Consumer Information on the Cuisinart Hand Blender

Color

• The Quick Prep Cuisinart hand blender is available only in white, but Smart Stick hand blenders are available in teal, pink, silver and white and gray. The Smart Stick PLUS hand blender features a black and stainless steel color finish.
  
  

Features

• The Smart Stick PLUS Cordless hand blender features a rechargeable battery that allows the appliance to run for up to 20 minutes. This model also comes with a chopping attachment and a whisk. The Quick Prep hand blender has two speeds and a safety blade guard. Cuisinart's Smart Stick blenders feature dishwasher-safe shafts and separate mixing beakers.
  
  

Cost

• Smart Stick and Quick Prep Cuisinart hand blenders range in price from $29.95 to $49.95, as of April 2011. You can purchase a cordless Smart Stick PLUS hand blender for $$79.95, according to the Cuisinart website.