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Kenwood Prospero KM282 review: 41 specs compared

Avg. price:~£90Motor power:900 WBowl capacity:4.3 LNumber of speed levels:6Number of included attachments:3Weight:4.5 kg

Kenwood Prospero KM282 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.

Kenwood Prospero KM282
6.6/10

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 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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Score components

60%

5.9

Technical score

15%

8.7

User score

15%

?

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

10%

5.9

Reviews score

â–¼Worse than 76% of stand mixers
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 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%

6.6

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

â–²Better than 58%
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 60% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

7.3

Performance

15%

4.0

Functions

15%

4.6

Bowl

15%

4.2

Accessories

10%

8.5

Design

10%

6.2

Safety

â–¼Worse than 78%
5.9

Reviews score

Reviews score
5.9/ 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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5.9

Mark 7.6 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.3

Average grade

20%

5.0

Popularity

Grades by review (1)
1 review, with a printed score. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
â–¼Worse than 87%
8.7

User score

User score
8.7/ 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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â–² Better than 58% of models

70%

8.6

Rating

30%

8.8

Popularity

â–²Better than 58%
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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.
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Technical Specifications of stand mixer Kenwood Prospero KM282

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 60% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components:

35%

7.3

Performance

15%

4.0

Functions

15%

4.6

Bowl

15%

4.2

Accessories

10%

8.5

Design

10%

6.2

Safety

5.9
Reviews score
5.9
User score
8.7
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 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–² Better than 58% of models
Score components:

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

7.6
Mixer type
planetary
Head design
tilt-head
Motor power
900 W
Market range: <350 W – >1.5k W
This stand mixer delivers 900 W of motor power, which is lower than the rated power of 63.4% of stand mixers and equal to that of 1.3% 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
4.3 L
Market range: <4 L – >7.6 L
This stand mixer features a bowl capacity of 4.3 L, which is smaller than the mixing bowl of 79.5% of stand mixers and equal to that of 4% of stand mixers.
Dough capacity
0.5 kg
Market range: <1.3 kg – >5 kg
This stand mixer has a dough capacity of 0.5 kg, which is smaller than 100% 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
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
29.2 cm
Market range: <28.2 cm – >41.9 cm
This stand mixer has an overall height of 29.2 cm, which is lower than the height of 85% of stand mixers and equal to that of 0.5% of stand mixers.
Width
24.3 cm
Market range: <21 cm – >40.2 cm
This stand mixer measures 24.3 cm in width, which is narrower than 69% of stand mixers and equal in width to 0.5% of stand mixers.
Depth
31.3 cm
Market range: <22 cm – >42 cm
This stand mixer has a depth of 31.3 cm, which is shallower than 50.2% of stand mixers and equal in depth to 0.9% of stand mixers.
Weight
4.5 kg
Market range: <3.98 kg – >13.2 kg
This stand mixer weighs 4.5 kg, which is lighter than 83.2% of stand mixers and equal in weight to 1.9% of stand mixers.
Body material
plastic
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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
no
This stand mixer does not have automatic shut-off, unlike 42.2%.
Non-slip feet
yes
This stand mixer has non-slip feet, unlike 100%.

Kenwood Prospero KM282 vs the average stand mixer

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  • Includes food processor
    This stand mixer includes a food processor, while the average stand mixer does not. 10.5% of stand mixers include a food processor.
  • 40% lighter
    This stand mixer is lighter than the average stand mixer (4.5 kg vs 7.5 kg). The average stand mixer weighs 7.5 kg.
    4.5 kg vs 7.5 kg
  • 5.8 cm lower height
    This stand mixer fits more comfortably beneath low kitchen wall cabinets and shelves than the average stand mixer (29.2 cm vs 35 cm).
    29.2 cm vs 35 cm
  • 3.7 cm narrower body
    This stand mixer takes up less horizontal space on the countertop, leaving more prep area than the average stand mixer (24.3 cm vs 28 cm).
    24.3 cm vs 28 cm
  • 13.0% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 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–² Better than 58% of models

    70%

    8.6

    Rating

    30%

    8.8

    Popularity

    8.7 vs 7.7
  • 2.33x cheaper
    Kenwood Prospero KM282 is cheaper than the average stand mixer (£90 vs £210).
    £90 vs £210
  • 2.1% better value for money
    Kenwood Prospero KM282 has better value for money than the average stand mixer (7.55 vs 7.4).
    7.55 vs 7.4
  • 13.0% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 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–² Better than 58% of models

