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Tefal HB46E8 Review | 40 Data compared

Avg. price:~£45Power:600 WCordless:noWeight:0.92 kgStepless variable speed:noDishwasher-safe parts:yes

Tefal HB46E8 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.

Tefal HB46E8
6.5/10

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components

65%

6.3

Technical score

25%

6.3

User score

10%

8.3

List score

▼Worse than 69% of immersion blenders
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 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
▼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

▼Worse than 65%
6.3

Technical score

Technical score
6.3/ 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
▼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components

45%

5.8

Performance

20%

5.3

Accessories

15%

7.9

Design

10%

5.8

Usability

10%

8.9

Dimensions

▼Worse than 59%
6.3

User score

User score
6.3/ 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
▼ Worse than 84% of models

6.3

Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

70%

8.0

Rating

30%

7.2

Popularity

▼Worse than 84%
8.3

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%)
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Ranked #412 of 725 models in Immersion Blenders (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of immersion blender Tefal HB46E8

Technical score
Technical score
6.3/ 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
▼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components:

45%

5.8

Performance

20%

5.3

Accessories

15%

7.9

Design

10%

5.8

Usability

10%

8.9

Dimensions

6.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 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
▼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components:

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

7.4
Power
600 W
Market range: <200 W – >1.2k W
This immersion blender delivers 600 W of motor power, which is lower than the rated wattage of 52.6% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 8% of immersion blenders.
Number of speeds
2
Market range: <1 – >21
This immersion blender features 2 speed levels, which is more finely adjustable than 21% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 31.9% of immersion blenders.
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
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
yes
This immersion blender supports a no-splash design.
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Power cord length
?
Weight
0.92 kg
Market range: <0.5 kg – >3 kg
This immersion blender weighs 0.92 kg, which is lighter in hand than 68.9% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 0.3% of immersion blenders.
Height
41.3 cm
Market range: <28 cm – >48 cm
This immersion blender stands 41.3 cm in height, which is taller than 69.5% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 0.9% of immersion blenders.
Width/Depth
7x 7

Tefal HB46E8 vs the average immersion blender

246810TotalPerformanceUsabilityAccessoriesDesignDimensions
  • 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
  • 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
  • 15.5% 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).
    0.92 kg vs 1.089 kg
  • 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
  • 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
  • 15.5% 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).
    0.92 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.
  • 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.
  • 20.3% lower user score
    User score
    6.3/ 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
    ▼ Worse than 84% of models

    6.3

    Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.0

    Rating

    30%

    7.2

    Popularity

    6.3 vs 7.9
  • 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
  • 100 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 (600 W vs 700 W).
    600 W vs 700 W
  • 1.3 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 (41.3 cm vs 40 cm).
    41.3 cm vs 40 cm
  • 4.3% worse value for money
    Tefal HB46E8 has worse value for money than the average immersion blender (7.41 vs 7.7).
    7.41 vs 7.73
  • 20.3% lower user score
    User score
    6.3/ 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
    ▼ Worse than 84% of models

    6.3

    Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.0

    Rating

    30%

    7.2

    Popularity

    6.3 vs 7.9
  • 4.3% worse value for money
    Tefal HB46E8 has worse value for money than the average immersion blender (7.41 vs 7.7).
    7.41 vs 7.73
  • 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
  • Does not support turbo mode
    This immersion blender does not support turbo mode while the average immersion blender does.
  • 100 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 (600 W vs 700 W).
    600 W vs 700 W
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 1.3 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 (41.3 cm vs 40 cm).
    41.3 cm vs 40 cm

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Tefal HB46E8

  • Eco-friendly design utilizing recycled plastic and eco-conscious construction
  • Effective, fast, and smooth blending results using Powelix blades
  • Ergonomic handle grip with highly intuitive and easily accessible controls
  • Anti-splash foot guard effectively minimizes messy splatters on kitchen counters
  • Extremely easy to clean with detachable, dishwasher-safe components
  • Lightweight, compact, and sturdy build that reduces hand fatigue

What customers don't like about Tefal HB46E8

  • Not suitable for processing exceptionally hard ingredients over extended periods
  • Limited to a basic dual-speed setup without highly customizable variable speeds
  • Can become noticeably noisy for some users during intense operation
  • Occasional potential for minor splashing if not kept perfectly flat while mixing

Verdict

The Tefal Eco Respect HB46E8 is an eco-friendly immersion blender featuring a 600-watt motor, four premium Powelix stainless steel blades, and a lightweight 0.93 kg design standing 413 mm tall. Made sustainably with 51% recycled plastic, its main characteristics and pros include efficient blending, an anti-splash guard to keep countertops clean, an ergonomic dual-speed handle, an included 800ml measuring beaker, and dishwasher-safe removable parts. However, its notable cons include a limitation to only two basic speed settings rather than variable controls, and it does not come with additional versatile attachments like a dedicated mini-chopper or a whisk.

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