On Apr 26, 4:05*am, "AL_n" > wrote:
> I'm faced with the dilemma of whether to choose a tabletop blender or a
> handheld stick blender. I can see advantages in both, but I only have the
> budget (and space) for one!
>
> My main use for these gadgets is making smoothies and protein shakes. Here
> is what I see as the advantages of each type:
>
> ____Hand-held Blender:___
> Easier and quicker to clean
> Takes up less room in the dishwasher
> Takes up less room, period.
> Enables me to blend stuff that is in many kinds of container.
> Is probably better for 'sticky' concoctions such as mayonnaise
>
> ___Tabletop blender:___
> Always in one place, so easy and quick to locate
> No possibility of splashing or spattering
> No little bits to mislay
>
> While a tabletop blender takes up more space on the worktop, I can imagine
> that a stick blender is more of a fiddle to stash away after use. Both can
> be obtained with 650W mtors, so poer is not a deciding factor.
>
> Can anyone shine any other pros and cons of either type?
>
> Many thanks.
>
> Al

As everyone else has said. Go with the tabletop. And get a good
one, don't buy cheap, it's not worth it.