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Bella Hand Blender Review | 40 Data compared

Avg. price:~£20Power:250 WCordless:noWeight:0.91 kgStepless variable speed:noDishwasher-safe parts:yes

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

Bella Hand Blender
6.8/10

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components

65%

6.3

Technical score

25%

?

User scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 8.0, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

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

â–¼Worse than 60% of immersion blenders
7.8

Value for money

Value for money
7.8/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 51% of models
Score components

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 51%
6.3

Technical score

Technical score
6.3/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components

45%

4.5

Performance

20%

7.4

Accessories

15%

7.9

Design

10%

6.8

Usability

10%

9.0

Dimensions

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?

User score

User score
8.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
No ratings from across the web yet, so it counts as 8.0, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
No ratings from across the web yet
?

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.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £20
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What owners say about the Bella Hand Blender

Based on 62 owners sharing their experience in online comments

32%positive0%mixed68%negative

Owners value simple repair tricks, but frequent breakage, slipping shafts, overheating, and early failures undermine reliability.

What owners dislike

  • Owners say the shaft or blade slides down or out of place, so the blades stop turning even while the motor runs.16
  • Owners report the plastic coupling holding the shaft, or its small safety washer, breaking or melting so the blades no longer connect.10
  • Units stop turning on, with owners citing a dead switch button, a burnt-out motor, or no response after light use.8
  • Owners say the blender overheats, so they must wait for it to cool, and the shaft area can get hot, smell burnt or deform.8
  • Owners say fixes often do not last: the shaft works loose again after tightening, lubricant does nothing, or the motor will not come out.7
  • Some owners say units failed after a few months of light use; one called it a factory defect that many buyers share.6
  • Water entering the shaft area can make it rust or break, and owners report grease leaking out and internal rust after use.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Ranked #631 of 725 models in Immersion Blenders (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of immersion blender Bella Hand Blender

Technical score
Technical score
6.3/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components:

45%

4.5

Performance

20%

7.4

Accessories

15%

7.9

Design

10%

6.8

Usability

10%

9.0

Dimensions

6.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 51% of models
Score components:

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.8
Power
250 W
Market range: <200 W – >1.2k W
This immersion blender delivers 250 W of motor power, which is lower than the rated wattage of 84.1% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 2.6% 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
no
This immersion blender does not support turbo mode.
Maximum RPM
16,000 RPM
Market range: <10k RPM – >20k RPM
This immersion blender spins up to 16,000 RPM, which is faster than the top blade speed of 73.3% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 8.6% of immersion blenders.
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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
yes
This immersion blender features 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
?
Measuring cup/glass included
?
Measuring cup/glass capacity
?
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Shaft material
Stainless steel
Blade material
Stainless steel
Body material
Plastic
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
1.6 m
Market range: <1 m – >2.5 m
This immersion blender has a power cord length of 1.6 m, which is longer reach than 80.3% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 2.6% of immersion blenders.
Weight
0.91 kg
Market range: <0.5 kg – >3 kg
This immersion blender weighs 0.91 kg, which is lighter in hand than 69.3% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 0.8% of immersion blenders.
Height
38.6 cm
Market range: <28 cm – >48 cm
This immersion blender stands 38.6 cm in height, which is more compact than 65.6% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 0.1% of immersion blenders.
Width/Depth
2.44x 2.44

