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KitchenAid KHBC312 Review | 40 Data compared

Avg. price:~£310Power:350 WCordless:noWeight:1.5 kgStepless variable speed:noDishwasher-safe parts:yes

KitchenAid KHBC312 Review: Compare 40 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Immersion Blenders category and whether it is worth buying.

KitchenAid KHBC312
6.1/10

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 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 83% of models
Score components

65%

5.2

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 83% of immersion blenders
5.4

Value for money

Value for money
5.4/ 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 93% of models
Score components

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

3.6

Price

â–¼Worse than 93%
5.2

Technical score

Technical score
5.2/ 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 88% of models
Score components

45%

4.0

Performance

20%

3.8

Accessories

15%

7.9

Design

10%

6.8

Usability

10%

8.0

Dimensions

â–¼Worse than 88%
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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
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £310
Best rankings
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Technical Specifications of immersion blender KitchenAid KHBC312

Technical score
Technical score
5.2/ 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 88% of models
Score components:

45%

4.0

Performance

20%

3.8

Accessories

15%

7.9

Design

10%

6.8

Usability

10%

8.0

Dimensions

5.2
Value for money
Value for money
5.4/ 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 93% of models
Score components:

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

3.6

Price

5.4
Power
350 W
Market range: <200 W – >1.2k W
This immersion blender delivers 350 W of motor power, which is lower than the rated wattage of 74.6% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 4.3% 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
no
This immersion blender does not support turbo mode.
Maximum RPM
18,000 RPM
Market range: <10k RPM – >20k RPM
This immersion blender spins up to 18,000 RPM, which is faster than the top blade speed of 87.2% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 5.7% of immersion blenders.
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Commercial use
yes
This immersion blender 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
no
This immersion blender does not support cordless operation.
Battery type
-
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Number of accessories
1
Market range: <1 – >6
This immersion blender comes with 1 attachments, which is fewer add-ons than 55.5% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 24.1% of immersion blenders.
Chopper included
no
This immersion blender does not include the chopper attachment.
Chopper capacity
-
Measuring cup/glass included
no
This immersion blender does not include the measuring cup.
Measuring cup/glass capacity
-
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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
no
This immersion blender does not support a no-splash design.
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Power cord length
1.524 m
Market range: <1 m – >2.5 m
This immersion blender has a power cord length of 1.524 m, which is longer reach than 76.2% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 1.7% of immersion blenders.
Weight
1.5 kg
Market range: <0.5 kg – >3 kg
This immersion blender weighs 1.5 kg, which is heavier in hand than 71.5% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 2.3% of immersion blenders.
Height
39.4 cm
Market range: <28 cm – >48 cm
This immersion blender stands 39.4 cm in height, which is more compact than 57.7% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 0.5% of immersion blenders.
Width/Depth
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KitchenAid KHBC312 vs the average immersion blender

