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Black+Decker BCKM1013KG-GB Review | 40 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Power:250 WCordless:yesWeight:1.538 kgStepless variable speed:noDishwasher-safe parts:yes

Black+Decker BCKM1013KG-GB Review: Compare 40 technical specifications and 2 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Immersion Blenders category and whether it is worth buying.

7.0/10

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 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 54% of models
Score components

65%

6.6

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 54% of immersion blenders
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 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 69% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

8.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 69%
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Score components

45%

4.9

Performance

20%

7.7

Accessories

15%

8.4

Design

10%

8.5

Usability

10%

6.9

Dimensions

â–¼Worse than 53%
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 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
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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
✕
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~ £110
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Technical Specifications of immersion blender Black+Decker BCKM1013KG-GB

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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Score components:

45%

4.9

Performance

20%

7.7

Accessories

15%

8.4

Design

10%

8.5

Usability

10%

6.9

Dimensions

6.6
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 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 69% of models
Score components:

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

8.0

Price

7.3
Power
250 W
Market range: <200 W – >1.2k W
This immersion blender delivers 250 W of motor power, which is lower than the rated wattage of 84.1% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 2.6% of immersion blenders.
Number of speeds
5
Market range: <1 – >21
This immersion blender features 5 speed levels, which is more finely adjustable than 56.5% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 8.7% of immersion blenders.
Stepless variable speed
no
This immersion blender does not feature stepless variable speed control.
Turbo mode
no
This immersion blender does not support turbo mode.
Maximum RPM
?
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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
yes
This immersion blender features a safety lock.
Cordless
yes
This immersion blender supports cordless operation.
Battery type
?
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Number of accessories
3
Market range: <1 – >6
This immersion blender comes with 3 attachments, which is more versatile than 52.6% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 30.3% of immersion blenders.
Chopper included
yes
This immersion blender includes the chopper attachment.
Chopper capacity
700 ml
Market range: <350 ml – >700 ml
This immersion blender provides a chopper capacity of 700 ml, which is more spacious than the mini-chopper of 86.9% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 2.4% of immersion blenders.
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
Plastic
Detachable shaft
yes
This immersion blender supports a detachable shaft.
No-splash design
?
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Power cord length
-
Weight
1.538 kg
Market range: <0.5 kg – >3 kg
This immersion blender weighs 1.538 kg, which is heavier in hand than 74.9% of immersion blenders.
Height
53.8 cm
Market range: <28 cm – >48 cm
This immersion blender stands 53.8 cm in height, which is taller than 91.5% of immersion blenders.
Width/Depth
?

