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Kenwood kMix KMX850RD review: 41 specs compared

Avg. price:~£270Motor power:1000 WBowl capacity:5 LNumber of speed levels:6Number of included attachments:3Weight:9.1 kg

Kenwood kMix KMX850RD Review: Compare 41 technical specifications and 1 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Stand Mixers category and whether it is worth buying.

6.9/10

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 10
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components

60%

6.5

Technical score

15%

?

User scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 8.0, the mark of a weaker model in this category

15%

?

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

10%

6.5

Reviews score

â–¼Worse than 57% of stand mixers
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 10
✕
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 62% of models
Score components

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

8.1

Price

â–¼Worse than 62%
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components

35%

6.8

Performance

15%

4.0

Functions

15%

7.1

Bowl

15%

4.6

Accessories

10%

7.4

Design

10%

10

Safety

â–¼Worse than 53%
6.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.5/ 10
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models

6.5

Mark 7.8 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.5

Average grade

20%

5.0

Popularity

Grades by review (1)
1 review, its grade estimated from the review text. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
â–¼Worse than 74%
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 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
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 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 Kenwood kMix KMX850RD

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 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 53% of models
Score components:

35%

6.8

Performance

15%

4.0

Functions

15%

7.1

Bowl

15%

4.6

Accessories

10%

7.4

Design

10%

10

Safety

6.5
Reviews score
6.5
User score
?
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components:

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

8.1

Price

7.2
Mixer type
planetary
Head design
tilt-head
Motor power
1,000 W
Market range: <350 W – >1.5k W
This stand mixer delivers 1,000 W of motor power, which is higher than the rated power of 37.1% of stand mixers and equal to that of 21% of stand mixers.
Number of speed levels
6
Market range: <6 – >11
This stand mixer offers 6 speed levels, which is fewer speed settings than on 59.7% of stand mixers and equal to that on 31.6% 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
?
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
no
This stand mixer does not have a display. 27.2% 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
35.5 cm
Market range: <28.2 cm – >41.9 cm
This stand mixer has an overall height of 35.5 cm, which is taller than 56.4% of stand mixers and equal in height to 2.3% of stand mixers.
Width
24 cm
Market range: <21 cm – >40.2 cm
This stand mixer measures 24 cm in width, which is narrower than 69.9% of stand mixers and equal in width to 6.4% of stand mixers.
Depth
36.1 cm
Market range: <22 cm – >42 cm
This stand mixer has a depth of 36.1 cm, which is deeper than 65.4% of stand mixers.
Weight
9.1 kg
Market range: <3.98 kg – >13.2 kg
This stand mixer weighs 9.1 kg, which is heavier than 62.2% of stand mixers and equal in weight to 0.9% of stand mixers.
Body material
metal
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Overload protection
yes
This stand mixer has overload protection, unlike 99.3%.
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%.

Kenwood kMix KMX850RD vs the average stand mixer

246810TotalPerformanceFunctionsDesignBowlAccessoriesSafety
  • 4 cm narrower body
    This stand mixer takes up less horizontal space on the countertop, leaving more prep area than the average stand mixer (24 cm vs 28 cm).
    24 cm vs 28 cm
  • 4 cm narrower body
    This stand mixer takes up less horizontal space on the countertop, leaving more prep area than the average stand mixer (24 cm vs 28 cm).
    24 cm vs 28 cm
  • Does not have pulse function
    This stand mixer does not include a pulse function (no), while the average stand mixer does (yes).
  • 1 fewer speed levels
    This stand mixer has fewer speed steps and larger jumps between speed settings than the average stand mixer (6 vs 7).
    6 vs 7
  • 21.3% heavier
    This stand mixer is heavier than the average stand mixer (9.1 kg vs 7.5 kg). The average stand mixer weighs 7.5 kg.
    9.1 kg vs 7.5 kg
  • 4.78 cm deeper body
    This stand mixer extends further front-to-back and requires a deeper countertop area than the average stand mixer (36.1 cm vs 31.3 cm).
    36.1 cm vs 31.325 cm
  • 13.3% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.5/ 10
    ✕
    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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models

