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The picks, in order
7 picks
Number one at the top, number 7 at the bottom. The tier label on each card says which price bracket it sits in.
★Editor's Choice
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Braun
Braun MultiQuick 9 1200W Hand Blender Set
1200WActive PowerDriveSmartSpeed
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Braun MultiQuick 9 1200W Hand Blender Set
Our Verdict
Braun's flagship 1200W stick with Active PowerDrive, SmartSpeed control and a chopper, whisk and two mashers in the box, stocked by Amazon AU.
Why it's number one: Leads on blending performance and ease of use: 1200W with Active PowerDrive, the SmartSpeed trigger, SplashControl and a chopper, whisk and two mashers via EasyClick Plus; no exact-model critic review on our outlets, and 4.5 stars from 116 Amazon AU owners.
The MultiQuick 9 sits at the top of Braun's stick blender range and it's the most powerful pick in this guide, now available from Amazon Australia's own stock rather than an overseas warehouse. A 1200W motor drives Braun's Active PowerDrive technology, which is built for finer, faster blending, and the iMode system lets you tap between pulse, low and high speed with a single button. Advanced SmartSpeed layers on top of that: the harder you squeeze the extra-large control button, the more power you get, so you can ease into a pot of soup and then wind up for a silky finish. SplashControl keeps the foot from spraying your benchtop, and the EasyClick System Plus swaps between the blending shaft, chopper, whisk, masher and vegetable masher while you cook, so it genuinely covers blending, chopping, whisking, mashing and puréeing in one tool. It rates 4.5 stars from 116 Amazon AU reviews and comes in black and stainless steel. The only real catch is that it's the most expensive pick here, but for a household that will use every attachment it earns its premium tier.
Performance
10.0
Ease of use
9.3
Versatility
8.9
Build
8.9
Owners
8.1
Owners is the 4.5★ Amazon AU rating from 115 reviews, weighted toward the category average when there are few. Fewer than two published reviews of this exact model, so the owner rating carries that weight too. Tick marks show the category average.
How we scored it
Each measure is marked against the category's rubric, where 10 is the best you can buy, 8 is strong, 6 is basic but sound and 4 falls short. The bars show that mark on the Top7 scale (a 6 reads as 7.0, an 8 as 8.5); the notes quote the rubric mark.
Performance 10.0 (rubric 10): Rated 1200W (9) plus 0.5 for the SplashControl anti-suction foot and 0.5 for the SmartSpeed variable-power trigger.
Ease of use 9.3 (rubric 9): SmartSpeed squeeze control with iMode pulse, low and high, SplashControl and EasyClick Plus one-click changes; dishwasher safety, weight and cable not stated on the card.
Versatility 8.9 (rubric 8.5): Base 5 plus 1 each for the chopper and whisk, 0.5 each for the masher and the second vegetable masher and 0.5 for variable power; the card lists no beaker.
Build 8.9 (rubric 8.5): Braun's flagship stick with local Amazon AU stock and warranty; shaft material not stated on the card; 116 owners at 4.5; no exact-model review.
Pros
+ 1200W motor with Active PowerDrive for finer, faster blending
+ SmartSpeed squeeze control plus iMode pulse, low and high settings
+ Chopper, whisk, masher and vegetable masher included via EasyClick Plus
+ Ships from Amazon AU with a 4.5-star rating from 116 reviews
Cons
− The most expensive pick in this guide
− Bulkier set to store than a simple stick and beaker
1200WActive PowerDriveSmartSpeedChopper & WhiskShips From AU
The Braun MultiQuick 5 Vario is the stick blender we'd point most Australian households towards, and it takes our top spot on the strength of its all-round package. A compact 1000W motor gives it plenty of grunt for soups, smoothies and thicker batters, while a variable one-hand speed wheel with 21 settings lets you start gently and wind up to a fine purée without hunting for buttons. Braun's bell-shaped shaft with six feet is the real party trick: it draws ingredients into the blades and reduces suction, so the foot doesn't lock onto the bottom of the pot and your splashback stays clean. The EasyClick system swaps between the included chopper, whisk, masher and 600ml BPA-free beaker in one click, and the detachable parts go in the dishwasher. With a 4.5-star rating from 445 Amazon AU reviews and local stock that ships fast, it's the sensible mid-range buy that does nearly everything the premium models do.
