If you want to make whipping, chopping and mixing an absolute cinch when it comes to cooking, a stick blender is going to be your best friend in the kitchen.

A stick blender is a hand-held, mini version of a food processor with a detachable shaft that’s able to blend and puree with ease. They’re also called immersion and hand blenders, and they take up a fraction of the room that a bulky traditional blender does. Think baby food in minutes (without needing a baby food maker), smoothies in seconds and cocktails quicker than you can say ‘cheers!’

If you’re hunting for the best hand-held blender in Australia, you’ll find it on our list. So get comfy and start thinking of how much time you’ll save having the right appliance at your fingertips.

9 Best Stick Blenders In Australia For Easy Mixing

We chatted with our community of mums to shortlist Australia’s most loved stick blenders. Without further ado, here they are.

Braun MultiQuick 9 Stick Blender, $269

This powerful beast blends, chops, slices, grates, kneads, whisks, grinds, dices and mashes with its high-performance 1200-watt motor. The clever ActiveBlade technology moves the blade up and down to make quick work of food prep. And it comes with a treasure trove of accessories and attachments, including a food processor and kneading hook.

Included attachments: Food processor, fine slicing insert, coarse slicing insert, fine shredding insert, coarse shredding insert, Julienne insert, French fry disk, kneading hook, chopper, ice crush knife, puree accessory, whisk accessory and a beaker with lid.
Wattage: 1200
Power cord length: 1.2m
Dishwasher-safe parts: Yes

Kenwood Triblade Hand Blender, $99

A powerful unit, the Kenwood Triblade stick blender’s angled blades make quick work of blending food. While the ribs around the blades help reduce suction, and the foot shape stops annoying splashing. It also has a handy grippy handle so you’ve got maximum control. Use the included accessories to blend, mash, chop and whisk.

Included attachments: Soup XL accessory, plastic masher, metal balloon whisk, 0.5 litre chopper and 0.75 litre beaker attachments.
Wattage: 800
Dishwasher-safe parts: Yes

KitchenAid Artisan Deluxe Stick Blender, $289

Whip, chop, mince, puree and froth through vegetables, liquids and fruits with this five-speed stick blender. The Kitchenaid comes with five attachments, including a pan guard so you can puree soup in the pot, without the blades scratching the vessel.

Included attachments: Stainless Steel S-Blade, Frother/Beater, Multipurpose Bell Blade Assemblies, BPA-Free Chopper with Whisk Attachments, Removable Pan Guard and 3 Blade Guards, 1L BPA-Free Beaker and Storage Case.
Wattage: 180

Breville, The Control Grip, $129.95

Anti-suction technology means hot soup stays put in the pot, while the Breville stick blender’s ergonomic trigger grip means no more sore hands.

Included attachments: 750 ml Chopper Bowl, 1.25 Litre Extra-Large jug with Dual-Purpose Storage Lid and Anti-slip Mat, Whisk Attachment
Wattage: 300

Kambrook Power Drive Blender, $69

A super popular stick blender in Australia, this unit features a boost button for an extra burst of energy when you need it. The chopper blade and bowl combine to quickly chop herbs and nuts, while the jug is perfect for blending up smoothies and soups.

Included attachments: Chopper bowl and blending jug.
Wattage: 500
Dishwasher-safe parts: Yes

 Russell Hobbs 3-in-1 Classic Hand Blender, $59

Two speed settings make it a breeze to finesse ingredients to either coarse or fine chop. Swap out the attachments for easy blending, chopping and whisking.

Included attachments: Beaker, mini chopper and whisk
Wattage: 500
Power cord length:
Dishwasher-safe parts: Yes

Bamix Mono, $359

A cult classic, the Bamix Mono has three interchangeable blades and two speed settings for crushing, liquifying and blending. The soft-grip handle is designed for comfy use when blending stubborn ingredients.

Included attachments: Multi-Purpose Blade, Beater Blade, Whisk/Blender Blade, Beaker 600ml, Wall Bracket

Sunbeam StickMaster Plus, $80

A compact stick blender that chops, mixes and blends with a unique blade system that slices instead of mashing for food prep ease. The horizontal slicing blades and vertical stabbing blades work in synch to aerate, puree, crush ice and emulsify food.

Included attachments: 1.5L beaker, whisk and 750ml chopper.
Wattage: 250
Power cord length: 1.9m
Dishwasher-safe parts: Yes

Best tips for buying a stick blender in Australia

We know, there are a lot of stick blenders in Australia, but if you’re not sure where to start, think about what works best for your family: the types of meals you cook and what functions you really need. Take a look at these top tips to help your decision-making:

Think functionality: Most stick blenders come with at least one attachment, others come with a whole range. If easier food preparation is essential, for example chopping herbs, vegetables and fruit, make sure the unit has that function and appropriate attachment.

If you’re more of a baker, you’ll probably want a stick blender with a whisk attachment. And if you really need to make more room in your cupboard, look for one that does the job of a few other appliances, like blending, chopping, whisking and whipping.

How much power do you need? Not all stick blenders are created equal. Some have a higher wattage, which helps them power through tougher ingredients.

Always consider safety. If you want to make sure you’re protected while using a stick blender, look for a good blade guard and handle grip to keep it firmly in your grasp.

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