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Salter Boston 1500W Review | 40 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Power:1500 WCordless:noWeight:1.02 kgStepless variable speed:noDishwasher-safe parts:yes

Salter Boston 1500W Review: Compare 40 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Immersion Blenders category and whether it is worth buying.

Salter Boston 1500W
7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 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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Score components

65%

6.6

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–²Better than 52% of immersion blenders
8.0

Value for money

Value for money
8.0/ 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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â–² Better than 60% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–²Better than 60%
6.6

Technical score

Technical score
6.6/ 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%

6.8

Performance

20%

5.0

Accessories

15%

8.9

Design

10%

5.8

Usability

10%

6.9

Dimensions

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8.7

User score

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

70%

8.6

Rating

30%

8.9

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.
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Technical Specifications of immersion blender Salter Boston 1500W

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 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
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Score components:

45%

6.8

Performance

20%

5.0

Accessories

15%

8.9

Design

10%

5.8

Usability

10%

6.9

Dimensions

6.6
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 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–² Better than 60% of models
Score components:

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

8.0
Power
1,500 W
Market range: <200 W – >1.2k W
This immersion blender delivers 1,500 W of motor power, which is higher than the rated wattage of 94.2% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 5.4% of immersion blenders.
Number of speeds
?
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
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
700 ml
Market range: <600 ml – >800 ml
This immersion blender includes a measuring beaker of 700 ml, which is larger than the cup of 47% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 21% of immersion blenders.
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Shaft material
Stainless steel
Blade material
Stainless steel
Body material
ABS
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
1.02 kg
Market range: <0.5 kg – >3 kg
This immersion blender weighs 1.02 kg, which is lighter in hand than 51.6% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 0.1% of immersion blenders.
Height
42.4 cm
Market range: <28 cm – >48 cm
This immersion blender stands 42.4 cm in height, which is taller than 79.7% of immersion blenders.
Width/Depth
5.1x 5.1

Salter Boston 1500W vs the average immersion blender

246810TotalPerformanceUsabilityAccessoriesDesignDimensions
  • 800 W more motor power
    This immersion blender purees dense root vegetables and fibrous soups directly in hot pans with greater torque and less stalling than the average immersion blender (1,500 W vs 700 W).
    1,500 W vs 700 W
  • 10.1% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 62% of models

    70%

    8.6

    Rating

    30%

    8.9

    Popularity

    8.7 vs 7.9
  • 80% cheaper
    Salter Boston 1500W is cheaper than the average immersion blender (£25 vs £45).
    £25 vs £45
  • 4% better value for money
    Salter Boston 1500W has better value for money than the average immersion blender (8.03 vs 7.7).
    8.03 vs 7.73
  • 6.3% lighter
    This immersion blender causes substantially less wrist and forearm fatigue during extended pot pureeing than the average immersion blender (1 kg vs 1.1 kg).
    1.02 kg vs 1.089 kg
  • 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%

    8.6

    Rating

    30%

    8.9

    Popularity

    8.7 vs 7.9
  • 80% cheaper
    Salter Boston 1500W is cheaper than the average immersion blender (£25 vs £45).
    £25 vs £45
  • 4% better value for money
    Salter Boston 1500W has better value for money than the average immersion blender (8.03 vs 7.7).
    8.03 vs 7.73
  • 800 W more motor power
    This immersion blender purees dense root vegetables and fibrous soups directly in hot pans with greater torque and less stalling than the average immersion blender (1,500 W vs 700 W).
    1,500 W vs 700 W
  • 6.3% lighter
    This immersion blender causes substantially less wrist and forearm fatigue during extended pot pureeing than the average immersion blender (1 kg vs 1.1 kg).
    1.02 kg vs 1.089 kg
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 2.4 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 (42.4 cm vs 40 cm).
    42.4 cm vs 40 cm
  • 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
  • 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 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
  • 2.4 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 (42.4 cm vs 40 cm).
    42.4 cm vs 40 cm
  • 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 Salter Boston 1500W

  • High-performance 1500W motor easily handles challenging tasks like making hummus or thick batters
  • Variable speed control allows for precise texture adjustments from chunky to completely smooth
  • Detachable blending rod makes the unit simple to rinse and quick to clean after use
  • Durable stainless steel blade and foot offer long-lasting construction quality
  • Includes a convenient 700ml beaker that comes with a storage lid to keep leftovers fresh
  • Affordable pricing makes it a budget-friendly option compared to other high-power blenders
  • Operates with low noise levels during standard blending tasks
  • Attractive and modern design featuring an ice white shimmer finish with silver accents

What customers don't like about Salter Boston 1500W

  • Blades are set high inside the protective cup guard, making them tricky to clean thoroughly by hand
  • Plastic motor housing components may be prone to faster wear and tear over extended heavy use
  • Can feel top-heavy or slightly bulky during prolonged blending sessions due to the large motor

Verdict

The Salter Boston Hand Blender (Model EK6519MW) is a powerful kitchen appliance featuring a high-performance 1500W motor and durable stainless-steel blades housed in an ice white shimmer finish with silver accents. Key characteristics and advantages include precise variable speed control managed via button controls, a lightweight 1.02 kg ergonomic frame measuring 424 x 51 x 51 mm, a detachable blending rod with dishwasher-safe parts for effortless cleaning, and an included 700ml storage beaker with a fresh-keeping lid. However, notable drawbacks include its corded design, a brief 1-meter power cable that restricts movement, and the lack of traditional multi-pack accessories like a dedicated whisk or food chopper attachment in the standard bundle.

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