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Gastroback 40973 Review | 40 Data compared

Avg. price:~£80Power:1500 WCordless:noWeight:1.67 kgStepless variable speed:noDishwasher-safe parts:yes

Gastroback 40973 Review: Compare 40 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Immersion Blenders category and whether it is worth buying.

Gastroback 40973
8.0/10

Overall score

Score
8.0/ 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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â–² Better than 83% of models
Score components

65%

8.3

Technical score

25%

7.5

User score

10%

?

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

â–²Better than 83% of immersion blenders
8.2

Value for money

Value for money
8.2/ 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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â–² Better than 69% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

â–²Better than 69%
8.3

Technical score

Technical score
8.3/ 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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★ Better than 94% of models
Score components

45%

8.9

Performance

20%

7.7

Accessories

15%

9.7

Design

10%

5.8

Usability

10%

6.9

Dimensions

★Better than 94%
7.5

User score

User score
7.5/ 10
✕
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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70%

8.5

Rating

30%

5.0

Popularity

â–¼Worse than 66%
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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.
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Ranked #107 of 725 models in Immersion Blenders (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of immersion blender Gastroback 40973

Technical score
Technical score
8.3/ 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
★ Better than 94% of models
Score components:

45%

8.9

Performance

20%

7.7

Accessories

15%

9.7

Design

10%

5.8

Usability

10%

6.9

Dimensions

8.3
Value for money
Value for money
8.2/ 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 69% of models
Score components:

70%

8.0

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

8.2
Power
1,500 W
Market range: <200 W – >1.2k W
This immersion blender delivers 1,500 W of motor power, which is higher than the rated wattage of 94.2% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 5.4% of immersion blenders.
Number of speeds
20
Market range: <1 – >21
This immersion blender features 20 speed levels, which is more finely adjustable than 85.2% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 8.2% of immersion blenders.
Stepless variable speed
no
This immersion blender does not feature stepless variable speed control.
Turbo mode
yes
This immersion blender supports turbo mode.
Maximum RPM
15,000 RPM
Market range: <10k RPM – >20k RPM
This immersion blender spins up to 15,000 RPM, which is faster than the top blade speed of 56.4% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 14.3% 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
no
This immersion blender does not feature a safety lock.
Cordless
no
This immersion blender does not support cordless operation.
Battery type
-
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Number of accessories
5
Market range: <1 – >6
This immersion blender comes with 5 attachments, which is more versatile than 94.6% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 2.8% of immersion blenders.
Chopper included
no
This immersion blender does not include 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 (titanium-coated)
Body material
Stainless steel
Detachable shaft
yes
This immersion blender supports a detachable shaft.
No-splash design
yes
This immersion blender supports a no-splash design.
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Power cord length
1.25 m
Market range: <1 m – >2.5 m
This immersion blender has a power cord length of 1.25 m, which is longer reach than 51% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 1.3% of immersion blenders.
Weight
1.67 kg
Market range: <0.5 kg – >3 kg
This immersion blender weighs 1.67 kg, which is heavier in hand than 78.1% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 0.3% of immersion blenders.
Height
40 cm
Market range: <28 cm – >48 cm
This immersion blender stands 40 cm in height, which is more compact than 44.4% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 8.9% of immersion blenders.
Width/Depth
70x 70

