Should I get a countertop blender or a hand blender? Both countertop blenders and immersion blenders are valuable additions to your kitchen, and each offer their own perks and conveniences.

Budget hand blenders under $40 including the Bella lose something in the way of performance and sturdy build. A great kitchen tool to have is an immersion blender. It's easy for folks of any ...

We tested seven leading models to find the best immersion blenders that can do the work of a traditional countertop blender, personal blender or food processor.

Countertop blender pros More powerful. Depending on the model, a countertop blender offers a higher-powered motor than a hand blender, which means it makes smoother soups, dips, drinks and smoothies.