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H.Koenig KM120 review: 41 specs compared

Avg. price:~£190Motor power:800 WBowl capacity:5 LNumber of speed levels:8Number of included attachments:3Weight:8.2 kg

H.Koenig KM120 Review: Compare 41 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Stand Mixers category and whether it is worth buying.

H.Koenig KM120
6.4/10

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, ratings from across the web and expert reviews.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 60%, List score 15%, User score 15%, Reviews 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

60%

6.0

Technical score

15%

6.0

User score

15%

?

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

10%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.7, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 84% of stand mixers
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the stand mixer's overall rating with its price.
When it matters
When you are looking for a stand mixer with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

8.8

Price

â–¼Worse than 71%
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 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 60% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

6.1

Performance

15%

5.8

Functions

15%

5.9

Bowl

15%

3.1

Accessories

10%

6.5

Design

10%

10

Safety

â–¼Worse than 74%
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Reviews score

Reviews score
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
Share: Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.7.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
No expert tests yet
6.0

User score

User score
6.0/ 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 15% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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6.0

Mark 7.9 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

70%

8.2

Rating

30%

7.4

Popularity

â–¼Worse than 88%
?

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 15% 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 stand mixer H.Koenig KM120

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 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 60% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components:

35%

6.1

Performance

15%

5.8

Functions

15%

5.9

Bowl

15%

3.1

Accessories

10%

6.5

Design

10%

10

Safety

6.0
Reviews score
7.7
User score
6.0
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the stand mixer's overall rating with its price.
When it matters
When you are looking for a stand mixer with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components:

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

8.8

Price

7.1
Mixer type
planetary
Head design
tilt-head
Motor power
800 W
Market range: <350 W – >1.5k W
This stand mixer delivers 800 W of motor power, which is lower than the rated power of 65.6% of stand mixers and equal to that of 8.9% of stand mixers.
Number of speed levels
8
Market range: <6 – >11
This stand mixer offers 8 speed levels, which is more speed settings than on 52.4% of stand mixers and equal to that on 12.1% of stand mixers.
Maximum speed
?
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Bowl capacity
5 L
Market range: <4 L – >7.6 L
This stand mixer features a bowl capacity of 5 L, which is larger than the mixing bowl of 34.8% of stand mixers and equal to that of 18.3% of stand mixers.
Dough capacity
1.5 kg
Market range: <1.3 kg – >5 kg
This stand mixer has a dough capacity of 1.5 kg, which is smaller than 80.4% of stand mixers and equal to 6.5% of stand mixers.
Bowl material
stainless steel
Splash guard included
yes
This stand mixer has a splash guard, unlike 90.5%.
Dishwasher-safe parts
yes
This stand mixer has dishwasher-safe parts, unlike 85.1%.
Built-in scale
no
This stand mixer does not have built-in scale, unlike 89.5%.
Heating function
no
This stand mixer does not have heating function, unlike 96.6%.
Maximum timer
?
Display
yes
This stand mixer has a display. 73.2% of stand mixers have a display.
Control type
dial
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Number of included attachments
3
Market range: <3 – >6
This stand mixer comes with 3 included attachments, which is more accessories than with 2.8% of stand mixers and equal to that with 65.1% of stand mixers.
Dough hook included
yes
This stand mixer has a dough hook, unlike 100%.
Flat beater included
yes
This stand mixer has a flat beater, unlike 96.3%.
Wire whisk included
yes
This stand mixer has a wire whisk, unlike 99.5%.
Meat grinder included
no
This stand mixer does not include a meat grinder, unlike 90.5%.
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Height
34 cm
Market range: <28.2 cm – >41.9 cm
This stand mixer has an overall height of 34 cm, which is lower than the height of 57.7% of stand mixers and equal to that of 3.2% of stand mixers.
Width
39 cm
Market range: <21 cm – >40.2 cm
This stand mixer measures 39 cm in width, which is wider than 82.2% of stand mixers and equal in width to 3.7% of stand mixers.
Depth
34 cm
Market range: <22 cm – >42 cm
This stand mixer has a depth of 34 cm, which is deeper than 55.8% of stand mixers and equal in depth to 0.5% of stand mixers.
Weight
8.2 kg
Market range: <3.98 kg – >13.2 kg
This stand mixer weighs 8.2 kg, which is heavier than 54.7% of stand mixers and equal in weight to 1.9% of stand mixers.
Body material
metal
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Overload protection
?
Safety locking system
yes
This stand mixer has safety locking system, unlike 97.5%.
Automatic shut-off
yes
This stand mixer has automatic shut-off, unlike 57.4%.
Non-slip feet
yes
This stand mixer has non-slip feet, unlike 100%.

