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WMF KULT X Review | 40 Data compared

Avg. price:~£45Power:600 WCordless:noWeight:0.9 kgStepless variable speed:noDishwasher-safe parts:yes

WMF KULT X Review: Compare 40 technical specifications, 1 expert reviews and 4 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Immersion Blenders category and whether it is worth buying.

WMF KULT X
7.0/10

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 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%

5.9

Technical score

25%

9.0

User score

10%

9.0

List score

▼Worse than 53% of immersion blenders
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 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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Score components

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

▼Worse than 55%
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 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%

6.2

Performance

20%

3.3

Accessories

15%

7.9

Design

10%

5.8

Usability

10%

7.3

Dimensions

▼Worse than 68%
9.0

User score

User score
9.0/ 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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70%

8.7

Rating

30%

9.6

Popularity

▲Better than 78%
9.0

List score

List score
9.0/ 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 (4)
List score: in 4 of 29 lists (14%)
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Technical Specifications of immersion blender WMF KULT X

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 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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Score components:

45%

6.2

Performance

20%

3.3

Accessories

15%

7.9

Design

10%

5.8

Usability

10%

7.3

Dimensions

5.9
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 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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Score components:

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

7.7
Power
600 W
This immersion blender delivers 600 W of motor power, which is lower than the rated wattage of 52.6% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 8% of immersion blenders.
Number of speeds
?
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
13,000 RPM
This immersion blender spins up to 13,000 RPM, which is slower than the top blade speed of 64.8% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 7% of immersion blenders.
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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
0
This immersion blender comes with 0 attachments, which is fewer add-ons than 79.8% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 20.2% 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
Stainless steel
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 m
This immersion blender has a power cord length of 1 m, which is shorter reach than 82% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 14.4% of immersion blenders.
Weight
0.9 kg
This immersion blender weighs 0.9 kg, which is lighter in hand than 70.3% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 4.7% of immersion blenders.
Height
39 cm
This immersion blender stands 39 cm in height, which is more compact than 62.5% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 2.9% of immersion blenders.
Width/Depth
6.3

WMF KULT X vs the average immersion blender

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  • 1 more blade points
    This immersion blender draws food inwards from multiple angles for faster, more uniform pureeing inside deep cooking pots than the average immersion blender (4 vs 3).
    4 vs 3
  • 13.9% higher user score
    User score
    9.0/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10

    70%

    8.7

    Rating

    30%

    9.6

    Popularity

    9.0 vs 7.9
  • 17.4% 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).
    0.9 kg vs 1.089 kg
  • 1 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 cm vs 40 cm).
    39 cm vs 40 cm
  • 5.9% higher list score
    List score
    9.0/ 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 (4)
    List score: in 4 of 29 lists (14%)
    9.0 vs 8.5
  • 13.9% higher user score
    User score
    9.0/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10

    70%

    8.7

    Rating

    30%

    9.6

    Popularity

    9.0 vs 7.9
  • 5.9% higher list score
    List score
    9.0/ 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 (4)
    List score: in 4 of 29 lists (14%)
    9.0 vs 8.5
  • 1 more blade points
    This immersion blender draws food inwards from multiple angles for faster, more uniform pureeing inside deep cooking pots than the average immersion blender (4 vs 3).
    4 vs 3
  • 17.4% 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).
    0.9 kg vs 1.089 kg
  • 1 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 cm vs 40 cm).
    39 cm vs 40 cm
  • 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.
  • 2 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 (0 vs 2).
    0 vs 2
  • Does not include the measuring cup
    This immersion blender does not include the measuring cup while the average immersion blender does.
  • 1,500 RPM lower blade speed
    This immersion blender operates at a lower top RPM, requiring more blending passes through the pot to eliminate graininess compared to the average immersion blender (13,000 RPM vs 14,500 RPM).
    13,000 RPM vs 14,500 RPM
  • Is not stated as BPA-free
    This immersion blender is not stated as BPA-free while the average immersion blender is.
  • 100 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 (600 W vs 700 W).
    600 W vs 700 W
  • 0.2 m shorter power cord
    This immersion blender has a shorter mains cord that may limit movement around spacious kitchen countertops compared to the average immersion blender (1 m vs 1.2 m).
    1 m vs 1.2 m
  • 0.2% worse value for money
    WMF KULT X has worse value for money than the average immersion blender (7.74 vs 7.7).
    7.74 vs 7.73
  • Does not support turbo mode
    This immersion blender does not support turbo mode while the average immersion blender does.
  • 1,500 RPM lower blade speed
    This immersion blender operates at a lower top RPM, requiring more blending passes through the pot to eliminate graininess compared to the average immersion blender (13,000 RPM vs 14,500 RPM).
    13,000 RPM vs 14,500 RPM
  • 100 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 (600 W vs 700 W).
    600 W vs 700 W
  • Does not include the whisk attachment
    This immersion blender does not include the whisk attachment while the average immersion blender does.
  • 2 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 (0 vs 2).
    0 vs 2
  • Does not include the measuring cup
    This immersion blender does not include the measuring cup while the average immersion blender does.
  • Is not stated as BPA-free
    This immersion blender is not stated as BPA-free while the average immersion blender is.
  • 0.2 m shorter power cord
    This immersion blender has a shorter mains cord that may limit movement around spacious kitchen countertops compared to the average immersion blender (1 m vs 1.2 m).
    1 m vs 1.2 m

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

5.4
chip.de
✓ explicit
14/12/2023
Test center review · Hand blender
Verdict
The WMF Kult X is a light, quiet stick blender that is easy to use and clean, but it struggles with ginger and peanuts and has no attachments.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about WMF KULT X

  • Powerful 600W to 700W motor performance
  • Ergonomic handle that prevents wrist fatigue and dampens vibration transfer
  • High-quality matte Cromargan stainless steel design
  • Efficient WMF Perfect Cut 4-blade stainless steel system
  • Variable speed adjustment levels and practical turbo function
  • Removable purée rod making it very easy to clean
  • Versatile range of useful accessories included in the set variants

What customers don't like about WMF KULT X

  • The operational volume can be quite loud for some users
  • The detachable components can be difficult to separate when hands are wet or oily
  • The 1-meter power cable can limit operational movement around the kitchen counter
  • Blades on the chopper attachment could be sharper for certain ingredients
  • Some internal drivetrain plastic components present long-term durability risks if overheated

Verdict

The WMF Kult X immersion blender is a sleek and robust kitchen appliance featuring a powerful 600-watt motor housed in a high-quality, matte Cromargan 18/10 stainless steel casing. Equipped with WMF 2+2 knife technology and a 4-blade stainless steel knife, it excels at fast and even blending for soups, smoothies, and purees. Its primary pros include a highly flexible, infinitely variable speed control, an ergonomic non-slip handle with soft-touch housing, a turbo function for maximum performance, and a detachable, dishwasher-safe blending shaft. The set variant also offers great versatility with a 700 ml scaled mixing cup, a whisk, a masher, and a 600 ml mini chopper attachment. On the downside, the device is restricted by its 1-meter power cord, which can limit mobility around the countertop, and the standalone stick unit lack specialized accessories out of the box unless purchased as part of the expanded multi-piece bundle.

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