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Smeg 50s Retro Hand Blender Review | 40 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130Power:700 WCordless:noWeight:0.85 kgStepless variable speed:noDishwasher-safe parts:yes

Smeg 50s Retro Hand Blender Review: Compare 40 technical specifications and 2 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Immersion Blenders category and whether it is worth buying.

Smeg 50s Retro Hand Blender
7.5/10

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 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
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â–² Better than 63% of models
Score components

65%

7.0

Technical score

25%

8.8

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 63% of immersion blenders
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 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 62% of models
Score components

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

7.6

Price

â–¼Worse than 62%
7.0

Technical score

Technical score
7.0/ 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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â–² Better than 57% of models
Score components

45%

5.5

Performance

20%

8.6

Accessories

15%

9.1

Design

10%

5.8

Usability

10%

8.6

Dimensions

â–²Better than 57%
8.8

User score

User score
8.8/ 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 67% of models

70%

9.0

Rating

30%

8.4

Popularity

â–²Better than 67%
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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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Technical Specifications of immersion blender Smeg 50s Retro Hand Blender

Technical score
Technical score
7.0/ 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–² Better than 57% of models
Score components:

45%

5.5

Performance

20%

8.6

Accessories

15%

9.1

Design

10%

5.8

Usability

10%

8.6

Dimensions

7.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 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 62% of models
Score components:

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

7.6

Price

7.5
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
5
Market range: <1 – >21
This immersion blender features 5 speed levels, which is more finely adjustable than 56.5% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 8.7% of immersion blenders.
Stepless variable speed
no
This immersion blender does not feature stepless variable speed control.
Turbo mode
yes
This immersion blender supports turbo mode.
Maximum RPM
14,850 RPM
Market range: <10k RPM – >20k RPM
This immersion blender spins up to 14,850 RPM, which is faster than the top blade speed of 51.4% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 4.8% 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
4
Market range: <1 – >6
This immersion blender comes with 4 attachments, which is more versatile than 83% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 11.4% of immersion blenders.
Chopper included
yes
This immersion blender includes the chopper attachment.
Chopper capacity
500 ml
Market range: <350 ml – >700 ml
This immersion blender provides a chopper capacity of 500 ml, which is more spacious than the mini-chopper of 14.1% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 59.2% of immersion blenders.
Measuring cup/glass included
yes
This immersion blender includes the measuring cup.
Measuring cup/glass capacity
1,400 ml
Market range: <600 ml – >800 ml
This immersion blender includes a measuring beaker of 1,400 ml, which is larger than the cup of 96.9% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 2.7% of immersion blenders.
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Shaft material
Stainless steel
Blade material
Stainless steel
Body material
Plastic
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
1.5 m
Market range: <1 m – >2.5 m
This immersion blender has a power cord length of 1.5 m, which is longer reach than 63.7% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 12.3% of immersion blenders.
Weight
0.85 kg
Market range: <0.5 kg – >3 kg
This immersion blender weighs 0.85 kg, which is lighter in hand than 77.3% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 1.9% of immersion blenders.
Height
41.4 cm
Market range: <28 cm – >48 cm
This immersion blender stands 41.4 cm in height, which is taller than 70.5% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 4.7% of immersion blenders.
Width/Depth
65x 65

Smeg 50s Retro Hand Blender vs the average immersion blender

246810TotalPerformanceUsabilityAccessoriesDesignDimensions
  • 2 more accessories
    This immersion blender handles whisking, chopping, and mashing right out of the box without separate appliance purchases compared to the average immersion blender (4 vs 2).
    4 vs 2
  • Includes the potato masher
    This immersion blender includes the potato masher while the average immersion blender does not.
  • Includes the chopper attachment
    This immersion blender includes the chopper attachment while the average immersion blender does not.
  • 700 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 (1,400 ml vs 700 ml).
    1,400 ml vs 700 ml
  • 3 speed levels more
    This immersion blender allows starting on gentle low RPM to avoid splashing before ramping up to high speed compared to the average immersion blender (5 vs 2).
    5 vs 2
  • 21.9% 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).
    0.85 kg vs 1.089 kg
  • 0.3 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 (1.5 m vs 1.2 m).
    1.5 m vs 1.2 m
  • 11.4% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 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 67% of models

