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Kenwood HBM80.327BK Review | 40 Data compared

Avg. price:~£90Power:1200 WCordless:noWeight:0.905 kgStepless variable speed:yesDishwasher-safe parts:yes

Kenwood HBM80.327BK Review: Compare 40 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Immersion Blenders category and whether it is worth buying.

Kenwood HBM80.327BK
8.3/10

Overall score

Score
8.3/ 10
✕
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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★ Better than 94% of models
Score components

65%

8.4

Technical score

25%

8.3

User score

10%

?

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

★Better than 94% of immersion blenders
8.3

Value for money

Value for money
8.3/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 76% of models
Score components

70%

8.3

Overall score

30%

8.5

Price

â–²Better than 76%
8.4

Technical score

Technical score
8.4/ 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
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

45%

8.6

Performance

20%

8.3

Accessories

15%

9.1

Design

10%

5.8

Usability

10%

8.9

Dimensions

★Better than 96%
8.3

User score

User score
8.3/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 51% of models

70%

9.0

Rating

30%

6.6

Popularity

â–¼Worse than 51%
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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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Technical Specifications of immersion blender Kenwood HBM80.327BK

Technical score
Technical score
8.4/ 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
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components:

45%

8.6

Performance

20%

8.3

Accessories

15%

9.1

Design

10%

5.8

Usability

10%

8.9

Dimensions

8.4
Value for money
Value for money
8.3/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 76% of models
Score components:

70%

8.3

Overall score

30%

8.5

Price

8.3
Power
1,200 W
Market range: <200 W – >1.2k W
This immersion blender delivers 1,200 W of motor power, which is higher than the rated wattage of 86.5% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 7.3% of immersion blenders.
Number of speeds
?
Stepless variable speed
yes
This immersion blender features 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
5
Market range: <1 – >6
This immersion blender comes with 5 attachments, which is more versatile than 94.6% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 2.8% 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
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, 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
?
Weight
0.905 kg
Market range: <0.5 kg – >3 kg
This immersion blender weighs 0.905 kg, which is lighter in hand than 69.3% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 0.8% of immersion blenders.
Height
41 cm
Market range: <28 cm – >48 cm
This immersion blender stands 41 cm in height, which is taller than 61.6% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 6.7% of immersion blenders.
Width/Depth
?

Kenwood HBM80.327BK vs the average immersion blender

246810TotalPerformanceUsabilityAccessoriesDesignDimensions
  • 500 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 (1,200 W vs 700 W).
    1,200 W vs 700 W
  • 3 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 (5 vs 2).
    5 vs 2
  • Features stepless variable speed control
    This immersion blender features stepless variable speed control while the average immersion blender does not.
  • Includes the potato masher
    This immersion blender includes the potato masher while the average immersion blender does not.
  • Includes the chopper attachment
    This immersion blender includes the chopper attachment while the average immersion blender does not.
  • 16.9% lighter
    This immersion blender causes substantially less wrist and forearm fatigue during extended pot pureeing than the average immersion blender (0.9 kg vs 1.1 kg).
    0.905 kg vs 1.089 kg
  • 5.1% higher user score
    User score
    8.3/ 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–¼ Worse than 51% of models

    70%

    9.0

    Rating

    30%

    6.6

    Popularity

    8.3 vs 7.9
  • 7.7% better value for money
    Kenwood HBM80.327BK has better value for money than the average immersion blender (8.32 vs 7.7).
    8.32 vs 7.73
  • 5.1% higher user score
    User score
    8.3/ 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–¼ Worse than 51% of models

    70%

    9.0

    Rating

    30%

    6.6

    Popularity

    8.3 vs 7.9
  • 7.7% better value for money
    Kenwood HBM80.327BK has better value for money than the average immersion blender (8.32 vs 7.7).
    8.32 vs 7.73
  • 500 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 (1,200 W vs 700 W).
    1,200 W vs 700 W
  • Features stepless variable speed control
    This immersion blender features stepless variable speed control while the average immersion blender does not.
  • 3 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 (5 vs 2).
    5 vs 2
  • Includes the potato masher
    This immersion blender includes the potato masher while the average immersion blender does not.
  • Includes the chopper attachment
    This immersion blender includes the chopper attachment while the average immersion blender does not.
  • 16.9% lighter
    This immersion blender causes substantially less wrist and forearm fatigue during extended pot pureeing than the average immersion blender (0.9 kg vs 1.1 kg).
    0.905 kg vs 1.089 kg
  • 1 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 cm vs 40 cm).
    41 cm vs 40 cm
  • 2x more expensive
    Kenwood HBM80.327BK is more expensive than the average immersion blender (£90 vs £45).
    £90 vs £45
  • 2x more expensive
    Kenwood HBM80.327BK is more expensive than the average immersion blender (£90 vs £45).
    £90 vs £45
  • 1 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 cm vs 40 cm).
    41 cm vs 40 cm

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Kenwood HBM80.327BK

  • Powerful 1200W motor effortlessly purees tough, hard ingredients without overheating.
  • Extra-wide Triblade XL blending wand provides faster, finer results and effectively prevents splashes.
  • Intuitive, continuously adjustable variable speed control with a handy turbo option.
  • Generous, extensive selection of practical accessories including a chopper, potato masher, whisk, and emulsifier.
  • Ergonomic, soft SureGrip handle makes handling comfortable and safe even with wet or slippery hands.
  • Simple 'Easy Twist' attachment mechanism makes swapping components quick and effortless.
  • Cleanup is quick and hassle-free since detachable parts are completely dishwasher-safe.

What customers don't like about Kenwood HBM80.327BK

  • Some users reported receiving the wrong whisk component or experiencing minor issues getting the cream whisk to work properly.
  • A few reviews noted that the chopper attachment can occasionally slice or chop ingredients unevenly.
  • The overall footprint is relatively large, and the set can be heavy to handle for extended periods due to the robust build and motor.

Verdict

The Kenwood Triblade XL Pro HBM80.327BK is a powerful 1200W immersion blender featuring a patented Triblade system with a 20% larger stainless steel blending foot and a 20% longer XL wand for faster, efficient processing. Its main characteristics include variable speed control with a turbo function, an ergonomic SureGrip handle, a simple twist-and-lock attachment mechanism, built-in overheat protection, and a versatile accessory suite including a 500 ml chopper, a metal purée and masher, an emulsifying tool, a balloon whisk, and two blending tumblers (700 ml and 250 ml). Key pros highlight its exceptional power to easily blend hard or tough ingredients up to 30% faster and 5 times finer than standard models, paired with the ultimate convenience of dishwasher-safe detachable parts. However, potential cons include its heavier 0.9 kg motor unit, which may cause hand fatigue during extended operation, and a corded design that restricts mobility compared to cordless models.

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