Customer Reviews

Cuisinart Cordless Rechargeable Hand Blenders

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I recently got one of these, primarily to make cream soups, but you can use it for anything you would use a regular blender for. I have used it for many things. I had one of the oldest models that ever came out (another popular brand), so was able to compare the power of this new one to the old one I had bought almost 15 years ago. There is no comparison. This little gadget is so handy and powerful. It protects your pans or bowls with the plastic feet and whips up whatever you want blended in a jiffy. It works better than a regular blender, but not as well as a food processor. But, what the heck? There isn't near the cleanup involved either. Just remove the blade end and run under hot water and your job is done! The battery has held out for the job every time I use it, so the "no cord" feature has proved to be not only handy, but also acceptable. My only complaint is that you must depress the run button all the time. An on/off switch would be more convenient. No serious cook should be without one of these!

Had this indispensable item for less than two years when it died. Worked well one day; seemed to be recharging but was totally dead the next day. Three year warranty, but you have to pay postage both ways (they require you to send $7 with the defunct product).

I like using this blender for smoothies and whipping cream. Its a little awkward to hold but was very handy as my old kitchen had few outlets. But after a few months its a hassle. Water, or some liquid has gotten into the shaft containing the blade - I can hear it when I shake it but I can't get it out. I'm wondering if whatever is up in there is getting into food. The plug for recharging the motor section jammed and will not fully extend, so to recharge I have to use an extension cord or that component just about falls out of the outlet. Frankly, I'm fed up with Cuisinart. I just moved and was surprised to be chucking a toaster and a coffee maker - both with little use. This hand blender will likely soon follow.

This is a great product, but I should caution it is a little difficult to use if you are very petite and have short arms and tiny hands. It then becomes a little awkward to use and it takes some time learning to adjust. Great product for those who only use a blender occasionally, as it takes up very little space.

I was a little skeptical at first that a battery operated blender would have any amount of torque approaching an electric version...BUT I let all the rave reviews convince me otherwise, and after all it would be one less electric cord cluttering up my countertop.

Well, I should have stuck with my first instinct. This device is next to useless...unless you are blending things you could easily blend with a spoon. An electric blender would cut through frozen bananas (in milk) easily...come on...alot of you do this to make shakes...this battery powered blender can's handle it. After cutting the banana into little chunks...then put up with 5 minutes slow blending... careful not to grind the device to a dead stop. If you think its too good to be true, it usually is !!!

I bought this blender primarily because it was cordless and would therefore be easier and safer to use. But its performance has been very disappointing. The battery does not hold a charge well; the motor dies after just a few seconds. It's hard to hold down the power button for very long. And the stick is just too tall; I have to hold my arms up too high over whatever I'm trying to blend. I bought this at full price ($75) a year ago, and it was a waste of money. I'm going out to buy another model that has a cord and is more comfortable to use.

these three things best embody what is great about Cuisinart's hand blender. It's great for small amounts of blended coulis or spreads and sauces like pesto. It also performs great when you plunk it right in your soup pot to smooth things out a bit. If you're looking for a hand-held blender, this one seems the obvious choice to me - especially since the market for cordless implements like this is limited. After all, it IS a Cuisinart. Enjoy.

I've had mine for two years now and absolutely love it. I primarily use it for my protein drinks in the morning, and it has traveled all over the U.S. and Canada with me. The only drawbacks in the beginning were that (1) as others have mentioned, it is large and took some getting used to compared to my old corded hand blender, and (2) the instructions on the side ('press button to attach/detach') are misleading; it is not necessary to press the button to connect the pieces, and the first one I had felt like the connections got stripped when I tried to do so. Fortunately, the retailer permitted an exchange for a replacement. To attach the segments, simply push them together and it will work fine. You do need to press the button to separate the segments, and it can be tricky to pop out the plug to recharge it without breaking a nail at first, but once you get the hang of it this is a wonderful appliance.

I love my Cuisinart Cordless Blender. No cords to get in the way and easy to use when traveling by car--no power cord needed. Charges quickly and can easily be taken apart for storage or transport. This is my second CSB-44N--keep one at work and one at home! I should note that I have had my first Blender for 3 years and it still works great. I run the blender until the battery is discharged before recharging it to avoid battery problems.

I have used this blender for a few months now and am very happy with the purchase. My initial impression was that it was huge! Admittedly, I hadn't previously seen one ... but it is big. Luckily it stores in 2 pieces in a provided stand, which keeps it out of the way. I use it to mix protein shakes. Mixing by hand left lumps of powder...by blender added lots of air, made to much noise (sleeping toddlers)and was to tough to cleanup. This cordless hand blender is very easy to snap together, mixes shakes (even with fruit) very well, is powerfull and the battery lasts a long time. I use it at least twice a day until the battery dies (as it is a nicad). I have to recharge it about every 8-12 days. The end result is a perfectly mixed protein shake, very smooth and without a lot of air/froth. If you want the froth, you can add it by lifting the blender head up and down a bit while you blend allowing air to get into the head openings.