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Russell Hobbs 22241 Review | 40 Data compared

Avg. price:~£20Power:200 WCordless:noWeight:0.78 kgStepless variable speed:noDishwasher-safe parts:no

Russell Hobbs 22241 Review: Compare 40 technical specifications and 1 best-of list to see how this product ranks in the Immersion Blenders category and whether it is worth buying.

Russell Hobbs 22241
6.2/10

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 80% of models
Score components

65%

4.8

Technical score

25%

9.3

User score

10%

8.3

List score

▼Worse than 80% of immersion blenders
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▼Worse than 65%
4.8

Technical score

Technical score
4.8/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 94% of models
Score components

45%

3.6

Performance

20%

4.0

Accessories

15%

7.5

Design

10%

4.0

Usability

10%

8.3

Dimensions

▼Worse than 94%
9.3

User score

User score
9.3/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models

70%

9.0

Rating

30%

10

Popularity

★Better than 91%
8.3

List score

List score
8.3/ 10
✕
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 (1)
List score: in 1 of 29 lists (3%)
★Better than 90%
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Technical Specifications of immersion blender Russell Hobbs 22241

Technical score
Technical score
4.8/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 94% of models
Score components:

45%

3.6

Performance

20%

4.0

Accessories

15%

7.5

Design

10%

4.0

Usability

10%

8.3

Dimensions

4.8
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components:

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.4
Power
200 W
Market range: <200 W – >1.2k W
This immersion blender delivers 200 W of motor power, which is lower than the rated wattage of 87.8% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 5.1% 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
?
Maximum RPM
?
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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
?
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
Detachable shaft
yes
This immersion blender supports a detachable shaft.
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
0.78 kg
Market range: <0.5 kg – >3 kg
This immersion blender weighs 0.78 kg, which is lighter in hand than 86.1% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 0.1% of immersion blenders.
Height
35.4 cm
Market range: <28 cm – >48 cm
This immersion blender stands 35.4 cm in height, which is more compact than 83.1% of immersion blenders.
Width/Depth
6.7x 7

Russell Hobbs 22241 vs the average immersion blender

246810TotalPerformanceUsabilityAccessoriesDesignDimensions
  • 28.4% lighter
    This immersion blender causes substantially less wrist and forearm fatigue during extended pot pureeing than the average immersion blender (0.8 kg vs 1.1 kg).
    0.78 kg vs 1.089 kg
  • 4.6 cm shorter wand profile
    This immersion blender fits neatly into kitchen drawers and shallow cutlery organizers without disassembling compared to the average immersion blender (35.4 cm vs 40 cm).
    35.4 cm vs 40 cm
  • 17.7% higher user score
    User score
    9.3/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ★ Better than 91% of models

    70%

    9.0

    Rating

    30%

    10

    Popularity

    9.3 vs 7.9
  • 2.25x cheaper
    Russell Hobbs 22241 is cheaper than the average immersion blender (£20 vs £45).
    £20 vs £45
  • 17.7% higher user score
    User score
    9.3/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ★ Better than 91% of models

    70%

    9.0

    Rating

    30%

    10

    Popularity

    9.3 vs 7.9
  • 2.25x cheaper
    Russell Hobbs 22241 is cheaper than the average immersion blender (£20 vs £45).
    £20 vs £45
  • 28.4% lighter
    This immersion blender causes substantially less wrist and forearm fatigue during extended pot pureeing than the average immersion blender (0.8 kg vs 1.1 kg).
    0.78 kg vs 1.089 kg
  • 4.6 cm shorter wand profile
    This immersion blender fits neatly into kitchen drawers and shallow cutlery organizers without disassembling compared to the average immersion blender (35.4 cm vs 40 cm).
    35.4 cm vs 40 cm
  • 500 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 (200 W vs 700 W).
    200 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.
  • 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
  • 4.8% worse value for money
    Russell Hobbs 22241 has worse value for money than the average immersion blender (7.37 vs 7.7).
    7.37 vs 7.73
  • 4.8% worse value for money
    Russell Hobbs 22241 has worse value for money than the average immersion blender (7.37 vs 7.7).
    7.37 vs 7.73
  • 2.4% lower list score
    List score
    8.3/ 10
    ✕
    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 (1)
    List score: in 1 of 29 lists (3%)
    8.3 vs 8.5
  • 500 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 (200 W vs 700 W).
    200 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
  • 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.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Russell Hobbs 22241

  • Affordable price point, making it highly cost-effective.
  • Easy to clean due to its detachable plastic blending leg.
  • Simple and straightforward operation with a comfortable trigger grip.
  • Features two distinct speed settings for better texture control.
  • Compact design that takes up minimal storage space.
  • Performs well for simple tasks like blending soups, smoothies, and purees.

What customers don't like about Russell Hobbs 22241

  • The 200W motor is relatively weak and struggles with tough or thick ingredients like chickpeas.
  • Flat blade design limits food circulation, requiring manual up-and-down movement.
  • The base slits can easily get clogged with food residue during use.
  • The plastic blending leg feels less durable compared to stainless steel alternatives.
  • Strict operational limit requiring it to rest for two minutes after one minute of continuous use.

Verdict

The Russell Hobbs 22241 Food Collection Hand Blender is a lightweight 0.78kg immersion blender powered by a 200W motor, featuring durable stainless steel blades and a simple one-button operation with two speed settings plus pulse control. Main characteristics and pros include its highly affordable price point, compact design for easy storage, and a detachable plastic blending leg that makes post-use rinsing simple and fuss-free. However, its lower-wattage motor can struggle with tougher ingredients like chickpeas or dense foods, the plastic foot is not dishwasher safe, and the flat blade design requires more manual up-and-down movement to achieve an even blend.

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