Kenmore Elite
Score: 81/100
Vivohome Stand Mixer
Score: 82/100Rankings
The VIVOHOME VH1820-RE combines a powerful 660W motor with a 6-quart capacity and a unique built-in fermentation cycle, targeting serious home bakers. Its drawbacks include non-dishwasher-safe accessories and a relatively heavy footprint. Best suited for bread enthusiasts who value automated proofing alongside strong mixing performance.
The Koolatron Kenmore Elite 600W bowl-lift mixer delivers 600 W power, a stable bowl-lift mechanism, and dual stainless-steel bowls with digital timer and LED light. Its high performance is offset by a bulky footprint and lack of tilt-head access. Geared toward serious bakers needing power and stability for large batches.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
600 watts | 660 wattsbest | |
5.68 Lbest | 5.68 Lbest | |
10 | 11best | |
| ↓ lower better | 12.09 kg | 5.08 kgbest |
2 yearsbest | — | |
120 Vbest | — | |
5best | 4 | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 65 dBbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Power & Performance(2) | ||
Motor Power (watts) | 600 watts | 660 watts |
Number of Speeds | 10 | 11 |
Features(1) | ||
Tilt‑Head Design | false | true |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories | 5 | 4 |
Design & Build(5) | ||
Weight (kg) | 12.09 kg | 5.08 kg |
Width (cm) | 34.80 cm | 29.97 cm |
Height (cm) | 41.91 cm | 37.85 cm |
Depth (cm) | 47.30 cm | 33.53 cm |
Bowl Material | Stainless steel | stainless steel |
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Professional reviewers and editors are not represented in the available sources; the product description is limited to manufacturer and retailer copy, which emphasizes the 600 W motor, bowl-lift stability, and extensive accessories as advantages over typical tilt-head mixers.
Everyday users are referenced but no specific review excerpts are provided; the available information suggests that customers appreciate the power and included accessories, while the lack of detailed feedback leaves common praise and complaints largely undocumented.
Professional reviewers consider the VH1820-RE a strong contender in the home-appliance market, emphasizing its unique fermentation cycle and powerful motor as differentiators that bring bakery-level proofing to the countertop while maintaining solid mixing performance.
Everyday users consistently praise the sturdy construction, food-grade stainless steel bowl, and the convenience of the tilt-head and suction-cup base, while the most common complaint centers on the need to hand-wash the accessories.
“fermentation feature as a standout capability”
“built-in heating function effectively proofs dough”
