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Kenwood HBM40.302WH Review | 40 Data compared

Avg. price:~£60Power:850 WCordless:noWeight:1.6 kgStepless variable speed:noDishwasher-safe parts:yes

Kenwood HBM40.302WH Review: Compare 40 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Immersion Blenders category and whether it is worth buying.

Kenwood HBM40.302WH
7.3/10

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 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–² Better than 57% of models
Score components

65%

7.1

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–²Better than 57% of immersion blenders
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 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 55% of models
Score components

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

9.1

Price

â–²Better than 55%
7.1

Technical score

Technical score
7.1/ 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 58% of models
Score components

45%

6.6

Performance

20%

7.1

Accessories

15%

9.1

Design

10%

5.8

Usability

10%

7.8

Dimensions

â–²Better than 58%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 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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<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
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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.
Not in any best-of list yet
  • kenwood-hbm40302wh
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £60
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Technical Specifications of immersion blender Kenwood HBM40.302WH

Technical score
Technical score
7.1/ 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 58% of models
Score components:

45%

6.6

Performance

20%

7.1

Accessories

15%

9.1

Design

10%

5.8

Usability

10%

7.8

Dimensions

7.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 55% of models
Score components:

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

9.1

Price

7.9
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
2
Market range: <1 – >21
This immersion blender features 2 speed levels, which is more finely adjustable than 21% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 31.9% 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
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
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
1.6 kg
Market range: <0.5 kg – >3 kg
This immersion blender weighs 1.6 kg, which is heavier in hand than 75.9% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 0.9% 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 HBM40.302WH vs the average immersion blender

246810TotalPerformanceUsabilityAccessoriesDesignDimensions
  • Includes the chopper attachment
    This immersion blender includes the chopper attachment 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
  • 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
  • 2% better value for money
    Kenwood HBM40.302WH has better value for money than the average immersion blender (7.88 vs 7.7).
    7.88 vs 7.73
  • 2% better value for money
    Kenwood HBM40.302WH has better value for money than the average immersion blender (7.88 vs 7.7).
    7.88 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
  • 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
  • 46.9% heavier
    This immersion blender is heavier to hold continuously, causing more arm strain when pureeing large stockpots compared to the average immersion blender (1.6 kg vs 1.1 kg).
    1.6 kg vs 1.089 kg
  • 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
  • 33.3% more expensive
    Kenwood HBM40.302WH is more expensive than the average immersion blender (£60 vs £45).
    £60 vs £45
  • 33.3% more expensive
    Kenwood HBM40.302WH is more expensive than the average immersion blender (£60 vs £45).
    £60 vs £45
  • 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
  • 46.9% heavier
    This immersion blender is heavier to hold continuously, causing more arm strain when pureeing large stockpots compared to the average immersion blender (1.6 kg vs 1.1 kg).
    1.6 kg vs 1.089 kg
  • 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

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Kenwood HBM40.302WH

  • Powerful 850W motor easily handles tough ingredients like fruits and tubers.
  • Triblade system provides fast, efficient blending performance.
  • Ergonomic SureGrip handle ensures a secure hold, even with wet hands.
  • Dishwasher-safe parts and removable stainless steel wand make cleaning easy.
  • Includes useful accessories such as a 0.5L chopper, whisk, and calibrated beaker.
  • Turbo speed button delivers an instant boost of maximum power.

What customers don't like about Kenwood HBM40.302WH

  • Limited speed control with only one standard speed option besides the turbo button.
  • The white plastic motor body design can look slightly dated to some users.
  • Chopper attachment can sometimes cut ingredients unevenly.
  • Not intended for heavy-duty commercial use or prolonged running times.
  • Lacks a dedicated pan guard, meaning users must be careful not to scratch delicate pots.

Verdict

The Kenwood HBM40.302WH is a corded electric immersion blender featuring a powerful 850-watt motor, a 20 cm stainless steel XL blending wand with an 8 cm wide crown, a dual-speed interface offering one standard processing speed plus a Turbo boost button, and a 1.6-kilogram build with an ergonomic SureGrip handle. Main pros include its innovative 3-blade Triblade technology that forces ingredients along distinct trajectories for uniform textures, dishwasher-safe components, and a versatile multi-accessory bundle that packs a 0.5-litre chopper, a balloon wire whisk, and a plastic measuring cup. However, notable cons include its lack of a fully variable multi-speed dial, its bulky accessory storage profile, and reports of the unit becoming heavy during prolonged manual operation.

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