H.Koenig KM120 vs the average stand mixer

246810TotalPerformanceFunctionsDesignBowlAccessoriesSafety
  • Has a display
    This stand mixer has a display, while the average stand mixer does not. 27.1% of stand mixers have a display.
  • 1 more speed levels
    This stand mixer allows finer speed tuning from gentle folding to intense whipping than the average stand mixer (8 vs 7).
    8 vs 7
  • 1 cm lower height
    This stand mixer fits more comfortably beneath low kitchen wall cabinets and shelves than the average stand mixer (34 cm vs 35 cm).
    34 cm vs 35 cm
  • 10.5% cheaper
    H.Koenig KM120 is cheaper than the average stand mixer (£190 vs £210).
    £190 vs £210
  • 10.5% cheaper
    H.Koenig KM120 is cheaper than the average stand mixer (£190 vs £210).
    £190 vs £210
  • 1 more speed levels
    This stand mixer allows finer speed tuning from gentle folding to intense whipping than the average stand mixer (8 vs 7).
    8 vs 7
  • Has a display
    This stand mixer has a display, while the average stand mixer does not. 27.1% of stand mixers have a display.
  • 1 cm lower height
    This stand mixer fits more comfortably beneath low kitchen wall cabinets and shelves than the average stand mixer (34 cm vs 35 cm).
    34 cm vs 35 cm
  • 200 W less motor power
    This stand mixer provides less motor torque and may strain on stiff, multi-pound dough batches compared to the average stand mixer (800 W vs 1,000 W).
    800 W vs 1,000 W
  • 37.5% smaller dough capacity
    This stand mixer has a smaller dough capacity than the average stand mixer (1.5 kg vs 2.4 kg). The average stand mixer has a dough capacity of 2.4 kg.
    1.5 kg vs 2.4 kg
  • 11 cm wider body
    This stand mixer occupies wider countertop area and crowds adjacent baking tools compared to the average stand mixer (39 cm vs 28 cm).
    39 cm vs 28 cm
  • 22.1% lower user score
    User score
    6.0/ 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 15% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models

    6.0

    Mark 7.9 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.2

    Rating

    30%

    7.4

    Popularity

    6.0 vs 7.7
  • 3 dB louder operation
    This stand mixer produces more audible motor noise during heavy kneading sessions than the average stand mixer (78 dB vs 75 dB).
    78 dB vs 75 dB
  • 9.3% heavier
    This stand mixer is heavier than the average stand mixer (8.2 kg vs 7.5 kg). The average stand mixer weighs 7.5 kg.
    8.2 kg vs 7.5 kg
  • 2.68 cm deeper body
    This stand mixer extends further front-to-back and requires a deeper countertop area than the average stand mixer (34 cm vs 31.3 cm).
    34 cm vs 31.325 cm
  • 3.7% worse value for money
    H.Koenig KM120 has worse value for money than the average stand mixer (7.13 vs 7.4).
    7.13 vs 7.4
  • 22.1% lower user score
    User score
    6.0/ 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 15% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models

    6.0

    Mark 7.9 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.2

    Rating

    30%

    7.4

    Popularity

    6.0 vs 7.7
  • 3.7% worse value for money
    H.Koenig KM120 has worse value for money than the average stand mixer (7.13 vs 7.4).
    7.13 vs 7.4
  • 200 W less motor power
    This stand mixer provides less motor torque and may strain on stiff, multi-pound dough batches compared to the average stand mixer (800 W vs 1,000 W).
    800 W vs 1,000 W
  • 3 dB louder operation
    This stand mixer produces more audible motor noise during heavy kneading sessions than the average stand mixer (78 dB vs 75 dB).
    78 dB vs 75 dB
  • 11 cm wider body
    This stand mixer occupies wider countertop area and crowds adjacent baking tools compared to the average stand mixer (39 cm vs 28 cm).
    39 cm vs 28 cm
  • 2.68 cm deeper body
    This stand mixer extends further front-to-back and requires a deeper countertop area than the average stand mixer (34 cm vs 31.3 cm).
    34 cm vs 31.325 cm
  • 9.3% heavier
    This stand mixer is heavier than the average stand mixer (8.2 kg vs 7.5 kg). The average stand mixer weighs 7.5 kg.
    8.2 kg vs 7.5 kg
  • 37.5% smaller dough capacity
    This stand mixer has a smaller dough capacity than the average stand mixer (1.5 kg vs 2.4 kg). The average stand mixer has a dough capacity of 2.4 kg.
    1.5 kg vs 2.4 kg

Third-party reviews

What customers like about H.Koenig KM120

  • Good value for money
  • Heavy metal body provides excellent stability during operation
  • Equipped with a useful integrated digital display and timer function
  • Large 5-litre stainless steel bowl capacity
  • Dishwasher-safe mixing accessories make cleaning easy
  • Features 8 adjustable speed settings for precise control
  • Includes a functional anti-splash lid to keep counters clean
  • Supports additional front attachments like pasta makers or meat grinders

What customers don't like about H.Koenig KM120

  • Can be quite noisy during operation
  • Struggles to grab or mix small batches of dough under 300g
  • Contains some plastic components like the speed adjustment dial
  • The 800W motor can feel slightly limited for heavy, continuous commercial tasks

Verdict

The H.Koenig KM120 is a robust, tilt-head stand mixer built with a solid metal body and featuring an 800W motor paired with a 5-liter stainless steel bowl capable of kneading up to 1.5 kg of dough. Key advantages include an integrated digital display with a built-in timer, 8 adjustable speeds for precise recipe execution, an included splash guard, non-slip feet, and dishwasher-safe attachments (whisk, beater, and dough hook). However, a notable drawback is its short operational runtime restriction, which limits heavy mixture kneading to a maximum of 10 consecutive minutes before requiring a mandatory 10-minute cooling period.

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