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Kenwood SmartTouch KHC40 vs Salter Retro EK6655CRM

What SmartTouch KHC40 does better (1) and where Retro EK6655CRM wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Kenwood SmartTouch KHC40
Kenwood · 2026SmartTouch KHC40
4.9Score
1 advantage≈ US$350
vs
Salter Retro EK6655CRM
Salter · 2026Retro EK6655CRM
5.0Score
2 advantages
Higher score
3.8Power & capacity6.4
7.7Versatility3.2
2.9Controls & convenience5.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

SmartTouch KHC40Retro EK6655CRM
170 × 300370235 × 318350
SmartTouch KHC40Retro EK6655CRMDifference
Height300 mm318 mm−18 mm
Width170 mm235 mm−65 mm
Depth370 mm350 mm+20 mm
Weight8 kg4.4 kg+3.6 kg

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

Why is SmartTouch KHC40 better than Retro EK6655CRM?

  1. Soft startYes · Retro EK6655CRM: No

Why is Retro EK6655CRM better than SmartTouch KHC40?

  1. Power1,000 W vs 1,300 W+30%
  2. Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)4.3 l vs 5 l+16%
Specifications

Side by side

Power & capacity
Power1,000 W1,300 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 functionNoNo
Soft startYesNo
Heating / cooking functionNoNo
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, BlendKnead
Controls & smart
DisplayNone (dials / switches)—
TimerNoNo
Design & build
Dishwasher-safe partsNoNo
HousingStainless steelStainless steel
Weight8 kg4.4 kg
Width170 mm235 mm
Height300 mm318 mm
Depth370 mm350 mm
ColoursBlackWhite
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