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$1,300
KitchenAid
KitchenAid KF4
★4.4(20 reviews)
Mid-tier KF-series super-automatic that adds a color touchscreen, an AutoMilk carafe system, and 20+ hot and iced recipes in the same slim 7.75-inch-wide body as the KF2.
Price
$1,300
Boiler
Thermoblock
Pressure
15 bar
Best For
One-Touch Milk Drinks
Specifications
Dimensions
7.75 x 18.5 x 14.25 in
Weight
22.3 lbs
Water Tank
60 oz
Warranty
2 years
Grinder
Built-in
Warm-Up Time
Under 1 minute
Steam Wand
Auto (AutoMilk Carafe)
Features
Built-in GrinderTouchscreenOne-TouchAuto Milk TexturingIced Coffee ModeIntelliGrind DosingProgrammable
Pros
- ✓AutoMilk carafe pours one-touch lattes and cappuccinos - or hose-feeds from any milk container
- ✓Color touchscreen with 20+ hot and iced recipes, a big step up from the KF2's buttons
- ✓IntelliGrind adjusts grind and dose to the roast automatically
- ✓Same slim 7.75-inch footprint as the KF2 despite the added milk system
Cons
- ✗At $1,300 it's only $200 below the flagship KF8 with its bigger 5-inch screen
- ✗Small 60-oz tank plus milk carafe means lots of refilling for heavy users
- ✗No plant-based milk modes - those are reserved for the KF8
- ✗Brand-new 2026 platform, so long-term reliability is unknown
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