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Kenwood KVL4100 vs Smeg SMF04

What KVL4100 does better (3) and where SMF04 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Kenwood KVL4100
Kenwood · 2018KVL4100
6.4Score
3 advantages≈ US$230
Higher score
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Smeg SMF04
Smeg · 2026SMF04
6.2Score
4 advantages≈ US$330
6.4Power & capacity5.5
7.2Versatility8.6
2.9Controls & convenience2.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

KVL4100SMF04
490 × 472305405 × 378221
KVL4100SMF04Difference
Height472 mm378 mm+94 mm
Width490 mm405 mm+85 mm
Depth305 mm221 mm+84 mm
Weight9.4 kg9.6 kg−0.2 kg

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

Why is KVL4100 better than SMF04?

  1. Power1,200 W vs 800 W+50%
  2. Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)6.7 l vs 4.8 l+40%
  3. Pulse functionYes · SMF04: No

Why is SMF04 better than KVL4100?

  1. Planetary mixing actionNo · KVL4100: Yes
  2. Speed settings6 vs 10+67%
  3. Heating / cooking functionNo · KVL4100: Yes
  4. Max. dough per batch2.4 kg vs 2.8 kg+16%
Specifications

Side by side

Kenwood KVL4100Kenwood KVL4100≈ US$2306.4
Smeg SMF04Smeg SMF04≈ US$3306.2
Power & capacity
Power1,200 W800 W
Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)6.7 l4.8 l
Speed settings610
Max. dough per batch2.4 kg2.8 kg
Mixing & processing
Planetary mixing actionNoYes
Pulse functionYesNo
Soft startNoNo
Heating / cooking functionNoYes
Bowl materialStainless steelAluminium
Attachments includedWhisk, Dough hook, Flat beater, Splash guard, Spatula, Recipe book, Patisserie set—
Number of accessories7—
Cooking modes
FunctionsKnead, Whisk, MixMix, Cook
Controls & smart
DisplayNone (dials / switches)—
TimerNoNo
Design & build
Dishwasher-safe partsNoNo
HousingMetalAluminium
Cord length—1 m
Weight9.4 kg9.6 kg
Width490 mm405 mm
Height472 mm378 mm
Depth305 mm221 mm
SeriesKenwood Chef XL—
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