Bella Hand Blender vs the average immersion blender

246810TotalPerformanceUsabilityAccessoriesDesignDimensions
  • Includes the chopper attachment
    This immersion blender includes the chopper attachment while the average immersion blender does not.
  • 1,500 RPM higher blade speed
    This immersion blender shears through cooked vegetables faster, producing silky lump-free emulsified textures in seconds compared to the average immersion blender (16,000 RPM vs 14,500 RPM).
    16,000 RPM vs 14,500 RPM
  • Features a safety lock
    This immersion blender features a safety lock while the average immersion blender does not.
  • 0.4 m longer power cord
    This immersion blender reaches easily from distant wall sockets straight to your cooktop without pulling taut compared to the average immersion blender (1.6 m vs 1.2 m).
    1.6 m vs 1.2 m
  • 16.4% lighter
    This immersion blender causes substantially less wrist and forearm fatigue during extended pot pureeing than the average immersion blender (0.9 kg vs 1.1 kg).
    0.91 kg vs 1.089 kg
  • 2.25x cheaper
    Bella Hand Blender is cheaper than the average immersion blender (£20 vs £45).
    £20 vs £45
  • 1.4 cm shorter wand profile
    This immersion blender fits neatly into kitchen drawers and shallow cutlery organizers without disassembling compared to the average immersion blender (38.6 cm vs 40 cm).
    38.6 cm vs 40 cm
  • 2.25x cheaper
    Bella Hand Blender is cheaper than the average immersion blender (£20 vs £45).
    £20 vs £45
  • 1,500 RPM higher blade speed
    This immersion blender shears through cooked vegetables faster, producing silky lump-free emulsified textures in seconds compared to the average immersion blender (16,000 RPM vs 14,500 RPM).
    16,000 RPM vs 14,500 RPM
  • Features a safety lock
    This immersion blender features a safety lock while the average immersion blender does not.
  • Includes the chopper attachment
    This immersion blender includes the chopper attachment while the average immersion blender does not.
  • 0.4 m longer power cord
    This immersion blender reaches easily from distant wall sockets straight to your cooktop without pulling taut compared to the average immersion blender (1.6 m vs 1.2 m).
    1.6 m vs 1.2 m
  • 16.4% lighter
    This immersion blender causes substantially less wrist and forearm fatigue during extended pot pureeing than the average immersion blender (0.9 kg vs 1.1 kg).
    0.91 kg vs 1.089 kg
  • 1.4 cm shorter wand profile
    This immersion blender fits neatly into kitchen drawers and shallow cutlery organizers without disassembling compared to the average immersion blender (38.6 cm vs 40 cm).
    38.6 cm vs 40 cm
  • 450 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 (250 W vs 700 W).
    250 W vs 700 W
  • Does not support turbo mode
    This immersion blender does not support turbo mode 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.
  • 450 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 (250 W vs 700 W).
    250 W vs 700 W
  • Does not support turbo mode
    This immersion blender does not support turbo mode 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.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

Hands-on video, no verdict
Hands-on video, no verdict

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Bella Hand Blender

  • Affordable budget-friendly price point
  • Dishwasher-safe detachable parts making it easy to clean
  • Versatile attachments included like a whisk and chopping bowl
  • Efficient at smooth blending for simple tasks like soups and smoothies
  • Ergonomic soft-grip handle design
  • Compact and space-saving for easy drawer storage

What customers don't like about Bella Hand Blender

  • Flimsy build quality on attachments like the whisk
  • Excessive motor vibration at high speeds causing hand shakiness
  • Heavy and difficult to hold comfortably for some users
  • Prone to suctioning to the bottom of pots and splashing
  • Lacks variable speed control having only low and high settings
  • Struggles with durability or burning out when processing tough ingredients

Verdict

The Bella Hand Blender is a compact kitchen tool powered by a 250-watt motor and equipped with a 6-inch detachable stainless steel blending shaft, operating on a 120V electrical system with a 6-foot cord. It features simple one-touch push-button controls with two speed settings (low and high) and comes with dishwasher-safe, BPA-free attachments including a durable stainless steel blending blade and a removable whisk extension. Main advantages include its budget-friendly price point, a comfortable ergonomic grip, and its space-saving design that easily fits into small drawers, making it highly convenient for directly pureeing soups in hot pots, mixing smoothies, or whipping meringues. However, notable drawbacks include a somewhat fragile attachment locking mechanism, excessive vibrations and loud mechanical noise at high speeds, and a build quality that can struggle or fail under heavy-duty tasks like processing thick meats or dense, fibrous ingredients.

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