10 best Kenwood immersion blenders in 2026 (16+ compared)

Kenwood immersion blenders are made by Kenwood, a British kitchen appliance brand owned by the Italian De'Longhi Group. Kenneth Wood started the company in Surrey, and it built its name on the Chef stand mixer before adding hand blenders. Design and testing run from the UK base in Havant, Hampshire, while partner factories in China build the 600–1000 W hand blenders.

De'Longhi also produces Braun household appliances under licence, but the two brands are run separately. Kenwood keeps its own three-blade foot, while Braun develops its own blade technology. For you, the group size means wide retail availability across Europe and spare shafts and chopper bowls for current models such as the HBM60.007GY.

The main Kenwood immersion blender series are as follows:

• HDP Triblade: The HDP models, from the 600 W HDP100WG to the 800 W HDP408WH, are the classic Triblade line. Prices run from £30 for the basic stick to £130 for the biggest kit.
• HBM40: The HBM40.002WH and HBM40.302WH run at 850 W in a white body. The 302 version adds a second speed, and the HBM40 models sit at £50-£60.
• HBM60: The HBM60.002GY, HBM60.007GY and HBM60.307GY run at 1000 W in grey. Top speed sits at 13,800–17,000 rpm, and the higher numbers bring more accessories.
• HBM80: The HBM80.322BK and HBM80.327BK are black HBM models at £90. They suit you if you want a darker finish that hides stains.
• Premium models: The HDM804SI is the silver flagship at £120 with a 1000 W motor. The HBM713P sits at £90 outside the main HBM lines.

Kenwood immersion blenders are the simpler pick, while Braun models offer more control over speed and blade movement at similar power levels. Most Kenwood models have a single speed, and the HBM40.302WH is one of the few with two. Many Braun models use pressure-sensitive speed: the harder you press the button, the faster the blade turns.

Blade design is the other big difference. Kenwood uses a fixed three-blade foot that relies on the bell shape to pull food in. Braun's ActiveBlade lets the blade shift up and down inside the bell, which Braun says gives 250% more active cutting surface. That helps with fibrous food such as celery or ginger, where a fixed blade leaves strands.

Pick Kenwood if you mostly blend soups, sauces and smoothies and want a full kit for little money. The HBM60.307GY costs £80 with 4 accessories. Braun suits you better if you often make fibrous purées or whipped cream and want finer speed control in one hand.

Kenwood immersion blenders commonly cost about £50-£90, while the full market runs from 30 to £130. In that middle band you get 850–1000 W motors and a stainless steel shaft. The HBM40 models start at £50, and the black HBM80 models top the band at £90.

The cheapest models cost £30-£30. The HDP100WG runs at 600 W with one speed and no real kit. These entry sticks are fine for soups and smooth sauces but slower with frozen fruit and nuts.

Above £90, the HDM804SI at £120 adds a premium silver finish and a 1000 W motor. The HDP408WH reaches £130 for a larger accessory set rather than more power.

The chart below shows the price distribution of Kenwood immersion blenders.

Before choosing a Kenwood immersion blender, you should consider the following factors:

• Motor power: Models range from 600 W on the HDP100WG to 1000 W on the HBM60.002GY. For frozen fruit and thick purées, the stronger models finish faster and strain less.
• Speed settings: Two speeds on the HBM40.302WH give you a gentler start for whisking. Single-speed models such as the HBM40.002WH suit soups, where you want full power anyway.
• Accessories: The HDP408WH packs the largest set. A chopper in the box saves buying one later for onions, nuts and herbs.
• Body colour: White models such as the HBM40.306WH show turmeric and tomato stains over time. Grey and black versions like the HBM60.007GY and HBM80.327BK hide them better.
• Value for money: The HBM60.307GY at £80 gives you 1000 W and a good kit. Paying £130 for the HDP401WH buys attachments rather than power.