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Kenwood Chef XL KVL4170 vs Smeg SMF03

What Chef XL KVL4170 does better (2) and where SMF03 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Kenwood Chef XL KVL4170
Kenwood · 2017Chef XL KVL4170
7.1Score
2 advantages≈ US$400
vs
Smeg SMF03
Smeg · 2018SMF03
8.1Score
2 advantages≈ US$320
Higher score
7.2Versatility5.9
6.6Controls & convenience9.0

Why is Chef XL KVL4170 better than SMF03?

  1. Number of accessories7 vs 5+40%
  2. Pulse functionYes · SMF03: No

Why is SMF03 better than Chef XL KVL4170?

  1. Dishwasher-safe partsNo · Chef XL KVL4170: Yes
  2. Soft startNo · Chef XL KVL4170: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Smeg SMF03Smeg SMF03≈ US$3208.1
Power & capacity
Power—800 W
Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)—4.8 l
Speed settings—10
Max. dough per batch—2.8 kg
Mixing & processing
Planetary mixing actionNoNo
Pulse functionYesNo
Soft startNoYes
Heating / cooking functionNoNo
Bowl materialStainless steel—
Attachments includedWhisk, Dough hook, Flat beater, Splash guard, Mincer, Spatula, Patisserie setWhisk, Dough hook, Flat beater, Splash guard
Number of accessories75
Cooking modes
FunctionsKnead, Whisk, MixKnead, Whisk, Mix, Blend
Controls & smart
TimerNoNo
Design & build
Dishwasher-safe partsNoYes
Non-stick coatingYes—
HousingAluminiumAluminium
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