Rankings
The Mueller Vegetable Chopper Mandoline Slicer is a manual tool offering adjustable slice thickness and multiple interchangeable blades, with a safety food pusher for finger protection. Its plastic construction and limited julienne options make it less robust than premium metal mandolines. Best suited for home cooks who need versatile slicing and compact storage without the need for heavy-duty durability.
The OXO Good Grips Vegetable and Onion Chopper with Easy Pour offers a stainless-steel blade and a convenient easy-pour opening that lets you dispense chopped ingredients without removing the lid, all in a dishwasher-safe, BPA-free body. Its mid-size bowl and manual operation limit it for large-batch cooking or tasks requiring slicing. Ideal for parents preparing baby food and home cooks who value quick, mess-free chopping.
The Hamilton Beach Stack & Press 3-Cup Chopper packs a 350W motor and a unique lid with an oil dispenser for emulsifying, delivering strong chopping in a tiny footprint. Its single-speed pulse control and plastic build may not satisfy heavy-duty needs. Great for single users needing quick prep and dressings.
The Proctor Silex mini processor offers a compact 3.5-cup capacity with a 350-W motor and an innovative oil-dispensing lid for quick prep. Its small size and limited capacity restrict larger batch tasks. Ideal for singles or small kitchens where space is at a premium.
The PrepWorks Onion Chopper is a compact manual dicer that excels at tear-free onion chopping with a single stainless-steel blade. Its single-blade design and limited 2-cup capacity restrict versatility for larger or varied cuts. Ideal for home cooks needing quick, measured prep in small kitchens.
The OXO Good Grips Vegetable Chopper is a compact manual dicer that delivers consistent 11.7 mm cubes using a stainless-steel grid, and its BPA-free, dishwasher-safe design simplifies cleanup. Its single dice size and modest capacity limit versatility for larger or varied prep tasks. Best suited for home cooks and beginners needing quick, uniform chopping in small kitchens.
The Cambom Manual Food Chopper is a hand-string, manual cutter with three stainless-steel blades, a 500 ml capacity, and dishwasher-safe components. Sparse specifications make its performance uncertain, and the string-pull mechanism may require extra effort. It fits users who prefer a simple, non-electric tool for occasional chopping.
Chef'n VeggiChop is a hand-powered, portable chopper that quickly processes small amounts without electricity, featuring a pull-cord and dishwasher-safe parts. The pull-cord's tendency to break and its modest capacity restrict frequent or heavy use. Perfect for campers, kids, or quick kitchen tasks.
The Ourokhome Manual Food Processor is a hand-pull string vegetable chopper featuring three sharp 420 stainless-steel blades and a compact 500 ml bowl, making it portable and electricity-free. Its manual operation limits batch size and can become tiring for fine chopping, especially with tougher ingredients. Ideal for travelers, campers, and small households needing modest prep.
Chef'n Stalk Chop is a dedicated cauliflower and broccoli prep tool with a curved stainless-steel blade that speeds up florets separation safely. Its narrow application and plastic build limit versatility for larger or varied vegetables. Great for home cooks focused on low-carb cauliflower dishes.
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— | — | 350 Wbest | — | 350 Wbest | — | — | — | — | — | |
0.5 L | — | 0.71 L | 0.5 L | 0.828 Lbest | 0.5 L | — | 0.59 L | 0.71 L | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.2 kg | 0.921 kg | 0.95 kg | 0.259 kg | 0.726 kg | 0.454 kg | 0.045 kgbest | 0.318 kg | 0.05 kg | 0.54 kg |
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3 | 6best | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
— | — | 1 yearsbest | — | 1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | — | — | — | — | |
— | 7best | 5 | — | 5 | 3 | — | — | 4 | — |
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Power Source | manual | Manual | electric | Manual | Corded | — | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
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Control Type | manual | Manual | pulse | Manual | On/Off/Pulse | — | — | Manual | Pull‑string | Manual |
Speed Settings | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
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Number of Included Accessories | — | 7 | 5 | — | 5 | 3 | — | — | 4 | — |
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Bowl Capacity (L) | 0.5 L | — | 0.71 L | 0.5 L | 0.828 L | 0.5 L | — | 0.59 L | 0.71 L | — |
Product Weight (kg) | 0.2 kg | 0.921 kg | 0.95 kg | 0.259 kg | 0.726 kg | 0.4536 kg | 0.045 kg | 0.3175 kg | 0.05 kg | 0.5396 kg |
Overall Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 9.9 x 13.2 x 13.2 cm cm | 13.2 x 13.9 x 28.4 cm cm | H×W×D: 21.7×13.2×15.0 cm cm | 8.4×12.4×12.4 cm | 13.0×12.0×18.0 cm cm | 120.65×279.4×76.2 mm cm | 24.2×2.0×9.5 cm cm | 9.9×10.4×22.6 cm | 13.97×13.97×12.7 cm cm | 13.2×21.6×10.1 cm |
Body Material | ABS, PS | Plastic | plastic | PS plastic | Plastic | ABS, Polypropylene | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic |
Blade Material | stainless steel | Stainless steel | stainless steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless steel | Stainless Steel |
Blade Type | chopping | — | standard | — | Chopping | — | Curved | — | — | — |
Number of Blades | 3 | 6 | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Everyday users love the safety pusher, dishwasher-safe cleanup, and fold-flat storage, praising the tool's versatility and consistent cuts. However, they commonly note trouble with very small produce and uneven performance on different foods, citing size constraints as a recurring issue.
