10 best Russell Hobbs immersion blenders in 2026 (10+ compared)

Spectrum Brands makes Russell Hobbs immersion blenders. The US group owns the Russell Hobbs name and runs its European appliance business from Failsworth near Manchester, where the ranges are designed and specified. Partner factories in China build the blenders, which is how models such as the 22241 and 24690-56 reach shelves at £20-£30.

The brand began as a British firm founded by two engineers, Bill Russell and Peter Hobbs, and built its name on automatic kettles. Its hand blenders follow the same thinking: a modest motor, two buttons and a price that undercuts the big German and French names. Spectrum Brands also owns George Foreman, so you often see Russell Hobbs blenders sold next to those grills.

The main Russell Hobbs immersion blender ranges are as follows:

• Horizon: The Horizon 24691-56 pairs 500 W with two speeds and around 12,000 rpm. It costs £30 and comes with one accessory.
• Two-speed basics: The 24690-56 and 24600-56 are plain sticks with one accessory each, at £30-£30. They cover soups, smoothies and baby food.
• Three-accessory kits: The 27141-56 and 27142-56 bundle three attachments at £30-£30. The 24700-56 and 24702-56 do the same at £60.
• Stronger 25232-56: This model raises power to 700 W and keeps two speeds. At £40 it is the pick for thicker mixtures.
• Entry 22241: The 22241 is the smallest option at 200 W and £20. It suits occasional purées and sauces in small amounts.
• Four-speed MX3100RDR: The MX3100RDR offers four speeds and three accessories for £30. It trades power, at 275 W, for finer control.

Russell Hobbs immersion blenders are simpler and less powerful than most Tefal models. A typical Russell Hobbs stick runs at 500 W with two speeds, while Tefal's mid-range sticks commonly run at 800–1,000 W and offer up to 20 speed steps on a dial.

The blade is the second big gap. Tefal's Powelix knives use four curved blades that pull food in and cut more per turn. Russell Hobbs models such as the 24690-56 use a two-point knife. Both purée soup in about a minute, but frozen berries and ice go much faster with four blades.

Ownership shapes the ranges too. Tefal belongs to Groupe SEB, which also runs Moulinex, and shares a deep catalogue of attachments and spare parts across both brands. Russell Hobbs keeps a smaller range, with kits such as the 27142-56 bundling three accessories at £30.

Pick Russell Hobbs if you blend soft food a few times a week and want a stylish, simple stick. Tefal suits you better if you make frozen smoothies, hummus or big batches and want the extra speed steps.

Russell Hobbs immersion blenders commonly cost about £30-£40, while the full market runs from £20 to £60. In that band you get a 500 W motor and two speeds, as on the Horizon 24691-56 at £30, or 700 W on the 25232-56 at £40.

At the bottom, the 22241 costs £20 and brings 200 W for small jobs such as baby food and dressings. The 27141-56 at £30 is the better buy, with three accessories in the box and a faster blade.

The top price of £60 buys the 24700-56 or 24702-56. Both keep the 500 W motor and add a whisk and chopper bowl, so you pay for versatility rather than blending strength.

The chart below shows the price distribution of Russell Hobbs immersion blenders.

When choosing a Russell Hobbs immersion blender, you should consider the following factors:

• Toughest food: Soft soups and baby food work with the 200 W 22241. Thick hummus and frozen fruit need the 700 W 25232-56.
• Attachments you will use: The 24690-56 comes with one accessory, the 27142-56 with three. A chopper bowl is worth having if you chop herbs, nuts or onions every week.
• Blade speed: The 27141-56 spins at about 16,100 rpm against 12,000 rpm on the Horizon 24691-56. Higher speed gives a smoother finish on purées and smoothies.
• Speed steps: Most models have two buttons, while the MX3100RDR offers four speeds. Extra steps help with sauces that split at full speed, such as mayonnaise.
• Price against motor: The 24702-56 at £60 has the same 500 W as the 24690-56 at £30. The difference lies in the kit, so you pay for parts rather than power.