Kenwood KWL90 Chef XL vs KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM185

What KWL90 Chef XL does better (5) and where Artisan 5KSM185 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Kenwood · 2021KWL90 Chef XL

9.4Score

5 advantages≈ US$640

Higher score

KitchenAid · 2018Artisan 5KSM185

7.3Score

0 advantages≈ US$580

8.3Power & capacity2.9

9.1Versatility7.7

8.4Controls & convenience9.3

Why is KWL90 Chef XL better than Artisan 5KSM185?

Artisan 5KSM185 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Only differences	Kenwood KWL90 Chef XL≈ US$6409.4	KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM185≈ US$5807.3
Power & capacity
Power	1,400 W	300 W
Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)	7 l	4.8 l
Speed settings	13	—
Top speed	—	220 rpm
Max. dough per batch	2.6 kg	2 kg
Mixing & processing
Planetary mixing action	Yes	Yes
Mixer design	—	Tilt-head
Attachment hub (power outlet)	—	No
Pulse function	Yes	No
Soft start	No	No
Built-in scale	Yes	—
Heating / cooking function	No	No
Bowl material	—	Stainless steel
Attachments included	Whisk, Dough hook, Second bowl, Mincer	Whisk, Dough hook, Flat beater, Splash guard, Second bowl, Patisserie set
Number of accessories	7	6
Cooking modes
Functions	Knead, Mix, Blend, Weigh	Knead, Whisk, Mix
Controls & smart
Display	Touchscreen	—
Timer	No	No
Design & build
Dishwasher-safe parts	—	Yes
Housing	Metal	Aluminium
Cord length	—	1.4 m
Weight	12.3 kg	11 kg
Width	—	240 mm
Height	—	360 mm
Depth	—	370 mm
Colours	Silver	—
Series	Kenwood Chef XL	KitchenAid Artisan