Gastroback 40973 vs the average immersion blender

246810TotalPerformanceUsabilityAccessoriesDesignDimensions
  • 800 W more motor power
    This immersion blender purees dense root vegetables and fibrous soups directly in hot pans with greater torque and less stalling than the average immersion blender (1,500 W vs 700 W).
    1,500 W vs 700 W
  • 18 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 (20 vs 2).
    20 vs 2
  • 3 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 (5 vs 2).
    5 vs 2
  • Includes the potato masher
    This immersion blender includes the potato masher while the average immersion blender does not.
  • 1 more blade points
    This immersion blender draws food inwards from multiple angles for faster, more uniform pureeing inside deep cooking pots than the average immersion blender (4 vs 3).
    4 vs 3
  • 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 (15,000 RPM vs 14,500 RPM).
    15,000 RPM vs 14,500 RPM
  • 0.05 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 (1.3 m vs 1.2 m).
    1.25 m vs 1.2 m
  • 6.2% better value for money
    Gastroback 40973 has better value for money than the average immersion blender (8.21 vs 7.7).
    8.21 vs 7.73
  • 6.2% better value for money
    Gastroback 40973 has better value for money than the average immersion blender (8.21 vs 7.7).
    8.21 vs 7.73
  • 800 W more motor power
    This immersion blender purees dense root vegetables and fibrous soups directly in hot pans with greater torque and less stalling than the average immersion blender (1,500 W vs 700 W).
    1,500 W vs 700 W
  • 18 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 (20 vs 2).
    20 vs 2
  • 1 more blade points
    This immersion blender draws food inwards from multiple angles for faster, more uniform pureeing inside deep cooking pots than the average immersion blender (4 vs 3).
    4 vs 3
  • 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 (15,000 RPM vs 14,500 RPM).
    15,000 RPM vs 14,500 RPM
  • 3 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 (5 vs 2).
    5 vs 2
  • Includes the potato masher
    This immersion blender includes the potato masher while the average immersion blender does not.
  • 0.05 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 (1.3 m vs 1.2 m).
    1.25 m vs 1.2 m
  • 53.4% heavier
    This immersion blender is heavier to hold continuously, causing more arm strain when pureeing large stockpots compared to the average immersion blender (1.7 kg vs 1.1 kg).
    1.67 kg vs 1.089 kg
  • 5.1% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 10
    ✕
    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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    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models

    70%

    8.5

    Rating

    30%

    5.0

    Popularity

    7.5 vs 7.9
  • 77.8% more expensive
    Gastroback 40973 is more expensive than the average immersion blender (£80 vs £45).
    £80 vs £45
  • 5.1% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 10
    ✕
    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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models

    70%

    8.5

    Rating

    30%

    5.0

    Popularity

    7.5 vs 7.9
  • 77.8% more expensive
    Gastroback 40973 is more expensive than the average immersion blender (£80 vs £45).
    £80 vs £45
  • 53.4% heavier
    This immersion blender is heavier to hold continuously, causing more arm strain when pureeing large stockpots compared to the average immersion blender (1.7 kg vs 1.1 kg).
    1.67 kg vs 1.089 kg

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Gastroback 40973

  • Extremely powerful 1500-watt motor handles tough ingredients efficiently
  • Comes with an extra-long 27 cm immersion attachment ideal for deep pots
  • High-quality 18/10 stainless steel build with robust titanium-coated blades
  • Excellent versatility with 20 adjustable speeds and a turbo mode
  • Impressive performance for purees, smoothies, and whipping cream
  • Ergonomic handle provides a comfortable and secure grip

What customers don't like about Gastroback 40973

  • Relatively high price point compared to standard immersion blenders
  • Substantial power and length make it somewhat heavy and bulky to manage
  • Powerful motor can create a strong suction vacuum at the bottom of containers
  • Certain plastic gear components on the attachments feel less durable over long-term use
  • Swapping or understanding specific attachment instructions can initially be confusing

Verdict

The Gastroback 40973 Powermix Professional is a high-performance 1,500-watt immersion blender featuring a highly efficient copper direct-current (DC) motor and 20 adjustable speed levels plus a turbo mode that reaches up to 15,000 rpm. This 5-piece stainless steel set excels due to its titanium-coated 4-blade system and unique inclusion of two blending shafts—a standard 21 cm wand and an extra-long 27 cm wand designed for deep containers—along alongside a special potato mashing attachment, a whisk, and a BPA-free 700 ml measuring beaker. Key advantages include its exceptional blending power for tough ingredients, excellent versatility for large batches, and dishwasher-safe detachable parts; however, a primary drawback is its tendency to generate noticeable heat under prolonged or continuous operation.

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