The Waring WSB50 is a 700W commercial immersion blender with a 12-inch shaft, 10-speed variable control, and stainless steel construction throughout. It is priced at $633.67 and sized for restaurant use rather than home kitchens.
Commercial kitchens and caterers working with moderate-sized pots and needing precise speed control for soups, sauces, and purees.
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You need a home kitchen blender or a unit capable of handling very large stockpots, as the 12-inch shaft limits reach and the price is well beyond consumer needs.
Power 700 W
Speeds 10
Jar / bowl material Stainless Steel
Blade material Stainless Steel
Controls Physical Interface (E.G. Buttons Or Knobs)
Color 12 Inch Shaft | 10 Gallon Capacity
Priced 805% above the category median ($69.99 across 72 tracked models)
Power of 700 W - higher than 82% of the 72 models we track
Speeds of 10 - higher than 76% of the 72 models we track
Pros
700W motor with 10-speed variable control offers fine texture adjustment
Stainless steel shaft and blade construction built for continuous commercial use
257 reviews at 4.5 stars provides meaningful validation for commercial equipment
12-inch shaft handles most standard restaurant pot sizes
Cons
At $633.67, the price is only justified in commercial or high-volume settings
8.28 lb weight is tiring for extended use or occasional home tasks
Limited reach compared to longer-shaft Waring models like the WSB65 or WSB70
Our scorecard
4.4/5overall
Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 257 owner ratings
Popularity1.9/5
257 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other countertop and personal blenders, immersion blenders, food processors, and masticating, centrifugal and citrus juicers we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Specifications
Power
700 W
Speeds
10
Jar / bowl material
Stainless Steel
Blade material
Stainless Steel
Controls
Physical Interface (E.G. Buttons Or Knobs)
Color
12 Inch Shaft | 10 Gallon Capacity
Dimensions
5 X 5.5 X 27 In
Weight
8.28 lb
Voltage
120 Volts
Overview
The WSB50 occupies a practical middle position in Waring's commercial immersion blender range. The 12-inch shaft handles pots up to 10-gallon capacity, which covers the majority of line-cook and catering scenarios without the bulk and cost of the longer-shaft WSB65 or WSB70 models. The 700W motor runs across 10 variable speed settings, giving operators control over texture from coarse purees down to silky smooth finishes.
Build quality follows commercial standards: both the shaft and blade are stainless steel, and the controls use a physical button-and-knob interface that is straightforward to operate with wet hands or gloves. At 8.28 lb it is heavy by consumer standards but reasonable for commercial-kitchen equipment that spends most of its life on a shelf between uses.
With 257 reviews at 4.5 stars, the WSB50 has a more substantial review base than most commercial immersion blenders. That buyer feedback generally reflects positively on its durability and multi-speed versatility for professional kitchen volumes.
Performance notes
Motor rated at 700W. Shaft length is 12 inches with a 10-gallon vessel capacity rating. Ten-speed variable control via physical button-and-knob interface. Stainless steel shaft and blade. Weight is 8.28 lb. Dimensions are 5 x 5.5 x 27 inches. Voltage is 120V.
What buyers say
At 257 reviews and 4.5 stars, the WSB50 carries more buyer evidence than most commercial-grade immersion blenders. The consistent rating signals that professional purchasers who need reliable, mid-range commercial performance generally find this unit delivers on that expectation.
The WSB50's 12-inch shaft and 10-gallon vessel capacity rating make it suited to standard restaurant stockpots, hotel pans, and medium commercial kettles. For very large kettles or floor-standing pots over 10 gallons, Waring's longer-shaft models like the WSB65 or WSB70 are the better match.
Is 700W enough power for commercial use?
For most restaurant blending tasks, 700W is a capable output. It handles hot soups, cooked vegetable purees, and sauces consistently. Very dense or fibrous raw ingredients may be more demanding. The 10-speed variable control helps by letting you set appropriate speed for the texture and batch thickness you are working with.
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