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Alessi Plissé MDL10S Review | 40 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Power:500 WCordless:noWeight:2 kgStepless variable speed:noDishwasher-safe parts:yes

Alessi Plissé MDL10S Review: Compare 40 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Immersion Blenders category and whether it is worth buying.

Alessi Plissé MDL10S
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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▼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

65%

5.9

Technical score

25%

5.9

User score

10%

?

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

▼Worse than 87% of immersion blenders
6.6

Value for money

Value for money
6.6/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

8.0

Price

▼Worse than 83%
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

45%

4.7

Performance

20%

6.8

Accessories

15%

7.3

Design

10%

5.8

Usability

10%

6.7

Dimensions

▼Worse than 71%
5.9

User score

User score
5.9/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 89% of models

5.9

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

70%

8.2

Rating

30%

6.4

Popularity

▼Worse than 89%
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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 MDL10S

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components:

45%

4.7

Performance

20%

6.8

Accessories

15%

7.3

Design

10%

5.8

Usability

10%

6.7

Dimensions

5.9
Value for money
Value for money
6.6/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components:

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

8.0

Price

6.6
Power
500 W
Market range: <200 W – >1.2k 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
Market range: <1 – >21
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
yes
This immersion blender includes the chopper attachment.
Chopper capacity
350 ml
Market range: <350 ml – >700 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
Market range: <600 ml – >800 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
no
This immersion blender does not support a no-splash design.
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Power cord length
1.2 m
Market range: <1 m – >2.5 m
This immersion blender has a power cord length of 1.2 m, which is longer reach than 22.7% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 27.8% of immersion blenders.
Weight
2 kg
Market range: <0.5 kg – >3 kg
This immersion blender weighs 2 kg, which is heavier in hand than 85.1% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 2.3% of immersion blenders.
Height
34 cm
Market range: <28 cm – >48 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
7 (diameter)

Alessi Plissé MDL10S vs the average immersion blender

246810TotalPerformanceUsabilityAccessoriesDesignDimensions
  • Includes the chopper attachment
    This immersion blender includes the chopper attachment while the average immersion blender does not.
  • 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
  • Includes the chopper attachment
    This immersion blender includes the chopper attachment while the average immersion blender does not.
  • 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
  • 25.3% lower user score
    User score
    5.9/ 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
    ▼ Worse than 89% of models

    5.9

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

    70%

    8.2

    Rating

    30%

    6.4

    Popularity

    5.9 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.
  • 83.7% heavier
    This immersion blender is heavier to hold continuously, causing more arm strain when pureeing large stockpots compared to the average immersion blender (2 kg vs 1.1 kg).
    2 kg vs 1.089 kg
  • 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
  • Does not support a no-splash design
    This immersion blender does not support a no-splash design while the average immersion blender does.
  • 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
  • 16.7% worse value for money
    Alessi Plissé MDL10S has worse value for money than the average immersion blender (6.62 vs 7.7).
    6.62 vs 7.73
  • 25.3% lower user score
    User score
    5.9/ 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
    ▼ Worse than 89% of models

    5.9

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

    70%

    8.2

    Rating

    30%

    6.4

    Popularity

    5.9 vs 7.9
  • 16.7% worse value for money
    Alessi Plissé MDL10S has worse value for money than the average immersion blender (6.62 vs 7.7).
    6.62 vs 7.73
  • 2.44x more expensive
    Alessi Plissé MDL10S is more expensive than the average immersion blender (£110 vs £45).
    £110 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.
  • Does not support a no-splash design
    This immersion blender does not support a no-splash design while the average immersion blender does.
  • 83.7% heavier
    This immersion blender is heavier to hold continuously, causing more arm strain when pureeing large stockpots compared to the average immersion blender (2 kg vs 1.1 kg).
    2 kg vs 1.089 kg

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Alessi Plissé MDL10S

  • Stunning high-fashion pleated design by Michele De Lucchi
  • Pleated texture provides an excellent, secure hand grip
  • Lightweight and comfortable to handle during extended use
  • Versatile range of included accessories like the whisk and chopper
  • High-quality, transparent, and heat-resistant PCTG measuring beaker
  • Removable blending rod and dishwasher-safe container components

What customers don't like about Alessi Plissé MDL10S

  • Relatively lower power output on certain regional models, such as 200W
  • The body is predominantly constructed from plastic rather than premium metal
  • Premium design comes with a significantly higher price tag than basic blenders
  • Grooved exterior surfaces require more careful wiping to clean thoroughly

Verdict

The Alessi Plissé MDL10S is a 500-watt immersion blender set designed by Michele De Lucchi, featuring a lightweight thermoplastic resin construction (34 cm height, 7 cm diameter) with a distinct haute couture pleated pattern that provides an ergonomic grip. Operating across two speed settings via dual buttons, this multi-functional "Plus" version includes a removable blending shaft with rotating blades, a 700 ml BPA-free PCTG graduated beaker, a steel whisk, and a 400 ml chopper attachment. Main pros include its highly sophisticated, sculptural aesthetic that stands out on countertops, lightweight handling, and dishwasher-safe container components that ensure quick cleanups. On the downside, the 500W power output may struggle with highly heavy-duty crushing compared to premium industrial blenders, and the textured, pleated exterior ridges require meticulous manual cleaning if food splatters onto the main handle.

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