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Progress Echo 250W Review | 40 Data compared

Avg. price:~£20Power:250 WCordless:noWeight:0.87 kgStepless variable speed:noDishwasher-safe parts:?

Progress Echo 250W Review: Compare 40 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Immersion Blenders category and whether it is worth buying.

Progress Echo 250W
6.2/10

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 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 82% of models
Score components

65%

5.3

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 82% 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%

6.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 69%
5.3

Technical score

Technical score
5.3/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components

45%

4.4

Performance

20%

4.6

Accessories

15%

7.5

Design

10%

5.2

Usability

10%

7.4

Dimensions

â–¼Worse than 86%
?

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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Technical Specifications of immersion blender Progress Echo 250W

Technical score
Technical score
5.3/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components:

45%

4.4

Performance

20%

4.6

Accessories

15%

7.5

Design

10%

5.2

Usability

10%

7.4

Dimensions

5.3
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%

6.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.3
Power
250 W
Market range: <200 W – >1.2k W
This immersion blender delivers 250 W of motor power, which is lower than the rated wattage of 84.1% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 2.6% of immersion blenders.
Number of speeds
2
Market range: <1 – >21
This immersion blender features 2 speed levels, which is more finely adjustable than 21% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 31.9% 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
?
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Commercial use
no
This immersion blender not designed for commercial use.
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
600 ml
Market range: <600 ml – >800 ml
This immersion blender includes a measuring beaker of 600 ml, which is smaller than the cup of 53.2% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 38.2% of immersion blenders.
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Shaft material
Plastic
Blade material
Stainless steel
Body material
Plastic
Detachable shaft
yes
This immersion blender supports a detachable shaft.
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
0.87 kg
Market range: <0.5 kg – >3 kg
This immersion blender weighs 0.87 kg, which is lighter in hand than 76.4% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 0.3% of immersion blenders.
Height
39 cm
Market range: <28 cm – >48 cm
This immersion blender stands 39 cm in height, which is more compact than 62.5% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 2.9% of immersion blenders.
Width/Depth
8.5x 6.5

Progress Echo 250W vs the average immersion blender

246810TotalPerformanceUsabilityAccessoriesDesignDimensions
  • 20.1% lighter
    This immersion blender causes substantially less wrist and forearm fatigue during extended pot pureeing than the average immersion blender (0.9 kg vs 1.1 kg).
    0.87 kg vs 1.089 kg
  • 2.25x cheaper
    Progress Echo 250W is cheaper than the average immersion blender (£20 vs £45).
    £20 vs £45
  • 1 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 cm vs 40 cm).
    39 cm vs 40 cm
  • 2.25x cheaper
    Progress Echo 250W is cheaper than the average immersion blender (£20 vs £45).
    £20 vs £45
  • 20.1% lighter
    This immersion blender causes substantially less wrist and forearm fatigue during extended pot pureeing than the average immersion blender (0.9 kg vs 1.1 kg).
    0.87 kg vs 1.089 kg
  • 1 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 cm vs 40 cm).
    39 cm vs 40 cm
  • 450 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 (250 W vs 700 W).
    250 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 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.
  • 100 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 (600 ml vs 700 ml).
    600 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
  • 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
  • 5.6% worse value for money
    Progress Echo 250W has worse value for money than the average immersion blender (7.32 vs 7.7).
    7.32 vs 7.73
  • 5.6% worse value for money
    Progress Echo 250W has worse value for money than the average immersion blender (7.32 vs 7.7).
    7.32 vs 7.73
  • 450 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 (250 W vs 700 W).
    250 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.
  • 100 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 (600 ml vs 700 ml).
    600 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.
  • 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

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Progress Echo 250W

  • Easy to clean thanks to the detachable stainless-steel blending wand
  • Comes with a useful 600ml measuring and mixing beaker
  • Comfortable to hold due to its lightweight and ergonomic design
  • Compact size makes it simple to store in smaller kitchens
  • Affordable budget option for basic everyday mixing and pureeing
  • Sleek and modern black finish aesthetics

What customers don't like about Progress Echo 250W

  • The 250W motor can feel underpowered for heavier or thick ingredients
  • Prone to overheating if used for extended periods or tough recipes like nut butters
  • Takes longer to blend fibrous fruits and vegetables compared to higher wattage models
  • Can be quite loud during operation
  • Lacks advanced accessory attachments like food choppers or whisks

Verdict

The Progress Echo 250W Immersion Blender (Model EK6683P) features a 250-watt electric motor with 2-speed settings and a detachable stainless steel blade housing, accompanied by a 600ml measuring and mixing beaker. Designed for everyday cooking, its lightweight 0.9 kg build, compact dimensions of 39 x 8.5 x 6.5 cm, and ergonomic black plastic body offer seamless handling and effortless, space-saving storage. Key advantages include a detachable blending rod that ensures quick and simple cleaning, a 1-meter power cord for decent kitchen mobility, and specialized capabilities for pureeing soups, smoothies, and sauces efficiently. However, its lower 250W power capacity may struggle with highly demanding culinary tasks like crushing hard ice, grinding raw nuts, or processing frozen fruits, and the plastic outer housing offers less heavy-duty durability compared to full stainless steel alternatives.

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