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Kenwood KVC 3170 S vs KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM125

What KVC 3170 S does better (2) and where Artisan 5KSM125 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Kenwood KVC 3170 S
Kenwood · 2017KVC 3170 S
4.3Score
2 advantages≈ US$380
vs
KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM125
KitchenAid · 2016Artisan 5KSM125
5.0Score
3 advantages≈ US$580
Higher score
3.8Power & capacity3.6
4.7Versatility6.6
5.0Controls & convenience6.5

Why is KVC 3170 S better than Artisan 5KSM125?

  1. Power1,000 W vs 300 W3.3×
  2. Pulse functionYes · Artisan 5KSM125: No

Why is Artisan 5KSM125 better than KVC 3170 S?

  1. Planetary mixing actionNo · KVC 3170 S: Yes
  2. Speed settings6 vs 10+67%
  3. Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)4.6 l vs 4.8 l+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Kenwood KVC 3170 SKenwood KVC 3170 S≈ US$3804.3
Power & capacity
Power1,000 W300 W
Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)4.6 l4.8 l
Speed settings610
Top speed—220 rpm
Max. dough per batch—2 kg
Mixing & processing
Planetary mixing actionNoYes
Mixer design—Tilt-head
Attachment hub (power outlet)—Yes
Pulse functionYesNo
Soft startNoNo
Heating / cooking functionNoNo
Bowl materialStainless steelStainless steel
Attachments included—Dough hook, Flat beater
Number of accessories—3
Cooking modes
FunctionsKneadKnead, Whisk, Mix
Controls & smart
Display—None (dials / switches)
TimerNoNo
Design & build
Dishwasher-safe partsNoNo
Housing—Aluminium
Cord length—1.4 m
Weight—10.4 kg
Width—240 mm
Height—360 mm
Depth—370 mm
ColoursSilver—
Series—KitchenAid Artisan
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