Kenwood kMix KMX754 vs Kenwood Titanium Chef Baker XL
Get the Kenwood kMix. Unless you bake bread or big batches every week — then the Baker XL's scales and 7 L bowl earn their price.
Kenwood kMix KMX754
A proper 1,000 W mixer with a 5 L bowl for far less than a KitchenAid.
Kenwood Titanium Chef Baker XL
Built-in scales and a big 7 L bowl for serious bakers and bread.
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Both are heavy Kenwoods with the power for real batches. The kMix's 1,000 W motor and 5 L bowl handle cakes and the odd loaf for about half the price; the Baker XL adds built-in scales, a 7 L bowl and 1200 W for serious bakers.
- —You bake cakes and the odd loaf.
- —You want a real stand mixer for less.
- —You don't need scales built in.
- —You bake bread or big batches often.
- —You're tired of weighing on separate scales.
- —Power matters more to you than price.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Strong 1,000 W motor
- +5 L bowl and splash guard included
- +Takes Kenwood attachments
- −Heavy to move around the kitchen.
- −Boxier and less sleek than KitchenAid or Smeg.
- +Scales built in — weigh straight into the bowl
- +7 L and 5 L bowls included
- +Strong enough for big batches of dough
- −It's big and heavy, so it needs a permanent spot on the counter.
- −Kenwood's model names are confusing: KVL85 is the XL with the 7 L bowl; KVC85 has smaller bowls.
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: Tom's Guide, America's Test Kitchen, Expert Reviews, Expert Reviews: Kenwood kMix, manufacturer specifications.