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Stalwart 280W 180mm Review | 40 Data compared

Avg. price:~£150Power:280 WCordless:noWeight:2 kgStepless variable speed:yesDishwasher-safe parts:?

Stalwart 280W 180mm Review: Compare 40 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Immersion Blenders category and whether it is worth buying.

Stalwart 280W 180mm
6.0/10

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

65%

5.0

Technical score

25%

?

User scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 8.0, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 88% of immersion blenders
6.3

Value for money

Value for money
6.3/ 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 87% of models
Score components

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

7.1

Price

â–¼Worse than 87%
5.0

Technical score

Technical score
5.0/ 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–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

45%

4.4

Performance

20%

3.3

Accessories

15%

7.7

Design

10%

5.2

Usability

10%

7.0

Dimensions

â–¼Worse than 92%
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 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
No ratings from across the web yet, so it counts as 8.0, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
No ratings from across the web yet
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 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 (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 Stalwart 280W 180mm

Technical score
Technical score
5.0/ 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–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components:

45%

4.4

Performance

20%

3.3

Accessories

15%

7.7

Design

10%

5.2

Usability

10%

7.0

Dimensions

5.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.3/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components:

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

7.1

Price

6.3
Power
280 W
Market range: <200 W – >1.2k W
This immersion blender delivers 280 W of motor power, which is lower than the rated wattage of 82.4% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 0.9% of immersion blenders.
Number of speeds
1
Market range: <1 – >21
This immersion blender features 1 speed levels, which is less adjustable than 79.1% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 20.9% of immersion blenders.
Stepless variable speed
yes
This immersion blender features stepless variable speed control.
Turbo mode
no
This immersion blender does not support turbo mode.
Maximum RPM
13,000 RPM
Market range: <10k RPM – >20k RPM
This immersion blender spins up to 13,000 RPM, which is slower than the top blade speed of 64.8% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 7% of immersion blenders.
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Commercial use
yes
This immersion blender designed for commercial use.
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
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
-
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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
?
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Power cord length
?
Weight
2 kg
Market range: <0.5 kg – >3 kg
This immersion blender weighs 2 kg, which is heavier in hand than 85.1% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 2.3% of immersion blenders.
Height
48 cm
Market range: <28 cm – >48 cm
This immersion blender stands 48 cm in height, which is taller than 87.7% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 1.3% of immersion blenders.
Width/Depth
?

Stalwart 280W 180mm 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.
  • Features stepless variable speed control
    This immersion blender features stepless variable speed control while the average immersion blender does not.
  • 420 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 (280 W vs 700 W).
    280 W vs 700 W
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 83.7% heavier
    This immersion blender is heavier to hold continuously, causing more arm strain when pureeing large stockpots compared to the average immersion blender (2 kg vs 1.1 kg).
    2 kg vs 1.089 kg
  • 1,500 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 (13,000 RPM vs 14,500 RPM).
    13,000 RPM vs 14,500 RPM
  • 21.9% worse value for money
    Stalwart 280W 180mm has worse value for money than the average immersion blender (6.34 vs 7.7).
    6.34 vs 7.73
  • 3.33x more expensive
    Stalwart 280W 180mm is more expensive than the average immersion blender (£150 vs £45).
    £150 vs £45
  • 420 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 (280 W vs 700 W).
    280 W vs 700 W
  • Does not support turbo mode
    This immersion blender does not support turbo mode while the average immersion blender does.
  • 1,500 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 (13,000 RPM vs 14,500 RPM).
    13,000 RPM vs 14,500 RPM
  • 1 speed levels fewer
    This immersion blender has fewer speed increments, giving less nuance between gentle stirring and intense pureeing compared to the average immersion blender (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 83.7% heavier
    This immersion blender is heavier to hold continuously, causing more arm strain when pureeing large stockpots compared to the average immersion blender (2 kg vs 1.1 kg).
    2 kg vs 1.089 kg
  • 8 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 (48 cm vs 40 cm).
    48 cm vs 40 cm

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Stalwart 280W 180mm

  • Excellent value for commercial kitchens due to a competitive, budget-friendly price point.
  • Efficiently mixes, purees, and emulsifies a variety of culinary ingredients.
  • Features a wide variable speed range spanning from 3,000 to 13,000 RPM.
  • Includes an automatic speed regulating system that helps maintain consistent processing power.

What customers don't like about Stalwart 280W 180mm

  • Slightly heavier and bulkier than standard residential immersion blenders, which may cause hand fatigue during extended manual use.
  • Lower motor wattage compared to some high-end commercial models, making it less suitable for heavy-duty blending of thick, dense recipes.
  • The generic build quality raised some long-term durability concerns regarding structural longevity under heavy, continuous commercial wear.

Verdict

The Stalwart 280W commercial immersion blender features a 280-watt single-phase motor, a 180mm (approx. 177mm) stainless steel detachable blending shaft, and operates at variable speeds ranging from 3,000 to 13,000 RPM. Main characteristics include an automatic speed regulating system to maintain consistent power and a robust, lightweight 2kg build designed specifically for professional catering, pureeing, and emulsifying. The primary pros are its precise control, detachable parts that make cleaning easy, and its highly efficient performance in small commercial kitchens. However, a notable con is that its 280W power output is lower compared to heavy-duty industrial blenders, meaning it can struggle with crushing very hard ingredients like ice or dense nuts.

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