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Kenwood Titanium Chef Patissier XL KWL90.244SI review: 41 specs compared

Avg. price:~£530Motor power:1400 WBowl capacity:7 LNumber of speed levels:13Number of included attachments:6Weight:12.28 kg

Kenwood Titanium Chef Patissier XL KWL90.244SI Review: Compare 41 technical specifications and 4 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Stand Mixers category and whether it is worth buying.

Kenwood Titanium Chef Patissier XL KWL90.244SI
8.8/10

Overall score

Score
8.8/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

60%

9.1

Technical score

15%

8.7

User score

15%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

8.7

Reviews score

★Better than 99% of stand mixers
7.8

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
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▲ Better than 74% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

Overall score

30%

5.5

Price

▲Better than 74%
9.1

Technical score

Technical score
9.1/ 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%

9.5

Performance

15%

9.3

Functions

15%

9.5

Bowl

15%

7.6

Accessories

10%

7.9

Design

10%

10

Safety

★Better than 99%
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%

8.8

Average grade

20%

8.6

Popularity

Grades by review (4)
4 reviews: 3 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 88%
8.7

User score

User score
8.7/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 58% of models

70%

8.5

Rating

30%

9.2

Popularity

▲Better than 58%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 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.
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Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the Kenwood Titanium Chef Patissier XL KWL90.244SI

Based on 4

Reviewers praise the scales, roomy bowl and bowl heating, but agree the machine is bulky and heavy.
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Technical Specifications of stand mixer Kenwood Titanium Chef Patissier XL KWL90.244SI

Technical score
Technical score
9.1/ 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%

9.5

Performance

15%

9.3

Functions

15%

9.5

Bowl

15%

7.6

Accessories

10%

7.9

Design

10%

10

Safety

9.1
Reviews score
8.7
User score
8.7
List score
?
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%

8.8

Overall score

30%

5.5

Price

7.8
Mixer type
planetary
Head design
?
Motor power
1,400 W
Market range: <350 W – >1.5k W
This stand mixer delivers 1,400 W of motor power, which is higher than the rated power of 80.8% of stand mixers and equal to that of 1.8% 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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Bowl capacity
7 L
Market range: <4 L – >7.6 L
This stand mixer features a bowl capacity of 7 L, which is larger than the mixing bowl of 83.5% of stand mixers and equal to that of 6.3% 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%.
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
?
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
6
Market range: <3 – >6
This stand mixer comes with 6 included attachments, which is more accessories than with 87.9% of stand mixers and equal to that with 3.7% 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
38.5 cm
Market range: <28.2 cm – >41.9 cm
This stand mixer has an overall height of 38.5 cm, which is taller than 79.6% of stand mixers and equal in height to 0.9% of stand mixers.
Width
20 cm
Market range: <21 cm – >40.2 cm
This stand mixer measures 20 cm in width, which is narrower than 92.7% of stand mixers and equal in width to 0.5% of stand mixers.
Depth
20 cm
Market range: <22 cm – >42 cm
This stand mixer has a depth of 20 cm, which is shallower than 95.9% of stand mixers and equal in depth to 0.5% of stand mixers.
Weight
12.28 kg
Market range: <3.98 kg – >13.2 kg
This stand mixer weighs 12.28 kg, which is heavier than 85.5% of stand mixers.
Body material
die-cast metal
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What reviewers say
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 Patissier XL KWL90.244SI vs the average stand mixer

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  • 3 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 (6 vs 3).
    6 vs 3
  • 400 W more motor power
    This stand mixer kneads dense bread doughs and heavy batches with greater torque and ease than the average stand mixer (1,400 W vs 1,000 W).
    1,400 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).
  • 2 L larger bowl capacity
    This stand mixer accommodates larger batch baking, multiple bread loaves, and party-sized frostings than the average stand mixer (7 L vs 5 L).
    7 L vs 5 L
  • 30 dB quieter operation
    This stand mixer runs with noticeably less motor whine, creating a more pleasant kitchen environment than the average stand mixer (45 dB vs 75 dB).
    45 dB vs 75 dB
  • 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).
  • 13.0% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 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 58% of models

