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Kenwood Chef Elite KVC5320S review: 41 specs compared

Avg. price:~£290Motor power:1200 WBowl capacity:4.6 LNumber of speed levels:?Number of included attachments:4Weight:9.4 kg

Kenwood Chef Elite KVC5320S Review: Compare 41 technical specifications, 2 expert reviews and 1 best-of list to see how this product ranks in the Stand Mixers category and whether it is worth buying.

Kenwood Chef Elite KVC5320S
7.5/10

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, ratings from across the web and expert reviews.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 60%, List score 15%, User score 15%, Reviews score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 83% of models
Score components

60%

6.8

Technical score

15%

8.8

User score

15%

8.4

List score

10%

8.5

Reviews score

▲Better than 83% of stand mixers
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the stand mixer's overall rating with its price.
When it matters
When you are looking for a stand mixer with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 58% of models
Score components

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

7.9

Price

▲Better than 58%
6.8

Technical score

Technical score
6.8/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 60% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 66% of models
Score components

35%

8.9

Performance

15%

4.0

Functions

15%

6.6

Bowl

15%

5.4

Accessories

10%

7.0

Design

10%

6.2

Safety

▲Better than 66%
8.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
Share: Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 65% of models

80%

8.6

Average grade

20%

8.0

Popularity

Grades by review (2)
2 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
▲Better than 65%
8.8

User score

User score
8.8/ 10
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What it is
How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 8.0, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
Share: User score counts 15% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 67% of models

70%

9.0

Rating

30%

8.4

Popularity

▲Better than 67%
8.4

List score

List score
8.4/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 15% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (1)
List score: in 1 of 13 lists (8%)
▲Better than 85%
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Ranked #32 of 219 models in Stand Mixers (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of stand mixer Kenwood Chef Elite KVC5320S

Technical score
Technical score
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 60% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 66% of models
Score components:

35%

8.9

Performance

15%

4.0

Functions

15%

6.6

Bowl

15%

5.4

Accessories

10%

7.0

Design

10%

6.2

Safety

6.8
Reviews score
8.5
User score
8.8
List score
8.4
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the stand mixer's overall rating with its price.
When it matters
When you are looking for a stand mixer with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 58% of models
Score components:

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

7.9

Price

7.6
Mixer type
planetary
Head design
tilt-head
Motor power
1,200 W
Market range: <350 W – >1.5k W
This stand mixer delivers 1,200 W of motor power, which is higher than the rated power of 60.7% of stand mixers and equal to that of 14.3% of stand mixers.
Number of speed levels
?
Maximum speed
?
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Bowl capacity
4.6 L
Market range: <4 L – >7.6 L
This stand mixer features a bowl capacity of 4.6 L, which is smaller than the mixing bowl of 75.5% of stand mixers and equal to that of 1.3% of stand mixers.
Dough capacity
?
Bowl material
stainless steel
Splash guard included
yes
This stand mixer has a splash guard, unlike 90.5%.
Dishwasher-safe parts
yes
This stand mixer has dishwasher-safe parts, unlike 85.1%.
Built-in scale
no
This stand mixer does not have built-in scale, unlike 89.5%.
Heating function
no
This stand mixer does not have heating function, unlike 96.6%.
Maximum timer
?
Display
no
This stand mixer does not have a display. 27.2% of stand mixers have a display.
Control type
dial
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Number of included attachments
4
Market range: <3 – >6
This stand mixer comes with 4 included attachments, which is more accessories than with 68.4% of stand mixers and equal to that with 14% of stand mixers.
Dough hook included
yes
This stand mixer has a dough hook, unlike 100%.
Flat beater included
yes
This stand mixer has a flat beater, unlike 96.3%.
Wire whisk included
yes
This stand mixer has a wire whisk, unlike 99.5%.
Meat grinder included
no
This stand mixer does not include a meat grinder, unlike 90.5%.
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Height
34.5 cm
Market range: <28.2 cm – >41.9 cm
This stand mixer has an overall height of 34.5 cm, which is lower than the height of 52.7% of stand mixers and equal to that of 3.2% of stand mixers.
Width
27 cm
Market range: <21 cm – >40.2 cm
This stand mixer measures 27 cm in width, which is narrower than 54.3% of stand mixers and equal in width to 1.8% of stand mixers.
Depth
31 cm
Market range: <22 cm – >42 cm
This stand mixer has a depth of 31 cm, which is shallower than 53% of stand mixers.
Weight
9.4 kg
Market range: <3.98 kg – >13.2 kg
This stand mixer weighs 9.4 kg, which is heavier than 66.4% of stand mixers and equal in weight to 0.9% of stand mixers.
Body material
aluminium
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Overload protection
yes
This stand mixer has overload protection, unlike 99.3%.
Safety locking system
yes
This stand mixer has safety locking system, unlike 97.5%.
Automatic shut-off
no
This stand mixer does not have automatic shut-off, unlike 42.2%.
Non-slip feet
yes
This stand mixer has non-slip feet, unlike 100%.

