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Kenwood KVC 3170 S vs Smeg SMF03

What KVC 3170 S does better (2) and where SMF03 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Kenwood KVC 3170 S
Kenwood · 2017KVC 3170 S
4.3Score
2 advantages≈ US$380
vs
Smeg SMF03
Smeg · 2018SMF03
8.1Score
4 advantages≈ US$320
Higher score
3.8Power & capacity5.5
4.7Versatility5.9
5.0Controls & convenience9.0

Why is KVC 3170 S better than SMF03?

  1. Power1,000 W vs 800 W+25%
  2. Pulse functionYes · SMF03: No

Why is SMF03 better than KVC 3170 S?

  1. Dishwasher-safe partsNo · KVC 3170 S: Yes
  2. Speed settings6 vs 10+67%
  3. Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)4.6 l vs 4.8 l+4%
  4. Soft startNo · KVC 3170 S: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Kenwood KVC 3170 SKenwood KVC 3170 S≈ US$3804.3
Smeg SMF03Smeg SMF03≈ US$3208.1
Power & capacity
Power1,000 W800 W
Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)4.6 l4.8 l
Speed settings610
Max. dough per batch—2.8 kg
Mixing & processing
Planetary mixing actionNoNo
Pulse functionYesNo
Soft startNoYes
Heating / cooking functionNoNo
Bowl materialStainless steel—
Attachments included—Whisk, Dough hook, Flat beater, Splash guard
Number of accessories—5
Cooking modes
FunctionsKneadKnead, Whisk, Mix, Blend
Controls & smart
TimerNoNo
Design & build
Dishwasher-safe partsNoYes
Housing—Aluminium
ColoursSilver—
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