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KitchenAid Heavy Duty 5KSM55 vs Royalty Line Switzerland RL-PKM1600

What Heavy Duty 5KSM55 does better (3) and where RL-PKM1600 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

KitchenAid Heavy Duty 5KSM55
KitchenAid · 2025Heavy Duty 5KSM55
7.3Score
3 advantages≈ US$580
vs
Royalty Line Switzerland RL-PKM1600
Royalty Line Switzerland · 2025RL-PKM1600
8.1Score
2 advantages
Higher score
3.8Power & capacity5.1
7.9Versatility9.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

Heavy Duty 5KSM55RL-PKM1600
287 × 419371420 × 400300
Heavy Duty 5KSM55RL-PKM1600Difference
Height419 mm400 mm+19 mm
Width287 mm420 mm−133 mm
Depth371 mm300 mm+71 mm
Weight12.7 kg5.5 kg+7.2 kg

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

Why is Heavy Duty 5KSM55 better than RL-PKM1600?

  1. Speed settings11 vs 33.7×
  2. Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)5.2 l vs 4.5 l+16%
  3. Soft startYes · RL-PKM1600: No

Why is RL-PKM1600 better than Heavy Duty 5KSM55?

  1. Power325 W vs 1,600 W4.9×
  2. Pulse functionNo · Heavy Duty 5KSM55: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Power & capacity
Power325 W1,600 W
Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)5.2 l4.5 l
Speed settings113
Max. dough per batch0.5 kg—
Mixing & processing
Planetary mixing actionYesYes
Mixer designBowl-lift—
Attachment hub (power outlet)Yes—
Pulse functionNoYes
Soft startYesNo
Heating / cooking functionNo—
Bowl materialStainless steelStainless steel
Attachments includedWhisk, Dough hook, Flat beater—
Number of accessories3—
Cooking modes
FunctionsKnead, Whisk, Mix—
Controls & smart
TimerNoNo
Design & build
Dishwasher-safe partsYes—
HousingDie-cast metalStainless steel
Cord length1.1 m—
Weight12.7 kg5.5 kg
Width287 mm420 mm
Height419 mm400 mm
Depth371 mm300 mm
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