Kenwood Chef Elite KVC5320S vs the average stand mixer

246810TotalPerformanceFunctionsDesignBowlAccessoriesSafety
  • 31 dB quieter operation
    This stand mixer runs with noticeably less motor whine, creating a more pleasant kitchen environment than the average stand mixer (44 dB vs 75 dB).
    44 dB vs 75 dB
  • 1 more included attachments
    This stand mixer equips you with more versatile tools out of the box without needing extra purchases than the average stand mixer (4 vs 3).
    4 vs 3
  • 200 W more motor power
    This stand mixer kneads dense bread doughs and heavy batches with greater torque and ease than the average stand mixer (1,200 W vs 1,000 W).
    1,200 W vs 1,000 W
  • 14.3% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
    How we count it
    Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 8.0, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
    Share: User score counts 15% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 67% of models

    70%

    9.0

    Rating

    30%

    8.4

    Popularity

    8.8 vs 7.7
  • 13.3% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 65% of models

    80%

    8.6

    Average grade

    20%

    8.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (2)
    2 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    8.5 vs 7.5
  • 1 cm narrower body
    This stand mixer takes up less horizontal space on the countertop, leaving more prep area than the average stand mixer (27 cm vs 28 cm).
    27 cm vs 28 cm
  • 0.5 cm lower height
    This stand mixer fits more comfortably beneath low kitchen wall cabinets and shelves than the average stand mixer (34.5 cm vs 35 cm).
    34.5 cm vs 35 cm
  • 0.32 cm shallower depth
    This stand mixer fits cleanly on standard worktops without protruding past the counter edge compared to the average stand mixer (31 cm vs 31.3 cm).
    31 cm vs 31.325 cm
  • 14.3% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
    How we count it
    Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 8.0, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
    Share: User score counts 15% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 67% of models

    70%

    9.0

    Rating

    30%

    8.4

    Popularity

    8.8 vs 7.7
  • 13.3% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 65% of models