    6.5

    Mark 7.8 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.5

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 review, its grade estimated from the review text. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    6.5 vs 7.5
  • 0.5 cm taller height
    This stand mixer has a taller vertical build that may interfere with overhead cupboards when tilting the head compared to the average stand mixer (35.5 cm vs 35 cm).
    35.5 cm vs 35 cm
  • 28.6% more expensive
    Kenwood kMix KMX850RD is more expensive than the average stand mixer (£270 vs £210).
    £270 vs £210
  • 2.4% worse value for money
    Kenwood kMix KMX850RD has worse value for money than the average stand mixer (7.22 vs 7.4).
    7.22 vs 7.4
  • 13.3% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.5/ 10
    ✕
    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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models

    6.5

    Mark 7.8 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.5

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 review, its grade estimated from the review text. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    6.5 vs 7.5
  • 28.6% more expensive
    Kenwood kMix KMX850RD is more expensive than the average stand mixer (£270 vs £210).
    £270 vs £210
  • 2.4% worse value for money
    Kenwood kMix KMX850RD has worse value for money than the average stand mixer (7.22 vs 7.4).
    7.22 vs 7.4
  • Does not have pulse function
    This stand mixer does not include a pulse function (no), while the average stand mixer does (yes).
  • 1 fewer speed levels
    This stand mixer has fewer speed steps and larger jumps between speed settings than the average stand mixer (6 vs 7).
    6 vs 7
  • 4.78 cm deeper body
    This stand mixer extends further front-to-back and requires a deeper countertop area than the average stand mixer (36.1 cm vs 31.3 cm).
    36.1 cm vs 31.325 cm
  • 21.3% heavier
    This stand mixer is heavier than the average stand mixer (9.1 kg vs 7.5 kg). The average stand mixer weighs 7.5 kg.
    9.1 kg vs 7.5 kg
  • 0.5 cm taller height
    This stand mixer has a taller vertical build that may interfere with overhead cupboards when tilting the head compared to the average stand mixer (35.5 cm vs 35 cm).
    35.5 cm vs 35 cm

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
quechoisir.org
≈ estimated
21/11/2018
Lab test · Dough and whisking
Verdict
The Kenwood kMix KMX850RD is a stable and strong mixer that whips egg whites and kneads heavy bread dough well, but it is heavy and awkward to move.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Kenwood kMix KMX850RD

  • Powerful 1000W motor handles thick doughs and dense batters easily
  • Stylish, solid, and premium metallic design
  • Large 5-litre stainless steel bowl capacity with a convenient handle
  • Smart speed control starts slowly to prevent flour splatters
  • Excellent value for money compared to higher-end competitors
  • Unique fold function works great for delicate layering of ingredients
  • Stays stable and does not wobble on the counter during heavy tasks
  • Wide variety of extra optional attachments available for purchase

What customers don't like about Kenwood kMix KMX850RD

  • Heavy body makes it difficult to move around the kitchen
  • Shiny chrome casing shows up fingerprint marks very easily
  • Attachments sometimes do not fully reach the bottom of the bowl
  • Bread dough has a tendency to wrap up around the dough hook
  • Fitting the attachments can be a bit fiddly and awkward to see
  • Splash guard can be tricky to remove for cleaning
  • Can get quite noisy when kneading heavy doughs

Verdict

The Kenwood kMix KMX850RD is a powerful 1000-watt planetary stand mixer featuring a robust die-cast aluminum body finished in vibrant red, paired with a 5-liter stainless steel bowl with an ergonomic handle. Its core characteristics include electronic variable speed control with 6 distinct speeds, a specialized fold function for delicate blending, and a LightLift head for easy ingredient addition. Main pros include its premium, sturdy 9.1 kg build that ensures stability during heavy tasks, an intuitive front-facing control dial, and the inclusion of high-quality stainless steel bowl tools (K-beater, balloon whisk, and dough hook) alongside a splash guard with a feed tube. However, notable cons include its significant weight which makes it difficult to move frequently, the tendency for thick bread dough to wrap around the hook, and a shiny casing prone to showing fingerprints.

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