    70%

    9.0

    Rating

    30%

    8.4

    Popularity

    8.8 vs 7.9
  • 11.4% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 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 67% of models

    70%

    9.0

    Rating

    30%

    8.4

    Popularity

    8.8 vs 7.9
  • 3 speed levels more
    This immersion blender allows starting on gentle low RPM to avoid splashing before ramping up to high speed compared to the average immersion blender (5 vs 2).
    5 vs 2
  • 350 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 (14,850 RPM vs 14,500 RPM).
    14,850 RPM vs 14,500 RPM
  • 2 more accessories
    This immersion blender handles whisking, chopping, and mashing right out of the box without separate appliance purchases compared to the average immersion blender (4 vs 2).
    4 vs 2
  • Includes the potato masher
    This immersion blender includes the potato masher while the average immersion blender does not.
  • Includes the chopper attachment
    This immersion blender includes the chopper attachment while the average immersion blender does not.
  • 700 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 (1,400 ml vs 700 ml).
    1,400 ml vs 700 ml
  • 21.9% 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).
    0.85 kg vs 1.089 kg
  • 0.3 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 (1.5 m vs 1.2 m).
    1.5 m vs 1.2 m
  • 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
  • 1.4 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 (41.4 cm vs 40 cm).
    41.4 cm vs 40 cm
  • 2.89x more expensive
    Smeg 50s Retro Hand Blender is more expensive than the average immersion blender (£130 vs £45).
    £130 vs £45
  • 2.5% worse value for money
    Smeg 50s Retro Hand Blender has worse value for money than the average immersion blender (7.54 vs 7.7).
    7.54 vs 7.73
  • 2.89x more expensive
    Smeg 50s Retro Hand Blender is more expensive than the average immersion blender (£130 vs £45).
    £130 vs £45
  • 2.5% worse value for money
    Smeg 50s Retro Hand Blender has worse value for money than the average immersion blender (7.54 vs 7.7).
    7.54 vs 7.73
  • 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
  • 1.4 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 (41.4 cm vs 40 cm).
    41.4 cm vs 40 cm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
bbcgoodfood.com
✓ explicit
18/02/2021
Hands-on test · Hand blender set
Verdict
The Smeg 50s Retro Hand Blender is a powerful set with four attachments and a large retro jug, though it is pricey and bulky to store.
8.0
techadvisor.com
✓ explicit
02/01/2021
Hands-on test · Retro hand blender
Verdict
The Smeg 50s Retro Hand Blender is a beautiful, powerful stick blender, but it is very expensive, and you pay mainly for the design.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Smeg 50s Retro Hand Blender

  • Aesthetically pleasing 1950s retro design and vibrant pastel color options
  • Ergonomically designed anti-slip handle that is comfortable and easy to hold
  • Powerful 700W motor that effortlessly purees soups and handles daily blending
  • Versatile range of speeds including a dedicated turbo function for extra power
  • Includes useful accessories like a large durable Tritan beaker and chopper bowl
  • Efficient Flowblend system that smoothly processes both hot and fibrous ingredients

What customers don't like about Smeg 50s Retro Hand Blender

  • High premium price point compared to standard market immersion blenders
  • Bulky to store away due to the size of the unit and its multiple accessories
  • Excessive, wasteful presentation packaging that takes up too much space
  • Some plastic body components can feel less sturdy or premium than expected for the price
  • The power cable could be longer for better maneuverability around large kitchens

Verdict

The Smeg 50s Retro Hand Blender features an iconic glossy retro aesthetic powered by a high-performance 700-watt motor (350 watts for US models), an ergonomic anti-slip handle, and a detachable stainless steel arm utilizing an exclusive FlowBlend blade system. Main pros include its highly versatile speed selector knob combined with a powerful Turbo function, quiet overall operation, and a robust accessory kit that typically includes a 1.4-liter BPA-free Tritan Renew beaker, a 500ml chopper bowl, a vegetable masher, and a wire whisk. However, prominent cons include its expensive luxury price point, a somewhat bulky profile that takes up substantial kitchen storage space, and struggle when attempting to achieve perfectly uniform textures with highly fibrous leafy greens.

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