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Kenwood Cooking Chef XL KCL95.424SI review: 41 specs compared

Avg. price:~£1,070Motor power:1500 WBowl capacity:6.7 LNumber of speed levels:13Number of included attachments:7Weight:10.4 kg

Kenwood Cooking Chef XL KCL95.424SI Review: Compare 41 technical specifications, 8 expert and video reviews and 2 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Stand Mixers category and whether it is worth buying.

Kenwood Cooking Chef XL KCL95.424SI
8.9/10

Overall score

Score
8.9/ 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 99% of models
Score components

60%

9.2

Technical score

15%

8.2

User score

15%

8.8

List score

10%

8.7

Reviews score

★Better than 99% of stand mixers
6.6

Value for money

Value for money
6.6/ 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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Score components

70%

8.9

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

▼Worse than 86%
9.2

Technical score

Technical score
9.2/ 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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★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

35%

9.7

Performance

15%

10

Functions

15%

8.7

Bowl

15%

8.7

Accessories

10%

7.2

Design

10%

10

Safety

★Better than 99%
8.7

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.7/ 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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▲ Better than 88% of models

80%

8.6

Average grade

20%

9.2

Popularity

Grades by review (8)
6 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
▲Better than 88%
8.2

User score

User score
8.2/ 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
▼ Worse than 51% of models

70%

8.8

Rating

30%

6.7

Popularity

▼Worse than 51%
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%)
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Where to buy
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Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the Kenwood Cooking Chef XL KCL95.424SI

Based on 6 · 2

Reviewers like its dough and baking results, handy scale, mixing and accessories, but dislike the built-in recipes.
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Technical Specifications of stand mixer Kenwood Cooking Chef XL KCL95.424SI

Technical score
Technical score
9.2/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 100% of models
Score components:

35%

9.7

Performance

15%

10

Functions

15%

8.7

Bowl

15%

8.7

Accessories

10%

7.2

Design

10%

10

Safety

9.2
Reviews score
8.7
User score
8.2
List score
8.8
Value for money
Value for money
6.6/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components:

70%

8.9

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

6.6
Mixer type
planetary
Head design
tilt-head
Motor power
1,500 W
Market range: <350 W – >1.5k W
This stand mixer delivers 1,500 W of motor power, which is higher than the rated power of 83% of stand mixers and equal to that of 7.1% of stand mixers.
Number of speed levels
13
Market range: <6 – >11
This stand mixer offers 13 speed levels, which is more speed settings than on 98.5% of stand mixers and equal to that on 0.5% of stand mixers.
Maximum speed
?
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What reviewers say
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
2.58 kg
Market range: <1.3 kg – >5 kg
This stand mixer has a dough capacity of 2.58 kg, which is larger than 57% of stand mixers.
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%.
What reviewers say
Built-in scale
yes
This stand mixer has built-in scale, unlike 10.1%.
Heating function
yes
This stand mixer has heating function, unlike 2.9%.
Maximum timer
480 min
Market range: <10 min – >480 min
This stand mixer features a timer up to 480 min, which is longer than the maximum timer of 92% of stand mixers and equal to that of 8% of stand mixers.
Display
yes
This stand mixer has a display. 73.2% of stand mixers have a display.
Control type
touchscreen
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What reviewers say
Number of included attachments
7
Market range: <3 – >6
This stand mixer comes with 7 included attachments, which is more accessories than with 92.1% of stand mixers and equal to that with 3.3% 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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What reviewers say
Height
37.8 cm
Market range: <28.2 cm – >41.9 cm
This stand mixer has an overall height of 37.8 cm, which is taller than 72.7% of stand mixers and equal in height to 3.2% of stand mixers.
Width
20.3 cm
Market range: <21 cm – >40.2 cm
This stand mixer measures 20.3 cm in width, which is narrower than 92.2% of stand mixers.
Depth
37.8 cm
Market range: <22 cm – >42 cm
This stand mixer has a depth of 37.8 cm, which is deeper than 76.5% of stand mixers and equal in depth to 0.5% of stand mixers.
Weight
10.4 kg
Market range: <3.98 kg – >13.2 kg
This stand mixer weighs 10.4 kg, which is heavier than 73.4% of stand mixers and equal in weight to 0.9% of stand mixers.
Body material
die-cast 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
yes
This stand mixer has automatic shut-off, unlike 57.4%.
Non-slip feet
yes
This stand mixer has non-slip feet, unlike 100%.