246810TotalPerformanceUsabilityAccessoriesDesignDimensions
  • 3,500 RPM higher blade speed
    This immersion blender shears through cooked vegetables faster, producing silky lump-free emulsified textures in seconds compared to the average immersion blender (18,000 RPM vs 14,500 RPM).
    18,000 RPM vs 14,500 RPM
  • Features a safety lock
    This immersion blender features a safety lock while the average immersion blender does not.
  • 0.32 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 (1.5 m vs 1.2 m).
    1.524 m vs 1.2 m
  • 0.6 cm shorter wand profile
    This immersion blender fits neatly into kitchen drawers and shallow cutlery organizers without disassembling compared to the average immersion blender (39.4 cm vs 40 cm).
    39.4 cm vs 40 cm
  • 3,500 RPM higher blade speed
    This immersion blender shears through cooked vegetables faster, producing silky lump-free emulsified textures in seconds compared to the average immersion blender (18,000 RPM vs 14,500 RPM).
    18,000 RPM vs 14,500 RPM
  • Features a safety lock
    This immersion blender features a safety lock while the average immersion blender does not.
  • 0.32 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 (1.5 m vs 1.2 m).
    1.524 m vs 1.2 m
  • 0.6 cm shorter wand profile
    This immersion blender fits neatly into kitchen drawers and shallow cutlery organizers without disassembling compared to the average immersion blender (39.4 cm vs 40 cm).
    39.4 cm vs 40 cm
  • 350 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 (350 W vs 700 W).
    350 W vs 700 W
  • Does not support turbo mode
    This immersion blender does not support turbo mode while the average immersion blender does.
  • Does not include the whisk attachment
    This immersion blender does not include the whisk attachment while the average immersion blender does.
  • Does not include the measuring cup
    This immersion blender does not include the measuring cup while the average immersion blender does.
  • 1 fewer blade points
    This immersion blender uses a standard 2-point blade requiring more stirring motion to draw chunks into the cutting zone compared to the average immersion blender (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • 1 fewer accessories
    This immersion blender comes as a minimal wand kit, requiring extra accessory purchases for whipping cream or chopping nuts compared to the average immersion blender (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • Does not support a no-splash design
    This immersion blender does not support a no-splash design while the average immersion blender does.
  • 37.7% 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).
    1.5 kg vs 1.089 kg
  • 43.2% worse value for money
    KitchenAid KHBC312 has worse value for money than the average immersion blender (5.39 vs 7.7).
    5.39 vs 7.73
  • 6.89x more expensive
    KitchenAid KHBC312 is more expensive than the average immersion blender (£310 vs £45).
    £310 vs £45
  • 350 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 (350 W vs 700 W).
    350 W vs 700 W
  • Does not support turbo mode
    This immersion blender does not support turbo mode while the average immersion blender does.
  • 1 fewer blade points
    This immersion blender uses a standard 2-point blade requiring more stirring motion to draw chunks into the cutting zone compared to the average immersion blender (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • Does not include the whisk attachment
    This immersion blender does not include the whisk attachment while the average immersion blender does.
  • Does not include the measuring cup
    This immersion blender does not include the measuring cup while the average immersion blender does.
  • 1 fewer accessories
    This immersion blender comes as a minimal wand kit, requiring extra accessory purchases for whipping cream or chopping nuts compared to the average immersion blender (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • Does not support a no-splash design
    This immersion blender does not support a no-splash design while the average immersion blender does.
  • 37.7% 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).
    1.5 kg vs 1.089 kg

Third-party reviews

What customers like about KitchenAid KHBC312

  • Powerful 350-watt DC motor that handles difficult blending jobs effortlessly
  • Provides quick and exceptionally smooth consistencies for large batches of soups and sauces
  • Quiet motor operation compared to other high-performance or residential blenders
  • Includes a convenient wall mount accessory for easy storage
  • Features a removable, dishwasher-safe 12-inch stainless steel blending arm for simple cleanup
  • Ergonomic soft-grip handle allows for stable, one-handed operation

What customers don't like about KitchenAid KHBC312

  • The 12-inch length, weight, and overall size make it too bulky and cumbersome for everyday home cooking
  • Requires constant physical pressure on the power button to operate, causing quick hand and arm fatigue
  • Not well-suited for smaller batches, as it requires a deep, high-volume container with enough substance to blend properly
  • Some users report difficulty attaching and removing the blending arm from the motor body

Verdict

The KitchenAid KHBC312 is an NSF-certified tool equipped with a 350-watt (1/2 HP) DC motor and a 12-inch removable, dishwasher-safe stainless steel blending arm designed to handle batches up to 9 gallons. Its primary characteristics include a multipurpose S-shaped blade and a dual-speed control system delivering 11,000 and 18,000 RPM, allowing it to process tough mixtures like dough, soups, and thick batters. Users benefit from its quiet operation, an included space-saving wall mount, and a soft-grip handle that facilitates one-handed operation. However, its 3.3 lb weight and continuous-press safety power switch can lead to hand and arm fatigue during extended use, and it is less efficient for processing smaller, residential-sized portions.

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