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Philips HR2520/00 Review | 40 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Power:400 WCordless:noWeight:0.5 kgStepless variable speed:noDishwasher-safe parts:no

Philips HR2520/00 Review: Compare 40 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Immersion Blenders category and whether it is worth buying.

Philips HR2520/00
6.0/10

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 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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Score components

65%

4.7

Technical score

25%

8.7

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 88% of immersion blenders
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 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–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 73%
4.7

Technical score

Technical score
4.7/ 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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Score components

45%

3.6

Performance

20%

4.3

Accessories

15%

6.7

Design

10%

4.0

Usability

10%

8.2

Dimensions

â–¼Worse than 95%
8.7

User score

User score
8.7/ 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–² Better than 62% of models

70%

8.8

Rating

30%

8.4

Popularity

â–²Better than 62%
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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.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Ranked #497 of 725 models in Immersion Blenders (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of immersion blender Philips HR2520/00

Technical score
Technical score
4.7/ 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 95% of models
Score components:

45%

3.6

Performance

20%

4.3

Accessories

15%

6.7

Design

10%

4.0

Usability

10%

8.2

Dimensions

4.7
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 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–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components:

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

7.2
Power
400 W
Market range: <200 W – >1.2k W
This immersion blender delivers 400 W of motor power, which is lower than the rated wattage of 69.7% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 4.7% of immersion blenders.
Number of speeds
1
Market range: <1 – >21
This immersion blender features 1 speed levels, which is less adjustable than 79.1% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 20.9% 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
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
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
1
Market range: <1 – >6
This immersion blender comes with 1 attachments, which is fewer add-ons than 55.5% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 24.1% 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
500 ml
Market range: <600 ml – >800 ml
This immersion blender includes a measuring beaker of 500 ml, which is smaller than the cup of 91.8% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 7.1% of immersion blenders.
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Shaft material
Plastic
Blade material
Stainless steel
Body material
plastic ABS, 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
1.2 m
Market range: <1 m – >2.5 m
This immersion blender has a power cord length of 1.2 m, which is longer reach than 22.7% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 27.8% of immersion blenders.
Weight
0.5 kg
Market range: <0.5 kg – >3 kg
This immersion blender weighs 0.5 kg, which is lighter in hand than 96.5% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 2.3% of immersion blenders.
Height
37.2 cm
Market range: <28 cm – >48 cm
This immersion blender stands 37.2 cm in height, which is more compact than 77.5% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 0.1% of immersion blenders.
Width/Depth
6.7

Philips HR2520/00 vs the average immersion blender

246810TotalPerformanceUsabilityAccessoriesDesignDimensions
  • 54.1% lighter
    This immersion blender causes substantially less wrist and forearm fatigue during extended pot pureeing than the average immersion blender (0.5 kg vs 1.1 kg).
    0.5 kg vs 1.089 kg
  • 2.8 cm shorter wand profile
    This immersion blender fits neatly into kitchen drawers and shallow cutlery organizers without disassembling compared to the average immersion blender (37.2 cm vs 40 cm).
    37.2 cm vs 40 cm
  • 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
  • 10.1% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 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–² Better than 62% of models

    70%

    8.8

    Rating

    30%

    8.4

    Popularity

    8.7 vs 7.9
  • 80% cheaper
    Philips HR2520/00 is cheaper than the average immersion blender (£25 vs £45).
    £25 vs £45
  • 10.1% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 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–² Better than 62% of models

