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- Alex vs Heavy Duty 5KSM55
BEM Alex vs KitchenAid Heavy Duty 5KSM55
What Alex does better (2) and where Heavy Duty 5KSM55 wins (4) — every spec side by side.
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7.0Power & capacity3.7
7.7Versatility7.9
2.9Controls & convenience8.3
Why is Alex better than Heavy Duty 5KSM55?
- Power1,800 W vs 325 W5.5×
- Number of accessories5 vs 3+67%
Why is Heavy Duty 5KSM55 better than Alex?
- Dishwasher-safe partsNo · Alex: Yes
- Speed settings6 vs 11+83%
- Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)5 l vs 5.2 l+4%
- Soft startNo · Alex: Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Power & capacity | ||
| Power | 1,800 W | 325 W |
| Capacity (bowl / basket / pot) | 5 l | 5.2 l |
| Speed settings | 6 | 11 |
| Max. dough per batch | — | 0.5 kg |
| Mixing & processing | ||
| Planetary mixing action | Yes | Yes |
| Mixer design | — | Bowl-lift |
| Attachment hub (power outlet) | — | Yes |
| Pulse function | No | No |
| Soft start | No | Yes |
| Heating / cooking function | — | No |
| Blender jug | 1.5 l | — |
| Bowl material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Attachments included | Whisk, Dough hook, Flat beater, Mincer | Whisk, Dough hook, Flat beater |
| Number of accessories | 5 | 3 |
| Cooking modes | ||
| Functions | — | Knead, Whisk, Mix |
| Controls & smart | ||
| Display | None (dials / switches) | — |
| Timer | No | No |
| Design & build | ||
| Dishwasher-safe parts | No | Yes |
| Housing | Stainless steel | Die-cast metal |
| Cord length | — | 1.1 m |
| Weight | — | 12.7 kg |
| Width | — | 287 mm |
| Height | — | 419 mm |
| Depth | — | 371 mm |
| Colours | Red | — |
