Cuisinart CSB-179
Score: 81/100
Vitamix 5-Speed Immersion Blender
Score: 80/100Rankings
The Cuisinart CSB-179 Smart Stick is a corded immersion blender with a powerful 300-W motor and five variable speeds, offering an ergonomic handle and dishwasher-safe attachments including a whisk and chopper. Its weight of around 4 lb and limited 3-cup chopper capacity can make prolonged use tiring and restrict batch size. Ideal for home cooks needing versatile in-pot blending and whipping.
The Vitamix 5-Speed Immersion Blender delivers a robust 625-W motor and versatile five-speed control, making it ideal for a range of blending tasks. Its corded design and relatively heavy build may limit portability. Best suited for home cooks seeking professional performance.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
300 W | 625 Wbest | |
5best | 5best | |
| ↓ lower better | 1,501 g | 1,297 gbest |
— | 120 Vbest | |
473 mlbest | — | |
3best | 3best | |
3 yearsbest | 3 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 140 mmbest | 457 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Power & Battery(2) | ||
Motor Power (W) | 300 W | 625 W |
Power Type | Corded DC | corded |
Design & Build(4) | ||
Weight (g) | 1501 g | 1297 g |
Overall Length (mm) | 140 mm | 457 mm |
Overall Width (mm) | 216 mm | 76 mm |
Blade Material | Stainless steel | stainless steel |
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Professional reviewers commend the CSB-179 for its powerful 300-watt DC motor, quiet operation, and the inclusion of a whisk and chopper attachment, noting the ergonomic design and three-year warranty as strong selling points. They caution that the chopper's small capacity and the need for non-plastic bowls for whisking limit its versatility for larger or more demanding tasks.
Everyday users praise the blender's ability to produce smooth soups and sauces directly in pots, its space-saving multi-tool design, and the ease of cleaning dishwasher-safe parts. Common complaints focus on struggles with frozen foods, the finicky dual-button safety mechanism, limited chopper size, and the overall weight of the unit during prolonged use.
“Powerful blending for soups, sauces, fruits, and veggies; excels at pureeing in pots with minimal cleanup.”
“Struggles with frozen fruits or very tough ingredients.”
“Dual-button safety mechanism can be challenging, especially for users with limited hand strength.”