Performance
9.3
Ease of use
9.3
Versatility
9.3
Build
8.5
Owners
8.1
Owners is the 4.5★ Amazon AU rating from 461 reviews, weighted toward the category average when there are few. Fewer than two published reviews of this exact model, so the owner rating carries that weight too. Tick marks show the category average.
How we scored it
Each measure is marked against the category's rubric, where 10 is the best you can buy, 8 is strong, 6 is basic but sound and 4 falls short. The bars show that mark on the Top7 scale (a 6 reads as 7.0, an 8 as 8.5); the notes quote the rubric mark.
Performance 9.3 (rubric 9): Rated 1000W (8) plus 0.5 for the bell-shaped anti-suction foot and 0.5 for the 21-step variable speed wheel.
Ease of use 9.3 (rubric 9): One-hand 21-speed wheel, the anti-splash bell, EasyClick one-click attachment changes and dishwasher-safe parts; weight and cable length not stated on the card.
Versatility 9.3 (rubric 9): Base 5 plus 1 each for the 600ml beaker, chopper and whisk, 0.5 for the masher and 0.5 for variable speed; no frother or pan guard.
Build 8.5 (rubric 8): Braun's established stick-blender line with local Amazon AU stock and warranty; shaft material not stated on the card; 451 owners at 4.5 with no failure pattern noted.
Pros
+ 1000W motor with a 21-speed one-hand wheel for precise control
+ Bell-shaped anti-suction foot blends evenly with minimal splashing
+ Chopper, whisk, masher and 600ml beaker all included
+ Ships from Amazon AU with a 4.5-star rating from 445 reviews
Cons
− Bulkier to store than a simple single-speed stick
− Some buyers won't use every attachment in the set
1000W21 SpeedsAnti-Splash FootChopper & WhiskShips From AU
A 1000W Kenwood stick with variable speed, pulse and a full kit of beaker, chopper, whisk and masher, and the best CHOICE score of any stick blender on this list.
The Kenwood Triblade XL+ is the value pick for a cook who wants one box that does everything a stick blender can. The 1000W motor drives Kenwood's three-blade head on a longer XL wand, and a variable speed dial with pulse lets you start slow in a hot soup and finish smooth. The box holds an easy-pour beaker, a 500ml chopper with a storage lid for herbs and nuts, a metal balloon whisk and a puree masher, all on a twist-fit coupling that swaps in a second, and the parts are dishwasher safe. CHOICE scored it 82/100, and 334 Amazon AU owners give it 4.6 stars. The caution is durability: a number of owners report the blade assembly breaking or the motor stopping after heavy use, so keep the receipt. Stocked and shipped by Amazon AU.
Performance
8.9
Ease of use
8.9
Versatility
9.3
Build
7.8
Owners
8.5
Owners is the 4.6★ Amazon AU rating from 338 reviews, weighted toward the category average when there are few. Fewer than two published reviews of this exact model, so the owner rating carries that weight too. Tick marks show the category average.
How we scored it
Each measure is marked against the category's rubric, where 10 is the best you can buy, 8 is strong, 6 is basic but sound and 4 falls short. The bars show that mark on the Top7 scale (a 6 reads as 7.0, an 8 as 8.5); the notes quote the rubric mark.
Performance 8.9 (rubric 8.5): Rated 1000 W (8) plus 0.5 for the variable speed dial with pulse; no bell or anti-suction foot is claimed on the listing.
Ease of use 8.9 (rubric 8.5): Variable speed and pulse on the handle, a twist-fit coupling for quick attachment swaps and dishwasher-safe parts; cable length and weight not stated.
