes

Beaker

10
0.0
A 30-oz plastic beaker of the BELLA Immersion Blending standing on a gray table.
Material
Plastic
N/A
Capacity
30 oz
NaN fl oz (NaN ml)
Measurements
Yes
N/A
Weight
0.29 lb
NaN oz (NaN g)
Height
7.2" (18.3 cm)
NaN" (NaN cm)
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
N/A
Tamper Included
No
N/A

Power Cord

10
10
The BELLA 10-Speed Immersion Blender on a gray table with its power cord rolled up next to it.
The Mueller Ultra-Stick Immersion Blender on a gray table with its power cord rolled up next to it.
Cord Length
5.1 ft (1.6 m)
4.8 ft (1.5 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 Mueller Ultra-Stick Immersion Blender Whisk Attachment lying flat on a gray table.
Material
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
Yes
Removable
Yes
Yes

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
6.3
7.4

Ease of Use

6.0
7.3

Handling

6.0
6.5
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 uses two hands to control the Mueller Ultra-Stick immersion blender: one for holding the handle and pressing the power button at the same time, the other for rotating the speed dial.

Blade Assembly

7.5
8.5

Cleanability

7.5
8.5