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Kitchenaid Artisan High Performance Blender 5KSB6060 Review

True Score

76
80
1

Experts

94
173

Consumers

Expert Rankings

The KitchenAid Artisan High-Performance Blender 5KSB6060 is a powerful blender with a strong motor and sturdy construction. It offers 10 variable speeds and a pulse function. However, its price and limited functionality make it a tough sell for budget-conscious consumers.

Overview

The KitchenAid Artisan High-Performance Blender 5KSB6060 is a 2020-model premium blender that boasts 10-speed settings for high-traffic kitchens. This blender uses a 1800W motor to pulverize everything from smoothies to kale and ice. It comes with a tamper to agitate food during processing. A 60-oz plastic BPA-free pitcher provides adequate room for preparing large meals.

This blender has a manual adjustment system, which is easy to operate. And a die-cast base, which comes in a variety of colors, offers durability. The appliance is easy to clean, featuring a dishwasher-safe jar and four stainless steel blades. It produces 85 dB of noise at the highest motor setting. This model does a good job with hot soups and has easy-to-clean dishwasher-safe parts.

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our Verdict

The KitchenAid Artisan High-Performance Blender 5KSB6060 flexes powerful performance and an attractive design with sturdy metal construction for a stable operating experience. It features an impressive 1800-Watt motor, which was more than enough to handle most tough ingredients during blend tests.

Fortunately, noise testing showed that this blender operated at only 85 dB. While the sturdy base is nice, it’s also bulky and heavy, making this a tough pick for compact kitchen spaces. The KitchenAid blender offers 10 different speed settings and a simple, easy-to-use control panel. Unfortunately, it skips the preset programs, leaving you with just a pulse button.

It is also expensive, especially when compared to its scaled-back functionality. Another gripe worth mentioning is that the blade assembly can get a bit warm, potentially messing with temperature-sensitive ingredients.

True Score

76

Reasons to Buy

  • Excellent 1800-Watt motor
  • Attractive, sturdy design
  • Ten individual speed settings
  • Large and durable blender jar
  • Incredibly easy to use

Reasons to Avoid

  • No preset programs
  • Blades can get warm during use
  • Expensive

Specifications

App Compatiblen/a
Auto Shut-Offn/a
Blade Materialn/a
Capacity(s)60 oz
Detachable BladesNo
Dishwasher Safen/a
Number of Blades4
Number of Speeds10
Overload Protectionn/a
Pour Spoutn/a
Programmablen/a
Safety Lockn/a
Single or Multi Serven/a

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Product Comparison

True Score

76
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76
94

Ranking

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27

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81

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23

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81

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28

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81

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81

Market Context

The KitchenAid Artisan High-Performance Blender 5KSB6060 is a 2020-model premium blender that boasts 10-speed settings for high-traffic kitchens. This blender uses a 1800W motor to…

The KitchenAid Artisan High-Performance Blender 5KSB6060 is a 2020-model premium blender that boasts 10-speed settings for high-traffic kitchens. This blender uses a 1800W motor to pulverize everything from smoothies to kale and ice. It comes with a tamper to agitate food during processing. A 60-oz plastic BPA-free pitcher provides adequate room for preparing large meals.

This blender has a manual adjustment system, which is easy to operate. And a die-cast base, which comes in a variety of colors, offers durability. The appliance is easy to clean, featuring a dishwasher-safe jar and four stainless steel blades. It produces 85 dB of noise at the highest motor setting. This model does a good job with hot soups and has easy-to-clean dishwasher-safe parts.

Continue reading our review below and check out the best blenders on the market.

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App Compatible

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Auto Shut-Off

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a, Yes

Blade Material

n/a

Stainless steel

Stainless steel

Stainless steel

Capacity(s)

60 oz

60 oz

48 oz

68 oz

Detachable Blades

No

No

No

No

Dishwasher Safe

n/a

Yes

Select parts

Yes

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  • $449.99

    Availability

    In Stock

    Free Shipping

    No

Score Card

E

Expert Score

80

*.75

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C

Customer Score

94

*.25

We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

76

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Expert Score Breakdown

  • Trusted Reviews
    D

    Trust Score

    80
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