    70%

    8.8

    Rating

    30%

    8.4

    Popularity

    8.7 vs 7.9
  • 80% cheaper
    Philips HR2520/00 is cheaper than the average immersion blender (£25 vs £45).
    £25 vs £45
  • 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
  • 54.1% lighter
    This immersion blender causes substantially less wrist and forearm fatigue during extended pot pureeing than the average immersion blender (0.5 kg vs 1.1 kg).
    0.5 kg vs 1.089 kg
  • 2.8 cm shorter wand profile
    This immersion blender fits neatly into kitchen drawers and shallow cutlery organizers without disassembling compared to the average immersion blender (37.2 cm vs 40 cm).
    37.2 cm vs 40 cm
  • Does not support turbo mode
    This immersion blender does not support turbo mode while the average immersion blender does.
  • 300 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 (400 W vs 700 W).
    400 W vs 700 W
  • Does not include the whisk attachment
    This immersion blender does not include the whisk attachment while the average immersion blender does.
  • Does not have dishwasher-safe parts
    This immersion blender does not have dishwasher-safe parts while the average immersion blender does.
  • 200 ml smaller beaker volume
    This immersion blender provides a smaller blending cup that fills quickly when whipping liquids or multiple fruit servings compared to the average immersion blender (500 ml vs 700 ml).
    500 ml vs 700 ml
  • 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 support a non-slip handle coating or grip
    This immersion blender does not support a non-slip handle coating or grip while the average immersion blender does.
  • Is not stated as BPA-free
    This immersion blender is not stated as BPA-free while the average immersion blender is.
  • 7.9% worse value for money
    Philips HR2520/00 has worse value for money than the average immersion blender (7.16 vs 7.7).
    7.16 vs 7.73
  • Does not support turbo mode
    This immersion blender does not support turbo mode while the average immersion blender does.
  • 300 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 (400 W vs 700 W).
    400 W vs 700 W
  • 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
  • 1 speed levels fewer
    This immersion blender has fewer speed increments, giving less nuance between gentle stirring and intense pureeing compared to the average immersion blender (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 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.
  • 200 ml smaller beaker volume
    This immersion blender provides a smaller blending cup that fills quickly when whipping liquids or multiple fruit servings compared to the average immersion blender (500 ml vs 700 ml).
    500 ml vs 700 ml
  • 1 fewer accessories
    This immersion blender comes as a minimal wand kit, requiring extra accessory purchases for whipping cream or chopping nuts compared to the average immersion blender (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • Does not support a non-slip handle coating or grip
    This immersion blender does not support a non-slip handle coating or grip while the average immersion blender does.
  • Is not stated as BPA-free
    This immersion blender is not stated as BPA-free while the average immersion blender is.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Philips HR2520/00

  • Efficient 400W motor easily handles everyday tasks like making smoothies, baby food, and purees.
  • ProMix triangular blade technology delivers smooth results without making herbs or textures overly mushy.
  • Lightweight and compact design makes it very comfortable to hold and easy to store in tight kitchen drawers.
  • Anti-splash guard effectively minimizes mess and keeps ingredients from splashing out of the container.
  • Excellent value for money due to its affordable price point and dependable performance.

What customers don't like about Philips HR2520/00

  • Difficult and potentially hazardous to clean around the blades manually if food particles get tightly wedged.
  • Lacks a coiled or flexible power cord, which some users find limits reach and flexibility during use.
  • Plastic blending bar feels less durable compared to higher-end stainless steel alternatives.
  • Single-speed or limited speed control option offers less precision for delicate textures.

Verdict

The Philips HR2520/00 is a lightweight, 0.58 kg immersion blender from the 3000 Series featuring a 400W motor, a 1.2-meter power cord, and a durable polypropylene plastic main body housing stainless steel blades. Key characteristics include an single ON/OFF button interface, an anti-splash blade guard cage, a slip-free ergonomic grip, and advanced ProMix blending technology utilizing a triangular blade shape to maximize food flow up to 15,000 RPM. Main pros include its highly compact dimensions (67 x 67 x 372 mm) for effortless drawer storage, a lightweight design that prevents hand fatigue during long tasks, and the inclusion of a handy 500 ml transparent mixing tumbler. On the downside, the appliance operates on a single, non-adjustable speed setting, features a plastic blending foot rather than metal, and has a relatively short power cord that limits workspace movement.

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