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Kenwood SmartTouch KHC40 vs Salter Marino

What SmartTouch KHC40 does better (1) and where Marino wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Kenwood SmartTouch KHC40
Kenwood · 2026SmartTouch KHC40
4.9Score
1 advantage≈ US$350
vs
Salter Marino
Salter · 2026Marino
5.2Score
3 advantages
Higher score
3.8Power & capacity5.7
7.7Versatility4.4
2.9Controls & convenience5.1

Why is SmartTouch KHC40 better than Marino?

  1. Soft startYes · Marino: No

Why is Marino better than SmartTouch KHC40?

  1. Power1,000 W vs 1,200 W+20%
  2. Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)4.3 l vs 5 l+16%
  3. Pulse functionNo · SmartTouch KHC40: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Power & capacity
Power1,000 W1,200 W
Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)4.3 l5 l
Speed settings7—
Max. dough per batch1.7 kg—
Mixing & processing
Planetary mixing actionNoNo
Attachment hub (power outlet)NoNo
Pulse functionNoYes
Soft startYesNo
Heating / cooking functionNo—
Blender jug1.5 l—
Bowl materialStainless steelStainless steel
Attachments includedWhisk, Dough hook, Splash guard, Slicing discs, Mincer, Citrus press, Scale—
Number of accessories16—
Cooking modes
FunctionsKnead, Whisk, Mix, Chop, Blend—
Controls & smart
DisplayNone (dials / switches)—
TimerNoNo
Design & build
Dishwasher-safe partsNoNo
HousingStainless steelStainless steel
Weight8 kg—
Width170 mm—
Height300 mm—
Depth370 mm—
ColoursBlackBlue
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