6 best Smeg immersion blenders in 2026 (6+ compared)

Smeg immersion blenders are made by Smeg, an Italian family company from Guastalla, near Reggio Emilia, founded by Vittorio Bertazzoni after the Second World War. The name stands for Smalterie Metallurgiche Emiliane Guastalla, a nod to its start as an enamelling works. Large appliances such as ovens and fridges are still built in its Italian plants.

The small appliances, including the HBF blenders and the 50s Retro Hand Blender, are designed in Italy and built by manufacturing partners in Asia. Smeg sets the styling, materials and quality checks, and the partner handles production. This split is why the blenders share the look of Smeg ovens while the motor and blade are standard small-appliance hardware.

The main Smeg immersion blender series are as follows:

• HBF11: The entry model at about £80 is the bare blender with a stainless steel foot. It suits you if you only make soups and smoothies.
• HBF01: The original retro blender at about £90 also ships without accessories. It shares the look of the wider 50s appliance range.
• HBF03: At about £90, the HBF03 adds 3 accessories. It sits between the bare blenders and the full kits.
• HBF02: The HBF02 at about £110 comes with 4 accessories. A whisk, chopper and masher join the blender.
• HBF22: The HBF22 at about £120 pairs 4 accessories with 2 speeds. It is the full kit with simple controls.
• 50s Retro: The 50s Retro Hand Blender tops the lineup at about £130. Its 5 speeds and 4 accessories make it the most flexible Smeg model.

Smeg immersion blenders win on looks, while KitchenAid models win on flexibility. Both brands sell styled stick blenders in many colours, but KitchenAid offers corded and cordless versions and more blade options. Smeg keeps one corded platform with a stainless steel foot across the whole range, from the HBF11 to the 50s Retro Hand Blender.

The two take different routes to power. Smeg relies on a 700 W motor, while KitchenAid cordless models run on about 125 W DC motors at roughly 11,600–13,500 rpm and lean on torque rather than wattage. KitchenAid also fits removable bells and interchangeable blades on several models, so you swap a frothing disc or S-blade onto the same shaft. Smeg sticks with one fixed two-blade knife.

Smeg suits you if the blender lives on the worktop next to other 50s-style appliances and you mainly blend soups and smoothies. KitchenAid is the better pick if you want to blend without a cord near the hob or need different blade shapes for frothing and crushing.

Smeg immersion blenders commonly cost about £90-£130, while the full lineup runs from about £80 to £130. That is a narrow spread, because every model shares the same motor and stainless steel foot.

At £80-£90, you get the bare HBF11 or a version with 3 accessories. Around £110-£120, the HBF22 adds a full kit with whisk, chopper and masher. At the top, the 50s Retro Hand Blender adds 5 speeds for gentler starts with thin sauces and cream.

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

Before choosing a Smeg immersion blender, you should consider the following factors:

• Accessory needs: The HBF01 and HBF11 come bare, while the HBF02 and HBF22 include 4 accessories. Buying the kit up front saves hunting for compatible parts later.
• Speed control: The 50s Retro Hand Blender offers 5 speeds, the HBF22 only 2. More steps help with mayonnaise and whipped cream, where a slow start stops splashing.
• Food types: The motor in the HBF03 handles soups, purées and batters well. Frozen fruit and ice take longer with its two-blade knife.
• Colour and design: The HBF01 and the 50s Retro Hand Blender are made to match other Smeg kitchen appliances. The colour matters more here than with most brands, since the look is a large part of the price.
• Weight in hand: The bare HBF11 weighs just under 1 kg. That is fine for a few minutes but tiring for long batches of jam or baby food.