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Kenwood HBM40.004WH Review | 40 Data compared

Avg. price:~£55Power:850 WCordless:noWeight:1.313 kgStepless variable speed:noDishwasher-safe parts:yes

Kenwood HBM40.004WH Review: Compare 40 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Immersion Blenders category and whether it is worth buying.

Kenwood HBM40.004WH
7.4/10

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 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%

6.9

Technical score

25%

8.6

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 60% 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 60% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

â–²Better than 60%
6.9

Technical score

Technical score
6.9/ 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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Score components

45%

6.5

Performance

20%

6.3

Accessories

15%

9.1

Design

10%

5.8

Usability

10%

8.1

Dimensions

â–²Better than 55%
8.6

User score

User score
8.6/ 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 54% of models

70%

8.8

Rating

30%

8.1

Popularity

â–²Better than 54%
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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 HBM40.004WH

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

45%

6.5

Performance

20%

6.3

Accessories

15%

9.1

Design

10%

5.8

Usability

10%

8.1

Dimensions

6.9
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 60% of models
Score components:

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

9.2

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
?
Chopper included
no
This immersion blender does not include the chopper attachment.
Chopper capacity
-
Measuring cup/glass included
yes
This immersion blender includes the measuring cup.
Measuring cup/glass capacity
500 ml
Market range: <600 ml – >800 ml
This immersion blender includes a measuring beaker of 500 ml, which is smaller than the cup of 91.8% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 7.1% 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
1.313 kg
Market range: <0.5 kg – >3 kg
This immersion blender weighs 1.313 kg, which is heavier in hand than 63.6% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 0.5% of immersion blenders.
Height
41.5 cm
Market range: <28 cm – >48 cm
This immersion blender stands 41.5 cm in height, which is taller than 75.3% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 0.5% of immersion blenders.
Width/Depth
?

Kenwood HBM40.004WH vs the average immersion blender

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  • Includes the potato masher
    This immersion blender includes the potato masher while the average immersion blender does not.
  • 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
  • 8.9% higher user score
    User score
    8.6/ 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 54% of models

    70%

    8.8

    Rating

    30%

    8.1

    Popularity

    8.6 vs 7.9
  • 3% better value for money
    Kenwood HBM40.004WH has better value for money than the average immersion blender (7.96 vs 7.7).
    7.96 vs 7.73
  • 22.2% cheaper
    Kenwood HBM40.004WH is cheaper than the average immersion blender (£55 vs £45).
    £55 vs £45
  • 8.9% higher user score
    User score
    8.6/ 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 54% of models

    70%

    8.8

    Rating

    30%

    8.1

    Popularity

    8.6 vs 7.9
  • 3% better value for money
    Kenwood HBM40.004WH has better value for money than the average immersion blender (7.96 vs 7.7).
    7.96 vs 7.73
  • 22.2% cheaper
    Kenwood HBM40.004WH is cheaper than the average immersion blender (£55 vs £45).
    £55 vs £45
  • 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 potato masher
    This immersion blender includes the potato masher while the average immersion blender does not.
  • 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
  • 200 ml smaller beaker volume
    This immersion blender provides a smaller blending cup that fills quickly when whipping liquids or multiple fruit servings compared to the average immersion blender (500 ml vs 700 ml).
    500 ml vs 700 ml
  • 1.5 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 (41.5 cm vs 40 cm).
    41.5 cm vs 40 cm
  • 20.6% heavier
    This immersion blender is heavier to hold continuously, causing more arm strain when pureeing large stockpots compared to the average immersion blender (1.3 kg vs 1.1 kg).
    1.313 kg vs 1.089 kg
  • 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
  • 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
  • 200 ml smaller beaker volume
    This immersion blender provides a smaller blending cup that fills quickly when whipping liquids or multiple fruit servings compared to the average immersion blender (500 ml vs 700 ml).
    500 ml vs 700 ml
  • 1.5 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 (41.5 cm vs 40 cm).
    41.5 cm vs 40 cm
  • 20.6% heavier
    This immersion blender is heavier to hold continuously, causing more arm strain when pureeing large stockpots compared to the average immersion blender (1.3 kg vs 1.1 kg).
    1.313 kg vs 1.089 kg

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Kenwood HBM40.004WH

  • Powerful 850W motor easily handles tough ingredients and thick mixtures.
  • The 35% wider Triblade XL foot blends food much faster with noticeably finer results.
  • Anti-splash design effectively keeps the kitchen workspace clean during operation.
  • The 20% longer blending wand allows for easier batch cooking directly in deep pots.
  • The included potato masher attachment makes producing fluffy purees effortless.
  • Easy Twist system allows for quick and seamless switching between attachments.
  • Ergonomic SureGrip handle feels soft, secure, and comfortable even with wet hands.
  • Most components are dishwasher-safe, making cleanup quick and simple.

What customers don't like about Kenwood HBM40.004WH

  • Lacks a dedicated storage unit or holder to keep the included attachments organized.
  • The speed dial mechanism can be somewhat awkward to access and adjust mid-use.
  • Included user instructions are basic and would benefit from an added recipe booklet.
  • The unit can feel a bit heavy or bulky for users during extended blending sessions.

Verdict

The Kenwood Triblade XL HBM40.004WH is an 850W corded electric immersion blender featuring a patented triple-blade system engineered across distinct cutting planes to optimize food flow and eliminate unblended pockets. Its primary characteristics include a durable metal blending wand with a 35% wider foot and a 20% longer shaft designed to prevent splashing while handling deeper pots and larger batches, alongside variable speed controls, a Turbo boost function, and an ergonomic SureGrip handle. Main pros include its powerful high-torque performance for dense ingredients, an easy-twist system for quick accessory changes, and dishwasher-safe components, plus the inclusion of a dedicated potato masher attachment and a 0.5-liter BPA-free plastic beaker. However, its main cons are its bulkier footprint for storage and the potential for a learning curve when managing the variable speed trigger system.

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