Ninja built a reputation on countertop blenders that crush ice into snow. The CI101 takes that same aggressive blending DNA and shrinks it into a handheld tool. This is a 750-peak-watt motor that switches between a hand mixer and an immersion blender with a simple twist of the collar. No attachments to lose or swap mid-recipe. You get one tool that handles whipped cream and smoothies without digging through a drawer.

The immersion mode uses a 3-cup blending vessel that’s wide enough to avoid splatter but narrow enough to fully submerge the blade. It emulsifies dressings in seconds and handles hot soup without locking up. The hand mixer mode runs through five speeds with a knob that clicks into place. The beaters are thick-gauge wire that won’t bend when you’re creaming butter and sugar. The whisk attachment aerates egg whites faster than most stand mixers at this price point.

Dishwasher-safe parts make cleanup painless. The 24-ounce vessel is small for batch work, so you won’t blend a full pot of soup in one go. The motor runs loud on higher speeds, but that’s the trade-off for 750 watts in a handheld frame. Over 1,900 customer reviews confirm this holds up to daily use without losing power.