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Alessi Plissé MDL10 Review | 40 Data compared

Avg. price:~£80Power:500 WCordless:noWeight:1.51 kgStepless variable speed:noDishwasher-safe parts:yes

Alessi Plissé MDL10 Review: Compare 40 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Immersion Blenders category and whether it is worth buying.

Alessi Plissé MDL10
6.0/10

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, ratings from across the web and best-of lists.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 65%, User score 25%, List score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

65%

5.8

Technical score

25%

5.8

User score

10%

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List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

▼Worse than 89% of immersion blenders
6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the immersion blender's overall rating with its price.
When it matters
When you are looking for an immersion blender with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

▼Worse than 80%
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 65% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

45%

4.7

Performance

20%

6.4

Accessories

15%

7.5

Design

10%

5.8

Usability

10%

6.8

Dimensions

▼Worse than 73%
5.8

User score

User score
5.8/ 10
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What it is
How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 8.0, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
Share: User score counts 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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5.8

Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

70%

8.8

Rating

30%

5.0

Popularity

▼Worse than 91%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 10% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Technical Specifications of immersion blender Alessi Plissé MDL10

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 65% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

45%

4.7

Performance

20%

6.4

Accessories

15%

7.5

Design

10%

5.8

Usability

10%

6.8

Dimensions

5.8
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the immersion blender's overall rating with its price.
When it matters
When you are looking for an immersion blender with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

6.8
Power
500 W
This immersion blender delivers 500 W of motor power, which is lower than the rated wattage of 61.3% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 4.8% of immersion blenders.
Number of speeds
2
This immersion blender features 2 speed levels, which is more finely adjustable than 21% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 31.9% of immersion blenders.
Stepless variable speed
no
This immersion blender does not feature stepless variable speed control.
Turbo mode
yes
This immersion blender supports turbo mode.
Maximum RPM
?
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Commercial use
no
This immersion blender not designed for commercial use.
Dishwasher-safe parts
yes
This immersion blender has dishwasher-safe parts.
Safety lock
no
This immersion blender does not feature a safety lock.
Cordless
no
This immersion blender does not support cordless operation.
Battery type
-
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Number of accessories
?
Chopper included
?
Chopper capacity
350 ml
This immersion blender provides a chopper capacity of 350 ml, which is smaller than the mini-chopper of 88.7% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 8.1% of immersion blenders.
Measuring cup/glass included
yes
This immersion blender includes the measuring cup.
Measuring cup/glass capacity
700 ml
This immersion blender includes a measuring beaker of 700 ml, which is larger than the cup of 47% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 21% of immersion blenders.
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Shaft material
Plastic
Blade material
Stainless steel
Body material
Thermoplastic resin
Detachable shaft
yes
This immersion blender supports a detachable shaft.
No-splash design
?
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Power cord length
1 m
This immersion blender has a power cord length of 1 m, which is shorter reach than 82% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 14.4% of immersion blenders.
Weight
1.51 kg
This immersion blender weighs 1.51 kg, which is heavier in hand than 73.9% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 0.5% of immersion blenders.
Height
34 cm
This immersion blender stands 34 cm in height, which is more compact than 87.5% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 1.6% of immersion blenders.
Width/Depth
7x 7

Alessi Plissé MDL10 vs the average immersion blender

246810TotalPerformanceUsabilityAccessoriesDesignDimensions
  • 6 cm shorter wand profile
    This immersion blender fits neatly into kitchen drawers and shallow cutlery organizers without disassembling compared to the average immersion blender (34 cm vs 40 cm).
    34 cm vs 40 cm
  • 6 cm shorter wand profile
    This immersion blender fits neatly into kitchen drawers and shallow cutlery organizers without disassembling compared to the average immersion blender (34 cm vs 40 cm).
    34 cm vs 40 cm
  • 26.6% lower user score
    User score
    5.8/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
    How we count it
    Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 8.0, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
    Share: User score counts 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    5.8

    Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.8

    Rating

    30%

    5.0

    Popularity

    5.8 vs 7.9
  • 1 fewer blade points
    This immersion blender uses a standard 2-point blade requiring more stirring motion to draw chunks into the cutting zone compared to the average immersion blender (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • Does not support a non-slip handle coating or grip
    This immersion blender does not support a non-slip handle coating or grip while the average immersion blender does.
  • 200 W less motor power
    This immersion blender has a lower wattage motor that may struggle when blending thick purees or fibrous stalks compared to the average immersion blender (500 W vs 700 W).
    500 W vs 700 W
  • 38.7% heavier
    This immersion blender is heavier to hold continuously, causing more arm strain when pureeing large stockpots compared to the average immersion blender (1.5 kg vs 1.1 kg).
    1.51 kg vs 1.089 kg
  • 150 ml smaller chopper volume
    This immersion blender has a smaller mini-chopper bowl, requiring multiple chopping batches for meal prep compared to the average immersion blender (350 ml vs 500 ml).
    350 ml vs 500 ml
  • 0.2 m shorter power cord
    This immersion blender has a shorter mains cord that may limit movement around spacious kitchen countertops compared to the average immersion blender (1 m vs 1.2 m).
    1 m vs 1.2 m
  • 13.8% worse value for money
    Alessi Plissé MDL10 has worse value for money than the average immersion blender (6.79 vs 7.7).
    6.79 vs 7.73
  • 26.6% lower user score
    User score
    5.8/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
    How we count it
    Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 8.0, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
    Share: User score counts 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10

    5.8

    Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.8

    Rating

    30%

    5.0

    Popularity

    5.8 vs 7.9
  • 13.8% worse value for money
    Alessi Plissé MDL10 has worse value for money than the average immersion blender (6.79 vs 7.7).
    6.79 vs 7.73
  • 77.8% more expensive
    Alessi Plissé MDL10 is more expensive than the average immersion blender (£80 vs £45).
    £80 vs £45
  • 1 fewer blade points
    This immersion blender uses a standard 2-point blade requiring more stirring motion to draw chunks into the cutting zone compared to the average immersion blender (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • 200 W less motor power
    This immersion blender has a lower wattage motor that may struggle when blending thick purees or fibrous stalks compared to the average immersion blender (500 W vs 700 W).
    500 W vs 700 W
  • 150 ml smaller chopper volume
    This immersion blender has a smaller mini-chopper bowl, requiring multiple chopping batches for meal prep compared to the average immersion blender (350 ml vs 500 ml).
    350 ml vs 500 ml
  • Does not support a non-slip handle coating or grip
    This immersion blender does not support a non-slip handle coating or grip while the average immersion blender does.
  • 38.7% heavier
    This immersion blender is heavier to hold continuously, causing more arm strain when pureeing large stockpots compared to the average immersion blender (1.5 kg vs 1.1 kg).
    1.51 kg vs 1.089 kg
  • 0.2 m shorter power cord
    This immersion blender has a shorter mains cord that may limit movement around spacious kitchen countertops compared to the average immersion blender (1 m vs 1.2 m).
    1 m vs 1.2 m

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Alessi Plissé MDL10

  • Stunning high-fashion sculptural design by Michele De Lucchi
  • Pleated texture provides an excellent non-slip hand grip
  • Lightweight build makes it highly maneuverable and easy to handle
  • Capable 500W motor with functional turbo speed setting
  • Durable, heat-resistant, and clear PCTG plastic measuring jug
  • Removable stainless-steel blending shaft is very easy to clean

What customers don't like about Alessi Plissé MDL10

  • Premium designer price tag compared to other 500W blenders
  • Limited to only two speed options (regular and turbo)
  • Mainly plastic outer construction feels less rugged than all-metal alternatives
  • Base model includes minimal attachments unless purchasing the premium 'Plus' kit
  • Struggles slightly with highly dense or mostly frozen ingredients without added liquid

Verdict

The Alessi Plissé MDL10 is a 500-watt immersion hand blender crafted from durable thermoplastic resin in black, measuring 34 cm in height and 7 cm in diameter, and specifically configured with a UK plug. Designed by Michele De Lucchi, it operates on a 220-240V power source with two speed settings (regular and turbo) and comes with a 700 ml BPA-free PCTG graduated measuring jug capable of tolerating temperatures from -40°C to +90°C. Main advantages include its striking haute couture pleated design that serves as an ergonomic, non-slip grip, alongside a dishwasher-safe beaker and a lightweight body. However, notable drawbacks include its primary reliance on plastic housing rather than premium metal, a lack of finer variable speed increments, and a premium aesthetic-driven price point for a basic 500W motor function.

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