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Kenwood Chef Elite KVC 5401S vs Kenwood KVC3173

What Chef Elite KVC 5401S does better (3) and where KVC3173 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Kenwood Chef Elite KVC 5401S
Kenwood · 2017Chef Elite KVC 5401S
6.4Score
3 advantages≈ US$550
vs
Kenwood KVC3173
Kenwood · 2020KVC3173
8.8Score
3 advantages≈ US$540
Higher score
6.3Power & capacity5.0
7.2Versatility8.9
5.1Controls & convenience9.0

Why is Chef Elite KVC 5401S better than KVC3173?

  1. Power1,200 W vs 1,000 W+20%
  2. Soft startYes · KVC3173: No
  3. Max. dough per batch3 kg vs 2.7 kg+11%

Why is KVC3173 better than Chef Elite KVC 5401S?

  1. Planetary mixing actionNo · Chef Elite KVC 5401S: Yes
  2. Dishwasher-safe partsNo · Chef Elite KVC 5401S: Yes
  3. Number of accessories5 vs 7+40%
Specifications

Side by side

Kenwood KVC3173Kenwood KVC3173≈ US$5408.8
Power & capacity
Power1,200 W1,000 W
Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)4.6 l4.6 l
Speed settings88
Max. dough per batch3 kg2.7 kg
Mixing & processing
Planetary mixing actionNoYes
Mixer designLift arm (multi-position)—
Attachment hub (power outlet)YesYes
Pulse functionNoNo
Soft startYesNo
Heating / cooking functionNoNo
Bowl material—Stainless 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, Mix, Chop, Crush ice, BlendKnead, 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
SeriesKenwood Chef Elite—
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