10 best Philips immersion blenders in 2026 (14+ compared)

Philips immersion blenders are made by Versuni, the Amsterdam-based appliance company that runs the former Philips household appliance business and uses the Philips name under licence. Versuni also owns the coffee machine brands Saeco and Gaggia. Its stick blenders sit in the HR25xx, HR26xx and HR37xx model ranges, and most are assembled in China.

For you, the licence set-up changes little in practice. Spare shafts, beakers and choppers still carry Philips part numbers, and support runs through Philips-branded service. Close siblings such as the HR2543/00 and HR2543/90 share the same 700 W motor and 15,000 rpm blade, so parts and accessories usually swap between versions.

The main Philips immersion blender series are as follows:

• Entry HR25 models: The HR2520/00 and HR2531/00 pair 400–650 W with a 15,000 rpm blade and one accessory. They suit soups and smoothies on a tight budget.
• Compact everyday models: The HR2500/00 and HR2534/00 are compact blenders just above entry level. They suit small kitchens and quick jobs like shakes or sauces.
• HR2543 sets: The HR2543/00 and HR2543/90 combine 700 W with three accessories. They are the all-rounders of the range and cover chopping and whisking as well as blending.
• HR265x 800 W models: The HR2650/90 and HR2657/90 run 800 W at 11,500 rpm. The HR2650/90 comes with one accessory, the HR2657/90 with four.
• HR26 power models: The HR2681/00 is the power model with 1,200 W and a 15,000 rpm blade, built for nut butters and frozen fruit. The HR2684/00 sits next to it at the top of the HR26 range.
• HR3781 multi-speed: The HR3781/00 has 5 speeds and a four-point blade on a 500 W motor. It suits whipping, emulsifying and fine purées.
• Viva: The Viva 800W 3-Piece pairs an 800 W motor with a three-piece kit. It sits at the top of the range as a ready-made set.

Philips immersion blenders are simpler and faster-spinning, while Braun puts more work into speed control and blade design. Many Philips models run a single speed plus turbo at around 15,000 rpm. Braun's better models use a pressure-sensitive trigger that changes speed as you squeeze, so you go from a gentle stir to full power in one grip.

The blending heads differ too. Philips uses its triangular ProMix shaft to keep food flowing into the blades. Braun's top models pair motors of about 1,000 W with a blade that moves up and down under pressure and a bell with an extra milling blade for hard food like nuts. The Braun click-on system also takes a wider range of attachments, while Philips kits stop at about four pieces, as on the HR2657/90.

Pick Philips if you mostly blend soups and smoothies and want a light, no-fuss tool, or raw power from the 1,200 W HR2681/00. Braun suits you better if you whip, emulsify or blend in shallow pans often, where fine low-speed control prevents splashing.

Philips immersion blenders commonly cost about £30-£90, while the full market runs from £30 to £100. At the bottom, the HR2531/00 gives you a strong 650 W motor with a single accessory, which covers soups and smoothies.

Around £50-£60, the kit grows to three accessories on models like the HR2543/90, or the motor jumps to 1,200 W on the HR2681/00. Near £90, you get an 800 W motor with four tools. The top price of about £100 mainly buys a fuller boxed set rather than better blending.

The chart below shows the price distribution of Philips immersion blenders.

Before choosing a Philips immersion blender, you should check the following factors:

• Motor power: The 700 W of the HR2543/00 handles soups, purées and smoothies. Nut butters and frozen fruit call for the stronger HR2681/00.
• Speed control: Single-speed models like the HR2531/00 blend at full speed with a turbo boost. Whipping cream or making mayonnaise is easier on the multi-speed HR3781/00.
• Accessories you will use: The HR2657/90 bundles four tools, while the HR2650/90 has only one. A chopper and whisk only pay off if you chop onions or whip cream every week.
• Blade speed: Entry models such as the HR2520/00 spin at 15,000 rpm, the Viva 800W 3-Piece at 11,500 rpm. Higher speed helps with thin smoothies, while more torque helps in thick mixtures.
• Size and storage: Compact models such as the HR2500/00 and HR2534/00 fit a kitchen drawer. Boxed kits with beaker, chopper and whisk need a cupboard shelf.