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Russell Hobbs 25232-56 Review | 40 Data compared

Avg. price:~£45Power:700 WCordless:noWeight:0.9 kgStepless variable speed:noDishwasher-safe parts:yes

Russell Hobbs 25232-56 Review: Compare 40 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Immersion Blenders category and whether it is worth buying.

Russell Hobbs 25232-56
5.8/10

Overall score

Score
5.8/ 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%

5.6

Technical score

25%

5.6

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 93% of immersion blenders
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 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
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Score components

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

â–¼Worse than 79%
5.6

Technical score

Technical score
5.6/ 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
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Score components

45%

4.0

Performance

20%

5.3

Accessories

15%

9.1

Design

10%

5.8

Usability

10%

7.9

Dimensions

â–¼Worse than 80%
5.6

User score

User score
5.6/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models

5.6

Mark 8.1 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

70%

8.1

Rating

30%

8.3

Popularity

â–¼Worse than 93%
?

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 Russell Hobbs 25232-56

Technical score
Technical score
5.6/ 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 80% of models
Score components:

45%

4.0

Performance

20%

5.3

Accessories

15%

9.1

Design

10%

5.8

Usability

10%

7.9

Dimensions

5.6
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 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 79% of models
Score components:

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

6.9
Power
700 W
Market range: <200 W – >1.2k W
This immersion blender delivers 700 W of motor power, which is higher than the rated wattage of 48.7% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 5.3% 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
12,000 RPM
Market range: <10k RPM – >20k RPM
This immersion blender spins up to 12,000 RPM, which is slower than the top blade speed of 77.3% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 5.7% 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
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
1,000 ml
Market range: <600 ml – >800 ml
This immersion blender includes a measuring beaker of 1,000 ml, which is larger than the cup of 90.3% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 6% of immersion blenders.
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Shaft material
Stainless steel
Blade material
Stainless steel
Body material
Plastic, 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
1.24 m
Market range: <1 m – >2.5 m
This immersion blender has a power cord length of 1.24 m, which is longer reach than 50.8% of immersion blenders.
Weight
0.9 kg
Market range: <0.5 kg – >3 kg
This immersion blender weighs 0.9 kg, which is lighter in hand than 70.3% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 4.7% of immersion blenders.
Height
40 cm
Market range: <28 cm – >48 cm
This immersion blender stands 40 cm in height, which is more compact than 44.4% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 8.9% of immersion blenders.
Width/Depth
7.3

Russell Hobbs 25232-56 vs the average immersion blender

246810TotalPerformanceUsabilityAccessoriesDesignDimensions
  • 300 ml larger beaker volume
    This immersion blender accommodates larger smoothies and milkshakes without ingredients splashing over the beaker rim compared to the average immersion blender (1,000 ml vs 700 ml).
    1,000 ml vs 700 ml
  • 17.4% 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).
    0.9 kg vs 1.089 kg
  • 0.04 m longer power cord
    This immersion blender reaches easily from distant wall sockets straight to your cooktop without pulling taut compared to the average immersion blender (1.2 m vs 1.2 m).
    1.24 m vs 1.2 m
  • 300 ml larger beaker volume
    This immersion blender accommodates larger smoothies and milkshakes without ingredients splashing over the beaker rim compared to the average immersion blender (1,000 ml vs 700 ml).
    1,000 ml vs 700 ml
  • 17.4% 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).
    0.9 kg vs 1.089 kg
  • 0.04 m longer power cord
    This immersion blender reaches easily from distant wall sockets straight to your cooktop without pulling taut compared to the average immersion blender (1.2 m vs 1.2 m).
    1.24 m vs 1.2 m
  • Does not support turbo mode
    This immersion blender does not support turbo mode while the average immersion blender does.
  • 29.1% lower user score
    User score
    5.6/ 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 93% of models

    5.6

    Mark 8.1 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.1

    Rating

    30%

    8.3

    Popularity

    5.6 vs 7.9
  • 2,500 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 (12,000 RPM vs 14,500 RPM).
    12,000 RPM vs 14,500 RPM
  • Does not include the whisk attachment
    This immersion blender does not include the whisk attachment 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
  • 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
  • 12.2% worse value for money
    Russell Hobbs 25232-56 has worse value for money than the average immersion blender (6.89 vs 7.7).
    6.89 vs 7.73
  • 29.1% lower user score
    User score
    5.6/ 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 93% of models

    5.6

    Mark 8.1 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.1

    Rating

    30%

    8.3

    Popularity

    5.6 vs 7.9
  • 12.2% worse value for money
    Russell Hobbs 25232-56 has worse value for money than the average immersion blender (6.89 vs 7.7).
    6.89 vs 7.73
  • Does not support turbo mode
    This immersion blender does not support turbo mode while the average immersion blender does.
  • 2,500 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 (12,000 RPM vs 14,500 RPM).
    12,000 RPM vs 14,500 RPM
  • 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 include the whisk attachment
    This immersion blender does not include the whisk attachment 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

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Russell Hobbs 25232-56

  • Stylish retro and vintage aesthetic looks great in modern or country-style kitchens.
  • Powerful 700-watt motor easily handles pureeing, smoothies, and general mixing tasks.
  • Ergonomic soft-touch handle provides a comfortable and secure grip during use.
  • Infinity Mix anti-suction blade design prevents the blender from getting stuck to the bottom of containers.
  • Generous 1-liter capacity measuring beaker includes a multi-functional lid and non-slip base.
  • Detachable stainless steel blending leg makes cleanup quick and straightforward.
  • Removable parts and accessories are completely dishwasher-safe.

What customers don't like about Russell Hobbs 25232-56

  • Limited speed versatility with only two speed options (low and high) instead of a variable dial.
  • Can become quite loud and noisy when operated on its highest speed setting.
  • Lacks extra accessory attachments like a whisk or dedicated mini-chopper bowl found in other sets.

Verdict

The Russell Hobbs 25232-56 is a vintage-inspired immersion blender equipped with a powerful 700-watt motor, two speed settings, and a removable stainless steel blending arm featuring a 2-wing Infinity-Mix blade with built-in circulation vents. Its main advantages include a stylish retro cream design with premium steel accents, an ergonomic soft-touch handle, an anti-suction blade configuration that delivers up to 40% smoother consistency without sticking to the bottom, and a 1-liter dishwasher-safe, BPA-free beaker complete with a storage lid. However, it lacks a multi-speed dial for fine speed adjustments, does not feature a turbo mode, and comes as a standalone unit without common multi-functional attachments like a food chopper or a balloon whisk.

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