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Bosch OptiMUM MUM9B34S27 vs Kenwood Chef Elite KVC 5401S

What OptiMUM MUM9B34S27 does better (5) and where Chef Elite KVC 5401S wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Bosch OptiMUM MUM9B34S27
Bosch · 2018OptiMUM MUM9B34S27
8.3Score
5 advantages≈ US$720
Higher score
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Kenwood Chef Elite KVC 5401S
Kenwood · 2017Chef Elite KVC 5401S
6.3Score
2 advantages≈ US$550
7.9Power & capacity6.3
8.6Versatility7.1
5.0Controls & convenience5.0

Why is OptiMUM MUM9B34S27 better than Chef Elite KVC 5401S?

  1. Planetary mixing actionYes · Chef Elite KVC 5401S: No
  2. Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)5.5 l vs 4.6 l+20%
  3. Power1,400 W vs 1,200 W+17%
  4. Pulse functionYes · Chef Elite KVC 5401S: No
  5. Max. dough per batch3.5 kg vs 3 kg+17%

Why is Chef Elite KVC 5401S better than OptiMUM MUM9B34S27?

  1. Soft startNo · OptiMUM MUM9B34S27: Yes
  2. Speed settings7 vs 8+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Power & capacity
Power1,400 W1,200 W
Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)5.5 l4.6 l
Speed settings78
Max. dough per batch3.5 kg3 kg
Mixing & processing
Planetary mixing actionYesNo
Mixer design—Lift arm (multi-position)
Attachment hub (power outlet)—Yes
Pulse functionYesNo
Soft startNoYes
Heating / cooking functionNoNo
Bowl materialStainless steel—
Attachments includedWhisk, Dough hook, Flat beater, Patisserie setWhisk, Dough hook, Flat beater, Patisserie set
Number of accessories55
Cooking modes
FunctionsKnead, Whisk, MixKnead, Whisk, Mix, Chop, Crush ice, Blend
Controls & smart
TimerNoNo
Design & build
Dishwasher-safe partsNoNo
ColoursSilverSilver
SeriesBosch OptiMUMKenwood Chef Elite
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