HomeStand MixersCuisinart SM-50 5.5-Quart vs Kenwood Chef XL

Cuisinart SM-50 5.5-Quart vs Kenwood Chef XL

Cuisinart's $199 model meets Kenwood's $499 model. We tally wins category by category, then call a verdict.

Our recommendation

The Kenwood Chef XL wins on more spec categories (3–2), but the Cuisinart SM-50 5.5-Quart undercuts it by $300. Choose the Kenwood Chef XL for performance, the Cuisinart SM-50 5.5-Quart to save.

Cuisinart SM-50 5.5-Quart: 2 category wins Kenwood Chef XL: 3 category wins

Side by side

 

Cuisinart SM-50 5.5-Quart

$199

Kenwood Chef XL

$499
Bowl capacity
5.5 qt
6.7 qtWin
Motor
500 W
1,200 WWin
Speeds
12Win
8
Included attachments
Flat mixing paddle, Dough hook, Whisk
K-beater, Spiral dough hook, Balloon whisk
Attachment hub
No
YesWin
Bowl material
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Lift type
Tilt-head
Bowl-lift
Dimensions
38 × 24 × 36 cm
39 × 28 × 36 cm
Weight
8.6 kgWin
9.3 kg
Colours
White, Onyx, Ruby Red, Silver Lining
Silver, Black, Cream

Cuisinart SM-50 5.5-Quart

A value-packed 5.5-quart tilt-head with a strong motor and 12 speeds.

Kenwood Chef XL

A 1200-watt powerhouse with a huge 6.7-quart bowl and vast attachment range.

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