KitchenAid Artisan Power Plus 5KSB8270BMS review
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- Jug blender
The KitchenAid Artisan Power Plus blender may be eye-wateringly expensive, but at least it looks and feels very well-built. Its auto-programs and pulse setting are designed to do everything from blitzing an iced-fruit smoothie to blending and heating soup - but does it do these well enough to justify its hefty price tag? Read our review to find out.
What's included:- Pros and cons
- 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?
Last checked by Which?
October 2021
First reviewed by Which?
November 2017
Released
November 2017
Technical specifications
General
- Height39cm
- Width17cm
- Depth22cm
- Capacity1.6 litres
- Power1800
- Speed Settings11+4 automatic
- Jug materialPlastic
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