Kitchen Aid KSB560 blender

by Anthony
(US)

This unit seemed to be right smack in the middle of the price range for 5 speed blenders, and combined with the fact that it carries the Kitchenaid name I decided to give it a try. The motor has almost a full horsepower and is extremely powerful for what it needs to do. It also tends to be on the loud side, but this is to be expected. The important thing is that it does its job well.

In order to give the Kitchen Aid KSB560 blender extra stability they gave the base a little extra weight, but overall the unit actually seems lighter than most and is easy to lift and move around as needed. We don’t have room to keep a blender on the counter all the time in our kitchen so I am constantly moving it between the kitchen and the pantry. In the past I have had blenders where that was no smal feat to accomplish (like a daily workout) but I am happy to say this blender breaks the cycle and it is every bit as easy as it should be.

Another great feature that I was a little surprised to find on the Kitchen Aid KSB560 blender is the intelligent speed control. In short, it seems to be able to sense resistence in the blades and supply more power accordingly. So if you use the intelligent speed control on celery, the blades will supply just enough power to shred the stalks, but if you use it on meat loaf or mashed potatoes it will supply more torque and put out the power needed for those thicker foods.


This blender is priced middle of the road, but I would place it higher up in terms of features and overall quality. Highly recommended.