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Cuisinart CSB-179P1 Review | 40 Data compared

Avg. price:~£55Power:300 WCordless:noWeight:1.91 kgStepless variable speed:noDishwasher-safe parts:yes

Cuisinart CSB-179P1 Review: Compare 40 technical specifications and 2 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Immersion Blenders category and whether it is worth buying.

Cuisinart CSB-179P1
6.5/10

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 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 71% of models
Score components

65%

5.8

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 71% of immersion blenders
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 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–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

â–¼Worse than 69%
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 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 74% of models
Score components

45%

3.8

Performance

20%

7.5

Accessories

15%

8.3

Design

10%

6.8

Usability

10%

6.6

Dimensions

â–¼Worse than 74%
?

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~ £55
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Ranked #655 of 725 models in Immersion Blenders (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of immersion blender Cuisinart CSB-179P1

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 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 74% of models
Score components:

45%

3.8

Performance

20%

7.5

Accessories

15%

8.3

Design

10%

6.8

Usability

10%

6.6

Dimensions

5.8
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 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–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components:

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

7.3
Power
300 W
Market range: <200 W – >1.2k W
This immersion blender delivers 300 W of motor power, which is lower than the rated wattage of 79.4% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 2.6% of immersion blenders.
Number of speeds
5
Market range: <1 – >21
This immersion blender features 5 speed levels, which is more finely adjustable than 56.5% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 8.7% 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
?
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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
3
Market range: <1 – >6
This immersion blender comes with 3 attachments, which is more versatile than 52.6% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 30.3% of immersion blenders.
Chopper included
yes
This immersion blender includes the chopper attachment.
Chopper capacity
?
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
Stainless steel
Blade material
Stainless steel
Body material
Stainless steel
Detachable shaft
yes
This immersion blender supports a detachable shaft.
No-splash design
?
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Power cord length
1.227 m
Market range: <1 m – >2.5 m
This immersion blender has a power cord length of 1.227 m, which is longer reach than 50.6% of immersion blenders.
Weight
1.91 kg
Market range: <0.5 kg – >3 kg
This immersion blender weighs 1.91 kg, which is heavier in hand than 84.5% of immersion blenders.
Height
39.37 cm
Market range: <28 cm – >48 cm
This immersion blender stands 39.37 cm in height, which is more compact than 58.3% of immersion blenders.
Width/Depth
2.25x 2.25

Cuisinart CSB-179P1 vs the average immersion blender

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  • Includes the chopper attachment
    This immersion blender includes the chopper attachment while the average immersion blender does not.
  • Features a safety lock
    This immersion blender features a safety lock while the average immersion blender does not.
  • 3 speed levels more
    This immersion blender allows starting on gentle low RPM to avoid splashing before ramping up to high speed compared to the average immersion blender (5 vs 2).
    5 vs 2
  • 1 more accessories
    This immersion blender handles whisking, chopping, and mashing right out of the box without separate appliance purchases compared to the average immersion blender (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • 0.03 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 (1.2 m vs 1.2 m).
    1.227 m vs 1.2 m
  • 0.63 cm shorter wand profile
    This immersion blender fits neatly into kitchen drawers and shallow cutlery organizers without disassembling compared to the average immersion blender (39.4 cm vs 40 cm).
    39.37 cm vs 40 cm
  • 22.2% cheaper
    Cuisinart CSB-179P1 is cheaper than the average immersion blender (£55 vs £45).
    £55 vs £45
  • 22.2% cheaper
    Cuisinart CSB-179P1 is cheaper than the average immersion blender (£55 vs £45).
    £55 vs £45
  • 3 speed levels more
    This immersion blender allows starting on gentle low RPM to avoid splashing before ramping up to high speed compared to the average immersion blender (5 vs 2).
    5 vs 2
  • 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.
  • 1 more accessories
    This immersion blender handles whisking, chopping, and mashing right out of the box without separate appliance purchases compared to the average immersion blender (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • 0.03 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 (1.2 m vs 1.2 m).
    1.227 m vs 1.2 m
  • 0.63 cm shorter wand profile
    This immersion blender fits neatly into kitchen drawers and shallow cutlery organizers without disassembling compared to the average immersion blender (39.4 cm vs 40 cm).
    39.37 cm vs 40 cm
  • 400 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 (300 W vs 700 W).
    300 W vs 700 W
  • Does not support turbo mode
    This immersion blender does not support turbo mode while the average immersion blender does.
  • 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
  • 75.4% heavier
    This immersion blender is heavier to hold continuously, causing more arm strain when pureeing large stockpots compared to the average immersion blender (1.9 kg vs 1.1 kg).
    1.91 kg vs 1.089 kg
  • 5.6% worse value for money
    Cuisinart CSB-179P1 has worse value for money than the average immersion blender (7.31 vs 7.7).
    7.31 vs 7.73
  • 5.6% worse value for money
    Cuisinart CSB-179P1 has worse value for money than the average immersion blender (7.31 vs 7.7).
    7.31 vs 7.73
  • 400 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 (300 W vs 700 W).
    300 W vs 700 W
  • Does not support turbo mode
    This immersion blender does not support turbo mode while the average immersion blender does.
  • 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
  • 75.4% heavier
    This immersion blender is heavier to hold continuously, causing more arm strain when pureeing large stockpots compared to the average immersion blender (1.9 kg vs 1.1 kg).
    1.91 kg vs 1.089 kg

Video reviews

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

Overview video
Hands-on video, no verdict
Overview video

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
foodal.com
≈ estimated
15/11/2018
Hands-on review · Three-attachment stick blender
Verdict
The Cuisinart CSB-179 is a sturdy stainless steel blender whose whisk and chopper suit small kitchens, but its two-button start is awkward for small hands.
8.0
thespruceeats.com
≈ estimated
20/09/2023
Hands-on test · Variable-speed stick blender
Verdict
The Cuisinart Smart Stick is a reliable variable-speed blender that's a good buy if you'll use its whisk and chopper, though the chopper is small.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Cuisinart CSB-179P1

  • Powerful 300-watt DC motor purees and blends quickly
  • Variable speed slider control allows for precise texture adjustments and less splattering
  • Includes useful accessories like a chopper/grinder, chef's whisk, and mixing cup
  • Long 8-inch stainless steel shaft reaches deep into tall pots and bowls
  • Ergonomic handle provides a comfortable and secure grip
  • Operates relatively quietly compared to older immersion blender models
  • Dishwasher-safe removable attachments make cleanup simple

What customers don't like about Cuisinart CSB-179P1

  • Dual-button safety lock mechanism can feel clunky, awkward, and tiring to hold down during use
  • Chopper/grinder attachment has a relatively small capacity and is not ideal for large batches of food
  • Some long-term users raise concerns regarding general product lifespan and overall durability
  • Not powerful enough to completely replace a full-sized countertop blender for heavy tasks like crushing solid ice

Verdict

The Cuisinart Smart Stick CSB-179P1 is a corded immersion blender powered by a 300-watt DC motor and features an 8-inch stainless steel blending shaft, a variable speed slide control dial, and a comfort-grip handle with a push-button for continuous or pulse action. Its main pros include versatile multi-functionality with an included 3-cup chopper/grinder, a chef's whisk, and a 2-cup measuring beaker, alongside a relatively quiet motor performance and a generous 3-year limited warranty. However, key cons include an awkward, dual-button safety lock mechanism that must be engaged before powering on, an overall layout that can feel clunky for smaller hands, and a chopper attachment that is small for large-batch food processing.

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