Versatility 9.3 (rubric 9): Base 5 plus 1 each for the beaker, the 500 ml chopper and the whisk, 0.5 for the masher and 0.5 for variable speed.
Build 7.8 (rubric 7): Kenwood brand with Amazon AU stock, but a plastic shaft and body, and owner reviews report a pattern of broken blades and motors that stop.
NutriBullet built its name on personal smoothie blenders, and its Immersion Blender Deluxe set brings the same no-nonsense approach to the stick format. An 800W motor body with variable speed control gives you enough power to move from a gentle soup purée to a thick smoothie without bogging down, and the dark grey styling looks a touch smarter than the usual white plastic. The Deluxe set is where the value lies: alongside the blending arm you get a whisk, a 600ml chopping bowl with its own blade and a generous 900ml measuring cup with lid, which covers most everyday prep from chopping onions to whipping cream. It rates 4.5 stars from 461 Amazon AU reviews, and because it ships from Amazon Australia you're not waiting on an overseas parcel. It doesn't have the 21-speed precision or the bell-shaped foot of our top pick, but as a locally stocked, well-equipped set in the value tier it's very hard to fault.
Performance
8.1
Ease of use
8.1
Versatility
8.9
Build
8.1
Owners
8.1
Owners is the 4.5★ Amazon AU rating from 467 reviews, weighted toward the category average when there are few. Fewer than two published reviews of this exact model, so the owner rating carries that weight too. Tick marks show the category average.
How we scored it
Each measure is marked against the category's rubric, where 10 is the best you can buy, 8 is strong, 6 is basic but sound and 4 falls short. The bars show that mark on the Top7 scale (a 6 reads as 7.0, an 8 as 8.5); the notes quote the rubric mark.
Performance 8.1 (rubric 7.5): Rated 800W (7) plus 0.5 for variable speed; no bell or anti-suction foot claimed. CHOICE rates it 79/100.
Ease of use 8.1 (rubric 7.5): Variable speed control and a removable shaft per CHOICE, which notes not all parts are dishwasher safe and lists it at 880 g; no anti-splash foot claim.
Versatility 8.9 (rubric 8.5): Base 5 plus 1 each for the 900ml cup, the 600ml chopping bowl and the whisk, plus 0.5 for variable speed; no masher or frother.
Build 8.1 (rubric 7.5): Stainless blade from an established brand with local Amazon AU stock; shaft material not stated; 465 owners at 4.5.
The MultiQuick 3 is the cheapest way into Braun's stick-blender range, and it keeps the part that matters most: the PowerBell VPlus blending bell. An extra milling blade and six internal ribs pull food into a larger cutting zone, so soups and sauces come out smoother in fewer passes than a bare four-blade foot manages. SplashControl shapes the bell so it does not clamp to the bottom of a pot and throw hot soup up the sides, which is the failure mode that puts people off cheap sticks entirely. There are two speeds rather than the 21-step dial on the MultiQuick 5 Vario higher up this list, and that is the main thing you give up - for pot blending it is rarely the limitation it sounds like. The EasyClick Plus collar swaps the whisk and the 350ml chopper on with a single push, and a 600ml beaker is included, so it arrives as a complete set rather than a bare wand. It is sold and dispatched by Amazon AU with local warranty and returns, which is worth more than it sounds in a category where a lot of the cheap listings are UK grey imports. The catch is that it is a new listing here with only a small number of AU reviews so far, so the 4.7-star average rests on a thin base.
Performance
7.8
Ease of use
8.1
Versatility
8.5
Build
8.5
Owners
8.3
Owners is the 4.7★ Amazon AU rating from 15 reviews, weighted toward the category average when there are few. Fewer than two published reviews of this exact model, so the owner rating carries that weight too. Tick marks show the category average.
