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Graef HB502 Review | 40 Data compared

Avg. price:~£60Power:800 WCordless:noWeight:1.47 kgStepless variable speed:noDishwasher-safe parts:yes

Graef HB502 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.

Graef HB502
7.1/10

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 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
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Score components

65%

7.1

Technical score

25%

7.1

User score

10%

?

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

â–¼Worse than 51% of immersion blenders
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 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 55% of models
Score components

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

9.1

Price

â–¼Worse than 55%
7.1

Technical score

Technical score
7.1/ 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–² Better than 57% of models
Score components

45%

6.8

Performance

20%

7.3

Accessories

15%

8.7

Design

10%

5.8

Usability

10%

6.5

Dimensions

â–²Better than 57%
7.1

User score

User score
7.1/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models

7.1

Mark 8.3 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

70%

8.4

Rating

30%

7.9

Popularity

â–¼Worse than 74%
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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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Technical Specifications of immersion blender Graef HB502

Technical score
Technical score
7.1/ 10
✕
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–² Better than 57% of models
Score components:

45%

6.8

Performance

20%

7.3

Accessories

15%

8.7

Design

10%

5.8

Usability

10%

6.5

Dimensions

7.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 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 55% of models
Score components:

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

9.1

Price

7.7
Power
800 W
Market range: <200 W – >1.2k W
This immersion blender delivers 800 W of motor power, which is higher than the rated wattage of 57.5% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 5.7% 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
yes
This immersion blender supports turbo mode.
Maximum RPM
13,000 RPM
Market range: <10k RPM – >20k RPM
This immersion blender spins up to 13,000 RPM, which is slower than the top blade speed of 64.8% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 7% 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
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
500 ml
Market range: <350 ml – >700 ml
This immersion blender provides a chopper capacity of 500 ml, which is more spacious than the mini-chopper of 14.1% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 59.2% of immersion blenders.
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
Plastic
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 m
Market range: <1 m – >2.5 m
This immersion blender has a power cord length of 1 m, which is shorter reach than 82% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 14.4% of immersion blenders.
Weight
1.47 kg
Market range: <0.5 kg – >3 kg
This immersion blender weighs 1.47 kg, which is heavier in hand than 70.5% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 0.4% of immersion blenders.
Height
40.3 cm
Market range: <28 cm – >48 cm
This immersion blender stands 40.3 cm in height, which is taller than 57.2% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 0.3% of immersion blenders.
Width/Depth
5.5x 5.5

Graef HB502 vs the average immersion blender

246810TotalPerformanceUsabilityAccessoriesDesignDimensions
  • Includes the chopper attachment
    This immersion blender includes the chopper attachment 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
  • 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
  • 100 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 (800 W vs 700 W).
    800 W vs 700 W
  • 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
  • 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
  • 100 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 (800 W vs 700 W).
    800 W vs 700 W
  • 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
  • 1,500 RPM lower blade speed
    This immersion blender operates at a lower top RPM, requiring more blending passes through the pot to eliminate graininess compared to the average immersion blender (13,000 RPM vs 14,500 RPM).
    13,000 RPM vs 14,500 RPM
  • 35% heavier
    This immersion blender is heavier to hold continuously, causing more arm strain when pureeing large stockpots compared to the average immersion blender (1.5 kg vs 1.1 kg).
    1.47 kg vs 1.089 kg
  • 10.1% lower user score
    User score
    7.1/ 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 74% of models

    7.1

    Mark 8.3 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.4

    Rating

    30%

    7.9

    Popularity

    7.1 vs 7.9
  • 0.2 m shorter power cord
    This immersion blender has a shorter mains cord that may limit movement around spacious kitchen countertops compared to the average immersion blender (1 m vs 1.2 m).
    1 m vs 1.2 m
  • 0.3 cm taller wand profile
    This immersion blender has a longer body that may require separating the motor and wand for drawer storage compared to the average immersion blender (40.3 cm vs 40 cm).
    40.3 cm vs 40 cm
  • 33.3% more expensive
    Graef HB502 is more expensive than the average immersion blender (£60 vs £45).
    £60 vs £45
  • 0.3% worse value for money
    Graef HB502 has worse value for money than the average immersion blender (7.71 vs 7.7).
    7.71 vs 7.73
  • 10.1% lower user score
    User score
    7.1/ 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 74% of models

    7.1

    Mark 8.3 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.4

    Rating

    30%

    7.9

    Popularity

    7.1 vs 7.9
  • 33.3% more expensive
    Graef HB502 is more expensive than the average immersion blender (£60 vs £45).
    £60 vs £45
  • 0.3% worse value for money
    Graef HB502 has worse value for money than the average immersion blender (7.71 vs 7.7).
    7.71 vs 7.73
  • 1,500 RPM lower blade speed
    This immersion blender operates at a lower top RPM, requiring more blending passes through the pot to eliminate graininess compared to the average immersion blender (13,000 RPM vs 14,500 RPM).
    13,000 RPM vs 14,500 RPM
  • 35% heavier
    This immersion blender is heavier to hold continuously, causing more arm strain when pureeing large stockpots compared to the average immersion blender (1.5 kg vs 1.1 kg).
    1.47 kg vs 1.089 kg
  • 0.2 m shorter power cord
    This immersion blender has a shorter mains cord that may limit movement around spacious kitchen countertops compared to the average immersion blender (1 m vs 1.2 m).
    1 m vs 1.2 m
  • 0.3 cm taller wand profile
    This immersion blender has a longer body that may require separating the motor and wand for drawer storage compared to the average immersion blender (40.3 cm vs 40 cm).
    40.3 cm vs 40 cm

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
hausgeraete-test.de
✓ explicit
12/03/2019
Product test · Stick blender
Verdict
The Graef HB502 is a stick blender with three attachments and a strong turbo, good value for money, but it has no child lock.
9.0
hausgeraete-test.de
✓ explicit
12/03/2019
Product test · Stick blender
Verdict
The Graef HB502 is a stick blender with three attachments and a strong turbo, good value for money, but it has no child lock.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Graef HB502

  • Powerful 800-watt motor that reaches up to 13,000 RPM
  • High-quality, durable, and robust product build
  • Ergonomic handle design for comfortable and effortless use
  • Four sharp stainless steel blades provide quick and smooth results
  • Includes useful, everyday accessories like a chopper, whisk, and BPA-free beaker
  • Effective anti-splash function keeps the kitchen clean
  • Versatile speed options with 5 levels plus a turbo button
  • Easy to clean, with most removable parts being dishwasher safe

What customers don't like about Graef HB502

  • Lacks a child safety lock system
  • Can create a strong suction force pulling toward the bottom of the container at maximum speed
  • Only available as a corded model, limiting placement compared to cordless options

Verdict

The Graef HB502 is an ergonomic immersion blender featuring a powerful 800-watt AC motor operating at speeds up to 13,000 RPM. Main characteristics include a 5-speed manual rotary control dial, a turbo button for maximum power, a 1-meter power cord, and a stainless steel blending wand equipped with a 4-blade system designed with an anti-splash guard capable of ice crushing. Key pros include its versatile 3-piece dishwasher-safe accessory kit (a 700 ml BPA-free plastic measuring cup, a whisk, and a mini chopper), robust build quality, and a lightweight 1.47 kg construction that ensures comfortable, fatigue-free operation. On the downside, the unit relies on a plastic outer housing rather than a full metal body and lacks an integrated child safety lock mechanism.

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