GH Institute

All Hand blenders

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  Review of Breville 3-in-1 variable speed Hand Blender VHB065

  Features

  800W motor. 800ml max jug. Weight - 967g. 12 speeds plus turbo. Noise 76.5db. Length of continuous operation 60s/120s. Attachments: jug, blades, chopper bowl, whisk and whisk collar.

  Good points: Very easy to use for a range of food preparation tasks. Excellent blending results – smooth milkshakes and evenly blended soups. Good whisking results. Comprehensive instructions.

  Drawbacks: During blending quite a lot of suction created. Large food particles get stuck around chopper blades making then awkward to process.

  Rating: 78/100

  Price Range: £44.95

  Stockist: 0800 525 089 - http://www.breville.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - June 2012

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  Review of Kenwood Kmix Tri-Blade HB890

  Features

  800W motor. Weight - 1167g. 5 speeds. Noise 83db. Length of continuous operation 3mins. Attachments: 2 sizes blades, whisk, chopper bowl with knife blade and slicing/shredding disc.

  Good points: Good versatile appliance which will do everything a food processor can except knead dough. Coped well with all food preparation tasks tested especially whisking and chopping. The supplied accessories are very well made and sturdy. Instructions are well laid out and very clear. Large processing bowl.

  Drawbacks: Pricey. Lid to the chopper bowl quite stiff to remove. Accessories not dishwasher safe.

  Rating: 81/100

  Price Range: £109.99

  Stockist: 02392 392333 - http://kenwood.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - June 2012

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  Review of Kenwood kMix HB790

  Features

  700W motor.  Processor bowl 1litre. Weight 1030g. 5 speeds. Noise 82.8db. Length of continuous operation 50sec. Accessories:  whisk, frother shaft,  slicing/shredding disc.

  Comments

  Excellent for whisking cream. Very good for whisking egg whites and chopping.  Easy to put together.  Well designed and compact for storing shaft and accessories. Shaft heavy for continuous use. Not dishwasher safe.

  Rating: 80/100

  Price: £69.99

  Stockist: 02392 392333 - http://www.kenwood.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - November 2008

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  Review of Rachel Allen RA-HB1 Hand Blender

  Features

  600W. Jug capacity 1litre. Weight 812g. Noise 79.7db. 8 speeds. Can be wall mounted. Length of continuous operation 1min. Accessories; whisk. Jug and whisk dishwasher safe.

  Comments

  Very good results when whisking cream and egg whites.  Whisk very flimsy and poor results when chopping.

  Rating: 67/100

  Price: £24.99

  Stockist: 0845 640 3030 - http://www.argos.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - November 2008

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  Review of Bamix de Luxe 10388 hand blender

  Features

  160w motor, 600ml max jug, 940g weight, 2 speeds, 68db, can be wall mounted,  length of continuous operation;  1min blender, accessories; grinder, mincer, beater and whisk blades additional extras beaker £7.59, and SliceSy food processor attachment £44.99.

  Comments

  This top heavy blender comes with a handy stand with storage for blades. It is excellent for milkshakes, mayonnaise, batter, grinding hazelnuts, and whisking cream.   Poor results when chopping onions and fair results when whisking egg whites.Not easy to change blades.

  Rating: 71/100

  Price: £89.99

  Stockist: 015394 88100 - http://www.lakeland.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - November 2008

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  Review of M&S hand blender

  Features

  150w motor, 500ml max jug, 647g weight, 2 speeds, can be wall mounted, 80.db, accessories; jug.

  Comments

  Lightest blender tested.  Good for whisking cream.  Uncomfortable to use when pureeing and chopping.  No detachable shaft and all plastic. Awkward to clean.

  Rating: 45/100

  Price: £10

  Stockist: 0845 302 1234 - http://www.marksandspencer.com

  GHI Test Report - June 2008

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  Review of Russell Hobbs Marco Pierre White hand blender

  Features

  650w motor, 1000ml max jug, 802g weight, 6 speeds, 77.5db, length of continuous operation;  1min,   accessories; jug, dishwasher safe attachments.

  Comments

  Good for pureeing soup.  Suitable for hot liquids.  Poor for chopping and whisking foods.  Button was very uncomfortable due to length of time it had to be held in.

  Rating: 56/100

  Price: £39.99

  Stockist: 0845 658 9700 - http://www.russellhobbs.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - June 2008

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  Review of Wahl James Martin Collection hand blender

  Features

  500w motor, 500ml max jug, processor bowl 500ml, 822g weight, 2 speeds, can be wall mounted, 86.db, length of continuous operation  60 s, accessories; jug,  and chopper, dishwasher safe attachments.

  Comments

  Best results when chopping but not recommended for ice. Handle very chunky to hold, button awkward to keep pressed on and shaft vibrates excessively.

  Rating: 60/100

  Price: £29.99

  Stockist: 01227 744330 - http://www.wahl.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - June 2008

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  Review of John Lewis hand blender

  Features

  200w motor, 500ml jug,  753g weight, 80db, length of continuous operation  50 s, accessories;  jug and whisk.

  Comments

  Very good for whisking. Comfortable to use. Not very good for chopping foods.

