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Smeg HBF11 Review | 40 Data compared

Avg. price:~£80Power:700 WCordless:noWeight:0.85 kgStepless variable speed:yesDishwasher-safe parts:yes

Smeg HBF11 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.

Smeg HBF11
7.4/10

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 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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▲ Better than 57% of models
Score components

65%

6.7

Technical score

25%

8.6

User score

10%

8.3

List score

▲Better than 57% of immersion blenders
7.8

Value for money

Value for money
7.8/ 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
▲ Better than 51% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

▲Better than 51%
6.7

Technical score

Technical score
6.7/ 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
▲ Better than 50% of models
Score components

45%

6.8

Performance

20%

4.0

Accessories

15%

8.7

Design

10%

6.8

Usability

10%

8.6

Dimensions

▲Better than 50%
8.6

User score

User score
8.6/ 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
▲ Better than 54% of models

70%

9.4

Rating

30%

6.9

Popularity

▲Better than 54%
8.3

List score

List score
8.3/ 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 (1)
List score: in 1 of 29 lists (3%)
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Technical Specifications of immersion blender Smeg HBF11

Technical score
Technical score
6.7/ 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
▲ Better than 50% of models
Score components:

45%

6.8

Performance

20%

4.0

Accessories

15%

8.7

Design

10%

6.8

Usability

10%

8.6

Dimensions

6.7
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 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
▲ Better than 51% of models
Score components:

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

7.8
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
?
Stepless variable speed
yes
This immersion blender features 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
yes
This immersion blender features a safety lock.
Cordless
no
This immersion blender does not support cordless operation.
Battery type
-
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Number of accessories
0
Market range: <1 – >6
This immersion blender comes with 0 attachments, which is fewer add-ons than 79.8% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 20.2% of immersion blenders.
Chopper included
no
This immersion blender does not include the chopper attachment.
Chopper capacity
-
Measuring cup/glass included
no
This immersion blender does not include 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
?
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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 HBF11 vs the average immersion blender

246810TotalPerformanceUsabilityAccessoriesDesignDimensions
  • Features stepless variable speed control
    This immersion blender features stepless variable speed control 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
  • Features a safety lock
    This immersion blender features a safety lock while the average immersion blender does not.
  • 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
  • 8.9% higher user score
    User score
    8.6/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 54% of models

    70%

    9.4

    Rating

    30%

    6.9

    Popularity

    8.6 vs 7.9
  • 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
  • 8.9% higher user score
    User score
    8.6/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 54% of models

    70%

    9.4

    Rating

    30%

    6.9

    Popularity

    8.6 vs 7.9
  • Features stepless variable speed control
    This immersion blender features stepless variable speed control while the average immersion blender does not.
  • 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
  • Features a safety lock
    This immersion blender features a safety lock 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
  • Does not include the whisk attachment
    This immersion blender does not include the whisk attachment while the average immersion blender does.
  • 2 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 (0 vs 2).
    0 vs 2
  • Does not include the measuring cup
    This immersion blender does not include the measuring cup 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
  • 1.4 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
  • 77.8% more expensive
    Smeg HBF11 is more expensive than the average immersion blender (£80 vs £45).
    £80 vs £45
  • 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
  • 77.8% more expensive
    Smeg HBF11 is more expensive than the average immersion blender (£80 vs £45).
    £80 vs £45
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 2 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 (0 vs 2).
    0 vs 2
  • Does not include the measuring cup
    This immersion blender does not include the measuring cup while the average immersion blender does.
  • 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

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Smeg HBF11

  • Elegant and stylish retro 50s aesthetic that looks great on kitchen counters.
  • Powerful 700-watt motor that easily purees soups, smoothies, and soft ingredients.
  • The FlowBlend system ensures smooth mixing results and optimal ingredient flow.
  • Ergonomic, anti-slip handle provides a secure and comfortable grip during operation.
  • Features a variable speed control dial and a handy Turbo function for extra power.
  • Detachable stainless-steel blending arm makes it very easy to clean and store.

What customers don't like about Smeg HBF11

  • Significantly more expensive than many alternative immersion blenders with similar performance.
  • Not suitable or recommended for blending hard ingredients over long periods of time.
  • The HBF11 base model comes as a solo stick blender without extra accessories like a whisk, chopper, or beaker.
  • Struggles to completely process tough, fibrous ingredients like kale, sometimes leaving a slightly grainy texture.

Verdict

The Smeg HBF11 is a glossy black, 50's retro-style immersion blender equipped with a powerful 700W motor, a durable stainless steel blending arm, and stainless steel blades utilizing the FlowBlend cutting system. Operating between 8,150 and 14,850 RPM, it features an ergonomic anti-slip soft plastic handle, a 1.5-metre power cord, variable speed control, and a Turbo boost function for efficient pureeing and mixing. Main advantages include its exceptional blending consistency, comfortable twist-and-lock accessory mounting, a dishwasher-safe blender foot, and a highly aesthetic premium design. However, cons include its plastic housing, the requirement to wash the blades by hand, and limitations against blending hard ingredients for extended periods.

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