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Kenwood HBM40.002WH Review | 40 Data compared

Avg. price:~£60Power:850 WCordless:noWeight:2 kgStepless variable speed:noDishwasher-safe parts:yes

Kenwood HBM40.002WH Review: Compare 40 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Immersion Blenders category and whether it is worth buying.

Kenwood HBM40.002WH
7.6/10

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 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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Score components

65%

7.0

Technical score

25%

9.2

User score

10%

?

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

â–²Better than 65% of immersion blenders
8.0

Value for money

Value for money
8.0/ 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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â–² Better than 60% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

9.1

Price

â–²Better than 60%
7.0

Technical score

Technical score
7.0/ 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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â–² Better than 55% of models
Score components

45%

6.5

Performance

20%

7.5

Accessories

15%

7.9

Design

10%

5.8

Usability

10%

7.7

Dimensions

â–²Better than 55%
9.2

User score

User score
9.2/ 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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â–² Better than 86% of models

70%

9.2

Rating

30%

9.2

Popularity

â–²Better than 86%
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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.
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Technical Specifications of immersion blender Kenwood HBM40.002WH

Technical score
Technical score
7.0/ 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–² Better than 55% of models
Score components:

45%

6.5

Performance

20%

7.5

Accessories

15%

7.9

Design

10%

5.8

Usability

10%

7.7

Dimensions

7.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 60% of models
Score components:

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

9.1

Price

8.0
Power
850 W
Market range: <200 W – >1.2k W
This immersion blender delivers 850 W of motor power, which is higher than the rated wattage of 63.3% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 1.4% of immersion blenders.
Number of speeds
1
Market range: <1 – >21
This immersion blender features 1 speed levels, which is less adjustable than 79.1% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 20.9% of immersion blenders.
Stepless variable speed
no
This immersion blender does not feature stepless variable speed control.
Turbo mode
yes
This immersion blender supports 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
no
This immersion blender does not feature a safety lock.
Cordless
no
This immersion blender does not support 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
500 ml
Market range: <350 ml – >700 ml
This immersion blender provides a chopper capacity of 500 ml, which is more spacious than the mini-chopper of 14.1% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 59.2% of immersion blenders.
Measuring cup/glass included
yes
This immersion blender includes the measuring cup.
Measuring cup/glass capacity
750 ml
Market range: <600 ml – >800 ml
This immersion blender includes a measuring beaker of 750 ml, which is larger than the cup of 68.7% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 1.5% of immersion blenders.
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Shaft material
Stainless steel
Blade material
Stainless steel
Body material
Plastic, Metal
Detachable shaft
yes
This immersion blender supports a detachable shaft.
No-splash design
yes
This immersion blender supports a no-splash design.
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Power cord length
1.55 m
Market range: <1 m – >2.5 m
This immersion blender has a power cord length of 1.55 m, which is longer reach than 79.4% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 0.6% of immersion blenders.
Weight
2 kg
Market range: <0.5 kg – >3 kg
This immersion blender weighs 2 kg, which is heavier in hand than 85.1% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 2.3% of immersion blenders.
Height
32 cm
Market range: <28 cm – >48 cm
This immersion blender stands 32 cm in height, which is more compact than 90.7% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 0.5% of immersion blenders.
Width/Depth
12x 32

Kenwood HBM40.002WH vs the average immersion blender

246810TotalPerformanceUsabilityAccessoriesDesignDimensions
  • Includes the chopper attachment
    This immersion blender includes the chopper attachment while the average immersion blender does not.
  • 8 cm shorter wand profile
    This immersion blender fits neatly into kitchen drawers and shallow cutlery organizers without disassembling compared to the average immersion blender (32 cm vs 40 cm).
    32 cm vs 40 cm
  • 0.35 m longer power cord
    This immersion blender reaches easily from distant wall sockets straight to your cooktop without pulling taut compared to the average immersion blender (1.6 m vs 1.2 m).
    1.55 m vs 1.2 m
  • 150 W more motor power
    This immersion blender purees dense root vegetables and fibrous soups directly in hot pans with greater torque and less stalling than the average immersion blender (850 W vs 700 W).
    850 W vs 700 W
  • 16.5% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 86% of models

    70%

    9.2

    Rating

    30%

    9.2

    Popularity

    9.2 vs 7.9
  • 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
  • 50 ml larger beaker volume
    This immersion blender accommodates larger smoothies and milkshakes without ingredients splashing over the beaker rim compared to the average immersion blender (750 ml vs 700 ml).
    750 ml vs 700 ml
  • 4% better value for money
    Kenwood HBM40.002WH has better value for money than the average immersion blender (8.03 vs 7.7).
    8.03 vs 7.73
  • 16.5% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 86% of models

