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Kenwood Chef KVC3150 vs KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM185

What Chef KVC3150 does better (6) and where Artisan 5KSM185 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Kenwood Chef KVC3150
Kenwood · 2017Chef KVC3150
7.4Score
6 advantages≈ US$340
Higher score
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KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM185
KitchenAid · 2018Artisan 5KSM185
7.3Score
2 advantages≈ US$540
5.1Power & capacity2.9
9.7Versatility7.6
2.9Controls & convenience9.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Chef KVC3150Artisan 5KSM185
380 × 305285240 × 360370
Chef KVC3150Artisan 5KSM185Difference
Height305 mm360 mm−55 mm
Width380 mm240 mm+140 mm
Depth285 mm370 mm−85 mm
Weight11.7 kg11 kg+0.7 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Chef KVC3150 better than Artisan 5KSM185?

  1. Power1,000 W vs 300 W3.3×
  2. Attachment hub (power outlet)Yes · Artisan 5KSM185: No
  3. Pulse functionYes · Artisan 5KSM185: No
  4. Soft startYes · Artisan 5KSM185: No
  5. Number of accessories7 vs 6+17%
  6. Max. dough per batch2.7 kg vs 2 kg+35%

Why is Artisan 5KSM185 better than Chef KVC3150?

  1. Dishwasher-safe partsNo · Chef KVC3150: Yes
  2. Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)4.6 l vs 4.8 l+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Power & capacity
Power1,000 W300 W
Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)4.6 l4.8 l
Speed settings8—
Top speed—220 rpm
Max. dough per batch2.7 kg2 kg
Mixing & processing
Planetary mixing actionYesYes
Mixer design—Tilt-head
Attachment hub (power outlet)YesNo
Pulse functionYesNo
Soft startYesNo
Heating / cooking functionNoNo
Bowl materialStainless steelStainless steel
Attachments includedWhisk, Dough hook, Flat beater, Splash guard, Food processor, Patisserie setWhisk, Dough hook, Flat beater, Splash guard, Second bowl, Patisserie set
Number of accessories76
Cooking modes
FunctionsKnead, Whisk, Mix, Crush ice, BlendKnead, Whisk, Mix
Controls & smart
DisplayNone (dials / switches)—
TimerNoNo
Design & build
Dishwasher-safe partsNoYes
HousingMetalAluminium
Cord length—1.4 m
Weight11.7 kg11 kg
Width380 mm240 mm
Height305 mm360 mm
Depth285 mm370 mm
ColoursSilver—
SeriesKenwood ChefKitchenAid Artisan
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