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Kenwood KVC 3170 S vs KitchenAid Artisan Mini 5KSM3311

What KVC 3170 S does better (3) and where Artisan Mini 5KSM3311 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Kenwood KVC 3170 S
Kenwood · 2017KVC 3170 S
4.3Score
3 advantages≈ US$380
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KitchenAid Artisan Mini 5KSM3311
KitchenAid · 2015Artisan Mini 5KSM3311
4.1Score
2 advantages≈ US$660
3.8Power & capacity2.5
4.7Versatility7.6
5.0Controls & convenience5.0

Why is KVC 3170 S better than Artisan Mini 5KSM3311?

  1. Power1,000 W vs 250 W4×
  2. Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)4.6 l vs 3.3 l+39%
  3. Pulse functionYes · Artisan Mini 5KSM3311: No

Why is Artisan Mini 5KSM3311 better than KVC 3170 S?

  1. Planetary mixing actionNo · KVC 3170 S: Yes
  2. Speed settings6 vs 10+67%
Specifications

Side by side

Kenwood KVC 3170 SKenwood KVC 3170 S≈ US$3804.3
Power & capacity
Power1,000 W250 W
Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)4.6 l3.3 l
Speed settings610
Max. dough per batch—0.7 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—Whisk, Dough hook, Flat beater, Patisserie set
Number of accessories—4
Cooking modes
FunctionsKneadKnead, Whisk, Mix
Controls & smart
TimerNoNo
Design & build
Dishwasher-safe partsNoNo
Housing—Metal
Weight—6.5 kg
Width—198 mm
Height—312 mm
Depth—312 mm
ColoursSilver—
Series—KitchenAid Artisan
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