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Kenwood KVL85 vs KitchenAid Artisan Design

What KVL85 does better (6) and where Artisan Design wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Kenwood KVL85
Kenwood · 2021KVL85
9.5Score
6 advantages≈ US$510
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KitchenAid Artisan Design
KitchenAid · 2024Artisan Design
4.1Score
0 advantages≈ US$590
7.5Power & capacity2.9
9.5Versatility6.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

KVL85Artisan Design
370 × 400230240 × 360370
KVL85Artisan DesignDifference
Height400 mm360 mm+40 mm
Width370 mm240 mm+130 mm
Depth230 mm370 mm−140 mm
Weight24 kg12 kg+12 kg

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

Why is KVL85 better than Artisan Design?

  1. Power1,200 W vs 300 W4×
  2. Number of accessories10 vs 42.5×
  3. Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)7 l vs 4.7 l+49%
  4. Pulse functionYes · Artisan Design: No
  5. TimerYes · Artisan Design: No
  6. Max. dough per batch2.6 kg vs 2 kg+28%

Why is Artisan Design better than KVL85?

Artisan Design has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Kenwood KVL85Kenwood KVL85≈ US$5109.5
Power & capacity
Power1,200 W300 W
Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)7 l4.7 l
Max. dough per batch2.6 kg2 kg
Mixing & processing
Planetary mixing actionYesYes
Attachment hub (power outlet)Yes—
Pulse functionYesNo
Soft startNoNo
Built-in scaleYes—
Heating / cooking functionNoNo
Bowl materialStainless steel—
Attachments includedWhisk, Dough hook, Splash guard, Second bowl, Food processor, Mincer, Spatula, Scale—
Number of accessories104
Cooking modes
FunctionsKnead, Whisk, Mix, Chop, Slice, Blend, WeighKnead
Controls & smart
DisplayLCD—
TimerYesNo
Design & build
Dishwasher-safe partsYes—
HousingMetalStainless steel
Cord length1 m—
Weight24 kg12 kg
Width370 mm240 mm
Height400 mm360 mm
Depth230 mm370 mm
ColoursSilver—
Series—KitchenAid Artisan
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