As one of the largest and most trusted brands in countertop appliances, Cuisinart is a brand that can rely on powerful, user-friendly blenders. There are many Cuisinart blenders to choose from, including countertop and handheld models, which offer a wide range of wattages and functions.

For example, if you are looking for a reasonably priced and powerful countertop mixer, the Cuisinart Hurricane mixer may be the right choice for you. Here is how to choose the best Cuisinart blender for your kitchen.

For most kitchens, a countertop blender is sufficient to make smoothies or drinks for parties. However, an immersion or hand-held blender can be a useful tool for serious cooks. It can be used to blend smoothies, but it can also be used to make sauces and soups. However, immersion mixers are smaller and less powerful, so they cannot be expected to completely replace countertop mixers.

The power of Cuisinart mixers ranges from 500 watts to commercial grade 3.5 peak horsepower motors. This means that whether you are looking for a way to make an occasional milkshake or a machine that can handle everyday smoothies, you can find a Cuisinart blender that can blend everything you need without much effort.

Do you plan to use a blender to smash a large number of ice cubes for the party? Or do you want a blender to serve green smoothies or juices every day? Knowing how much power you need to use a blender can help you avoid paying for extra power you don’t need. It is also important to consider where to put the blender. If you need to put it in and out of the cabinet, you might prefer a smaller, lighter blender. If your blender is to be placed on the counter, be sure to check the height measurement to make sure it fits under the cabinet when needed.

Most Cuisinart blenders have BPA-free plastic jars, but some are glass jars. Glass jars can prevent discoloration, scratching and absorbing odors, but they are also heavier and easily broken. Plastic or polycarbonate mixing tanks are lighter and less likely to break when dropped, but they are also more likely to be scratched by ingredients such as ice. They also risk retaining food odors.

The blender speed setting can help you determine how much control you have over the mixing and the power allocated by the blender at each setting. Low power mixers usually only have two speeds-low speed and high speed-while the more powerful Cuisinart mixers provide up to seven speeds. They can also provide special settings for crushing ice or making smoothies.

Some Cuisinart mixers use BlendLogic technology, which can sense how much food is in the mixer and automatically adjust the mixing speed. This can help you mix food faster without having to stop and deal with food buildups.

The price of Cuisinart blenders ranges from US$80 to US$400, and most blenders cost less than US$150.

A. Cuisinart mixers start at 500 watts, but many provide 746 watts, which is roughly equivalent to 1 horsepower. The most powerful mixer of the brand has a 3.5-horsepower engine. Considering that the power of most countertop mixers is between 300-600 horsepower, a Cuisinart mixer in this range should be sufficient for most household applications. However, if you use hard-to-mix ingredients such as frozen fruits or green leafy vegetables to make daily smoothies, a blender that provides 700 to 900 watts of power may be a better choice. When buying a mixer, you should also consider the noise level-the higher the wattage, the louder the mixer's sound.

A. Peak horsepower is a measure of the maximum power that a mixer can output at a time. This means that the 2.25 peak horsepower motor in the Cuisinart Hurricane blender will not run at 2.25 horsepower all the time-peak horsepower just means it can reach that level at peak.

Cuisinart Hurricane 2.25 Peak HP Blender CBT-1500: Available on Amazon and Kohl's

Our opinion: This 60-ounce blender can mix vigorously and thoroughly.

What we like: The sturdy plastic blender container is BPA-free and has a soft handle. It is powered by a powerful 2.25 peak horsepower motor and is designed with BlendLogic technology to sense the amount of food in the mixer for efficient mixing.

What we don’t like: The sound is loud, and the lid needs to be tightly attached to prevent leakage, making it more difficult to remove.

Cuisinart Velocity Ultra Blender/Food Processor BFP-650GM: Available on Amazon

Our view: If you buy a kitchen multitasker on the market, this 2-in-1 blender also comes with useful accessories.

What we like: The 56-ounce blender comes with two travel cups, lids and accessories to turn your blender into a 2-cup food processor. It provides pre-programmed functions for making smoothies and crushed ice.

What we don’t like: It’s hard to remove the lid from the blender jar. Some users expressed concern that the motor is too powerful for the blade.

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Our view: This immersion blender provides 200 watts of power and can easily handle mixing tasks in a compact handheld form factor.

What we like: This 2-speed mixer can be used in a bowl or pot to avoid pouring liquids into and out of the countertop mixer. It comes with a 2 cup beaker for mixing small amounts. Both the beaker and the detachable stirring shaft can be cleaned in a dishwasher.

What we don’t like is that the switch is not locked and must be held down during mixing. Laura Duerr is a writer for BestReviews. BestReviews is a product review company whose mission is to help simplify your buying decisions and save you time and money.

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