Sign In

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

KitchenAid Cordless vs Betty Crocker Hand Blender Side-by-Side Comparison

By , , , and ·Published

KitchenAid Cordless

Check Price on Amazon

Betty Crocker Hand Blender

$13.99 from Amazon
KitchenAid Cordless vs Betty Crocker Hand Blender

Overall Verdict

The Kitchenaid Cordless is a great blender for basics like purees and smoothies. Like the Betty Crocker, it doesn’t come with a whisk which means mayonnaise turns out mediocre and beating egg whites is out of the question. On the other hand, there is not much to say about the Betty Crocker. Soup purees come out a little chunky, but good enough for the budget price, however, it lacked enough power and blade capability to do much for a frozen smoothie.

Neither of these budget blenders look sleek and polished. However, the Betty Crocker has noticeably poor construction, especially the design and quality of the blade. The Chefman Cordless has  a strong suction force and ingredients tend to get stuck now and then. On the other hand, the Betty Crocker has stiff buttons and a rather annoying tendency to splatter due to the poor design of the shaft.

Ranking by
Showing: 2/2 Items

Pros & Cons

  • It can quick-charge in only 20 minutes
  • A beaker is included for greater convenience 
  • Ergonomically-designed handle provides secure grip
  • Simple battery charging 
  • The included pan guard will prevent damage to non-stick cookware.
  • Adequate for light task
  • Simple design
  • Its performance is often inconsistent
  • Not as efficient as other similar blenders
  • Flimsy construction 
  • Lackluster heavy blending performance 
  • Lack of user-friendly features

Key Specs

Dimensions
H17 x W2.6 inches
H 14.5 x W 2.9 inches
Weight
2.0 lbs (0.9 kg)
2.0 oz (57 g)
Number of speeds
Variable
Yes
Pulse/Turbo option
No
Beaker
Min speed
9,240 RPM
Yes
Max speed
11,650 RPM

Where to Buy

Price at publication
$89.66
$17.55
Check Price on Amazon
$13.99 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
7.9
5.1

Hot Soup Purée

8.5
7.0
Scooping a spoon of pureéd soup prepared by the KitchenAid battery-powered immersion blender from the full batch in the plastic beaker.
Scooping a spoon of pureéd soup prepared by the KitchenAid battery-powered immersion blender from the full batch in the plastic beaker.
A batch of soup pureéd by the KitchenAid cordless various speed hand blender is checked for smoothness by being drained through a stainless steel mesh strainer.
KitchenAid KHBBV53 Hot Soup
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

9.0
2.0
A plastic beaker containing a batch of green smoothie whose parts are scooped with a spoon is standing between a timer displaying the total blending time (1 minute) and the KitcheAid’s motor body.
A plastic beaker containing a batch of green smoothie whose parts are scooped with a spoon is standing between a timer displaying the total blending time (1 minute) and the KitcheAid’s motor body.
After finishing blending, the green smoothie was spread evenly throughout a white paper to check for solid chunks.
The KitchenAid Cordless KHBBV53 Smoothie
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
1 min
3 mins
Result
Smooth
Very Coarse
Suction
Yes
Slightly

Mayonnaise

6.5
6.5
The KitchenAid KHBBV53 Mayonnaise
Scooping a spoon of mayonnaise emulsified by the KitchenAid immersion blender from a white bowl to check its creaminess.
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
1 mins 54 secs
2 min 15 secs
Result
Quite thin
Smooth
Suction
No
Slightly

Almond Milk

8.3
7.0
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
50 secs
1 min 30 secs
Result
Coarse
Fine
Suction
No
Slightly

Whipped Egg-Whites

0.0
0.0
Putting the 24-oz plastic beaker containing testing beaten egg-white upside down on the table.
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
N/A
Failed
Result
N/A
Failed
Suction
N/A
Failed

Design

Overall Design Scoring
8.4
5.5

In the Box

The paper carton box, immersion blending wand, motor body, plastic beaker with lid, pan guard, charger, and owner’s manual of the KitchenAid battery blender being side by side.
The Betty Crocker immersion blender lying on a table with its accessories include a beaker, user manual, and packaging box.

Dimensions

The KitchenAid cordless hand 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 inches, and the total length of the unit as 17 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
17.0" (43.2 cm)
14.5" (36.8 cm)
Width
2.6" (6.6 cm)
2.9" (7.4 cm)
Weight
2.0 lbs (0.9 kg)
1.4 lbs (0.6 kg)
Length
Shaft Length
8.0" (20.3 cm)
7.5" (19.1 cm)

Build Quality

8.5
5.5
The blending wand and motor body of the KitchenAid cordless immersion blender lying flat on a gray table.
The blending wand and motor body of the KitchenAid cordless immersion blender lying flat on a gray table.
A black spot in the blade housing of the KitchenAid cordless stick blender being scaled up for clearer viewing.
A Close-Up of the Motor Body and Blending Shaft of the Betty Crocker

Speed and Controls

A close-up of the palm switch on the top back of the KitchenAid’s motor body.
A close-up of the palm switch on the top back of the KitchenAid’s motor body.
A close-up of the speed controller on the front of the KitchenAid’s motor body.
A Close-Up of the Betty Crocker’s Buttons
Activation
Press
Press-button
Min Speed
9,240 RPM
N/A
Max Speed
11,650 RPM
N/A
Presets
No
No
Noise Level
70 dB
N/A
Digital Display
Yes
No
Pulse Mode
No
No

Blending Shaft

7.8
4.0
A close-up of the KitchenAid’s blending assembly sporting 2 sharp prongs with a pan guard attached.
A Close-Up of the Betty Crocker’s Blending Shaft.
Material
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Type
Sharp Blade
Sharp Blade
Guard Material
Stainless steel (With plastic pan guard)
Plastic
Blade Count
2
2
Removable
No
Yes
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
Yes

Beaker

10
10
An included 700 ml plastic beaker of the KitchenAid cordless immersion blender standing on a gray table.
A Close-Up of the Betty Crocker’s Beaker
Material
Plastic
Plastic
Capacity
24.0 fl oz (709.8 ml)
20 oz
Measurements
Yes
Yes
Weight
3.7 oz (105 g)
Height
6.5" (16.5 cm)
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
Yes
Tamper Included
No
No

Extra Accessories

Material
N/A
N/A
Dishwasher Safe
N/A
N/A
Removable
N/A
N/A

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
7.8
5.9

Ease of Use

7.9
4.9

Handling

7.5
6.5
Someone holding the KitchenAid KHBBV53 Handle and pressing the speed controller at the same time.
Someone is holding the Betty Crocker immersion blender.

Blade Assembly

7.5
9.0

Cleanability

8.0
7.5