    70%

    8.6

    Rating

    30%

    8.8

    Popularity

    8.7 vs 7.7
  • 2.33x cheaper
    Kenwood Prospero KM282 is cheaper than the average stand mixer (£90 vs £210).
    £90 vs £210
  • 2.1% better value for money
    Kenwood Prospero KM282 has better value for money than the average stand mixer (7.55 vs 7.4).
    7.55 vs 7.4
  • 40% lighter
    This stand mixer is lighter than the average stand mixer (4.5 kg vs 7.5 kg). The average stand mixer weighs 7.5 kg.
    4.5 kg vs 7.5 kg
  • 5.8 cm lower height
    This stand mixer fits more comfortably beneath low kitchen wall cabinets and shelves than the average stand mixer (29.2 cm vs 35 cm).
    29.2 cm vs 35 cm
  • 3.7 cm narrower body
    This stand mixer takes up less horizontal space on the countertop, leaving more prep area than the average stand mixer (24.3 cm vs 28 cm).
    24.3 cm vs 28 cm
  • Includes food processor
    This stand mixer includes a food processor, while the average stand mixer does not. 10.5% of stand mixers include a food processor.
  • Does not have automatic shut-off
    This stand mixer does not include automatic shut-off (no), while the average stand mixer does (yes).
  • 79.2% smaller dough capacity
    This stand mixer has a smaller dough capacity than the average stand mixer (0.5 kg vs 2.4 kg). The average stand mixer has a dough capacity of 2.4 kg.
    0.5 kg vs 2.4 kg
  • 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
  • 0.7 L smaller bowl capacity
    This stand mixer has a more compact bowl and may require splitting big holiday batches into multiple mixes compared to the average stand mixer (4.3 L vs 5 L).
    4.3 L vs 5 L
  • 100 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 (900 W vs 1,000 W).
    900 W vs 1,000 W
  • 0.09 m shorter power cord
    This stand mixer has a shorter power cord and must sit closer to a wall outlet than the average stand mixer (1 m vs 1.09 m).
    1 m vs 1.09 m
  • 21.3% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.9/ 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 87% of models

    5.9

    Mark 7.6 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.3

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 review, with a printed score. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    5.9 vs 7.5
  • 21.3% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.9/ 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 87% of models

    5.9

    Mark 7.6 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.3

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 review, with a printed score. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    5.9 vs 7.5
  • 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
  • 100 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 (900 W vs 1,000 W).
    900 W vs 1,000 W
  • 0.09 m shorter power cord
    This stand mixer has a shorter power cord and must sit closer to a wall outlet than the average stand mixer (1 m vs 1.09 m).
    1 m vs 1.09 m
  • 79.2% smaller dough capacity
    This stand mixer has a smaller dough capacity than the average stand mixer (0.5 kg vs 2.4 kg). The average stand mixer has a dough capacity of 2.4 kg.
    0.5 kg vs 2.4 kg
  • 0.7 L smaller bowl capacity
    This stand mixer has a more compact bowl and may require splitting big holiday batches into multiple mixes compared to the average stand mixer (4.3 L vs 5 L).
    4.3 L vs 5 L
  • Does not have automatic shut-off
    This stand mixer does not include automatic shut-off (no), while the average stand mixer does (yes).

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.1
altroconsumo.it
✓ explicit
aprile 2017
Lab test · Attachment mixer
Verdict
The Kenwood Prospero KM282 is a dependable all-rounder for cakes, cream and baby food, but it chops nuts and herbs poorly and makes weak mayonnaise.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Kenwood Prospero KM282

  • Compact and lightweight design, making it highly suitable for smaller kitchens with limited counter space.
  • Excellent value for money given the inclusion of numerous attachments like a blender, citrus press, and food processor.
  • Features a durable stainless steel bowl with a decent 4.3-litre capacity for everyday household baking.
  • Includes dishwasher-safe accessories and components, allowing for easy cleanup.
  • Equipped with stable suction feet that help keep the base secured to the kitchen counter during standard mixing tasks.

What customers don't like about Kenwood Prospero KM282

  • Generates a significantly loud and noisy engine sound when operating, especially at higher speeds.
  • The lightweight plastic body is prone to wobbling, shaking, or moving around on the counter when handling heavier mixtures.
  • Not powerful enough to handle heavy, thick doughs (such as bread or pizza dough) for extended periods without straining.
  • The splash guard does not provide complete coverage, which can cause flour or powdery ingredients to create a cloud when mixed.
  • The machine can become top-heavy and unstable when the mixer head is raised without the bowl locked in place.

Verdict

The Kenwood Prospero KM282 is a compact 4.5 kg kitchen machine featuring a 900-watt motor, a 4.3-litre stainless steel bowl, electronic variable speed with pulse control, and a planetary mixing action. Its main characteristics lie in its versatile multi-functionality, serving as a stand mixer, a 1.2-litre blender, a food processor, and a citrus press, all safeguarded by a fully interlocked safety system. The primary pros include its space-saving design perfectly suited for small kitchens, a rich assortment of dishwasher-safe attachments (such as a dough hook, beaters, and grating discs), and overall excellent utility for light everyday family meal prep. However, its notable cons are a loud operating noise, a tendency for the body to judder or shake when handling thicker mixtures, and an inability to knead heavy doughs like bread or pizza for prolonged periods without straining the motor.

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