How we scored it
Each measure is marked against the category's rubric, where 10 is the best you can buy, 8 is strong, 6 is basic but sound and 4 falls short. The bars show that mark on the Top7 scale (a 6 reads as 7.0, an 8 as 8.5); the notes quote the rubric mark.
Performance 7.8 (rubric 7): Provisional: no rated wattage on the card, so the middle band (6) applies, plus 0.5 for the PowerBell VPlus anti-suction bell and 0.5 for the second speed.
Ease of use 8.1 (rubric 7.5): Two speeds on the handle, SplashControl that stops suction and splash-back, and EasyClick Plus one-push attachment changes; dishwasher safety and weight not stated.
Versatility 8.5 (rubric 8): Base 5 plus 1 each for the 600ml beaker, 350ml chopper and whisk; two speeds earn no variable-speed bonus; no masher or frother.
Build 8.5 (rubric 8): Braun's established range sold and dispatched by Amazon AU with local warranty; shaft material not stated; only 15 owner ratings so far.
Pros
+ PowerBell VPlus bell blends finer in fewer passes
+ SplashControl design stops suction and splash-back in a deep pot
+ Whisk, 350ml chopper and 600ml beaker included
+ Sold and dispatched by Amazon AU with local warranty
Cons
− Two speeds only - no variable dial like the MultiQuick 5 Vario
− Small review base so far, so the rating rests on few opinions
PowerBell VPlusWhisk + ChopperSplashControlEasyClick PlusShips from Amazon AU
A 600W Kenwood with three angled stainless-steel blades, a turbo setting and a beaker and chopper in the box, shipped from Amazon AU at a budget price.
Kenwood's Triblade is the budget pick we'd steer most people towards if they want a recognisable brand from local stock without spending value-tier money. The name comes from its three angled stainless-steel blades, which are arranged to blend at different levels in the pot so ingredients get chopped evenly rather than swirling around the blade. A 600W motor keeps the speed consistent whatever you're working through, and alongside the single hold-down speed there's a turbo setting for tougher ingredients. Kenwood has also thought about mess: the shape of the foot and the internal ribs disrupt the flow of food and push it back onto the blades, so there's far less splash up the side of the pot. The start set includes a 600ml high-sided calibrated beaker and a chopper with a storage lid, which is generous at this price and covers onions, herbs and nuts as well as soups and smoothies. It's a white finish rather than anything flashy, and with 38 Amazon AU reviews at 4.5 stars the feedback pool is still small, but as a locally stocked starter stick from a trusted brand it's hard to beat for the money.
Performance
7.4
Ease of use
7.4
Versatility
7.8
Build
8.1
Owners
8.3
Owners is the 4.6★ Amazon AU rating from 40 reviews, weighted toward the category average when there are few. Fewer than two published reviews of this exact model, so the owner rating carries that weight too. Tick marks show the category average.
How we scored it
Each measure is marked against the category's rubric, where 10 is the best you can buy, 8 is strong, 6 is basic but sound and 4 falls short. The bars show that mark on the Top7 scale (a 6 reads as 7.0, an 8 as 8.5); the notes quote the rubric mark.
Performance 7.4 (rubric 6.5): Rated 600W (6) plus 0.5 for the turbo setting; the ribbed foot is claimed to cut splash but not suction, so no bell bonus.
Ease of use 7.4 (rubric 6.5): Single hold-down speed plus turbo and a foot shaped to reduce splash; attachment release and dishwasher safety not stated on the card.
Versatility 7.8 (rubric 7): Base 5 plus 1 each for the 600ml calibrated beaker and the lidded chopper; no whisk, masher or variable speed.
Build 8.1 (rubric 7.5): Three stainless-steel blades from an established brand with local Amazon AU stock; shaft material not stated; 38 owner ratings at 4.5.
