SMEG 50's Retro Style Hand Blender
Soup straight from the pot to silky smooth, no ladling hot batches into a countertop blender. This is the tool that makes weeknight purées, smoothies, and pan sauces feel easy, and it happens to look great hanging out on the counter.
The details
SMEG brings its signature 1950s styling to the immersion blender: a glossy black body, polished chrome button ring, and a soft gray grip on the back of the handle. It looks like a vintage piece, but the guts are thoroughly modern. This is the blender on its own, with no beaker, chopper, or whisk attachments, so it's a clean, simple pick for anyone who just wants a great stick blender without a drawer full of extras.
A 350-watt motor drives stainless steel blades with SMEG's FlowBlend system, which is shaped to pull ingredients down into the blades for a smoother, more even result. A variable speed dial lets you start gently and build, and the Turbo button gives you a burst of full power when something needs extra muscle.
The stainless steel blending arm twists and locks onto the motor, then comes right off for cleaning. The anti-slip handle is designed to stay comfortable and secure even with wet or buttery hands, and an integrated cord wrap keeps the drawer tidy.
Why we love it at Berry + Basil
- Blends right in the pot, bowl, or glass, so no transferring hot soup
- Variable speed plus Turbo gives you real control, from gentle mixing to full purée
- Stainless steel arm and FlowBlend blades built for durability
- Twist-and-lock arm detaches in seconds for easy cleanup
- Blender only, no accessories to store, just the tool you'll actually reach for
- Compact enough to store in a drawer, handsome enough to leave out
- Pairs with SMEG's retro mixers, kettles, and toasters for a matched countertop
- Compatible with SMEG's food processor attachment (HBFP11) if you want to add slicing and shredding later
Use it for
Creamy tomato or butternut squash soup, smoothies and protein shakes, homemade mayo and aioli, pesto, salad dressings, baby food, lump-free gravy, and whipping up a quick batch of hummus.
Specifications
- Brand: SMEG
- Model: HBF11BLUS
- Included: Hand blender with detachable stainless steel blending arm (no accessories)
- UPC: 812895023510
- Color: Glossy black with polished chrome accents
- Motor: 350 watts, 120V
- Speeds: Variable speed dial plus Turbo function (8,150 to 14,850 RPM)
- Materials: Plastic body, stainless steel blending arm and blades
- Dimensions: 2.5" x 2.5" x 16.25"
- Features: FlowBlend blade system, twist-and-lock arm, anti-slip handle, integrated cord wrap
- Care: Unplug before cleaning. Wipe motor body with a damp cloth. Detach arm to clean.
- Use note: Run in bursts of 30 seconds or less
A small appliance with big style and even bigger usefulness.