Professional reviewers and editors consistently commend the Hamilton Beach 72850 for its powerful 350 W motor, intuitive stack-and-press operation, low-positioned stainless-steel blades that excel at emulsifying, and dishwasher-safe components. However, they note its limited 3-cup capacity, single-speed pulse-only control, and the absence of detailed size specifications as drawbacks compared to larger processors.
“blade changes are straightforward ("easy peasy")”
“The safety pusher is appreciated for protecting fingers during use”
“blade fits close to the bottom”
Prepworks is ideal for dedicated onion chopping, whereas VeggiChop offers broader versatility for multiple food types.
Everyday users love the chopper's strong motor, simple no-lock design, compact footprint and easy cleaning, especially praising the blade's low placement for smooth emulsions. Common frustrations include confusion with the lower-power 72860 model, the small 3-cup bowl size, the need to hold the lid down while pulsing, and the lack of detailed dimensions.
Editors and product editors highlight the Proctor Silex mini processor as a well-sized, no-frills appliance that delivers strong performance for everyday chopping and pureeing. They point out its efficient stainless-steel blades, convenient cord reel, and oil-dispensing lid as differentiators that make it a practical choice for small kitchens.
While direct user reviews are not provided, the product descriptions suggest consumers appreciate its simplicity, compact storage, and ability to handle quick prep tasks like garlic, salsa, or baby food. Common concerns revolve around the limited capacity and occasional confusion over weight specifications.
Professional reviewers highlight the chopper's "judo chop" action that produces uniform dice without the typical onion-induced tears, praising the reinforced lid, dedicated garlic section, and the easy-clean cleaning grid.
While direct user reviews are scarce, the limited feedback suggests consumers value the speed and tear-free performance, especially for onion-heavy recipes. The compact form factor and straightforward cleaning are also frequently mentioned as positives, with occasional concerns about long-term durability of the plastic housing.
Editors and professional reviewers commend the StalkChop for its innovative curved blade that streamlines cauliflower and broccoli prep, emphasizing speed, safety, and dishwasher-friendly design, while noting it serves as a simple, effective alternative to knives for both home and light commercial use.
Consumers consistently praise the tool for rapid, waste-free veggie prep, safety over traditional knives, and easy cleaning, with no major complaints aside from occasional concerns about handling unusually large heads.
Professional reviewers praise the OXO chopper for its fast, safe, and easy operation, noting the precise uniform cuts and mess-reducing recessed area. Editors highlight its compact design as perfect for small kitchens and commend the durable stainless steel blade, while also noting the limited capacity and lack of adjustable dice sizes as drawbacks compared to more versatile dicers.
Everyday users consistently commend the chopper for quick, effortless chopping, the convenient easy-pour spout, and straightforward cleaning. Common complaints focus on the single dice size, occasional uneven cuts with soft produce, and confusion over varying product dimensions, with some users finding the capacity too small for larger meals.
Professional reviewers commend the VeggiChop for its portable, electricity-free design and effective pull-cord mechanism that quickly handles salsas, guacamole and other small-batch preparations, while also highlighting its BPA-free, kid-safe construction. However, they also point out that the pull-cord's limited durability and the tool's modest capacity make it less suitable for frequent, heavy-duty kitchen tasks.
Everyday users celebrate the VeggiChop's simplicity, speed, and gifting appeal, especially for quick dips and small-batch chopping, but a dominant complaint centers on the pull-cord breaking after just a handful of uses, with many noting the need for strong hand pulls.
Everyday users consistently highlight the chopper's efficiency, ease of use, and convenient easy-pour feature. Reviews often mention its usefulness for baby food preparation, quick cleanup in the dishwasher, and good value for the price, with no major complaints surfacing in the available data.
