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Bosch MUM5XW40 vs Kenwood KVC 3170 S

What MUM5XW40 does better (5) and where KVC 3170 S wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Bosch MUM5XW40
Bosch · 2020MUM5XW40
9.1Score
5 advantages≈ US$380
Higher score
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Kenwood KVC 3170 S
Kenwood · 2017KVC 3170 S
4.3Score
1 advantage≈ US$380
4.5Power & capacity3.8
9.5Versatility4.7
9.3Controls & convenience5.0

Why is MUM5XW40 better than KVC 3170 S?

  1. Planetary mixing actionYes · KVC 3170 S: No
  2. Dishwasher-safe partsYes · KVC 3170 S: No
  3. Soft startYes · KVC 3170 S: No
  4. TimerYes · KVC 3170 S: No
  5. Speed settings7 vs 6+17%

Why is KVC 3170 S better than MUM5XW40?

  1. Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)3.9 l vs 4.6 l+18%
Specifications

Side by side

Bosch MUM5XW40Bosch MUM5XW40≈ US$3809.1
Kenwood KVC 3170 SKenwood KVC 3170 S≈ US$3804.3
Power & capacity
Power1,000 W1,000 W
Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)3.9 l4.6 l
Speed settings76
Max. dough per batch2.7 kg—
Mixing & processing
Planetary mixing actionYesNo
Mixer designLift arm (multi-position)—
Attachment hub (power outlet)No—
Pulse functionYesYes
Soft startYesNo
Built-in scaleYes—
Heating / cooking functionNoNo
Bowl materialStainless steelStainless steel
Attachments includedDough hook, Food processor, Slicing discs, Mincer, Citrus press, Scale—
Number of accessories15—
Cooking modes
FunctionsKnead, Mix, Crush ice, Blend, WeighKnead
Controls & smart
TimerYesNo
Design & build
Dishwasher-safe partsYesNo
Cord length1.1 m—
Weight8.7 kg—
Width280 mm—
Height282 mm—
Depth271 mm—
Colours—Silver
SeriesBosch MUM 5—
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