Pros
+ Three angled Triblade stainless-steel blades for even blending
+ 600W motor with a turbo setting for tougher ingredients
+ 600ml calibrated beaker and lidded chopper in the box
+ Ships from Amazon AU at a budget price
Cons
− Single speed plus turbo, so less control than a variable-speed stick
− Only 38 reviews so far, so the feedback pool is small
MEGAWISE isn't a household name in Australia, but with 2,308 Amazon AU reviews at 4.4 stars its 5-in-1 stick blender is one of the most-reviewed picks in this guide, and for a budget set it packs in a remarkable amount. Twelve variable speeds plus a turbo setting let you dial in anything from a gentle stir to a full blitz, and the maker rates the DC motor at 400W with a 1000W peak, which is ample for soups, baby food, batters and small batches of smoothies. The box includes a 500ml chopping bowl, an egg whisk, a milk frother and a 600ml beaker, so it covers more prep jobs than sets costing considerably more. The blending parts are 304 stainless steel, the container and chopper are BPA-free, and a blade guard on the four-edged cutting head keeps splashing down. It's a generic brand and the finish won't match a Braun or Bosch, but as a locally stocked, feature-packed budget buy it's our top value-for-money pick.
Performance
6.6
Ease of use
7.4
Versatility
9.3
Build
7.0
Owners
7.8
Owners is the 4.4★ Amazon AU rating from 2,323 reviews, weighted toward the category average when there are few. Fewer than two published reviews of this exact model, so the owner rating carries that weight too. Tick marks show the category average.
How we scored it
Each measure is marked against the category's rubric, where 10 is the best you can buy, 8 is strong, 6 is basic but sound and 4 falls short. The bars show that mark on the Top7 scale (a 6 reads as 7.0, an 8 as 8.5); the notes quote the rubric mark.
Performance 6.6 (rubric 5.5): Maker's rated motor is 400W despite the 1000W peak claim (5), plus 0.5 for the turbo and 12 speeds; a blade guard but no bell or anti-suction claim.
Ease of use 7.4 (rubric 6.5): 12 speeds plus turbo on the handle and a blade guard against splashing; attachment release and dishwasher safety not stated on the card.
Versatility 9.3 (rubric 9): Base 5 plus 1 each for the 600ml beaker, 500ml chopper and whisk, 0.5 for the milk frother and 0.5 for 12 speeds; no masher or pan guard.
Build 7.0 (rubric 6): 304 stainless blending parts on a lesser-known brand with no stated warranty; 2,311 owners at 4.4 with no failure pattern in the card.
Pros
+ Rated 4.4 stars by 2,308 buyers, one of the deepest feedback pools here
+ 12 speeds plus turbo for fine control
+ Chopper, whisk, milk frother and beaker in the box
+ Ships from Amazon AU at a budget price
Cons
− Motor is rated at 400W despite the 1000W peak claim
− Lesser-known brand without the finish of European rivals
We evaluate stick blenders on blending performance (motor power, blade design, how smoothly they purée soups and how well they cope with tougher ingredients), ease of use (weight, grip, speed control, splash control and how simply the parts detach for cleaning), build quality (stainless-steel shafts, housing materials and brand reputation), versatility (speed settings and the attachments included in the box, from beakers to choppers and whisks), and overall value for money. We favour models that ship from Amazon Australia for fast delivery and easy returns, and flag those that ship from overseas. All star ratings and review counts are drawn from live Amazon AU customer feedback.
Scored on Performance 40%, Ease of use 25%, Versatility 20%, Build quality 15%, plus owner ratings and critic reviews
Stick blenders run from around 600W up to 1200W in this guide. A 600W stick is perfectly fine for soups, purées and baby food, but if you want to crush ice, blitz nuts or work through thick batters and frozen fruit, a motor of 800W or more will do it faster and with less strain.
Speed control
The simplest sticks have a single speed you hold down. Mid-range and premium models add variable speeds, a turbo or pulse button, or a one-hand speed wheel with as many as 21 settings. More control means you can start slow to avoid splashes and ramp up for a silky finish.
