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Tefal HB55W4 Review | 40 Data compared

Avg. price:~£60Power:600 WCordless:noWeight:3.14 kgStepless variable speed:noDishwasher-safe parts:yes

Tefal HB55W4 Review: Compare 40 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Immersion Blenders category and whether it is worth buying.

Tefal HB55W4
6.4/10

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 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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Score components

65%

6.3

Technical score

25%

6.3

User score

10%

?

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

â–¼Worse than 73% of immersion blenders
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 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%

6.4

Overall score

30%

9.1

Price

â–¼Worse than 73%
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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Score components

45%

5.8

Performance

20%

6.9

Accessories

15%

8.5

Design

10%

5.8

Usability

10%

4.4

Dimensions

â–¼Worse than 60%
6.3

User score

User score
6.3/ 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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6.3

Mark 8.1 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

70%

8.9

Rating

30%

6.4

Popularity

â–¼Worse than 84%
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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 Tefal HB55W4

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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components:

45%

5.8

Performance

20%

6.9

Accessories

15%

8.5

Design

10%

5.8

Usability

10%

4.4

Dimensions

6.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 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 73% of models
Score components:

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

9.1

Price

7.2
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
?
Chopper included
?
Chopper capacity
-
Measuring cup/glass included
yes
This immersion blender includes the measuring cup.
Measuring cup/glass capacity
1,000 ml
Market range: <600 ml – >800 ml
This immersion blender includes a measuring beaker of 1,000 ml, which is larger than the cup of 90.3% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 6% 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
1.1 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
3.14 kg
Market range: <0.5 kg – >3 kg
This immersion blender weighs 3.14 kg, which is heavier in hand than 92.5% of immersion blenders.
Height
42 cm
Market range: <28 cm – >48 cm
This immersion blender stands 42 cm in height, which is taller than 77.6% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 1.6% of immersion blenders.
Width/Depth
70x 420

Tefal HB55W4 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
  • 300 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 (1,000 ml vs 700 ml).
    1,000 ml vs 700 ml
  • 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
  • 300 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 (1,000 ml vs 700 ml).
    1,000 ml vs 700 ml
  • 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.
  • 2.88x heavier
    This immersion blender is heavier to hold continuously, causing more arm strain when pureeing large stockpots compared to the average immersion blender (3.1 kg vs 1.1 kg).
    3.14 kg vs 1.089 kg
  • 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models

    6.3

    Mark 8.1 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.9

    Rating

    30%

    6.4

    Popularity

    6.3 vs 7.9
  • 2 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 (42 cm vs 40 cm).
    42 cm vs 40 cm
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models

    6.3

    Mark 8.1 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.9

    Rating

    30%

    6.4

    Popularity

    6.3 vs 7.9
  • 6.8% worse value for money
    Tefal HB55W4 has worse value for money than the average immersion blender (7.23 vs 7.7).
    7.23 vs 7.73
  • 33.3% more expensive
    Tefal HB55W4 is more expensive than the average immersion blender (£60 vs £45).
    £60 vs £45
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 2.88x heavier
    This immersion blender is heavier to hold continuously, causing more arm strain when pureeing large stockpots compared to the average immersion blender (3.1 kg vs 1.1 kg).
    3.14 kg vs 1.089 kg
  • 2 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 (42 cm vs 40 cm).
    42 cm vs 40 cm
  • 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 Tefal HB55W4

  • Versatile 4-in-1 design that allows steaming, blending, reheating, and defrosting baby food preparations with a single appliance base.
  • Comes with useful accessories including a 1000ml mixing cup, a spatula, a recipe book co-designed with pediatricians, and two ceramic preservation containers.
  • Equipped with an intuitive digital touch screen and 2 automatic programs making it highly user-friendly.
  • Effortless cleanup due to dishwasher-safe accessories and removable, easy-to-rinse components.
  • Safe construction using 100% BPA-free plastic materials for absolute peace of mind with family meals.
  • Saves time by enabling parents to prepare and store multiple small batches of fresh food simultaneously.

What customers don't like about Tefal HB55W4

  • The 600-watt motor base is limited to 2 speed settings, which offers less precise texture adjustments than standalone premium immersion blenders.
  • Requires a sequential multi-step workflow where users must steam inside a specific basket and then switch setup configurations to blend manually.
  • A full setup with its touchscreen base station, water tank, steaming basket, and storage containers takes up significantly more kitchen counter space than a standard stick blender.
  • The 130ml ceramic containers included for reheating and thawing are relatively small, which can be limiting as a child's appetite increases.

Verdict

The Tefal HB55W4 Yummy Gourmet is a versatile 600W 4-in-1 kitchen appliance and immersion blender combination designed to steam, blend, reheat, and defrost, making it ideal for preparing homemade baby food and everyday recipes. It features a digital touchscreen base with two automatic programs, a 0.8-liter bowl capacity, a 1-liter mixing cup, stainless steel blades, and two variable speed settings connected to a 1.1-meter power cable. Key advantages include its safe, 100% BPA-free construction, an anti-splash function, and dishwasher-safe components paired with handy ceramic storage containers and a pediatrician-approved recipe book for effortless meal preparation. However, its downsides include a maximum operating capacity limited to 0.8 to 1 liter which restricts large-batch family cooking, a restriction against blending frozen foods like ice cubes or hard nuts, and the maintenance requirement of routine chemical descaling every eight uses to prevent water tank limescale buildup.

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