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Kenwood Chef XL Pro vs KitchenAid Heavy Duty 5KSM55

What Chef XL Pro does better (2) and where Heavy Duty 5KSM55 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Kenwood Chef XL Pro
Kenwood · 2026Chef XL Pro
2 advantages≈ US$540
vs
KitchenAid Heavy Duty 5KSM55
KitchenAid · 2025Heavy Duty 5KSM55
7.3Score
0 advantages≈ US$580
Higher score
9.3Power & capacity3.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

Chef XL ProHeavy Duty 5KSM55
390 × 340240287 × 419371
Chef XL ProHeavy Duty 5KSM55Difference
Height340 mm419 mm−79 mm
Width390 mm287 mm+103 mm
Depth240 mm371 mm−131 mm
Weight9.8 kg12.7 kg−2.9 kg

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

Why is Chef XL Pro better than Heavy Duty 5KSM55?

  1. Power1,700 W vs 325 W5.2×
  2. Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)6.7 l vs 5.2 l+29%

Why is Heavy Duty 5KSM55 better than Chef XL Pro?

Heavy Duty 5KSM55 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Power & capacity
Power1,700 W325 W
Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)6.7 l5.2 l
Speed settings—11
Max. dough per batch—0.5 kg
Mixing & processing
Planetary mixing action—Yes
Mixer design—Bowl-lift
Attachment hub (power outlet)—Yes
Pulse function—No
Soft start—Yes
Heating / cooking functionNoNo
Bowl materialStainless steelStainless steel
Attachments included—Whisk, Dough hook, Flat beater
Number of accessories—3
Cooking modes
FunctionsKnead, Whisk, MixKnead, Whisk, Mix
Controls & smart
DisplayNone (dials / switches)—
Timer—No
Design & build
Dishwasher-safe parts—Yes
HousingMetalDie-cast metal
Cord length—1.1 m
Weight9.8 kg12.7 kg
Width390 mm287 mm
Height340 mm419 mm
Depth240 mm371 mm
ColoursBlack—
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