Simply choose one of its eight speeds, squeeze the control button and let the blades – which stay sharp for 12 times longer than standard blades, apparently – do their work. They slow down steadily once you release it. In all cases, ease of use, suitability for the task at hand, and the final results are taken into consideration in our final rating. More power comes in the form of a Turbo button, while a host of accessories make pureeing, blending, chopping, crushing ice, whisking and mashing super-easy. There are even storage lids included for both containers. Fuss-free, easy to clean and plenty powerful, the Morphy Richards Total Control Hand Blender is a versatile kitchen tool that will be your go-to for almost any food-prep task. Read the full review

The Tefal Infiny Force is a hand blender with larger ambitions. It comes with three handy attachments to make it a foodie’s friend in the kitchen, including a sauce foot for making your own mayonnaise, if you’ve ever fancied it. It doesn’t stop there, though. Many hand blenders do much more than just blending thanks to their rich array of attachments that whisk, beat, slice, dice, mash and more. These multitasking machines take up less space in your kitchen and require much less washing-up than the likes of a jug blender or food processor. Use the stainless steel whisker attachment for beating eggs, whipping besan, making fluffy batters, and churning curd for making lassi or buttermilk We were impressed at how lightweight this blender was, especially considering how cumbersome some cordless kitchen gadgets can be. It also comes with a mini processor, jug and whisk attachment included in the box, making the price tag a little more palatable. It’s expensive, but you are paying for cordless convenience. Metal whisk (great for whisking egg whites, light batters and cream, but won’t cope with more difficult textures such as cake mix)Stainless steel whisker attachment for beating eggs, whipping besan, making fluffy batters, and churning curd for making lassi or buttermilk

You also get a standard blending foot and a whisk attachment, plus two jugs – an 800ml for soups and a smaller one for sauces. All attachments worked really well during testing, with a variable speed dial for adjusting just how much welly the job at hand needs. And if you need a burst of power to finish it off, there’s a turbo button for exactly that. This Morphy Richards Hand Mixer- HM02 Hand Blender cum mixer is sure to surprise you with its performance and versatility. A detachable dough hook gracefully kneads your dough uniformly and firmly without forming any lumps. Now making chapattis or homemade pizza bread becomes child’s play without you breaking into a sweat. As separate whisker attachment not just whisks eggs, but also works beautifully on dense batters, creaming them into a smooth paste. Use it also to blend and make a satisfying glass of lassi or buttermilk at home. With 300 watts of power and 5 speed settings, enjoy power and versatility in your hands. In testing, the blender, as well as most of the attachments worked like a dream. We were able to julienne and finely slice vegetables in seconds, and the powerful blender produced creamy dips, sauces and soups, even when using tough ingredients. The only real downside was the French fry blade, which didn’t produce the result expected, even when carefully following instructions.We also test each model for ease of cleaning, noting which models are easy to clean up and have dishwasher-safe parts and those that don’t.