    70%

    8.5

    Rating

    30%

    9.2

    Popularity

    8.7 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%

    8.8

    Average grade

    20%

    8.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (4)
    4 reviews: 3 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.
    8.7 vs 7.5
  • 5.3% better value for money
    Kenwood Titanium Chef Patissier XL KWL90.244SI has better value for money than the average stand mixer (7.79 vs 7.4).
    7.79 vs 7.4
  • 400 W more motor power
    This stand mixer kneads dense bread doughs and heavy batches with greater torque and ease than the average stand mixer (1,400 W vs 1,000 W).
    1,400 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
  • 30 dB quieter operation
    This stand mixer runs with noticeably less motor whine, creating a more pleasant kitchen environment than the average stand mixer (45 dB vs 75 dB).
    45 dB vs 75 dB
  • 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).
  • 11.33 cm shallower depth
    This stand mixer fits cleanly on standard worktops without protruding past the counter edge compared to the average stand mixer (20 cm vs 31.3 cm).
    20 cm vs 31.325 cm
  • 8 cm narrower body
    This stand mixer takes up less horizontal space on the countertop, leaving more prep area than the average stand mixer (20 cm vs 28 cm).
    20 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
  • 2 L larger bowl capacity
    This stand mixer accommodates larger batch baking, multiple bread loaves, and party-sized frostings than the average stand mixer (7 L vs 5 L).
    7 L vs 5 L
  • 3 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 (6 vs 3).
    6 vs 3
  • 63.7% heavier
    This stand mixer is heavier than the average stand mixer (12.3 kg vs 7.5 kg). The average stand mixer weighs 7.5 kg.
    12.28 kg vs 7.5 kg
  • 3.5 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 (38.5 cm vs 35 cm).
    38.5 cm vs 35 cm
  • 2.52x more expensive
    Kenwood Titanium Chef Patissier XL KWL90.244SI is more expensive than the average stand mixer (£530 vs £210).
    £530 vs £210
  • 2.52x more expensive
    Kenwood Titanium Chef Patissier XL KWL90.244SI is more expensive than the average stand mixer (£530 vs £210).
    £530 vs £210
  • 63.7% heavier
    This stand mixer is heavier than the average stand mixer (12.3 kg vs 7.5 kg). The average stand mixer weighs 7.5 kg.
    12.28 kg vs 7.5 kg
  • 3.5 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 (38.5 cm vs 35 cm).
    38.5 cm vs 35 cm

Video reviews

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

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

10
bbcgoodfood.com
✓ explicit
13/01/2022
Hands-on test · Touchscreen mixer
Verdict
The Kenwood Titanium Chef Patissier XL is an almost faultless mixer for serious bakers, but it is heavy and costly for casual use.
8.0
expertreviews.co.uk
✓ explicit
29/11/2022
Hands-on test · Multi-feature mixer
Verdict
The Kenwood Titanium Chef Patissier XL suits keen home bakers, as it weighs and warms in one bowl, despite a sometimes unresponsive touchscreen.
10
olivemagazine.com
✓ explicit
23/02/2022
Hands-on test · Preset mixer
Verdict
The Kenwood Titanium Chef Patissier XL suits gadget fans who want high performance and presets, but it is too expensive if you only need the basics.
9.0
lbtechreviews.com
≈ estimated
28/09/2023
Hands-on test · Heated mixer
Verdict
The Kenwood Titanium Chef Patissier XL is a sturdy, long-lasting mixer that cuts washing up for baking, but its screen is dull and it has no app connectivity.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Kenwood Titanium Chef Patissier XL KWL90.244SI

  • Integrated weighing scales allow direct measurement in the bowl
  • EasyWarm bowl function melts chocolate/butter and proofs dough efficiently
  • Dual nesting bowls (7L and 5L) offer versatility and space-saving storage
  • Powerful 1400W motor easily handles heavy mixtures and bread doughs
  • Bright in-bowl illumination (BowlBright) provides excellent visibility
  • Intuitive digital touchscreen with convenient BakeAssist presets
  • High-quality, durable stainless steel attachments that are dishwasher safe

What customers don't like about Kenwood Titanium Chef Patissier XL KWL90.244SI

  • Premium price tag makes it a substantial financial investment
  • Large footprint takes up significant countertop and storage space
  • Heavy-duty construction makes the machine cumbersome to move
  • Touchscreen interface can occasionally feel unresponsive or annoying to some users
  • Warming function is specialized and does not reach high enough temperatures to cook food or brown butter
  • The base/bowl can experience slight movement or flexing when kneading heavy doughs due to the integrated scale design

Verdict

The Kenwood Titanium Chef Patissier XL KWL90.244SI is a premium stand mixer featuring a powerful 1400-watt digitally controlled motor, 13 speed settings, and a planetary mixing system, complemented by nesting 7-liter EasyWarm and 5-liter stainless steel DuoBowls. Key advantages include an integrated EasyWeigh digital scale for measuring directly into the bowl, an induction-heated base with 9 temperature levels for rapid dough proving or chocolate melting, a 2.4-inch color touchscreen display with 6 SimpleTouch presets, and integrated BowlBright in-bowl illumination. However, its high retail price, significant kitchen counter footprint, and substantial weight make it less suitable for compact spaces or budget-conscious buyers.

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