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Maxima 20cm 280W Review | 40 Data compared

Avg. price:~£150Power:280 WCordless:noWeight:2.6 kgStepless variable speed:yesDishwasher-safe parts:no

Maxima 20cm 280W Review: Compare 40 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Immersion Blenders category and whether it is worth buying.

Maxima 20cm 280W
6.3/10

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 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 79% of models
Score components

65%

5.4

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 79% of immersion blenders
6.5

Value for money

Value for money
6.5/ 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 84% of models
Score components

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

7.1

Price

â–¼Worse than 84%
5.4

Technical score

Technical score
5.4/ 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 83% of models
Score components

45%

5.4

Performance

20%

5.0

Accessories

15%

7.1

Design

10%

4.0

Usability

10%

5.5

Dimensions

â–¼Worse than 83%
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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
  • maxima-20cm-280w
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £150
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Technical Specifications of immersion blender Maxima 20cm 280W

Technical score
Technical score
5.4/ 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–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components:

45%

5.4

Performance

20%

5.0

Accessories

15%

7.1

Design

10%

4.0

Usability

10%

5.5

Dimensions

5.4
Value for money
Value for money
6.5/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components:

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

7.1

Price

6.5
Power
280 W
Market range: <200 W – >1.2k W
This immersion blender delivers 280 W of motor power, which is lower than the rated wattage of 82.4% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 0.9% of immersion blenders.
Number of speeds
?
Stepless variable speed
yes
This immersion blender features stepless variable speed control.
Turbo mode
no
This immersion blender does not support turbo mode.
Maximum RPM
20,000 RPM
Market range: <10k RPM – >20k RPM
This immersion blender spins up to 20,000 RPM, which is faster than the top blade speed of 93.9% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 2.7% of immersion blenders.
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Commercial use
yes
This immersion blender designed for commercial use.
Dishwasher-safe parts
no
This immersion blender does not have 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
?
Chopper included
no
This immersion blender does not include the chopper attachment.
Chopper capacity
-
Measuring cup/glass included
no
This immersion blender does not include the measuring cup.
Measuring cup/glass capacity
-
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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
no
This immersion blender does not support a no-splash design.
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Power cord length
?
Weight
2.6 kg
Market range: <0.5 kg – >3 kg
This immersion blender weighs 2.6 kg, which is heavier in hand than 90.5% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 0.1% of immersion blenders.
Height
57 cm
Market range: <28 cm – >48 cm
This immersion blender stands 57 cm in height, which is taller than 92.9% of immersion blenders.
Width/Depth
57x 9

Maxima 20cm 280W vs the average immersion blender

246810TotalPerformanceUsabilityAccessoriesDesignDimensions
  • 5,500 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 (20,000 RPM vs 14,500 RPM).
    20,000 RPM vs 14,500 RPM
  • Features stepless variable speed control
    This immersion blender features stepless variable speed control while the average immersion blender does not.
  • 5,500 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 (20,000 RPM vs 14,500 RPM).
    20,000 RPM vs 14,500 RPM
  • Features stepless variable speed control
    This immersion blender features stepless variable speed control while the average immersion blender does not.
  • 420 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 (280 W vs 700 W).
    280 W vs 700 W
  • Does not support turbo mode
    This immersion blender does not support turbo mode while the average immersion blender does.
  • Does not include the whisk attachment
    This immersion blender does not include the whisk attachment while the average immersion blender does.
  • Does not include the measuring cup
    This immersion blender does not include the measuring cup while the average immersion blender does.
  • 2.39x heavier
    This immersion blender is heavier to hold continuously, causing more arm strain when pureeing large stockpots compared to the average immersion blender (2.6 kg vs 1.1 kg).
    2.6 kg vs 1.089 kg
  • Does not have dishwasher-safe parts
    This immersion blender does not have dishwasher-safe parts 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
  • 17 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 (57 cm vs 40 cm).
    57 cm vs 40 cm
  • 18.2% worse value for money
    Maxima 20cm 280W has worse value for money than the average immersion blender (6.54 vs 7.7).
    6.54 vs 7.73
  • 3.33x more expensive
    Maxima 20cm 280W is more expensive than the average immersion blender (£150 vs £45).
    £150 vs £45
  • 420 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 (280 W vs 700 W).
    280 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
  • Does not have dishwasher-safe parts
    This immersion blender does not have dishwasher-safe parts while the average immersion blender does.
  • Does not include the whisk attachment
    This immersion blender does not include the whisk attachment while the average immersion blender does.
  • Does not include the measuring cup
    This immersion blender does not include the measuring cup while the average immersion blender does.
  • Does not support a no-splash design
    This immersion blender does not support a no-splash design while the average immersion blender does.
  • 2.39x heavier
    This immersion blender is heavier to hold continuously, causing more arm strain when pureeing large stockpots compared to the average immersion blender (2.6 kg vs 1.1 kg).
    2.6 kg vs 1.089 kg
  • 17 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 (57 cm vs 40 cm).
    57 cm vs 40 cm

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Maxima 20cm 280W

  • Equipped with a powerful, heavy-duty 280W ventilated motor suitable for professional kitchen tasks.
  • Features an ergonomic handle design that fits securely and comfortably in the hand.
  • Built with highly durable stainless steel construction, including wear-resistant couplings for quick attachment changes.
  • Includes variable speed control functionality to customize blending results easily.
  • Comes with a thermal overload safety protection feature to prevent motor damage.

What customers don't like about Maxima 20cm 280W

  • The component parts and attachments are not suitable for dishwasher use and must be washed by hand.
  • It has a heavy net weight of 2.6 kg, making it more fatiguing to hold for extended periods compared to standard consumer models.

Verdict

The Maxima Commercial Stick Blender features a 280W ventilated motor with thermal overload protection and a 20cm stainless steel shaft with a 15cm insertion depth, a 7cm foot diameter, and a processing capacity of up to 10 liters. Operating at a variable speed range of 6,000 to 20,000 RPM, it is built with an ergonomic design, wear-resistant couplings, and a double-bearing inner shaft for durable commercial pureeing, mixing, and grinding. Main benefits include its robust, hygienic construction, excellent speed versatility, and easy attachment changes, though it carries a notable net weight of 2.6 kg and its components are not dishwasher-safe.

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