    80%

    8.6

    Average grade

    20%

    8.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (2)
    2 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    8.5 vs 7.5
  • 3.3% better value for money
    Kenwood Chef Elite KVC5320S has better value for money than the average stand mixer (7.64 vs 7.4).
    7.64 vs 7.4
  • 1.2% higher list score
    List score
    8.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 15% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (1)
    List score: in 1 of 13 lists (8%)
    8.4 vs 8.3
  • 31 dB quieter operation
    This stand mixer runs with noticeably less motor whine, creating a more pleasant kitchen environment than the average stand mixer (44 dB vs 75 dB).
    44 dB vs 75 dB
  • 200 W more motor power
    This stand mixer kneads dense bread doughs and heavy batches with greater torque and ease than the average stand mixer (1,200 W vs 1,000 W).
    1,200 W vs 1,000 W
  • 1 cm narrower body
    This stand mixer takes up less horizontal space on the countertop, leaving more prep area than the average stand mixer (27 cm vs 28 cm).
    27 cm vs 28 cm
  • 0.5 cm lower height
    This stand mixer fits more comfortably beneath low kitchen wall cabinets and shelves than the average stand mixer (34.5 cm vs 35 cm).
    34.5 cm vs 35 cm
  • 0.32 cm shallower depth
    This stand mixer fits cleanly on standard worktops without protruding past the counter edge compared to the average stand mixer (31 cm vs 31.3 cm).
    31 cm vs 31.325 cm
  • 1 more included attachments
    This stand mixer equips you with more versatile tools out of the box without needing extra purchases than the average stand mixer (4 vs 3).
    4 vs 3
  • Does not have automatic shut-off
    This stand mixer does not include automatic shut-off (no), while the average stand mixer does (yes).
  • 0.4 L smaller bowl capacity
    This stand mixer has a more compact bowl and may require splitting big holiday batches into multiple mixes compared to the average stand mixer (4.6 L vs 5 L).
    4.6 L vs 5 L
  • 25.3% heavier
    This stand mixer is heavier than the average stand mixer (9.4 kg vs 7.5 kg). The average stand mixer weighs 7.5 kg.
    9.4 kg vs 7.5 kg
  • 0.09 m shorter power cord
    This stand mixer has a shorter power cord and must sit closer to a wall outlet than the average stand mixer (1 m vs 1.09 m).
    1 m vs 1.09 m
  • 38.1% more expensive
    Kenwood Chef Elite KVC5320S is more expensive than the average stand mixer (£290 vs £210).
    £290 vs £210
  • 38.1% more expensive
    Kenwood Chef Elite KVC5320S is more expensive than the average stand mixer (£290 vs £210).
    £290 vs £210
  • 25.3% heavier
    This stand mixer is heavier than the average stand mixer (9.4 kg vs 7.5 kg). The average stand mixer weighs 7.5 kg.
    9.4 kg vs 7.5 kg
  • 0.09 m shorter power cord
    This stand mixer has a shorter power cord and must sit closer to a wall outlet than the average stand mixer (1 m vs 1.09 m).
    1 m vs 1.09 m
  • 0.4 L smaller bowl capacity
    This stand mixer has a more compact bowl and may require splitting big holiday batches into multiple mixes compared to the average stand mixer (4.6 L vs 5 L).
    4.6 L vs 5 L
  • Does not have automatic shut-off
    This stand mixer does not include automatic shut-off (no), while the average stand mixer does (yes).

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

Not graded

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
teigwelt.de
≈ estimated
05/09/2021
Two-year owner review · Kitchen machine
Verdict
The Kenwood Chef Elite is a sturdy, versatile mixer that kneads large bread doughs easily, though whisking cream and egg whites is slow.
9.0
robot-patissier.com
≈ estimated
15/08/2026
Hands-on test · Premium mixer
Verdict
The Kenwood Chef Elite KVC5320S is a sturdy 1200W all-metal mixer that handles heavy dough well, but it is expensive and bulky.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Kenwood Chef Elite KVC5320S

  • Powerful 1200-watt motor easily handles heavy mixtures like whole-wheat bread dough.
  • Solid and highly durable metal housing and stainless steel pastry tools built to last.
  • Includes a high-quality, ThermoResist glass blender attachment suitable for both hot soups and cold smoothies.
  • Excellent stability during heavy mixing tasks due to its heavy weight and rubber feet.
  • Generous 4.6-litre bowl capacity makes it ideal for batch baking.
  • Precise speed management with an illuminated smart control dial, progressive speed acceleration, and pulse function.
  • Efficient planetary mixing action ensures ingredients do not stick to the sides of the bowl.
  • Highly versatile system compatible with more than 25 optional attachments.

What customers don't like about Kenwood Chef Elite KVC5320S

  • Heavy and bulky design makes it difficult to move around or store away if counter space is limited.
  • Plastic splash guard feels delicate and is noted as a potential structural weak point.
  • Can experience slight wobbling or shaking when kneading exceptionally heavy or dry bread doughs.
  • Operation can be quite loud when running the powerful motor at higher speed settings.

Verdict

The Kenwood Chef Elite KVC5320S is a high-performance stand mixer featuring a robust die-cast metal body, a powerful 1200-watt motor, and a 4.6-liter stainless steel bowl equipped with convenient side handles. Designed for culinary versatility, it uses planetary mixing action controlled by an illuminated variable speed dial with pulse capabilities, and it comes packaged with a 1.8-liter ThermoResist glass blender attachment and a durable three-piece stainless steel pastry kit (K-beater, whisk, and dough hook). Major pros include its exceptional capability to handle heavy whole-wheat doughs smoothly, stable operation thanks to its heavy build and rubber feet, integrated splash guard with a wide feed chute, and an expandable hub compatible with over 20 optional attachments. Conversely, its notable cons include its hefty weight of approximately 12 kg and substantial footprint that require dedicated countertop space, the lack of an integrated weighing scale found in higher-tier models, and operation that can become loud at maximum settings.

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