  Rating: 64/100

  Price: £25

  Stockist: 08456 049 049 - http://www.johnlewis.com

  GHI Test Report - June 2008

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  Review of Morphy Richards Food Fusion hand blender

  Features

  500w motor, 500ml max jug, processor bowl 1.5l, 949g weight, 8 speeds, 97db, can be wall mounted,  length of continuous operation;  1min blender, accessories; jug, whisk and chopper.

  Comments

  Excellent instructions.  Heavy and uncomfortable to use.

  Rating: 70/100

  Price: £39.99

  Stockist: 0870 060 2614 - http://www.morphyrichards.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - June 2008

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  Review of HomeTek Ainsley Harriott hand blender

  Features

  350w motor, processor bowls 500ml and 1l, 813g weight, 2 speeds, can be wall mounted,  88db, length of continuous operation;  1min blender, 30s chopper, max temp; do not use on boiling liquids, accessories; plastic aerator and 2 different size choppers.

  Comments

  Vibrates excessively in use which makes it uncomfortable.  Shaft awkward to attach blender.

  Rating: 71/100

  Price: £29.99

  Stockist: 0845 2100 888 - http://www.hometek.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - June 2008

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  Review of Braun Multiquick hand blender

  Features

  600w motor, 600ml max jug, processor bowl 1.5l, 765g weight, 15 speeds, 85db, can be wall mounted, accessories; jug, whisk and two different sized choppers.

  Comments

  Very good results when whisking egg whites but shaft uncomfortable to hold and can vibrate too.

  Rating: 79/100

  Price: £64.99

  Stockist: 0800 783 7010 - http://www.braun.com

  GHI Test Report - June 2008

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  Review of Breville Stainless Steel 3 in 1 hand blender

  Features

  700w motor, 500ml max jug, processor bowl 750ml, 986g weight, 5 speeds, 82db, length of continuous operation;  1min blender, 30s chopper, max temp; do not use on boiling liquids, accessories; jug, whisk and chopper.

  Comments

  Top scorer for chopping.  Very uncomfortable in use and difficult to remove shaft. Detachable blades were fiddly to put on. Heavy to use.

  Rating: 79/100

  Price: £34.99

  Stockist: 0800 525 089 - http://www.breville.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - June 2008

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  Review of Philips HR1372 hand blender

  Features

  700w motor, 1000ml max jug, processor bowls 750ml and 1000ml, 712g weight, 5 speeds, 72db, length of continuous operation  2mins with overheat protection, max temp. 80ºC, accessories; jug, whisk and two different sized choppers.

  Comments

  Excellent for pureeing soup.  Good range of accessories supplied. Quiet in use.  Uncomfortable when using for a length of time especially when whisking cream. 

  Rating: 79/100

  Price: £65

  Stockist: 0870 900 9070 - http://www.philips.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - June 2008

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  Review of Moulinex Opti Pro hand blender

  Features

  700w motor, 1.5l max jug, processor bowl 2l, 731g weight, 6 speeds, pulse action, 67.3db,  can be wall mounted, accessories; jug, whisk and large processor bowl with chopping and shredding blades, dishwasher safe attachments.

  Comments

  Quietest in use.  Large processing bowl with chopping and shredding blades supplied.  Slightly uncomfortable when using for a long time.  Plastic handle but metal shaft.  Doesn't chop ice.

  Rating: 81/100

  Price: £59.99

  Stockist: 0845 602 1454 - http://www.moulinex.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - June 2008

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  Review of Kenwood 3 in 1 Wizzard hand blender

  Features

  500w motor, 700ml max jug,680g weight, 2 speeds, 73db, length of continuous operation  50 s, accessories; jug, whisk and chopper, dishwasher safe attachments.

  Comments

  Good for milk shakes, mixing and whisking.  The chunky lightweight plastic blender shaft and all accessories were dishwasher safe.   The on button required pressure to press and there was some vibration which caused discomfort when pureeing soup and whisking cream.

  Rating: 80/100

  Price: £34.99

  Stockist: 02392 392333 - http://www.kenwood.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - June 2008

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  Review of Dualit hand blender

  Features

  500w motor, 500ml max jug, processor bowl 2l, 818g weight, 6 speeds, 86.db, length of continuous operation  60 s, accessories; jug, whisk, square beaters and chopper, dishwasher safe attachments.

  Comments

  This retro styled blender was very good for milkshakes, batter, soup, chopping parsley, hazelnuts and whisking.  The supplied accessories are very well made, sturdy and dishwasher safe except for the processor bowl and lid.  Instructions are well laid out and very clear.   Chrome finish shows fingerprints.

  Rating: 81/100

  Price: £64.99

  Stockist: 01293 652500 - http://www.dualit.com

  GHI Test Report - June 2008

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  Review of Krups GPA3 hand blender

  Features

  600w motor, 900ml max jug, processor bowl 700ml, 785g weight, 6 speeds, 76.5db, length of continuous operation  50s, can be wall mounted, accessories; jug, whisk and chopper, dishwasher safe attachments.

  Comments

  A top scoring ease of use ergonomically shaped blender that is very comfortable to use, especially when whisking. Excellent for milk shakes, mayonnaise and batters.  Very good for whisking cream, egg whites and pureeing soup.  Brushed finished on handle does not show fingerprints and accessories (except for lid) can be put in dishwasher.  Can be wall mounted.  The only drawback is it cannot crush ice.

  Rating: 86/100

  Price: £49.99

  Stockist: 0845 602 145 - http://www.krups.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - June 2008