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Kenwood Chef XL KVL4140 vs Smeg SMF13

What Chef XL KVL4140 does better (5) and where SMF13 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Kenwood Chef XL KVL4140
Kenwood · 2017Chef XL KVL4140
9.5Score
5 advantages≈ US$450
Higher score
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Smeg SMF13
Smeg · 2018SMF13
8.6Score
2 advantages≈ US$490
8.6Power & capacity5.5
9.3Versatility8.0
8.3Controls & convenience9.0

Why is Chef XL KVL4140 better than SMF13?

  1. Power1,200 W vs 800 W+50%
  2. Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)6.7 l vs 4.8 l+40%
  3. Number of accessories6 vs 4+50%
  4. Pulse functionYes · SMF13: No
  5. Max. dough per batch5 kg vs 2.8 kg+79%

Why is SMF13 better than Chef XL KVL4140?

  1. Speed settings8 vs 10+25%
  2. Soft startNo · Chef XL KVL4140: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Smeg SMF13Smeg SMF13≈ US$4908.6
Power & capacity
Power1,200 W800 W
Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)6.7 l4.8 l
Speed settings810
Max. dough per batch5 kg2.8 kg
Mixing & processing
Planetary mixing actionYesYes
Attachment hub (power outlet)Yes—
Pulse functionYesNo
Soft startNoYes
Heating / cooking functionNoNo
Bowl materialStainless steelGlass
Attachments includedWhisk, Dough hook, Flat beater, Patisserie setWhisk, Dough hook, Flat beater
Number of accessories64
Cooking modes
FunctionsKnead, Whisk, Mix, Slice, Crush ice, BlendKnead, Whisk, Mix, Blend
Controls & smart
DisplayNone (dials / switches)—
TimerNoNo
Design & build
Dishwasher-safe partsYesYes
HousingMetalAluminium
Cord length1.2 m—
Weight13.5 kg—
Width380 mm—
Height356 mm—
Depth285 mm—
ColoursSilverWhite
SeriesKenwood Chef XL—
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