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Virtus 400W 400mm Review | 40 Data compared

Avg. price:~£280Power:400 WCordless:noWeight:?Stepless variable speed:yesDishwasher-safe parts:?

Virtus 400W 400mm Review: Compare 40 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Immersion Blenders category and whether it is worth buying.

6.5/10

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

65%

5.8

Technical score

25%

?

User scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 8.0, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

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

â–¼Worse than 71% of immersion blenders
5.8

Value for money

Value for money
5.8/ 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 91% of models
Score components

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

4.3

Price

â–¼Worse than 91%
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

45%

5.4

Performance

20%

5.0

Accessories

15%

7.9

Design

10%

5.8

Usability

10%

5.9

Dimensions

â–¼Worse than 74%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
No ratings from across the web yet, so it counts as 8.0, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
No ratings from across the web yet
?

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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Where to buy
    N/A~ £280
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Technical Specifications of immersion blender Virtus 400W 400mm

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 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 74% of models
Score components:

45%

5.4

Performance

20%

5.0

Accessories

15%

7.9

Design

10%

5.8

Usability

10%

5.9

Dimensions

5.8
Value for money
Value for money
5.8/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components:

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

4.3

Price

5.8
Power
400 W
Market range: <200 W – >1.2k W
This immersion blender delivers 400 W of motor power, which is lower than the rated wattage of 69.7% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 4.7% of immersion blenders.
Number of speeds
?
Stepless variable speed
yes
This immersion blender features stepless variable speed control.
Turbo mode
no
This immersion blender does not support turbo mode.
Maximum RPM
11,000 RPM
Market range: <10k RPM – >20k RPM
This immersion blender spins up to 11,000 RPM, which is slower than the top blade speed of 91.6% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 1.7% of immersion blenders.
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Commercial use
yes
This immersion blender designed for commercial use.
Dishwasher-safe parts
?
Safety lock
?
Cordless
no
This immersion blender does not support cordless operation.
Battery type
-
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Number of accessories
?
Chopper included
no
This immersion blender does not include the chopper attachment.
Chopper capacity
-
Measuring cup/glass included
no
This immersion blender does not include the measuring cup.
Measuring cup/glass capacity
-
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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
?
Weight
?
Height
79 cm
Market range: <28 cm – >48 cm
This immersion blender stands 79 cm in height, which is taller than 96.8% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 0.1% of immersion blenders.
Width/Depth
146x 120

Virtus 400W 400mm 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.
  • Features stepless variable speed control
    This immersion blender features stepless variable speed control while the average immersion blender does not.
  • 3,500 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 (11,000 RPM vs 14,500 RPM).
    11,000 RPM vs 14,500 RPM
  • Does not support turbo mode
    This immersion blender does not support turbo mode while the average immersion blender does.
  • 300 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 (400 W vs 700 W).
    400 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 include the measuring cup
    This immersion blender does not include the measuring cup while the average immersion blender does.
  • 39 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 (79 cm vs 40 cm).
    79 cm vs 40 cm
  • 32.5% worse value for money
    Virtus 400W 400mm has worse value for money than the average immersion blender (5.83 vs 7.7).
    5.83 vs 7.73
  • 6.22x more expensive
    Virtus 400W 400mm is more expensive than the average immersion blender (£280 vs £45).
    £280 vs £45
  • 32.5% worse value for money
    Virtus 400W 400mm has worse value for money than the average immersion blender (5.83 vs 7.7).
    5.83 vs 7.73
  • 6.22x more expensive
    Virtus 400W 400mm is more expensive than the average immersion blender (£280 vs £45).
    £280 vs £45
  • 3,500 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 (11,000 RPM vs 14,500 RPM).
    11,000 RPM vs 14,500 RPM
  • Does not support turbo mode
    This immersion blender does not support turbo mode while the average immersion blender does.
  • 300 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 (400 W vs 700 W).
    400 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 include the measuring cup
    This immersion blender does not include the measuring cup while the average immersion blender does.
  • 39 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 (79 cm vs 40 cm).
    79 cm vs 40 cm

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Virtus 400W 400mm

  • Lightweight and comfortable design that is easy to hold during long blending sessions
  • Removable blending shaft that makes cleanup quick and straightforward
  • Versatile performance for daily kitchen tasks like blending hot soups, sauces, and light smoothies
  • Affordable pricing compared to high-end countertop blenders

What customers don't like about Virtus 400W 400mm

  • The 400-watt motor can struggle or overheat when processing thick recipes like nut butters
  • It requires more time and effort to completely puree fibrous or highly structured ingredients
  • The operational noise level can be quite loud and annoying during extended use
  • The overall build quality leans toward basic plastic, lacking a premium feel

Verdict

The Virtus 400W 400mm is a commercial-grade commercial immersion blender engineered for heavy-duty kitchen environments like bars, canteens, and restaurants. Driven by a powerful 400-watt motor, this stick blender features a long 400mm detachable stainless steel shaft and integrated variable speed control for precise liquid blending, pureeing, and emulsifying. Its main advantages lie in its high-speed performance and robust structural build, allowing it to efficiently handle large cooking pots and heavy ingredient volumes with ease. However, its industrial sizing makes it less practical for small residential portions, and its high power combined with commercial mechanics can make the unit quite heavy to maneuver during continuous, single-handed operation.

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