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Steba MX 40 Review | 40 Data compared

Avg. price:~£45Power:700 WCordless:noWeight:1.7 kgStepless variable speed:noDishwasher-safe parts:yes

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

Steba MX 40
7.6/10

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 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%

7.6

Technical score

25%

7.6

User score

10%

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

â–²Better than 65% of immersion blenders
8.1

Value for money

Value for money
8.1/ 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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Score components

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

â–²Better than 65%
7.6

Technical score

Technical score
7.6/ 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%

7.0

Performance

20%

9.0

Accessories

15%

9.6

Design

10%

5.8

Usability

10%

6.5

Dimensions

â–²Better than 73%
7.6

User score

User score
7.6/ 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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7.6

Mark 7.9 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

70%

8.5

Rating

30%

6.4

Popularity

â–¼Worse than 65%
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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 Steba MX 40

Technical score
Technical score
7.6/ 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–² Better than 73% of models
Score components:

45%

7.0

Performance

20%

9.0

Accessories

15%

9.6

Design

10%

5.8

Usability

10%

6.5

Dimensions

7.6
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 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 65% of models
Score components:

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

8.1
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
8
Market range: <1 – >21
This immersion blender features 8 speed levels, which is more finely adjustable than 67.7% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 1.3% 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
14,000 RPM
Market range: <10k RPM – >20k RPM
This immersion blender spins up to 14,000 RPM, which is slower than the top blade speed of 53.3% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 1.1% 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
7
Market range: <1 – >6
This immersion blender comes with 7 attachments, which is more versatile than 98.5% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 0.2% of immersion blenders.
Chopper included
yes
This immersion blender includes the chopper attachment.
Chopper capacity
?
Measuring cup/glass included
yes
This immersion blender includes the measuring cup.
Measuring cup/glass capacity
800 ml
Market range: <600 ml – >800 ml
This immersion blender includes a measuring beaker of 800 ml, which is larger than the cup of 70.6% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 18.3% 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
1.1 m
Market range: <1 m – >2.5 m
This immersion blender has a power cord length of 1.1 m, which is shorter reach than 77.7% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 3.3% of immersion blenders.
Weight
1.7 kg
Market range: <0.5 kg – >3 kg
This immersion blender weighs 1.7 kg, which is heavier in hand than 78.8% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 1.3% 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
6x 6

Steba MX 40 vs the average immersion blender

246810TotalPerformanceUsabilityAccessoriesDesignDimensions
  • 5 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 (7 vs 2).
    7 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.
  • 6 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 (8 vs 2).
    8 vs 2
  • 1 more blade points
    This immersion blender draws food inwards from multiple angles for faster, more uniform pureeing inside deep cooking pots than the average immersion blender (4 vs 3).
    4 vs 3
  • Supports an indicator light
    This immersion blender supports an indicator light while the average immersion blender does not.
  • Includes the storage stand
    This immersion blender includes the storage stand while the average immersion blender does not.
  • 100 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 (800 ml vs 700 ml).
    800 ml vs 700 ml
  • 5.5% better value for money
    Steba MX 40 has better value for money than the average immersion blender (8.15 vs 7.7).
    8.15 vs 7.73
  • 6 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 (8 vs 2).
    8 vs 2
  • 1 more blade points
    This immersion blender draws food inwards from multiple angles for faster, more uniform pureeing inside deep cooking pots than the average immersion blender (4 vs 3).
    4 vs 3
  • 5 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 (7 vs 2).
    7 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.
  • Includes the storage stand
    This immersion blender includes the storage stand while the average immersion blender does not.
  • 100 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 (800 ml vs 700 ml).
    800 ml vs 700 ml
  • Supports an indicator light
    This immersion blender supports an indicator light while the average immersion blender does not.
  • 56.1% heavier
    This immersion blender is heavier to hold continuously, causing more arm strain when pureeing large stockpots compared to the average immersion blender (1.7 kg vs 1.1 kg).
    1.7 kg vs 1.089 kg
  • 0.1 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 (1.1 m vs 1.2 m).
    1.1 m vs 1.2 m
  • 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 (14,000 RPM vs 14,500 RPM).
    14,000 RPM vs 14,500 RPM
  • 3.8% lower user score
    User score
    7.6/ 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–¼ Worse than 65% of models

    7.6

    Mark 7.9 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.5

    Rating

    30%

    6.4

    Popularity

    7.6 vs 7.9
  • 3.8% lower user score
    User score
    7.6/ 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 65% of models

    7.6

    Mark 7.9 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.5

    Rating

    30%

    6.4

    Popularity

    7.6 vs 7.9
  • 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 (14,000 RPM vs 14,500 RPM).
    14,000 RPM vs 14,500 RPM
  • 56.1% heavier
    This immersion blender is heavier to hold continuously, causing more arm strain when pureeing large stockpots compared to the average immersion blender (1.7 kg vs 1.1 kg).
    1.7 kg vs 1.089 kg
  • 0.1 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 (1.1 m vs 1.2 m).
    1.1 m vs 1.2 m

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Steba MX 40

  • Comes with a highly comprehensive accessory package featuring 7 different functional attachments
  • Equipped with a long, robust stainless steel blending rod ideal for processing food directly in deep pots
  • Provides highly flexible speed control via 8 adjustable performance settings ranging from 7,000 to 14,000 rpm
  • Features a modern, eye-catching aesthetic with an elegant rubberized anthracite housing
  • Equipped with a clear, user-friendly LED display that shows the active power level status
  • Highly versatile utility with specialized discs for mashing vegetables, pureeing, whisking, and chopping
  • Easy and convenient to maintain since all removable accessory components are dishwasher safe

What customers don't like about Steba MX 40

  • The 700-watt corded motor housing makes the entire handheld unit somewhat heavy and bulky to hold over extended periods
  • Operating the multiple individual blade attachments requires careful handling during swap-outs compared to standard one-piece systems
  • The extensive list of 7 separate accessories requires significant dedicated storage space inside kitchen cupboards

Verdict

The Steba MX 40 is a 700-watt immersion blender set featuring an elegant, rubberised anthracite housing and a long stainless steel mixing rod suitable for deep pots. Key technical characteristics include 8 variable speed levels ranging from 7,000 to 14,000 rpm, a turbo mode, and a built-in LED display to show the current power setting. Its main advantages are its extensive versatility, driven by 7 included attachments (such as a multi-knife, meat knife, purée disc, whisk, potato masher, and universal chopper), alongside an 800 ml mixing beaker, a dedicated storage stand, and dishwasher-safe components for effortless cleanup. On the downside, the unit enforces strict operational limits to protect the motor, requiring a mandatory 4-minute cooling pause after just 1 minute of heavy blending or 2 minutes of light mixing.

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