Breville BCS500XL 9.6 Volt Cordless Immersion Blender with Recharging Base

by Breville

• 9-3/5-volt cordless immersion blender powered by NiMH batteries
• Stainless-steel blender attachment works great for smoothies and more
• Convenient recharging base; ergonomic handle; simple on/off operation
• 34-ounce mixing jug included; dishwasher-safe parts
• Measures 2-1/2 by 2-1/2 by 15 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.2 x 2.5 x 15.5 inches ; 5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000MDASFC
• Item model number: BCS500XL
• Average Customer Review: 2.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (59 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #52,805 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Breville's cordless stick mixer has 9.6 volts. This unit has a patented loop attachment for smoothies or protein shakes. It has a stainless steel blender attachment.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

67 of 71 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Lacking in power July 12, 2007

By Glenda Nicholls

Not sure about the reviewers that think this heavy gizmo is powerful. I have been using a Braun corded immersion blender for over a year and it is far more powerful and cost $30 when I bought it new last year. Bought this Breville for the cordless convenience, but it stalls out often, even on full charge. The built in rechargeable batteries are only replaceable by sending it back to the manufacturer, and the cordless unit is much heavier than a corded unit so this probably won't be cheap when the time comes. As mentioned in other reviews, the power and speed switches are inconvenient and would probably not be recommended for anyone with arthritis or anyone lacking in manual dexterity. The "smoothie" attachment is made of cheap plastic, including the "blade" so if you like your smoothies with frozen fruit or ice, forget about using this attachment. For ice crushing you must use another attachment, but if you are a bodybuilder trying make a drink by mixing protein powders, supplement powders and ice cubes, you better get one of the many other immersions blenders on the market that sell for a third of the price, because this Breville just isn't powerful enough to do it without stalling unless you add more liquid than you probably care to drink. The cordless feature is nice, and for that it gets a star. It gets another for looking adequately attractive and for coming with all the attachments mentioned in the manual (i.e., nothing extra to buy). If you don't need the cordless feature, you might want to save your money and buy a more powerful, versatile version of this product for a fraction of the price.

33 of 36 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Stalls out September 13, 2007

By Eric G. Wruck

I am now on my second Breville mixer since March (six months). I use the thing twice a day to blend one half cup cottage cheese with three tablespoons of fish oil & a little milk. After a month or two, the mixer will stall out. At first I thought I was relaxing the pressure on the buttons but don't think that's it. I'll be returning this second one to Williams Sonoma for store credit. I'm here on amazon to find a different brand. The Breville does clean up very easily -- perhaps with less intensive use it would be a fine machine -- not for me.

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Meets my power and durablity needs even after a year of use December 1, 2008

By Chicago Book Addict TOP 1000 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

I purchased this Breville Cordless Immersion Blender a year ago and have been satisfied with my purchase. I bought it because I frequently make smoothies (at least 3-4 times per week) and puree soups and wanted something more convenient than lugging down my full-sized blender. Because I have a small galley kitchen I also wanted something that could sit on my countertop while taking up minimal space.This has fit the bill for me.

When I first received this blender I found it a bit tricky to use as for safety purposes you have two hold down two buttons simultaneously, the Power button and Speed button. At first it was very awkward and I found myself using two hands, but over time I have become more comfortable with this arrangement and can do it mindlessly with one hand.

From a power standpoint, this blender meets my needs. I use it to blend thick dips and smoothies with frozen fruit and it does so efficiently. I use it so often infact that my regular blender no longer gets much use. As another reviewer mentioned it does stall out periodically to protect the motor (and does so more frequently with thick mixtures or ones containing ice), but this hasn't caused me a problem. It is functional again within seconds so it does not really slow down my preparation. I would agree it would be much better if this wasn't necessary, but haven't found it to be too annoying. I have also never had a problem with it running out of a charge when I am using it. I always keep it in the charging base between uses and as a result have always found it has enough power for what I need.

I have also found the product to be very durable despite using it 4+ times per week. I frequently wash the mixing jug in the top rack of the dishwasher and haven't had any problems with cracking or chipping. Similarly my smoothie attachment and ice crushing blade are both in perfect condition.

Besides the fantastic power and durability the thing I love most about this blender is how portable it is. I do not have many outlets in my kitchen so I appreciate being able to use wherever I need to without having to locate the appropriate outlet. Because of this I blend a lot of soups, beans, etc. right on the stove top which is very convenient and much safer for me than having to pour it in a blender. I've also found that using it makes it much easier to control the exact texture I want. I can easily choose to make something extra smooth or a little chunky.

Overall, I am very satisfied with this product. After a year of frequent use it has held up well and continues to meet my expectations. My only gripe is that I wish it didn't require me to push two buttons to use it or that the buttons were positioned differently so as to be easier to control with one hand. However, this is something I have become used to over time with frequent use. I will also say that not only am I willing to give it 4 stars but I have also "put my money where my mouth is" and purchased a Breville Dual-Disc Juice Extractor, which to me is a testament to how much I trust this brand and their products.