The KitchenAid KHB300WH Hand Blenders is ranked #2 in its ability for making Smoothies, #2 in how well it makes Soups, #2 for Mixing, #4 in Durability, #4 in its ability for making Milkshakes and #5 in its suitability for Grinding. 
"…happen to be using a very wide bowl, this thing is awesome! I've used it to make guacamole, smoothies, refried beans, salsa, pancakes, and the list goes on.... I've found endless uses…" - on Jul 1 2009 …full review
"…KitchenAid. I researched online for the one with the best ratings. We use ours daily to make smoothies for breakfast, so it is put through its paces. I do like the fact that it has 9…" - on Jun 28 2009 …full review
"…chopping attachment is really large and solid; it's a mini food processor. I've been making smoothies for myself almost every day, and it saves dragging the blender out and washing the…" - on Jun 18 2009 …full review
"This hand mixer is everything the other reviewers say. It is easy to use, compact, easy to clean and I love the red color. It purees soups quickly, makes smoothies for the kids, and the…" - on Mar 17 2009 …full review
"…and its ready to use for something else. My only wish is that it could be run at about half speed of the lowest setting for "muddling" and chopping soup ingredients without pureeing them." - on Jun 28 2009 …full review
"…my own blender I would buy this exact KitchenAid product. It's excellent for blending soups, whipping cream, chopping veggies, etc. etc. It really makes so many cooking tasks easier." - on Jun 22 2009 …full review
"…before, except for motor and pestle. Another advantage of immersion blender is when making soups and stews, especially when thickened with roux. As a test, I simply cooked a couple…" - on May 25 2009 …full review
"I am a very avid home cook. I bought this to replace my Oster blender that worked well, but the plastic vessel kept cracking due to the heat from my soups. This blends so well that I…" - on May 5 2009 …full review
"…for a family of 3-4 and occasionally entertaining. I have pureed large and small pots of soup and made milkshakes with the immersion attachment. I use the chopper attachment…" - on May 3 2009 …full review
"I'm In Love With a Mixer!" - on Jul 1 2009 …full review
"…to slightly mash up to whip items. It has a more powerful motor than the Cuisinart and the mixing cup is 3 cups vs 2 cups with the Cuisinart. This model also comes with a chopper and a…" - on Jun 28 2009 …full review
"…speed setting--which the others I've used don't have--and I like the detachable pieces. The mixing beaker is much larger than the Braun's, and the nut chopping attachment is really large…" - on Jun 18 2009 …full review
"This has been a great blender. I have been using it to mix protein powder shakes, but with the power that it has I'm sure that it would handle most any job. It also has a whisk, chopper…" - on Jun 12 2009 …full review
"…the head, it's always best to turn off the blender before withdrawing. KHB300 includes a mixing cup you can use with the blender attachment. This cup is made from cheap plastic and…" - on May 25 2009 …full review
"…a detachable and stainless (i.e. stain-proof)stick, a long, durable cord, and not to mention the great chopper and whisk attachments. This HIGH QUALITY blender is well worth the money." - on Dec 30 2008 …full review
"…is very well designed. The attachments are simple & quick to change and have a nice, strong, durable feel to them. The motor seems very powerful and it has a comfortable shape. I don't…" - on Feb 17 2008 …full review
"…of 3-4 and occasionally entertaining. I have pureed large and small pots of soup and made milkshakes with the immersion attachment. I use the chopper attachment frequently chopping all…" - on May 3 2009 …full review
"…impressed. The KitchenAid was actually a bit better. It has several speeds so I could easily grind up frozen parmesan and the containers were larger and nicer than my Braun stuff. I have…" - on Jun 22 2009 …full review
"…not the best gourmet method but it's just handy), making thick marinade for Thai satay, grind my own roasted almond flour for baking...etc. It's perfect for small jobs. As for…" - on Dec 5 2008 …full review