Stocking Stuffers - 2025 edition

This gift idea is a little big for a stocking… but I’m looking for suggestion for immersion blender. It is something I mentioned to my son a few months ago when he talked about his challenges making soup, and he had never heard of them.

It needs to work well for soups. Preferably it won’t have a lot of extra stuff since kitchen space is limited. Ideally it would be from a store such as Target so he can do easy in-person return/exchange if he prefers something else.

I like my Cuisinart and considering this one (on a good sale) https://www.target.com/p/cuisinart-quick-prep-single-speed-hand-blender-white-chb-60tg/-/A-80028643#lnk=sametab

Also found one at Kohls, $19 <having trouble with link - tis Elite Cuisine 2-speed 500W Hand Blender with Detachable Wand>

I’d be willing to splurge if we knew son would like using an immersion blender. For now leaning toward more of a budget model (if reviews are good). But open to thoughts here.