Cuisinart Smart Stick Cordless Hand Blender vs Crux Artisan Series Cordless Immersion Blender

The Crux Artisan Series Cordless Immersion Blender is better than the Cuisinart Smart Stick Cordless Hand Blender. It makes a smoother blend with bigger batches of fibrous ingredients, which is helpful when you're blending in a deep pot, and the blender is a little lighter. The motor body's design makes it easier to hold onto. It's also a bit more able to handle thick mixes like nut butter, although neither blender is ideal for that. On the other hand, the Cuisinart has five speed settings instead of just one, which is nice if you want to start at a low speed to reduce splatter.