Kenwood Cooking Chef XL KCL95.424SI vs the average stand mixer

246810TotalPerformanceFunctionsDesignBowlAccessoriesSafety
  • 4 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 (7 vs 3).
    7 vs 3
  • 500 W more motor power
    This stand mixer kneads dense bread doughs and heavy batches with greater torque and ease than the average stand mixer (1,500 W vs 1,000 W).
    1,500 W vs 1,000 W
  • 6 more speed levels
    This stand mixer allows finer speed tuning from gentle folding to intense whipping than the average stand mixer (13 vs 7).
    13 vs 7
  • Has built-in scale
    This stand mixer includes a built-in scale (yes), while the average stand mixer does not (no).
  • Has a display
    This stand mixer has a display, while the average stand mixer does not. 27.1% of stand mixers have a display.
  • Has heating function
    This stand mixer includes a heating function (yes), while the average stand mixer does not (no).
  • 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
  • Includes food processor
    This stand mixer includes a food processor, while the average stand mixer does not. 10.5% of stand mixers include a food processor.
  • 16.0% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.7/ 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 88% of models

    80%

    8.6

    Average grade

    20%

    9.2

    Popularity

    Grades by review (8)
    6 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    8.7 vs 7.5
  • 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
  • 6.5% higher user score
    User score
    8.2/ 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
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models

    70%

    8.8

    Rating

    30%

    6.7

    Popularity

    8.2 vs 7.7
  • 500 W more motor power
    This stand mixer kneads dense bread doughs and heavy batches with greater torque and ease than the average stand mixer (1,500 W vs 1,000 W).
    1,500 W vs 1,000 W
  • 6 more speed levels
    This stand mixer allows finer speed tuning from gentle folding to intense whipping than the average stand mixer (13 vs 7).
    13 vs 7
  • Has built-in scale
    This stand mixer includes a built-in scale (yes), while the average stand mixer does not (no).
  • Has a display
    This stand mixer has a display, while the average stand mixer does not. 27.1% of stand mixers have a display.
  • Has heating function
    This stand mixer includes a heating function (yes), while the average stand mixer does not (no).
  • Has wi-fi
    This stand mixer includes Wi-Fi (yes), while the average stand mixer does not (no).
  • 450 min longer timer
    This stand mixer supports longer unattended kneading and mixing cycles with automatic shut-off than the average stand mixer (480 min vs 30 min).
    480 min vs 30 min
  • 7.7 cm narrower body
    This stand mixer takes up less horizontal space on the countertop, leaving more prep area than the average stand mixer (20.3 cm vs 28 cm).
    20.3 cm vs 28 cm
  • 0.11 m longer power cord
    This stand mixer reaches wall outlets across the countertop with greater freedom than the average stand mixer (1.2 m vs 1.09 m).
    1.2 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
  • 7.5% larger dough capacity
    This stand mixer has a larger dough capacity than the average stand mixer (2.6 kg vs 2.4 kg). The average stand mixer has a dough capacity of 2.4 kg.
    2.58 kg vs 2.4 kg
  • 4 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 (7 vs 3).
    7 vs 3
  • Includes food processor
    This stand mixer includes a food processor, while the average stand mixer does not. 10.5% of stand mixers include a food processor.
  • 38.7% heavier
    This stand mixer is heavier than the average stand mixer (10.4 kg vs 7.5 kg). The average stand mixer weighs 7.5 kg.
    10.4 kg vs 7.5 kg
  • 6.48 cm deeper body
    This stand mixer extends further front-to-back and requires a deeper countertop area than the average stand mixer (37.8 cm vs 31.3 cm).
    37.8 cm vs 31.325 cm
  • 2.8 cm taller height
    This stand mixer has a taller vertical build that may interfere with overhead cupboards when tilting the head compared to the average stand mixer (37.8 cm vs 35 cm).
    37.8 cm vs 35 cm
  • 5.1x more expensive
    Kenwood Cooking Chef XL KCL95.424SI is more expensive than the average stand mixer (£1,070 vs £210).
    £1,070 vs £210
  • 12.7% worse value for money
    Kenwood Cooking Chef XL KCL95.424SI has worse value for money than the average stand mixer (6.56 vs 7.4).
    6.56 vs 7.4
  • 5.1x more expensive
    Kenwood Cooking Chef XL KCL95.424SI is more expensive than the average stand mixer (£1,070 vs £210).
    £1,070 vs £210
  • 12.7% worse value for money
    Kenwood Cooking Chef XL KCL95.424SI has worse value for money than the average stand mixer (6.56 vs 7.4).
    6.56 vs 7.4
  • 38.7% heavier
    This stand mixer is heavier than the average stand mixer (10.4 kg vs 7.5 kg). The average stand mixer weighs 7.5 kg.
    10.4 kg vs 7.5 kg
  • 6.48 cm deeper body
    This stand mixer extends further front-to-back and requires a deeper countertop area than the average stand mixer (37.8 cm vs 31.3 cm).
    37.8 cm vs 31.325 cm
  • 2.8 cm taller height
    This stand mixer has a taller vertical build that may interfere with overhead cupboards when tilting the head compared to the average stand mixer (37.8 cm vs 35 cm).
    37.8 cm vs 35 cm

