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Hamilton Beach 2 Speed vs Betty Crocker Hand Blender Side-by-Side Comparison

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Hamilton Beach 2 Speed

$34.99 from Amazon

Betty Crocker Hand Blender

$20.27 from Amazon
Hamilton Beach 2 Speed vs Betty Crocker Hand Blender

Overall Verdict

The Betty Crocker is one of the all-round poorest blenders we have tested, yet the Hamilton Beach 2 Speed was unable to convince us of much.  The Hamilton Beach is essentially a budget option for a blender set that includes a whisk and a small food processor, while the only extras with the Betty Crocker is a blending beaker. The Hamilton Beach managed to stiffen up egg whites, but it took almost twice the average time, which was a key issue with this blender in general. This slow speed couldn’t do much for a frozen fruit smoothie, mayonnaise was a no-go, and almond milk a little coarse in texture.

The Betty Crocker didn’t fare much better, but could at least do semi-descent almond milk, an average hot soup puree, and just about acceptable mayonnaise. Design-wise the Hamilton Beach is 0.6 inches shorter on the blending stick and has slightly better material quality for the blade, not that this proved much of an advantage. The Betty Crocker has stiff buttons while the Hamilton Beach tends to get rather hot. At the end of the day, there are better budget choices for both a blender set and a single blender stick.

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Pros & Cons

  • It can be used for pureeing cooked vegetables, fresh fruits, and baby food.
  • Its easy-grip design allows for flexible control 
  • All the accessories are dishwasher safe
  • Adequate for light task
  • Simple design
  • It isn’t powerful enough for many blending tasks
  • The two included attachments are almost useless
  • It isn’t durable due to the poorly-constructed design
  • Flimsy construction 
  • Lackluster heavy blending performance 
  • Lack of user-friendly features

Key Specs

Dimension
H14.3 x W2.6 inches
H 14.5 x W 2.9 inches
Weight
1.7 lbs (0.8 kg)
2.0 oz (57 g)
Number of speeds
2
Yes
Pulse/Turbo option
No
Beaker
Min speed
15,680 RPM
Yes
Max speed
17,330 RPM

Where to Buy

Price at publication
$30.86
$17.55
$34.99 at Amazon
$20.27 at Amazon

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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring
5.7
5.1

Hot Soup Purée

8.0
7.0
Scooping a spoon of pureéd soup from a full batch in a plastic beaker made by the Hamilton Beach 2-speed hand blender.
Scooping a spoon of pureéd soup from a full batch in a plastic beaker made by the Hamilton Beach 2-speed hand blender.
Hamilton Beach 59765 Immersion Hot Soup
A batch of soup pureéd by the Hamilton Beach immersion blender is checked for smoothness by being drained through a stainless steel mesh strainer.
Scooping a spoon of pureéd soup produced by the Betty Crocker from the plastic beaker to check its smoothness.
Scooping a spoon of pureéd soup produced by the Betty Crocker from the plastic beaker to check its smoothness.
A batch of soup pureéd by the Betty Crocker immersion blender is checked for smoothness by being drained through a stainless steel mesh strainer.
Pureeing Time
30 seconds
30 seconds
Result
Smooth
Slightly Chunky
Suction
Slightly
Slightly

Frozen Fruit Smoothie

5.3
2.0
A plastic beaker containing a batch of green smoothie whose parts are scooped with a stainless steel spoon is between the Hamilton Beach motor body and a smartphone displaying the total blending time (2 minutes and 16 seconds).
A plastic beaker containing a batch of green smoothie whose parts are scooped with a stainless steel spoon is between the Hamilton Beach motor body and a smartphone displaying the total blending time (2 minutes and 16 seconds).
Hamilton Beach 59765 Immersion Smoothie
After finishing blending, the green smoothie made by the Hamilton Beach immersion blender was spread evenly throughout a white paper to check for solid chunks.
The result after using a Betty Crocker immersion blender for three minutes, with noticeable fruit chunks remaining in the mixture.
The result after using a Betty Crocker immersion blender for three minutes, with noticeable fruit chunks remaining in the mixture.
After finishing blending, the green smoothie made by the Betty Crocker immersion blender was spread evenly throughout a paper to check for smoothness.
Blending Time
2 mins 15 secs
3 mins
Result
Chunky and Leafy
Very Coarse
Suction
Slightly
Slightly