Black+Decker BCKM1013KG-GB vs the average immersion blender

246810TotalPerformanceUsabilityAccessoriesDesignDimensions
  • Supports cordless operation
    This immersion blender supports cordless operation while the average immersion blender does not.
  • 7 min longer battery runtime
    This immersion blender powers through multiple consecutive pots of soup and bowl purees without dying mid-recipe compared to the average immersion blender (32 min vs 25 min).
    32 min vs 25 min
  • 200 ml larger chopper volume
    This immersion blender chops whole onions, large bunches of herbs, and portions of meat in a single batch without overloading compared to the average immersion blender (700 ml vs 500 ml).
    700 ml vs 500 ml
  • Includes the chopper attachment
    This immersion blender includes the chopper attachment while the average immersion blender does not.
  • Features a safety lock
    This immersion blender features a safety lock while the average immersion blender does not.
  • 1 more blade points
    This immersion blender draws food inwards from multiple angles for faster, more uniform pureeing inside deep cooking pots than the average immersion blender (4 vs 3).
    4 vs 3
  • Supports an indicator light
    This immersion blender supports an indicator light while the average immersion blender does not.
  • 3 speed levels more
    This immersion blender allows starting on gentle low RPM to avoid splashing before ramping up to high speed compared to the average immersion blender (5 vs 2).
    5 vs 2
  • 1 more blade points
    This immersion blender draws food inwards from multiple angles for faster, more uniform pureeing inside deep cooking pots than the average immersion blender (4 vs 3).
    4 vs 3
  • 3 speed levels more
    This immersion blender allows starting on gentle low RPM to avoid splashing before ramping up to high speed compared to the average immersion blender (5 vs 2).
    5 vs 2
  • Supports cordless operation
    This immersion blender supports cordless operation while the average immersion blender does not.
  • 7 min longer battery runtime
    This immersion blender powers through multiple consecutive pots of soup and bowl purees without dying mid-recipe compared to the average immersion blender (32 min vs 25 min).
    32 min vs 25 min
  • Features a safety lock
    This immersion blender features a safety lock while the average immersion blender does not.
  • 200 ml larger chopper volume
    This immersion blender chops whole onions, large bunches of herbs, and portions of meat in a single batch without overloading compared to the average immersion blender (700 ml vs 500 ml).
    700 ml vs 500 ml
  • Includes the chopper attachment
    This immersion blender includes the chopper attachment while the average immersion blender does not.
  • 1 more accessories
    This immersion blender handles whisking, chopping, and mashing right out of the box without separate appliance purchases compared to the average immersion blender (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • Supports an indicator light
    This immersion blender supports an indicator light while the average immersion blender does not.
  • 450 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 (250 W vs 700 W).
    250 W vs 700 W
  • Does not support turbo mode
    This immersion blender does not support turbo mode while the average immersion blender does.
  • 170 min slower charging time
    This immersion blender remains tied to the charging dock longer before restoring full wireless operation compared to the average immersion blender (300 min vs 130 min).
    300 min vs 130 min
  • 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.
  • 13.8 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 (53.8 cm vs 40 cm).
    53.8 cm vs 40 cm
  • 41.2% heavier
    This immersion blender is heavier to hold continuously, causing more arm strain when pureeing large stockpots compared to the average immersion blender (1.5 kg vs 1.1 kg).
    1.538 kg vs 1.089 kg
  • 2.44x more expensive
    Black+Decker BCKM1013KG-GB is more expensive than the average immersion blender (£110 vs £45).
    £110 vs £45
  • 5.7% worse value for money
    Black+Decker BCKM1013KG-GB has worse value for money than the average immersion blender (7.31 vs 7.7).
    7.31 vs 7.73
  • 2.44x more expensive
    Black+Decker BCKM1013KG-GB is more expensive than the average immersion blender (£110 vs £45).
    £110 vs £45
  • 5.7% worse value for money
    Black+Decker BCKM1013KG-GB has worse value for money than the average immersion blender (7.31 vs 7.7).
    7.31 vs 7.73
  • 450 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 (250 W vs 700 W).
    250 W vs 700 W
  • Does not support turbo mode
    This immersion blender does not support turbo mode while the average immersion blender does.
  • 170 min slower charging time
    This immersion blender remains tied to the charging dock longer before restoring full wireless operation compared to the average immersion blender (300 min vs 130 min).
    300 min vs 130 min
  • 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.
  • 13.8 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 (53.8 cm vs 40 cm).
    53.8 cm vs 40 cm
  • 41.2% heavier
    This immersion blender is heavier to hold continuously, causing more arm strain when pureeing large stockpots compared to the average immersion blender (1.5 kg vs 1.1 kg).
    1.538 kg vs 1.089 kg

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
thespruceeats.com
≈ estimated
06/09/2023
Hands-on test · Cordless kit
Verdict
The Black+Decker Kitchen Wand 6 Kit is a cordless stick blender that replaces many small gadgets, though it is less powerful than the Breville and some attachments come loose.
8.0
reviewed.com
≈ estimated
28/08/2023
Hands-on test · Multi-tool kit
Verdict
The Black+Decker Kitchen Wand is a cordless multi-tool that suits small kitchens, but it struggles with tough ingredients and needs regular charging.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Black+Decker BCKM1013KG-GB

  • Convenient cordless operation eliminates dragging cables through food
  • Versatile multi-tool functionality with multiple interchangeable attachments
  • Sleek and low-profile charging dock that safely houses the unit when not in use
  • Ergonomic, lightweight handle that is comfortable to grip and hold
  • Adjustable variable speed dial provides flexible power options
  • Easy to clean with dishwasher-safe accessories

What customers don't like about Black+Decker BCKM1013KG-GB

  • Struggles to blend or break down tough and frozen ingredients
  • Battery charging can take several hours to fully top off
  • Heavy power unit can sometimes feel a bit unwieldy during operation
  • Risk of the battery dying unexpectedly in the middle of a preparation task
  • Some attachments lack a completely secure locking mechanism
  • Large storage cases can take up a fair amount of kitchen space

Verdict

The Black+Decker BCKM1013KG-GB is a cordless 3-in-1 kitchen multi-tool featuring a 7.2V, 2Ah rechargeable battery that provides up to 32 minutes of runtime and includes an immersion blender with a 4-point stainless steel blade, a whisk, and a 700ml food chopper. Key advantages include its highly portable design capable of processing 75 bowls of soup or 44 onions on one charge, featuring an adjustable 5-speed dial and an LED charge indicator. Notable limitations include dependency on battery charge, potential longevity concerns regarding attachment locking, and the lack of a corded power option.

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