    70%

    9.2

    Rating

    30%

    9.2

    Popularity

    9.2 vs 7.9
  • 4% better value for money
    Kenwood HBM40.002WH has better value for money than the average immersion blender (8.03 vs 7.7).
    8.03 vs 7.73
  • 150 W more motor power
    This immersion blender purees dense root vegetables and fibrous soups directly in hot pans with greater torque and less stalling than the average immersion blender (850 W vs 700 W).
    850 W vs 700 W
  • 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
  • 50 ml larger beaker volume
    This immersion blender accommodates larger smoothies and milkshakes without ingredients splashing over the beaker rim compared to the average immersion blender (750 ml vs 700 ml).
    750 ml vs 700 ml
  • 8 cm shorter wand profile
    This immersion blender fits neatly into kitchen drawers and shallow cutlery organizers without disassembling compared to the average immersion blender (32 cm vs 40 cm).
    32 cm vs 40 cm
  • 0.35 m longer power cord
    This immersion blender reaches easily from distant wall sockets straight to your cooktop without pulling taut compared to the average immersion blender (1.6 m vs 1.2 m).
    1.55 m vs 1.2 m
  • 83.7% heavier
    This immersion blender is heavier to hold continuously, causing more arm strain when pureeing large stockpots compared to the average immersion blender (2 kg vs 1.1 kg).
    2 kg vs 1.089 kg
  • Is not stated as BPA-free
    This immersion blender is not stated as BPA-free while the average immersion blender is.
  • 1 speed levels fewer
    This immersion blender has fewer speed increments, giving less nuance between gentle stirring and intense pureeing compared to the average immersion blender (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 33.3% more expensive
    Kenwood HBM40.002WH is more expensive than the average immersion blender (£60 vs £45).
    £60 vs £45
  • 33.3% more expensive
    Kenwood HBM40.002WH is more expensive than the average immersion blender (£60 vs £45).
    £60 vs £45
  • 1 speed levels fewer
    This immersion blender has fewer speed increments, giving less nuance between gentle stirring and intense pureeing compared to the average immersion blender (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • Is not stated as BPA-free
    This immersion blender is not stated as BPA-free while the average immersion blender is.
  • 83.7% heavier
    This immersion blender is heavier to hold continuously, causing more arm strain when pureeing large stockpots compared to the average immersion blender (2 kg vs 1.1 kg).
    2 kg vs 1.089 kg

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Kenwood HBM40.002WH

  • Powerful 850W motor easily handles tough ingredients like fruits and vegetables.
  • Triblade XL system features a wider and longer blending foot for faster, even mixing.
  • Ergonomic SureGrip handle provides a comfortable and secure grip even with wet hands.
  • EasyTwist attachment mechanism allows quick and simple swapping of accessories.
  • Dishwasher-safe parts (excluding the motor base) make the cleanup routine effortless.
  • Equipped with a useful anti-splash design to keep kitchen work surfaces clean.
  • Includes a functional 0.75-liter easy-pour plastic measuring beaker and a metal whisk.

What customers don't like about Kenwood HBM40.002WH

  • Limited speed flexibility, featuring only one main speed setting alongside the turbo function.
  • Speed control indicators or mechanism can be slightly confusing or misleading for some users.
  • The white plastic casing gives it a somewhat dated or less premium aesthetic appearance.
  • Lacks a dedicated storage holder or stand to organize the included attachments.
  • The motor base has a tendency to overheat quickly when processing thick recipes or large batches.
  • The operational noise level can be quite loud and intrusive during extended use.

Verdict

The Kenwood Triblade XL HBM40.002WH is an 850-watt immersion blender featuring a plastic and stainless steel body, an extra-long 32 cm blending wand with a 35% wider foot, and an ergonomic SureGrip handle. Operating on two speed settings including a dedicated turbo function, it utilizes a specialized three-blade system designed for faster, consistent blending. Main advantages include its substantial motor power capable of processing tough ingredients, dishwasher-safe components, an EasyTwist system for quick attachment swaps, and the inclusion of a metal wire whisk and a 0.75-liter plastic beaker. However, notable drawbacks include a tendency for the motor housing to overheat during prolonged use and the lack of a varied multi-speed dial beyond the base speed and turbo settings.

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