The Mueller Ultra-Stick Hand Blender, also known as the Mueller Austria Ultra-Stick Hand Blender, is an immersion blender with a 500 W power rating. It is a budget-friendly option that allows you to blend hot ingredients directly in a pot or pan. This blender can make decent smoothies and comes with whisk and milk frother attachments, adding versatility for tasks like making salad dressings and lattes. However, it does not include a jar.
Unfortunately, the Mueller Ultra-Stick Hand Blender is poorly made and prone to breaking. The body and blending arm are metal, but the connecting gear is plastic, which can shatter, especially when processing tough ingredients such as almonds or ice cubes. It is not recommended due to its likelihood of failing with repeated use. In testing, one unit broke during crushed ice preparation, and a replacement broke in the almond butter test. This blender is poor for multi-purpose use. While it can handle hot blending and makes acceptable smoothies, its construction issues make it unsuitable for these tasks. Pros: – Can hot blend. Cons: – Bad build quality. – Fails to crush ice.