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Tristar MX-4828 Review | 40 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Power:1000 WCordless:noWeight:0.95 kgStepless variable speed:yesDishwasher-safe parts:yes

Tristar MX-4828 Review: Compare 40 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Immersion Blenders category and whether it is worth buying.

Tristar MX-4828
6.7/10

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 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%

6.6

Technical score

25%

6.6

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 64% of immersion blenders
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 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 55% of models
Score components

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 55%
6.6

Technical score

Technical score
6.6/ 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%

7.4

Performance

20%

5.0

Accessories

15%

6.7

Design

10%

5.8

Usability

10%

7.1

Dimensions

â–¼Worse than 52%
6.6

User score

User score
6.6/ 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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6.6

Mark 8.3 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

70%

8.2

Rating

30%

8.4

Popularity

â–¼Worse than 79%
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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 Tristar MX-4828

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 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–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components:

45%

7.4

Performance

20%

5.0

Accessories

15%

6.7

Design

10%

5.8

Usability

10%

7.1

Dimensions

6.6
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 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 55% of models
Score components:

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

7.7
Power
1,000 W
Market range: <200 W – >1.2k W
This immersion blender delivers 1,000 W of motor power, which is higher than the rated wattage of 65.3% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 20.2% of immersion blenders.
Number of speeds
?
Stepless variable speed
yes
This immersion blender features stepless variable speed control.
Turbo mode
yes
This immersion blender supports 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
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
700 ml
Market range: <600 ml – >800 ml
This immersion blender includes a measuring beaker of 700 ml, which is larger than the cup of 47% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 21% of immersion blenders.
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Shaft material
Stainless steel
Blade material
Stainless steel
Body material
Stainless steel
Detachable shaft
yes
This immersion blender supports a detachable shaft.
No-splash design
no
This immersion blender does not support 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
0.95 kg
Market range: <0.5 kg – >3 kg
This immersion blender weighs 0.95 kg, which is lighter in hand than 63.7% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 1.7% of immersion blenders.
Height
41.1 cm
Market range: <28 cm – >48 cm
This immersion blender stands 41.1 cm in height, which is taller than 68.4% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 0.1% of immersion blenders.
Width/Depth
6.5x 6.5

Tristar MX-4828 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.
  • 300 W more motor power
    This immersion blender purees dense root vegetables and fibrous soups directly in hot pans with greater torque and less stalling than the average immersion blender (1,000 W vs 700 W).
    1,000 W vs 700 W
  • 12.8% lighter
    This immersion blender causes substantially less wrist and forearm fatigue during extended pot pureeing than the average immersion blender (1 kg vs 1.1 kg).
    0.95 kg vs 1.089 kg
  • 80% cheaper
    Tristar MX-4828 is cheaper than the average immersion blender (£25 vs £45).
    £25 vs £45
  • 80% cheaper
    Tristar MX-4828 is cheaper than the average immersion blender (£25 vs £45).
    £25 vs £45
  • Features stepless variable speed control
    This immersion blender features stepless variable speed control while the average immersion blender does not.
  • 300 W more motor power
    This immersion blender purees dense root vegetables and fibrous soups directly in hot pans with greater torque and less stalling than the average immersion blender (1,000 W vs 700 W).
    1,000 W vs 700 W
  • 12.8% lighter
    This immersion blender causes substantially less wrist and forearm fatigue during extended pot pureeing than the average immersion blender (1 kg vs 1.1 kg).
    0.95 kg vs 1.089 kg
  • Does not include the whisk attachment
    This immersion blender does not include the whisk attachment while the average immersion blender does.
  • 1 fewer blade points
    This immersion blender uses a standard 2-point blade requiring more stirring motion to draw chunks into the cutting zone compared to the average immersion blender (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • 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.
  • 1,500 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
  • 16.5% lower user score
    User score
    6.6/ 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 79% of models

    6.6

    Mark 8.3 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.2

    Rating

    30%

    8.4

    Popularity

    6.6 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
  • Does not support a no-splash design
    This immersion blender does not support a no-splash design while the average immersion blender does.
  • 1.1 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 (41.1 cm vs 40 cm).
    41.1 cm vs 40 cm
  • 16.5% lower user score
    User score
    6.6/ 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 79% of models

    6.6

    Mark 8.3 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.2

    Rating

    30%

    8.4

    Popularity

    6.6 vs 7.9
  • 0.9% worse value for money
    Tristar MX-4828 has worse value for money than the average immersion blender (7.66 vs 7.7).
    7.66 vs 7.73
  • 1 fewer blade points
    This immersion blender uses a standard 2-point blade requiring more stirring motion to draw chunks into the cutting zone compared to the average immersion blender (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Does not support a no-splash design
    This immersion blender does not support a no-splash design while the average immersion blender does.
  • 1.1 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 (41.1 cm vs 40 cm).
    41.1 cm vs 40 cm
  • 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

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Tristar MX-4828

  • Powerful 1000-watt DC motor cuts through ingredients very quickly.
  • Equipped with an adjustable speed control dial and an extra-fast turbo function.
  • Ergonomically shaped handle makes it comfortable and safe to hold during use.
  • Removable stainless steel blending rod makes it very easy to clean and dishwasher-safe.
  • Comes with a practical, handy 700 ml measuring cup that includes a lid for storage.

What customers don't like about Tristar MX-4828

  • Not suitable for blending or mixing hard ingredients for a long period of time.
  • Can experience motor overheating or a warm smell if overloaded with a thick mixture for too long.
  • Adjusting the top speed dial during active operation is impractical because it requires both hands.

Verdict

The Tristar MX-4828 is a sleek, ergonomic immersion blender powered by a robust 1000-watt DC motor and equipped with two durable stainless steel blades designed for tasks like pureeing soups, making smoothies, and crushing ice. Main advantages include a stepless speed control dial, a powerful turbo mode for extra blending force, a detachable stainless steel shaft with dishwasher-safe parts for effortless cleanup, and an included 700 ml measuring cup with a storage lid. However, some users note minor drawbacks, such as a short 1-meter power cord that limits movement, a lightweight plastic measuring jar, and a speed dial that offers only a subtle variance between the lowest and highest power levels.

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