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Kenwood KVL4100 vs KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM60

What KVL4100 does better (5) and where Artisan 5KSM60 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Kenwood KVL4100
Kenwood · 2018KVL4100
6.4Score
5 advantages≈ US$230
Higher score
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KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM60
KitchenAid · 2023Artisan 5KSM60
5.1Score
2 advantages≈ US$950
6.4Power & capacity4.3
7.2Versatility6.8
2.9Controls & convenience6.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

KVL4100Artisan 5KSM60
490 × 472305287 × 419372
KVL4100Artisan 5KSM60Difference
Height472 mm419 mm+53 mm
Width490 mm287 mm+203 mm
Depth305 mm372 mm−67 mm
Weight9.4 kg13 kg−3.6 kg

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

Why is KVL4100 better than Artisan 5KSM60?

  1. Power1,200 W vs 375 W3.2×
  2. Number of accessories7 vs 32.3×
  3. Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)6.7 l vs 5.6 l+20%
  4. Max. dough per batch2.4 kg vs 0.5 kg4.8×
  5. Pulse functionYes · Artisan 5KSM60: No

Why is Artisan 5KSM60 better than KVL4100?

  1. Planetary mixing actionNo · KVL4100: Yes
  2. Speed settings6 vs 11+83%
Specifications

Side by side

Kenwood KVL4100Kenwood KVL4100≈ US$2306.4
Power & capacity
Power1,200 W375 W
Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)6.7 l5.6 l
Speed settings611
Max. dough per batch2.4 kg0.5 kg
Mixing & processing
Planetary mixing actionNoYes
Mixer design—Bowl-lift
Attachment hub (power outlet)—Yes
Pulse functionYesNo
Soft startNoNo
Heating / cooking functionNoNo
Bowl materialStainless steelStainless steel
Attachments includedWhisk, Dough hook, Flat beater, Splash guard, Spatula, Recipe book, Patisserie setWhisk, Dough hook, Flat beater
Number of accessories73
Cooking modes
FunctionsKnead, Whisk, MixKnead, Whisk, Mix
Controls & smart
DisplayNone (dials / switches)—
TimerNoNo
Design & build
Dishwasher-safe partsNoNo
HousingMetalDie-cast metal
Cord length—1.1 m
Weight9.4 kg13 kg
Width490 mm287 mm
Height472 mm419 mm
Depth305 mm372 mm
SeriesKenwood Chef XLKitchenAid Artisan
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