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Bosch OptiMUM MUM9B34S27 vs Kenwood KVC3173

What OptiMUM MUM9B34S27 does better (4) and where KVC3173 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Bosch OptiMUM MUM9B34S27
Bosch · 2018OptiMUM MUM9B34S27
8.2Score
4 advantages≈ US$720
vs
Kenwood KVC3173
Kenwood · 2020KVC3173
8.8Score
3 advantages≈ US$540
Higher score
8.0Power & capacity5.0
8.7Versatility8.9
5.1Controls & convenience9.0

Why is OptiMUM MUM9B34S27 better than KVC3173?

  1. Power1,400 W vs 1,000 W+40%
  2. Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)5.5 l vs 4.6 l+20%
  3. Pulse functionYes · KVC3173: No
  4. Max. dough per batch3.5 kg vs 2.7 kg+30%

Why is KVC3173 better than OptiMUM MUM9B34S27?

  1. Dishwasher-safe partsNo · OptiMUM MUM9B34S27: Yes
  2. Number of accessories5 vs 7+40%
  3. Speed settings7 vs 8+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Kenwood KVC3173Kenwood KVC3173≈ US$5408.8
Power & capacity
Power1,400 W1,000 W
Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)5.5 l4.6 l
Speed settings78
Max. dough per batch3.5 kg2.7 kg
Mixing & processing
Planetary mixing actionYesYes
Attachment hub (power outlet)—Yes
Pulse functionYesNo
Soft startNoNo
Heating / cooking functionNoNo
Bowl materialStainless steelStainless steel
Attachments includedWhisk, Dough hook, Flat beater, Patisserie setWhisk, Dough hook, Flat beater, Splash guard, Mincer, Patisserie set
Number of accessories57
Cooking modes
FunctionsKnead, Whisk, MixKnead, Whisk, Mix
Controls & smart
TimerNoNo
Design & build
Dishwasher-safe partsNoYes
Housing—Stainless steel
Weight—11.7 kg
Width—380 mm
Height—305 mm
Depth—285 mm
ColoursSilverSilver
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