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KitchenAid KHBBV53 vs Cuisinart CSB-175 Side-by-Side Comparison

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KitchenAid KHBBV53 vs Cuisinart CSB-175

Overall Verdict

The KitchenAid KHBBV53 vs Cuisinart CSB-175 are priced differently but share the same key features: moderate-quality stainless steel blades, multiple speeds, and an ergonomically-designed handle. However, that is not to say that their efficiency is equal.

Due to its stronger motor, our Cuisinart CSB-175 performed a little more impressively in our hands-on testing. It churned out a batch of vegetable soup and a frozen fruit smoothie without too much effort. Although the results didn’t sport a superior texture, their smoothness would be acceptable for most home cooks.

The KitchenAid KHBBV53, on the other hand, did have a little bit of a hard time processing solid ingredients, but when it comes to simplicity, this battery-powered machine wins hands down.

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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.
  • Powerful enough for a wide range of tasks
  • The ergonomically-designed handle makes the blender easier to maneuver  
  • The included 24-oz beaker allows for easy gripping and drip-free pouring
  • The release button is really helpful during assembly and disassembly  
  • The specially designed blade can be used to emulsify sauces
  • Its performance is often inconsistent
  • Not as efficient as other similar blenders
  • The stainless steel blending shaft will damage non-stick coatings
  • Fairly complicated to use
  • The blade guard doesn’t prevent splashing very well

Key Specs

Dimensions
H17 x W2.6 inches
15.6 x 2.3 inches
Weight
2.0 lbs (0.9 kg)
1.3 lbs (0.6 kg)
Number of speeds
Variable
2
Pulse/Turbo option
No
No
Min speed
9,240 RPM
11,670 RPM
Max speed
11,650 RPM
12,660 RPM

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Price at publication
$89.66
$46.56
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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring
7.9
7.4

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 made by the Cuisinart Smart Stick hand blender from a plastic beaker.
Scooping a spoon of pureéd soup made by the Cuisinart Smart Stick hand blender from a plastic beaker.
Cuisinart CSB-175BKQVC Hot Soup Test
A batch of soup pureéd by the Cuisinart Smart Stick hand blender is checked for smoothness by being drained through a stainless steel mesh strainer.
Pureeing Time
30 seconds
30 seconds
Result
Smooth
Silky chunky
Suction
Slightly
Slightly

Frozen Fruit Smoothie

9.0
7.5
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
A plastic beaker containing a batch of green smoothie whose parts are scooped with a stainless steel spoon is between the Cuisinart’s motor body and a smartphone displaying the total blending time (1 minute and 21 seconds).
A plastic beaker containing a batch of green smoothie whose parts are scooped with a stainless steel spoon is between the Cuisinart’s motor body and a smartphone displaying the total blending time (1 minute and 21 seconds).
Cuisinart CSB-175 Smart Stick Smoothie
After finishing blending, the green smoothie made by the Cuisinart Smart Stick was spread evenly throughout a white paper to check for solid chunks.
Blending Time
1 min
1 min 20 secs
Result
Smooth
Slightly Coarse
Suction
Yes
Slightly

Mayonnaise

6.5
9.3
The KitchenAid KHBBV53 Mayonnaise
Scooping a spoon of mayonnaise emulsified by the KitchenAid immersion blender from a white bowl to check its creaminess.
Scooping a spoon of mayonnaise from a full batch emulsified in a white bowl by the Cuisinart Smart Stick hand blender.
Scooping a spoon of mayonnaise from a full batch emulsified in a white bowl by the Cuisinart Smart Stick hand blender.
Cuisinart CSB-175BKQVC Smart Stick Mayonnaise
Emulsifying Time
1 mins 54 secs
1 min 10 secs
Result
Quite thin
Smooth
Suction
No
Yes

Almond Milk

8.3
9.0
Grinding Time
50 secs
40 secs
Result
Coarse
Fine
Suction
No
Tightly

Whipped Egg-Whites

0.0
0.0
Putting the 24-oz plastic beaker containing testing beaten egg-white upside down on the table.
The blending wand of the Cuisinart CSB-175 Smart Stick is immersed in a plastic beaker on a white table containing its failed beaten egg-white with a smartphone next to it.
Beating Time
N/A
N/A
Result
N/A
N/A
Suction
N/A
N/A

Design

Overall Design Scoring
8.4
8.5

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.
Owner’s manuals, blending wand, motor body, plastic beaker, paper carton box being side by side.

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 Cuisinart Smart Stick 2-speed 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 8.4 inches, and the total length of the unit as 15.6 inches.
Height
17.0" (43.2 cm)
15.6" (39.6 cm)
Width
2.6" (6.6 cm)
2.3" (5.8 cm)
Weight
2.0 lbs (0.9 kg)
1.6 lbs (0.7 kg)
Length
Shaft Length
8.0" (20.3 cm)
8.4" (21.3 cm)

Build Quality

8.5
8.5
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.
The motor body and blending wand of the Cuisinart Smart Stick two-speed hand blender lying flat on a yellow table.

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 two speed controlling buttons and a speed dial on top of the Cuisinart’s motor body.
Activation
Press
Press
Min Speed
9,240 RPM
11,670 RPM
Max Speed
11,650 RPM
12,660 RPM
Presets
No
No
Noise Level
70 dB
80 dB
Digital Display
Yes
No
Pulse Mode
No
No

Blending Shaft

7.8
8.0
A close-up of the KitchenAid’s blending assembly sporting 2 sharp prongs with a pan guard attached.
A close-up of the Cuisinart CSB-175 Smart Stick Stainless Steel Blade
Material
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Type
Sharp Blade
Sharp Blade
Guard Material
Stainless steel (With plastic pan guard)
Metal
Blade Count
2
2
Removable
No
No
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
No

Beaker

10
10
An included 700 ml plastic beaker of the KitchenAid cordless immersion blender standing on a gray table.
A 24-oz plastic beaker of the Cuisinart Smart stick standing on a yellow table.
Material
Plastic
Plastic
Capacity
24.0 fl oz (709.8 ml)
24.0 fl oz (709.8 ml)
Measurements
Yes
Yes
Weight
3.7 oz (105 g)
3.8 oz (108 g)
Height
6.5" (16.5 cm)
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
7.8

Ease of Use

7.9
7.6

Handling

7.5
8.0
Someone holding the KitchenAid KHBBV53 Handle and pressing the speed controller at the same time.
Someone uses two hands to control the Cuisinart Smart Stick immersion blender: one for holding the handle and pressing the controlling buttons at the same time, the other for rotating the speed dial.

Blade Assembly

7.5
9.0

Cleanability

8.0
7.5