Mayonnaise

0.0
6.5
Someone is holding a plastic beaker which contains a batch of failed mayonnaise of the Hamilton Beach immersion blender and is between the motor body and a smartphone displaying the total emulsifying time (2 minutes and 8 seconds).
Someone is holding a plastic beaker which contains a batch of failed mayonnaise of the Hamilton Beach immersion blender and is between the motor body and a smartphone displaying the total emulsifying time (2 minutes and 8 seconds).
Hamilton Beach 59765 Immersion Mayonnaise
A hand pours a creamy mixture from a cup beside theBetty Crocker immersion blender; a digital timer reads 2:15, set against a backdrop of kitchen appliances.
A hand pours a creamy mixture from a cup beside theBetty Crocker immersion blender; a digital timer reads 2:15, set against a backdrop of kitchen appliances.
Scoping a spoon of mayonnaise from a white bowl.
Emulsifying Time
N/A
2 min 15 secs
Result
N/A
Smooth
Suction
N/A
Slightly

Almond Milk

6.8
7.0
The Hamilton Beach motor body, a plastic beaker containing almond milk, a white plate of almond pulp, and a small red note displaying the total grinding time (1 minute 40 seconds) being side by side.
The Hamilton Beach motor body, a plastic beaker containing almond milk, a white plate of almond pulp, and a small red note displaying the total grinding time (1 minute 40 seconds) being side by side.
Hamilton Beach 59765 Immersion Almond Milk
A white plate of almond pulp and a bowl of milk produced by the Betty Crocker stick blender within 1 minute and 30 seconds.
Grinding Time
1 min 40 secs
1 min 30 secs
Result
Coarse
Fine
Suction
Tightly
Slightly

Whipped Egg-Whites

5.0
0.0
The plastic beaker containing testing beaten egg-white of the Hamilton Beach immersion blender is put upside down on the gray table with its motor body and a smartphone displaying the total whipping time (3 minutes and 22 seconds) by its sides.
The plastic beaker containing testing beaten egg-white of the Hamilton Beach immersion blender is put upside down on the gray table with its motor body and a smartphone displaying the total whipping time (3 minutes and 22 seconds) by its sides.
Hamilton Beach 59765 Immersion Whipped Egg-Whites
A digital timer shows 2:01 on a kitchen counter, with a beaker containing unsuccessfully beaten egg whites next to the Betty Crocker immersion blender.
Beating Time
3 min 22 secs
Failed
Result
Stiff
Failed
Suction
No
Failed

Design

Overall Design Scoring
6.0
5.5

In the Box

A user’s manual, whisk attachment, blending wand with its motor body attached, paper carton box, and a food processor attachment of the Hamilton Beach hand blender lying side by side on a gray table.
The Betty Crocker immersion blender lying on a table with its accessories include a beaker, user manual, and packaging box.

Dimensions

The Hamilton Beach Immersion Blender stands on top of its blending shaft on a gray table, with the length of the blending shaft being noted to the side as 6.9 inches, and the total length of the unit as 14.3 inches.
The Betty Crocker standing on a table, with the length of its blending shaft being noted to the side as 7.5 inches, and the total length of the unit as 14.5 inches.
Height
14.3" (36.3 cm)
14.5" (36.8 cm)
Width
2.6" (6.6 cm)
2.9" (7.4 cm)
Weight
1.7 lbs (0.8 kg)
1.4 lbs (0.6 kg)
Length
Shaft Length
6.9" (17.5 cm)
7.5" (19.1 cm)

Build Quality

6.0
5.5
A close-up of the immersion blending wand, motor body, and whisk attachment of the Hamilton Beach 2-speed hand blender.
A Close-Up of the Motor Body and Blending Shaft of the Betty Crocker

Speed and Controls

A close-up of two speed controlling buttons on the front interface of the Hamilton Beach hand blender.
A Close-Up of the Betty Crocker’s Buttons
Activation
Press-button & speed dial
Press-button
Min Speed
15,680 RPM
N/A
Max Speed
17,330 RPM
N/A
Presets
No
No
Noise Level
96 dB
N/A
Digital Display
No
No
Pulse Mode
Yes
No

Blending Shaft

6.5
4.0
A close-up of the blade assembly sporting 2 sharp prongs of the Hamilton Beach immersion blender.
A Close-Up of the Betty Crocker’s Blending Shaft.
Material
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Type
Sharp Blade
Sharp Blade
Guard Material
Stainless steel
Plastic
Blade Count
2
2
Removable
Yes
Yes
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
Yes

Beaker

0.0
10
A Close-Up of the Betty Crocker’s Beaker
Material
N/A
Plastic
Capacity
NaN fl oz (NaN ml)
20 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 Hamilton Beach 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 Betty Crocker’s 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 whisk attachment of the Hamilton Beach stick blender lying flat on a gray table.
Material
Stainless steel
N/A
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
N/A
Removable
Yes
N/A

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
6.4
5.9

Ease of Use

5.8
4.9

Handling

6.5
6.5
Someone is holding the Hamilton Beach handle with one hand and pressing its button at the same time.
Someone is holding the Betty Crocker immersion blender.

Blade Assembly

8.0
9.0

Cleanability

8.0
7.5