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Kenwood Chef XL KVL4100 review: 41 specs compared

Avg. price:~£210Motor power:1200 WBowl capacity:6.7 LNumber of speed levels:?Number of included attachments:3Weight:7.84 kg

Kenwood Chef XL KVL4100 Review: Compare 41 technical specifications, 2 expert reviews and 2 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Stand Mixers category and whether it is worth buying.

Kenwood Chef XL KVL4100
7.4/10

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 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 78% of models
Score components

60%

6.5

Technical score

15%

9.3

User score

15%

8.8

List score

10%

8.3

Reviews score

▲Better than 78% of stand mixers
7.8

Value for money

Value for money
7.8/ 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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▲ Better than 74% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

8.6

Price

▲Better than 74%
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 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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Score components

35%

7.8

Performance

15%

4.0

Functions

15%

9.2

Bowl

15%

3.1

Accessories

10%

6.8

Design

10%

6.2

Safety

▼Worse than 52%
8.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.3/ 10
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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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▲ Better than 51% of models

80%

8.4

Average grade

20%

8.0

Popularity

Grades by review (2)
2 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 1 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 51%
9.3

User score

User score
9.3/ 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
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★ Better than 94% of models

70%

9.1

Rating

30%

10

Popularity

★Better than 94%
8.8

List score

List score
8.8/ 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 (2)
List score: in 2 of 13 lists (15%)
★Better than 94%
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Technical Specifications of stand mixer Kenwood Chef XL KVL4100

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 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
▼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components:

35%

7.8

Performance

15%

4.0

Functions

15%

9.2

Bowl

15%

3.1

Accessories

10%

6.8

Design

10%

6.2

Safety

6.5
Reviews score
8.3
User score
9.3
List score
8.8
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 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 74% of models
Score components:

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

8.6

Price

7.8
Mixer type
planetary
Head design
?
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
6.7 L
Market range: <4 L – >7.6 L
This stand mixer features a bowl capacity of 6.7 L, which is larger than the mixing bowl of 76.8% of stand mixers and equal to that of 5.8% 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
3
Market range: <3 – >6
This stand mixer comes with 3 included attachments, which is more accessories than with 2.8% of stand mixers and equal to that with 65.1% 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
38.5 cm
Market range: <21 cm – >40.2 cm
This stand mixer measures 38.5 cm in width, which is wider than 80.8% of stand mixers and equal in width to 0.9% of stand mixers.
Depth
28 cm
Market range: <22 cm – >42 cm
This stand mixer has a depth of 28 cm, which is shallower than 59% of stand mixers and equal in depth to 1.8% of stand mixers.
Weight
7.84 kg
Market range: <3.98 kg – >13.2 kg
This stand mixer weighs 7.84 kg, which is heavier than 51.9% of stand mixers.
Body material
metal
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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 XL KVL4100 vs the average stand mixer

246810TotalPerformanceFunctionsDesignBowlAccessoriesSafety
  • 1.7 L larger bowl capacity
    This stand mixer accommodates larger batch baking, multiple bread loaves, and party-sized frostings than the average stand mixer (6.7 L vs 5 L).
    6.7 L vs 5 L
  • 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
  • 20.8% higher user score
    User score
    9.3/ 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 94% of models

    70%

    9.1

    Rating

    30%

    10

    Popularity

    9.3 vs 7.7
  • 3.33 cm shallower depth
    This stand mixer fits cleanly on standard worktops without protruding past the counter edge compared to the average stand mixer (28 cm vs 31.3 cm).
    28 cm vs 31.325 cm
  • 10.7% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.3/ 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 51% of models

    80%

    8.4

    Average grade

    20%

    8.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (2)
    2 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 1 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.
    8.3 vs 7.5
  • 5.6% better value for money
    Kenwood Chef XL KVL4100 has better value for money than the average stand mixer (7.81 vs 7.4).
    7.81 vs 7.4
  • 6.0% higher list score
    List score
    8.8/ 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 (2)
    List score: in 2 of 13 lists (15%)
    8.8 vs 8.3
  • 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
  • 20.8% higher user score
    User score
    9.3/ 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 94% of models

