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Kenwood Titanium Chef Baker KVC85.004SI review: 41 specs compared

Avg. price:~£330Motor power:1200 WBowl capacity:5 LNumber of speed levels:8Number of included attachments:4Weight:9.5 kg

Kenwood Titanium Chef Baker KVC85.004SI Review: Compare 41 technical specifications, 4 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 Titanium Chef Baker KVC85.004SI
7.9/10

Overall score

Score
7.9/ 10
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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 92% of models
Score components

60%

7.4

Technical score

15%

8.8

User score

15%

8.4

List score

10%

8.7

Reviews score

★Better than 92% of stand mixers
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 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 66% of models
Score components

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

7.5

Price

▲Better than 66%
7.4

Technical score

Technical score
7.4/ 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 86% of models
Score components

35%

7.7

Performance

15%

8.0

Functions

15%

6.4

Bowl

15%

5.4

Accessories

10%

7.0

Design

10%

10

Safety

▲Better than 86%
8.7

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.7/ 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 88% of models

80%

8.7

Average grade

20%

8.6

Popularity

Grades by review (4)
4 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 0 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 88%
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%

8.8

Rating

30%

8.9

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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Where to buy
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Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the Kenwood Titanium Chef Baker KVC85.004SI

Based on 4

Reviewers agree the built-in scales are a genuinely handy feature that makes weighing ingredients quick and easy.
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Ranked #15 of 219 models in Stand Mixers (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of stand mixer Kenwood Titanium Chef Baker KVC85.004SI

Technical score
Technical score
7.4/ 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 86% of models
Score components:

35%

7.7

Performance

15%

8.0

Functions

15%

6.4

Bowl

15%

5.4

Accessories

10%

7.0

Design

10%

10

Safety

7.4
Reviews score
8.7
User score
8.8
List score
8.4
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 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 66% of models
Score components:

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

7.5

Price

7.7
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
8
Market range: <6 – >11
This stand mixer offers 8 speed levels, which is more speed settings than on 52.4% of stand mixers and equal to that on 12.1% of stand mixers.
Maximum speed
?
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Bowl capacity
5 L
Market range: <4 L – >7.6 L
This stand mixer features a bowl capacity of 5 L, which is larger than the mixing bowl of 34.8% of stand mixers and equal to that of 18.3% of stand mixers.
Dough capacity
2.18 kg
Market range: <1.3 kg – >5 kg
This stand mixer has a dough capacity of 2.18 kg, which is smaller than 53.3% of stand mixers and equal to 1.9% 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%.
Built-in scale
yes
This stand mixer has built-in scale, unlike 10.1%.
Heating function
no
This stand mixer does not have heating function, unlike 96.6%.
Maximum timer
?
Display
yes
This stand mixer has a display. 73.2% of stand mixers have a display.
Control type
dial
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What reviewers say
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
31.5 cm
Market range: <28.2 cm – >41.9 cm
This stand mixer has an overall height of 31.5 cm, which is lower than the height of 76.4% of stand mixers and equal to that of 0.9% of stand mixers.
Width
22.5 cm
Market range: <21 cm – >40.2 cm
This stand mixer measures 22.5 cm in width, which is narrower than 81.3% of stand mixers and equal in width to 3.2% of stand mixers.
Depth
39.5 cm
Market range: <22 cm – >42 cm
This stand mixer has a depth of 39.5 cm, which is deeper than 85.3% of stand mixers and equal in depth to 0.9% of stand mixers.
Weight
9.5 kg
Market range: <3.98 kg – >13.2 kg
This stand mixer weighs 9.5 kg, which is heavier than 67.8% of stand mixers and equal in weight to 0.9% 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
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 Titanium Chef Baker KVC85.004SI vs the average stand mixer

246810TotalPerformanceFunctionsDesignBowlAccessoriesSafety
  • Has built-in scale
    This stand mixer includes a built-in scale (yes), while the average stand mixer does not (no).
  • 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
  • Has a display
    This stand mixer has a display, while the average stand mixer does not. 27.1% of stand mixers have a display.
  • 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
  • 5.5 cm narrower body
    This stand mixer takes up less horizontal space on the countertop, leaving more prep area than the average stand mixer (22.5 cm vs 28 cm).
    22.5 cm vs 28 cm
  • 3.5 cm lower height
    This stand mixer fits more comfortably beneath low kitchen wall cabinets and shelves than the average stand mixer (31.5 cm vs 35 cm).
    31.5 cm vs 35 cm
  • 1 more speed levels
    This stand mixer allows finer speed tuning from gentle folding to intense whipping than the average stand mixer (8 vs 7).
    8 vs 7
  • 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%

    8.8

    Rating

    30%

    8.9

    Popularity

    8.8 vs 7.7
  • 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%

    8.8

    Rating

    30%

    8.9

    Popularity

    8.8 vs 7.7
  • 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 88% of models