Video reviews

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

9.0
Las Recetas de MJ
≈ estimated
22/11/2021
Hands-on review · features, recipes and app
Verdict
The Kenwood Cooking Chef XL KCL95.424SI is clearly worth it: the creator finds it very complete, easy to use, and the recipes turn out well.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
lbtechreviews.com
≈ estimated
26/09/2023
Hands-on test · Recipes and app
Verdict
The Kenwood Cooking Chef XL is a powerful, roomy machine for dough and family cooking, but its blender jar sits high and the app menu feels unfinished.
9.5
retrofutureelectrics.com
≈ estimated
01/09/2025
Hands-on test · Long-term use
Verdict
The Kenwood Cooking Chef XL is a strong all-round machine for mixing, frozen drinks and sous vide, but its heavy, tall build needs space.
8.2
computerbild.de
✓ explicit
22/01/2026
Hands-on test · Kitchen test
Verdict
The Kenwood Cooking Chef XL is strong at dough and whipping, with a precise scale and a classic dial, but it offers little guided cooking.
9.0
sonntagmorgen.com
≈ estimated
2026
Hands-on test · Recipes and accessories
Verdict
The Kenwood Cooking Chef XL is well made and flexible, with many attachments and 13 preset programmes, though app recipes cannot be edited or saved.
7.4
chip.de
✓ explicit
28/12/2022
Lab test · Multi-function mixer
Verdict
The Kenwood Cooking Chef XL KCL95 is strongest for dough and baking, with plenty of attachments, but blending needs a separate jar and the app is thin.
10
lesnumeriques.com
✓ explicit
22/12/2021
Hands-on test · Baking tests
Verdict
The Kenwood Cooking Chef Experience whips and kneads quickly and offers 13 programmes and a scale, but it is heavy and its bread rose less than rivals.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Kenwood Cooking Chef XL KCL95.424SI

  • Powerful 1500W motor easily handles heavy doughs and continuous kneading
  • Integrated induction heating technology allows cooking, searing, and proving up to 180°C directly in the bowl
  • Built-in EasyWeigh digital scale saves kitchen space and accurately measures ingredients directly in the bowl
  • Massive 6.7-liter stainless steel bowl is highly durable and ideal for batch cooking or large baking tasks
  • Excellent, durable premium build quality with stable metal construction
  • Includes a comprehensive variety of attachments like the food processor, blender, and stainless steel baking tools
  • Operates quietly considering its motor capacity and size
  • Intuitive touch screen controls with practical SimpleTouch automated presets

What customers don't like about Kenwood Cooking Chef XL KCL95.424SI

  • Very high financial investment compared to standard kitchen stand mixers
  • Bulky footprint and heavy weight (over 15 kg), requiring permanent countertop space
  • Kenwood World smartphone app has limited recipes and occasional connection issues
  • Comes with only one mixing bowl, making it harder to prepare multiple consecutive batches without washing up
  • Moving food between the main bowl, the high-placed blender, and the food processor can be cumbersome
  • The splashguard/splash shield feels a bit flimsy compared to the rest of the robust build
  • Slight delay/boot-up time when switching the machine on

Verdict

The Kenwood Cooking Chef XL KCL95.424SI is a premium 1500-watt planetary stand mixer that uniquely integrates induction heating technology (ranging from 20°C to 180°C in 1°C increments) and an built-in EasyWeigh scale directly inside its large 6.7-liter stainless steel bowl. It features a 4.3-inch CookAssist color touchscreen with 13 SimpleTouch presets, 13 functional speed levels, and Wi-Fi connectivity for app-guided recipes, coming comprehensively packaged with a 1.6-liter glass blender and a food processor attachment. Main pros include its immense power for kneading heavy dough, precise temperature control for tempering chocolate or slow cooking, and the time-saving convenience of weighing ingredients in the bowl. However, notable cons are its high price tag, very bulky and heavy footprint requiring permanent counter space, a steep learning curve for the digital interface, and delicate plastic components like the splash guard.

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