Kenwood KQL6300I Chef XL Sense vs KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM185

What KQL6300I Chef XL Sense does better (4) and where Artisan 5KSM185 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

9.3Score

4 advantages≈ US$570

Higher score

KitchenAid · 2018Artisan 5KSM185

7.3Score

1 advantage≈ US$540

9.0Power & capacity2.9

6.3Versatility7.6

8.4Controls & convenience9.3

Dimensions

Size comparison

KQL6300I Chef XL SenseArtisan 5KSM185

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

Specifications

Only differences	Kenwood KQL6300I Chef XL Sense≈ US$5709.3	KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM185≈ US$5407.3
Power & capacity
Power	1,400 W	300 W
Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)	6.7 l	4.8 l
Speed settings	9	—
Top speed	—	220 rpm
Max. dough per batch	4.6 kg	2 kg
Mixing & processing
Planetary mixing action	No	Yes
Mixer design	—	Tilt-head
Attachment hub (power outlet)	Yes	No
Pulse function	No	No
Soft start	No	No
Heating / cooking function	No	No
Bowl material	Stainless steel	Stainless steel
Attachments included	Whisk, Dough hook, Flat beater, Splash guard, Patisserie set	Whisk, Dough hook, Flat beater, Splash guard, Second bowl, Patisserie set
Number of accessories	6	6
Cooking modes
Functions	Knead, Whisk, Mix, Chop, Slice, Blend	Knead, Whisk, Mix
Controls & smart
Timer	No	No
Design & build
Dishwasher-safe parts	Yes	Yes
Housing	—	Aluminium
Cord length	—	1.4 m
Cord storage	Yes	—
Weight	—	11 kg
Width	360 mm	240 mm
Height	490 mm	360 mm
Depth	510 mm	370 mm
Colours	White	—
Series	—	KitchenAid Artisan