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Tefal HB8331 Review | 40 Data compared

Avg. price:~£45Power:600 WCordless:noWeight:1.19 kgStepless variable speed:noDishwasher-safe parts:yes

Tefal HB8331 Review: Compare 40 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Immersion Blenders category and whether it is worth buying.

Tefal HB8331
7.5/10

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 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%

7.5

Technical score

25%

7.5

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 64% 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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â–² Better than 65% of models
Score components

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

â–²Better than 65%
7.5

Technical score

Technical score
7.5/ 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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â–² Better than 71% of models
Score components

45%

7.7

Performance

20%

7.2

Accessories

15%

9.1

Design

10%

5.8

Usability

10%

6.9

Dimensions

â–²Better than 71%
7.5

User score

User score
7.5/ 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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7.5

Mark 8.0 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%

5.8

Popularity

â–¼Worse than 66%
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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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Ranked #223 of 725 models in Immersion Blenders (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of immersion blender Tefal HB8331

Technical score
Technical score
7.5/ 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 71% of models
Score components:

45%

7.7

Performance

20%

7.2

Accessories

15%

9.1

Design

10%

5.8

Usability

10%

6.9

Dimensions

7.5
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 65% of models
Score components:

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

8.1
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
16
Market range: <1 – >21
This immersion blender features 16 speed levels, which is more finely adjustable than 84.9% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 0.2% 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
?
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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
3
Market range: <1 – >6
This immersion blender comes with 3 attachments, which is more versatile than 52.6% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 30.3% of immersion blenders.
Chopper included
?
Chopper capacity
500 ml
Market range: <350 ml – >700 ml
This immersion blender provides a chopper capacity of 500 ml, which is more spacious than the mini-chopper of 14.1% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 59.2% of immersion blenders.
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
1 m
Market range: <1 m – >2.5 m
This immersion blender has a power cord length of 1 m, which is shorter reach than 82% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 14.4% of immersion blenders.
Weight
1.19 kg
Market range: <0.5 kg – >3 kg
This immersion blender weighs 1.19 kg, which is heavier in hand than 53.6% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 0.3% of immersion blenders.
Height
39.5 cm
Market range: <28 cm – >48 cm
This immersion blender stands 39.5 cm in height, which is more compact than 55.4% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 2.2% of immersion blenders.
Width/Depth
?

Tefal HB8331 vs the average immersion blender

246810TotalPerformanceUsabilityAccessoriesDesignDimensions
  • 14 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 (16 vs 2).
    16 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
  • 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
  • 1 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 (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • 0.5 cm shorter wand profile
    This immersion blender fits neatly into kitchen drawers and shallow cutlery organizers without disassembling compared to the average immersion blender (39.5 cm vs 40 cm).
    39.5 cm vs 40 cm
  • 5% better value for money
    Tefal HB8331 has better value for money than the average immersion blender (8.11 vs 7.7).
    8.11 vs 7.73
  • 5% better value for money
    Tefal HB8331 has better value for money than the average immersion blender (8.11 vs 7.7).
    8.11 vs 7.73
  • 14 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 (16 vs 2).
    16 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
  • 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
  • 1 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 (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • 0.5 cm shorter wand profile
    This immersion blender fits neatly into kitchen drawers and shallow cutlery organizers without disassembling compared to the average immersion blender (39.5 cm vs 40 cm).
    39.5 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
  • 0.2 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 m vs 1.2 m).
    1 m vs 1.2 m
  • 5.1% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 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 66% of models

    7.5

    Mark 8.0 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%

    5.8

    Popularity

    7.5 vs 7.9
  • 9.3% heavier
    This immersion blender is heavier to hold continuously, causing more arm strain when pureeing large stockpots compared to the average immersion blender (1.2 kg vs 1.1 kg).
    1.19 kg vs 1.089 kg
  • 5.1% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 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 66% of models

    7.5

    Mark 8.0 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%

    5.8

    Popularity

    7.5 vs 7.9
  • 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
  • 0.2 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 m vs 1.2 m).
    1 m vs 1.2 m
  • 9.3% heavier
    This immersion blender is heavier to hold continuously, causing more arm strain when pureeing large stockpots compared to the average immersion blender (1.2 kg vs 1.1 kg).
    1.19 kg vs 1.089 kg

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Tefal HB8331

  • Lightweight design makes it easy to handle during long blending tasks.
  • Equipped with an ergonomic, comfortable grip panel that prevents fingers from slipping.
  • Features a specialized anti-splash bell guard that keeps liquids contained.
  • Offers a versatile, multi-speed dial (including an easy-to-use Turbo boost button).
  • Comes with a useful 0.8-litre mixing beaker for small batches and smoothies.
  • The blending shaft and standard attachments are easy to detach and rinse clean.

What customers don't like about Tefal HB8331

  • The 600W motor can struggle or overheat when processing very thick mixtures like dough or nut butter.
  • Can be noisier than comparable models, especially when utilizing the Turbo speed setting.
  • The control dial can be difficult to comfortably adjust or access mid-use with one hand.
  • Instruction manuals and user guides can feel a bit overly complicated to interpret.

Verdict

The Tefal Optitouch HB8331 is a 600-watt corded electric immersion blender featuring 16 variable speed settings, a pulse function, and an anti-splash guard built around ActivFlow 4-blade technology (comprising 2 straight and 2 curved stainless steel blades) for highly optimized liquid grabbing and mixing. This lightweight 630-gram model includes a robust stainless steel blending foot, an extra-long 158 cm power cord for exceptional mobility, and comes equipped with a 0.8-liter measuring beaker, a 500 ml mini-chopper, and a whisk attachment, all of which are dishwasher-safe. Key advantages include precise texture control, high blending efficiency, an ergonomic soft-touch handle that minimizes hand strain during extended use, and versatility for daily meal prep. However, it lacks a dedicated storage bag to organize its various loose accessories, cannot be used on a hot hob or to crush ice, and some users note it runs slightly louder than competing models.

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