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Keylitos 5 in 1 Hand Blender vs Mueller Ultra-Stick Side-by-Side Comparison

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Keylitos 5 in 1 Hand Blender vs Mueller Ultra-Stick

Overall Verdict

The Keylitos 5-in-1 is a superior choice of  blender all round when compared to the Mueller Ultra-Stick. For hot soup purees, it was somewhat above average while the Mueller left behind a few more lumpy bits. Both were average at best for frozen fruit smoothies; and although the Keylitos takes twice the time, it gets you a decent smoothie while the Meuller still leaves you chunky bits of fruit. For other tasks such as almond milk, mayonnaise, and whipped egg whites the Keylitos excels above average while the Mueller falls below par.

In terms of build quality, there is not much difference between the two, except the Keylitos has a better blade design and 12 speeds compared to the Meuller’s eight. The Meuller disappoints with its ineffective turbo speed, the whisk is poor quality, as evidenced by the  mayonnaise and egg white tests, and it doesn’t come with a blending beaker. By comparison, the Keylitos is easier to handle, with less vibrational force and an overall better grip and balance. The Meuller proved a little tiring after a while.

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Pros & Cons

  • Adequate motor power for most basis tasks
  • A wide range of speed settings
  • Mid-grade build quality 
  • Versatile accessories
  • 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
  • Potential for sactaches 
  • Inefficient spatter control 
  • Strong suction
  • 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

Dimension
H 15.4 x W 2.5 inches
H15.6 x W2.8 inches
Weight
1.6 lbs (0.7 kg)
2.2 pounds
Number of speeds
12
8
Pulse/Turbo option
Yes
Yes
Accessories
A beaker, whisk, food processor, and milk frother attachments
12,550 RPM
Dishwasher-safe wand
Yes
14,640 RPM

Where to Buy

Price at publication
$48.60
$36.17

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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring
7.8
7.3

Hot Soup Purée

7.5
7.0
Scooping a spoon of pureéd soup from a full batch in a plastic beaker made by the Keylitos 5-in-1 immersion blender in 30 seconds.
Scooping a spoon of pureéd soup from a full batch in a plastic beaker made by the Keylitos 5-in-1 immersion blender in 30 seconds.
A batch of soup pureéd by the Keylitos 5-in-1 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
Slightly Chunky
Slightly chunky
Suction
Tightly
Tightly

Frozen Fruit Smoothie

7.0
7.0
Scooping a spoon of frozen fruit smoothie from a full batch in a plastic beaker made by the Keylitos 5-in-1 immersion blender in 1 minute 40 seconds.
Scooping a spoon of frozen fruit smoothie from a full batch in a plastic beaker made by the Keylitos 5-in-1 immersion blender in 1 minute 40 seconds.
After finishing blending, the green smoothie made by the Keylitos 5-in-1 immersion blender was spread evenly throughout a paper to check for smoothness.
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
1 min 40 secs
1 min 15 secs
Result
Smooth
Chunky
Suction
Slightly
Slightly

Mayonnaise

9.3
8.5
A little bit of mayonnaise sticking in the whisk attachment of the Keylitos 5-in-1.
A little bit of mayonnaise sticking in the whisk attachment of the Keylitos 5-in-1.
Scooping a spoon of mayonnaise made by the Keylitos 5-in-1 immersion blender.
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 29 secs
1 mins 45 secs
Result
Smooth
Smooth
Suction
No
No

Almond Milk

8.0
7.5
The Keylitos 5-in-1 immersion blender beside its bowl of almond milk and the corresponding almond pulp produced in 1 minute.
Grinding Time
1 min 15 secs
1 mins 5 secs
Result
Fine
Coarse
Suction
Tightly
Tightly

Whipped Egg-Whites

9.0
7.0
The Keylitos 5-in-1 immersion blender stands next to a glass of whipped egg whites forming stiff peaks, with a digital timer showing "2:01" in the foreground.
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
2 minutes
2 mins 37 secs
Result
Stiff
Stiff
Suction
No
No

Design

Overall Design Scoring
7.3
6.8

In the Box

The Keylitos 5-in-1 immersion blender lying on a table with its accessories, including a beaker, whisk, chopper, milk frother attachment, bottle brush, and 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 Keylitos 5-in-1 standing on a table, with the length of its blending shaft being noted to the side as 8 inches, and the total length of the unit as 15.4 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
15.4" (39.1 cm)
15.6" (39.6 cm)
Width
2.5" (6.4 cm)
2.8" (7.1 cm)
Weight
1.6 lbs (0.7 kg)
2.2 lbs (1.0 kg)
Length
Shaft Length
8.0" (20.3 cm)
7.7" (19.6 cm)

Build Quality

7.0
7.0
A close-up of the blending shaft and motor housing of the Keylitos 5-in-1.
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 Keylitos 5-in-1 immersion blender top dial
A close-up of the Keylitos 5-in-1 immersion blender top dial
A close-up of the Keylitos 5-in-1 immersion blender speed control buttons.
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
N/A
12,550 RPM
Max Speed
N/A
14,640 RPM
Presets
No
No
Noise Level
N/A
78 dB
Digital Display
No
No
Pulse Mode
No
Yes

Blending Shaft

7.0
7.0
A Close-Up of the Keylitos 5-in-1 Immersion Blender Blade
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
2
2
Removable
Yes
No
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
Yes

Beaker

10
0.0
A Close-Up of the Keylitos 5-in-1 Immersion Blender Beaker
Material
Plastic
N/A
Capacity
20 oz
NaN fl oz (NaN ml)
Measurements
Yes
N/A
Weight
NaN oz (NaN g)
Height
NaN" (NaN cm)
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
N/A
Tamper Included
No
N/A

Power Cord

10
10
A close-up of the power cord of the Keylitos 5-in-1 immersion blender.
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 close-up of the whisk attachment of the Keylitos 5-in-1 immersion blender.
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
7.8
7.4

Ease of Use

7.4
7.3

Handling

8.0
6.5
Someone is holding the Keylitos 5-in-1 Immersion Blender.
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

9.0
8.5

Cleanability

8.5
8.5