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Kenwood kMix KMX5 vs KitchenAid Professional 5KSM7990

What kMix KMX5 does better (4) and where Professional 5KSM7990 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Kenwood kMix KMX5
Kenwood · 2013kMix KMX5
8.8Score
4 advantages≈ US$540
vs
KitchenAid Professional 5KSM7990
KitchenAid · 2013Professional 5KSM7990
9.0Score
2 advantages≈ US$840
Higher score
4.4Power & capacity5.8
9.7Versatility8.7
8.1Controls & convenience9.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

kMix KMX5Professional 5KSM7990
349 × 361223417 × 371338
kMix KMX5Professional 5KSM7990Difference
Height361 mm371 mm−10 mm
Width349 mm417 mm−68 mm
Depth223 mm338 mm−115 mm
Weight8.1 kg12.6 kg−4.5 kg

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

Why is kMix KMX5 better than Professional 5KSM7990?

  1. Number of accessories9 vs 6+50%
  2. Pulse functionYes · Professional 5KSM7990: No
  3. Soft startYes · Professional 5KSM7990: No
  4. Max. dough per batch2.7 kg vs 2.2 kg+23%

Why is Professional 5KSM7990 better than kMix KMX5?

  1. Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)5 l vs 6.9 l+38%
  2. Speed settings6 vs 10+67%
Specifications

Side by side

Kenwood kMix KMX5Kenwood kMix KMX5≈ US$5408.8
Power & capacity
Power500 W500 W
Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)5 l6.9 l
Speed settings610
Max. dough per batch2.7 kg2.2 kg
Mixing & processing
Planetary mixing actionYesYes
Mixer designTilt-headTilt-head
Attachment hub (power outlet)YesYes
Pulse functionYesNo
Soft startYesNo
Heating / cooking functionNoNo
Bowl materialStainless steelStainless steel
Attachments includedWhisk, Dough hook, Flat beater, Splash guard, Mincer, Spatula, Recipe book, Patisserie setWhisk, Dough hook, Flat beater, Splash guard, Patisserie set
Number of accessories96
Cooking modes
FunctionsKnead, Whisk, Mix, Chop, Slice, Crush ice, BlendKnead, Whisk, Mix
Controls & smart
DisplayNone (dials / switches)—
TimerNoNo
Design & build
Dishwasher-safe partsYesYes
Non-stick coatingYes—
HousingAluminiumMetal
Cord storageYes—
Weight8.1 kg12.6 kg
Width349 mm417 mm
Height361 mm371 mm
Depth223 mm338 mm
SeriesKenwood kMixKitchenAid Professional
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