Rankings
The Cuisinart 5-cup Chop & Shred Food Processor offers a 650W motor, four speed settings and an adjustable feed tube for versatile home cooking. Its many components can make cleanup longer and weight specs are inconsistent. Best for busy families needing a flexible, high-capacity processor.
Hamilton Beach 10-Cup Food Processor combines a 450 W motor with interchangeable S-blade and slicing/shredding disc, delivering strong power for family-size food prep. Its bulkier footprint and lack of a safety lock may be drawbacks for limited countertop space. Ideal for households needing high-capacity processing.
The Hamilton Beach Stack & Snap 4-Cup Mini Food Processor offers a compact design with stainless-steel quad blades and a reversible slicing/shredding disc, making it ideal for small-batch prep. Its 250 W motor and limited 4-cup capacity restrict performance on tougher or larger tasks. Best suited for solo cooks or apartment kitchens.
The KitchenAid 7-cup processor combines a space-saving compact design with intuitive LED controls and a versatile 2-in-1 feed tube, ideal for everyday prep in tight kitchens. Its limited bowl size and some durability concerns may deter users needing larger capacity or long-term robustness. Best for small households or cooks who prioritize convenience over heavy-duty performance.
The BLACK+DECKER 8-cup processor offers a generous work bowl and easy-clean dishwasher-safe parts, making it a solid choice for everyday chopping and shredding. Its limited speed settings and a finicky safety interlock limit flexibility and durability. Best suited for beginners and small families who prioritize simplicity over heavy-duty performance.
The Kitchen + Home Miracle Chopper is a manual 5-in-1 processor that delivers fast hand-crank chopping with stainless-steel blades and multiple mandoline inserts. Lack of motor power and limited durability of its plastic body limit heavy-duty use. Perfect for portable, electricity-free prep in small spaces or on the go.
| Attribute | | | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
450 watts | — | 450 watts | 250 watts | 650 wattsbest | 500 watts | |
1.892 liters | — | 2.37 liters | 0.95 liters | 3.1 litersbest | 1.656 liters | |
3 | — | 2 | 2 | 4best | 3 | |
— | — | — | — | 120 Vbest | 120 Vbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.63 kg | 0.45 kgbest | 2.13 kg | 1.588 kg | 5.9 kg | 2.99 kg |
2 years | — | 1 years | 1 years | 3 yearsbest | 1 years | |
9 | 11best | 3 | 6 | 9 | 4 | |
38.61 cm | 31.75 cm | 40.6 cmbest | 34.3 cm | 33.8 cm | 38.99 cm |
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| Attribute | | | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Capacity(1) | ||||||
Bowl Capacity (liters) | 1.892 liters | 5-7 liters | 2.37 liters | 0.95 liters | 3.1 liters | 1.656 liters |
Controls(1) | ||||||
Speed Settings | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
Power & Performance(2) | ||||||
Motor Power (watts) | 450 watts | — | 450 watts | 250 watts | 650 watts | 500 watts |
Power Type | Corded | Manual | — | — | — | Corded |
General(1) | ||||||
Warranty (years) | 2 years | — | 1 years | 1 years | 3 years | 1 years |
Accessories(1) | ||||||
Number of Included Accessories | 9 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 4 |
Features(1) | ||||||
Dishwasher Safe | true | false | true | true | true | true |
Dimensions(3) | ||||||
Height (cm) | 38.61 cm | 31.75 cm | 40.6 cm | 34.3 cm | 33.8 cm | 38.99 cm |
Width (cm) | 23.88 cm | 20.83 cm | 25.4 cm | 21.0 cm | 15.0 cm | 24.51 cm |
Depth (cm) | 24.64 cm | 20.32 cm | 21.6 cm | 15.2 cm | 20.1 cm | 19.99 cm |
Build & Design(4) | ||||||
Blade Material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | stainless steel | Stainless steel |
Weight (kg) | 2.63 kg | 0.45 kg | 2.13 kg | 1.588 kg | 5.9 kg | 2.99 kg |
Cord Length (cm) | — | — | — | — | 76.2 cm | 91.44 cm |
Base Material | Plastic | Plastic | — | — | plastic | Plastic |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the BLACK+DECKER processor for its straightforward lid-lock assembly, generous 8-cup capacity, and dishwasher-safe parts, noting it delivers solid performance for everyday chopping, slicing, and shredding tasks at a budget-friendly price. However, they also flag its limited speed options and the overly sensitive safety interlock, and they caution that the motor may falter with tough meats or very hard ingredients.
Everyday users consistently praise the ease of setup, large bowl size, and quick cleanup, often highlighting the sharp blade and value for money. Recurring complaints focus on the finicky interlock that won't start unless the lid is perfectly aligned, the processor's struggle with hard foods, and the unit's bulkiness and confusing weight listings.
“chops vegetables as fine as you want”
“won't turn on if not perfectly aligned”
“Salsa in 40 seconds, mixing in 45 seconds.”
Professional reviewers commend the Miracle Chopper for its rapid manual chopping speed, versatile multi‑blade system, and quiet, portable design, positioning it as a strong alternative to electric processors for light prep tasks. However, they note the lack of motorized power limits its ability to handle tougher jobs like meat grinding, and the absence of thorough editorial testing leaves some performance claims unverified.
Everyday users who have tried the product highlight its speed, tear‑free onion chopping, and usefulness for quick dips and salads, appreciating the easy cleaning and compact footprint. The limited feedback pool means recurring issues are not well documented, but the few comments focus on capacity confusion and concerns about long‑term durability.
Professional sources are limited; product pages and retailer descriptions highlight the powerful motor, multi-functionality and easy cleanup, but note the lack of independent third-party reviews.
Everyday users appreciate the motor power, dishwasher-safe parts and compact size of the 3-cup version, but commonly mention the absence of slicing/shredding capability in smaller models and the bulkiness of the larger 8-cup unit.
Professional reviewers commend the Hamilton Beach Stack & Snap 4-Cup processor for its intuitive, tool-free assembly and space-saving footprint, noting its versatility across chopping, pureeing, blending, slicing and shredding. However, they caution that the 250 W motor and limited speed options may fall short on tougher tasks such as dough kneading, ice crushing, or processing large volumes.
Everyday users love the compact size, quick assembly, and leak-proof bowl, often highlighting how fast it can produce salsa or smoothies. Recurring complaints focus on the small 4-cup capacity, an initial odor on first use, and the need to cut food into uniform 1-inch pieces for optimal results.
Professional reviewers commend the Core Custom FP-130 for its powerful 650-watt motor, versatile four-speed control set, and the convenience of an expandable accessory hub that keeps tools organized. The sleek design and wide feed tube are highlighted as modern features that enhance both performance and kitchen aesthetics, while the inclusion of a Mix speed adds extra functionality not always found in comparable models.
Everyday users consistently praise the processor's reliable motor, large capacity, and lightweight base, noting that it handles big batches with ease and fits well on countertops. The main pain points revolve around the effort required to clean multiple parts and occasional confusion over weight specifications, but overall sentiment remains positive.
Professional reviewers praise the KFP0718BM for its space-saving compact design, effortless one-click assembly, and versatile accessories that handle chopping, slicing, shredding and pureeing. They note the LED-illuminated three-speed controls and lightweight motor provide strong performance for everyday tasks, while flagging minor concerns about long-term durability and ambiguous power ratings.
Everyday users consistently commend the processor's easy setup, quiet operation, and nested storage that keeps accessories tidy. Common praise centers on reliable chopping of veggies, cheese and salsa, though some users experience uneven results on certain foods and wish the 7-cup capacity were larger.