    80%

    8.7

    Average grade

    20%

    8.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (4)
    4 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 0 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.
    8.7 vs 7.5
  • 4.8% better value for money
    Kenwood Titanium Chef Baker KVC85.004SI has better value for money than the average stand mixer (7.75 vs 7.4).
    7.75 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
  • 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 more speed levels
    This stand mixer allows finer speed tuning from gentle folding to intense whipping than the average stand mixer (8 vs 7).
    8 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.
  • 5.5 cm narrower body
    This stand mixer takes up less horizontal space on the countertop, leaving more prep area than the average stand mixer (22.5 cm vs 28 cm).
    22.5 cm vs 28 cm
  • 3.5 cm lower height
    This stand mixer fits more comfortably beneath low kitchen wall cabinets and shelves than the average stand mixer (31.5 cm vs 35 cm).
    31.5 cm vs 35 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
  • 8.18 cm deeper body
    This stand mixer extends further front-to-back and requires a deeper countertop area than the average stand mixer (39.5 cm vs 31.3 cm).
    39.5 cm vs 31.325 cm
  • 26.7% heavier
    This stand mixer is heavier than the average stand mixer (9.5 kg vs 7.5 kg). The average stand mixer weighs 7.5 kg.
    9.5 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
  • 57.1% more expensive
    Kenwood Titanium Chef Baker KVC85.004SI is more expensive than the average stand mixer (£330 vs £210).
    £330 vs £210
  • 9.2% smaller dough capacity
    This stand mixer has a smaller dough capacity than the average stand mixer (2.2 kg vs 2.4 kg). The average stand mixer has a dough capacity of 2.4 kg.
    2.18 kg vs 2.4 kg
  • 57.1% more expensive
    Kenwood Titanium Chef Baker KVC85.004SI is more expensive than the average stand mixer (£330 vs £210).
    £330 vs £210
  • 8.18 cm deeper body
    This stand mixer extends further front-to-back and requires a deeper countertop area than the average stand mixer (39.5 cm vs 31.3 cm).
    39.5 cm vs 31.325 cm
  • 26.7% heavier
    This stand mixer is heavier than the average stand mixer (9.5 kg vs 7.5 kg). The average stand mixer weighs 7.5 kg.
    9.5 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
  • 9.2% smaller dough capacity
    This stand mixer has a smaller dough capacity than the average stand mixer (2.2 kg vs 2.4 kg). The average stand mixer has a dough capacity of 2.4 kg.
    2.18 kg vs 2.4 kg

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

10
idealhome.co.uk
✓ explicit
10/10/2021
Hands-on test · Mixer with scales
Verdict
The Kenwood Titanium Chef Baker is an expensive but powerful mixer whose built-in scales and timer cut washing up, though its splashguard gap lets icing sugar escape.
8.0
expertreviews.co.uk
✓ explicit
19/01/2022
Hands-on test · Built-in scale
Verdict
The Kenwood Titanium Chef Baker is a strong baking mixer whose built-in scales and quick sponge mixing suit home bakers, but it struggles with full dough batches.
8.5
homesandgardens.com
✓ explicit
17/05/2024
Home test · Baking trials
Verdict
The Kenwood Titanium Chef Baker is a capable mixer for most home bakers, with built-in scales and good results across cakes, meringue and bread.
9.6
lecker.de
✓ explicit
24/03/2025
Hands-on test · Compact mixer
Verdict
The Kenwood Titanium Chef Baker is a slim mixer that replaces a kitchen scale and handles big batches with strong results, despite being a little wobbly and loud.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Kenwood Titanium Chef Baker KVC85.004SI

  • Integrated EasyWeigh scale allows direct ingredient measurement in the bowl
  • Comes with two nested bowls (5L and 3.5L DuoBowl system) for versatility and space-saving storage
  • Powerful 1200-watt motor handles heavy dough and demanding mixing tasks effortlessly
  • Sturdy and robust die-cast metal body build quality
  • Dishwasher-safe, high-quality stainless steel patisserie tools (K-beater, whisk, dough hook)
  • Convenient count-up timer display to monitor mixing duration
  • Smooth steepless speed control with pulse, soft-start, and delicate fold functions
  • LightLift head mechanism makes it easy to lift the arm and add ingredients

What customers don't like about Kenwood Titanium Chef Baker KVC85.004SI

  • Heavy (11.1 kg) and bulky design makes it difficult to move and store in smaller kitchens
  • Can wobble or become less sturdy on the countertop when mixing heavy dough or creaming butter
  • The protective plastic splash guard lid is impractical to attach to the head
  • The 5L main bowl lacks a handle, making it harder to pour from
  • Struggles to efficiently whip very small quantities, such as a single egg white
  • Can emit an unpleasant odor during initial operations under heavy load
  • Weighing sensors are sensitive and can give inaccurate readings if the machine is touched or bumped during use

Verdict

The Kenwood Titanium Chef Baker KVC85.004SI is a premium stand mixer designed for high-performance home baking, driven by a powerful 1200-watt digitally controlled motor and a planetary mixing action. Its standout characteristic is the Nesting DuoBowl system, featuring 5-litre and 3.5-litre stainless steel bowls that nest inside each other to optimize kitchen space and streamline recipe preparation. Key pros include an integrated EasyWeigh digital scale and count-up timer for measuring ingredients directly into the bowl, step-less electronic variable speed control with pulse and delicate fold functions, and an ergonomic LightLift head for easy ingredient additions. It also boasts exceptional versatility, coming equipped with robust, dishwasher-safe stainless steel baking tools (K-beater, whisk, dough hook, and flexi-creaming element) alongside a high-speed and low-speed dual hub connection that supports over 25 optional attachments. However, notable cons include its substantial 9.5 kg weight and relatively large footprint measuring 39.5 cm by 22.5 cm, which makes it heavy and bulky to move or store frequently.

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