Blade foot and splash control
The shape of the blending foot matters more than most people expect. A bell-shaped or anti-suction foot draws food into the blades rather than suctioning onto the bottom of the pot, so you get a smoother result and far less splatter up the walls.
Attachments in the box
A basic stick and beaker covers soups and smoothies. Multi-attachment sets add a chopping bowl for onions, herbs and nuts, a whisk for cream and eggs, and sometimes a milk frother or potato masher. They're brilliant value if you'll use them, and clutter if you won't.
Weight and cleaning
You hold a stick blender at arm's length over a hot pot, so a lighter body is easier on the wrist. Look for a shaft that clicks or twists off in one motion and is dishwasher-safe, so cleaning is a rinse rather than a chore.
Where it ships from
Most of the stick blenders in this guide ship from Amazon Australia's own stock, which means faster delivery, the correct plug and straightforward local returns. A few excellent European models are sold by Amazon UK or Amazon Germany instead; they're genuine, but expect longer delivery and check the plug and warranty terms before you buy.
A stick blender is the quiet achiever of the Australian kitchen. It lives in a drawer rather than hogging bench space, and it does the jobs a big benchtop blender can't: blitzing a pot of pumpkin soup right there on the stove, whipping up a batch of baby food, emulsifying mayo or pulling together a quick smoothie in a beaker without a mountain of washing up. Once you own one, you wonder how you managed without it.
The market runs from simple one-speed purée sticks to full multi-attachment sets that bundle a chopper bowl, whisk and even a potato masher. Motor power ranges from around 600W right up to 1200W, and the better models pair that grunt with a bell-shaped or anti-suction foot that stops food sticking to the bottom of the pot and keeps splatter off your splashback. Prices stretch just as widely, so it pays to think about what you'll actually use.
We've compared the top-rated stick blenders on Amazon Australia, from a budget Kenwood Triblade with a beaker and chopper in the box to a 1200W Braun MultiQuick 9 that covers blending, chopping, whisking and mashing. All seven picks ship from Amazon Australia's own stock, so you get local delivery and local warranty support on every one. Whether you want a no-fuss soup stick or a set that handles most of your food prep, there's a pick here to suit.
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What's the difference between a stick blender, a hand blender and an immersion blender?+
They're three names for the same appliance. A stick blender (also called a hand blender or immersion blender) is a handheld motor with a blending shaft on the end that you lower straight into a pot, bowl or beaker. It's not the same as a hand mixer, which uses rotating beaters for cake batter and cream and has no blending blade.
How much power do I need in a stick blender?+
For soups, purées, baby food and sauces, a 450W to 600W stick is plenty. If you plan to blend frozen fruit, crush ice, grind nuts or work through thick batters, look at 800W to 1200W models, which do those jobs faster and with less strain on the motor. Blade and foot design matter as much as raw wattage, so a well-designed 600W stick can outperform a poorly designed 1000W one.
Can I use a stick blender directly in a hot pot on the stove?+
Yes, that's one of its biggest advantages over a jug blender. Take the pot off the heat first, keep the blade fully submerged before you switch on to avoid splattering, and tilt the stick slightly as you move it around. Models with an anti-suction or bell-shaped foot are much less likely to stick to the bottom of the pot or spray hot soup.
Are the multi-attachment sets worth it?+
If you'll actually use a chopper for onions, herbs and nuts, or a whisk for cream and egg whites, a set can replace a mini food processor and a hand mixer and save cupboard space. If you mostly want to blitz soup, a simple stick and beaker does the job for less money and takes up less room. Be honest about which prep jobs you do every week.
Why do some stick blenders on Amazon AU ship from the UK or Germany?+
Brands like Braun and Bosch sell some of their European models through Amazon's UK and German stores, and those listings are visible to Australian shoppers. They're genuine products covered by Amazon's returns process, but delivery takes longer than a locally stocked model and the plug or warranty terms can differ. We prefer picks stocked by Amazon Australia and note in each review which ones ship from overseas.