    70%

    9.1

    Rating

    30%

    10

    Popularity

    9.3 vs 7.7
  • 10.7% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.3/ 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 51% of models

    80%

    8.4

    Average grade

    20%

    8.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (2)
    2 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 1 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.
    8.3 vs 7.5
  • 5.6% better value for money
    Kenwood Chef XL KVL4100 has better value for money than the average stand mixer (7.81 vs 7.4).
    7.81 vs 7.4
  • 6.0% higher list score
    List score
    8.8/ 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 (2)
    List score: in 2 of 13 lists (15%)
    8.8 vs 8.3
  • 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
  • 3.33 cm shallower depth
    This stand mixer fits cleanly on standard worktops without protruding past the counter edge compared to the average stand mixer (28 cm vs 31.3 cm).
    28 cm vs 31.325 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
  • 0.01 m longer power cord
    This stand mixer reaches wall outlets across the countertop with greater freedom than the average stand mixer (1.1 m vs 1.09 m).
    1.1 m vs 1.09 m
  • 1.7 L larger bowl capacity
    This stand mixer accommodates larger batch baking, multiple bread loaves, and party-sized frostings than the average stand mixer (6.7 L vs 5 L).
    6.7 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).
  • 10.5 cm wider body
    This stand mixer occupies wider countertop area and crowds adjacent baking tools compared to the average stand mixer (38.5 cm vs 28 cm).
    38.5 cm vs 28 cm
  • 4.5% heavier
    This stand mixer is heavier than the average stand mixer (7.8 kg vs 7.5 kg). The average stand mixer weighs 7.5 kg.
    7.84 kg vs 7.5 kg
  • 10.5 cm wider body
    This stand mixer occupies wider countertop area and crowds adjacent baking tools compared to the average stand mixer (38.5 cm vs 28 cm).
    38.5 cm vs 28 cm
  • 4.5% heavier
    This stand mixer is heavier than the average stand mixer (7.8 kg vs 7.5 kg). The average stand mixer weighs 7.5 kg.
    7.84 kg vs 7.5 kg
  • Does not have automatic shut-off
    This stand mixer does not include automatic shut-off (no), while the average stand mixer does (yes).

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
sandhyahariharan.co.uk
≈ estimated
05/04/2018
Home cook review · Stand mixer
Verdict
The Kenwood Chef XL is a stylish, large-capacity mixer that makes flatbread dough in under four minutes, a good investment for families.
7.5
altroconsumo.it
✓ explicit
01/05/2017
Lab test · Planetary mixer
Verdict
The Kenwood Chef XL KVL4100S is a quiet, stable mixer that excels at whipping cream and kneading stiff dough, but it is very heavy at about 7.8 kg.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Kenwood Chef XL KVL4100

  • Powerful 1200W motor handles heavy dough and regular baking with ease
  • Generous 6.7-litre stainless steel bowl capacity allows for massive batches
  • Sturdy, durable build quality that is built to last for many years
  • Versatile machine supporting over 20 to 25 optional attachments for various kitchen tasks
  • Includes essential high-quality bowl tools like the K-beater, whisk, and dough hook
  • Variable speed control with a pulse option allows for precise results

What customers don't like about Kenwood Chef XL KVL4100

  • Large physical footprint takes up a substantial amount of kitchen countertop space
  • Heavy unit makes it difficult to lift and move around easily
  • Plastic splash guard can feel delicate or act as a potential weak point
  • Can be noisy or sound intense when mixing under heavy loads
  • The mixing head or structure can appear slightly wobbly or flex when kneading tough doughs

Verdict

The Kenwood Chef XL KVL4100 is a robust stand mixer featuring a powerful 1200-watt motor, planetary mixing action, and a large 6.7-liter stainless steel bowl capable of handling up to 2.56 kg of heavy dough. Main characteristics include variable electronic speed control with a pulse function, a durable die-cast metal body, and key in-bowl tools like a K-beater, dough hook, and whisk, alongside a splash guard. Its primary pros are its exceptional power to effortlessly knead tough pizza or bread doughs and its generous capacity for batch baking. However, notable cons include its bulky, heavy footprint that requires substantial countertop space, a loud operating noise at higher speeds, and the lack of a built-in kitchen scale or bowl handles.

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