


And because immersion blenders are smaller and less bulky than traditional models, they're a great choice for apartment dwellers or anyone with limited storage or counter space. Some immersion blenders also come with food processing bowls, so you can easily throw together things like hummus, salad dressings or homemade pesto in minutes. A whisk attachment allows you to make whipped cream or meringues quickly without needing an electric hand mixer, or risk getting tendonitis in your elbow doing it manually. That said, immersion blenders are often less expensive and, thanks to a wide variety of accessories offered by some manufacturers, they can be great multitaskers. I’d even go so far as to say that if you have the space for it and don’t already own one, a full-size blender is probably the best option for most people. Additionally, more expensive options like those from Vitamix or Robocoupe can even cook soup during the blending process using the heat generated from the blender’s motor, which isn’t something you can do with an immersion model. The bigger pitchers make it easier to blend drinks for multiple people at once, while larger motors will make short work of ice and frozen fruit. For example, if you’re looking to make smoothies every day, a countertop blender might be a better choice. While immersion blenders and traditional, full-size blenders have a lot of overlap, there are strengths and weaknesses to both.
