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Smeg SMF03 vs Kenwood kMix KMX754

Get the Kenwood kMix. More power, a bigger bowl, better with dough, for much less. The Smeg is the prettier, quieter one, and it struggles with bread.

Smeg SMF03 stand mixer

Smeg SMF03

96%of 114 owners give it 4 or 5 stars
Our pick
Kenwood kMix KMX754 stand mixer

Kenwood kMix KMX754

97%of 3,980 owners give it 4 or 5 stars

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Which one is for you?

SMF03

Looks first, cakes over bread, quiet? Then it's the Smeg.

Is the Smeg SMF03 worth it?

kMix

More power for less, the odd loaf, value first? The kMix.

Is the Kenwood kMix KMX754 worth it?

Key differences

SMF03kMix

Motor

800 W
1,000 Wβœ“

Bowl

4.8 L steel
5 L glass

Bread dough

Struggles
Copesβœ“

Looks

Retro iconβœ“
Smart

Price

Higher
Much lowerβœ“

What owners say

Verified buyers only; every 1–3 star review read by us. How we do this

SMF03

Owners love how it looks and how easy it is. The few unhappy ones had the motor overheat or stop within weeks.

They love
  • Looks great on the worktop
  • Easy to use
  • Solid and well made
They complain
  • Stopped working or overheated within weeks

kMix

Most owners love how it looks and bakes. The unhappy ones report a glass bowl that jams and trouble with bread dough.

They love
  • Great for cakes and baking
  • Looks lovely
  • Easy to use
They complain
  • Struggles, wobbles or rattles with bread dough
  • The bowl (mostly the glass one) jams on the base

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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, BBC Good Food, Good Housekeeping, CNET, Bon AppΓ©tit, manufacturer specifications.

Owner reports for the SMF03: 114 verified buyer ratings at Currys, Otto (Germany) and Boulanger (France), read November 2026.

Owner reports for the kMix: 3,980 verified buyer ratings at Currys, read October 2026.

Updated 5 Nov 2026How we decide
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