KitchenAid Artisan 5KSB5553BER review
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- Jug blender
The KitchenAid Artisan 5KSB5553BER blender is marketed at true cooks and chefs, claiming to offer the 'total control' you need for perfection every time. This good-looking blender comes with two jugs, which is handy, but find out whether it can make super soups and smoothies, and whether it excels at other challenges such as crushing ice.
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- What is it?
- What's it great at?
- Is there anything I should watch out for?
- Is there anything else I should know?
- Should I buy it?

Technical specifications
General
- Height38 cm
- Width22 cm
- Depth25 cm
- Capacity1.5 litres
- Power550
- Speed Settings5
- Jug materialGlass
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PRC Direct Not rated | £149.94Free | Go to store | |
Currys | £149.99Free | Go to store | |
John Lewis & Partners Not rated | £149.99Free | Go to store | |
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Amazon.co.uk | £199.00Free | Go to store |
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- 48%Lowest score
- 73%Average score
- 90%Highest score
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