$64.95
Rankings
The Twomeow Food Processor is a compact electric chopper delivering a powerful 400 W motor and dual-speed control, making quick work of vegetables, nuts and meat. Its modest 4-cup capacity and lack of detailed weight information limit batch size. Ideal for singles, couples or small families needing fast, small-batch prep.
The KitchenAid Manual Food Chopper is a compact, cord-pull device with sharp Japanese-steel blades that excel at small-batch chopping. Its manual operation can become tiring and it struggles with larger or very wet vegetables. Best suited for home cooks needing quick prep without electricity.
The Cuisinart Core Custom 4-Cup Mini Chopper combines a 350 W motor with an auto-reversing SmartPower blade and one-touch controls for fast, versatile chopping and grinding. Its 4-cup capacity and potential motor overheating restrict larger or tougher jobs. Ideal for small households seeking powerful yet compact electric chopping.
The Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus offers a compact 250W motor with an auto-reversing stainless-steel blade, perfect for small-kitchen tasks. Its limited 3-cup capacity and inability to grind beans restrict its versatility. Ideal for singles or couples with limited counter space.
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 Cuisinart DLC-4CHB Mini-Prep Plus is a stylish 4-cup mini processor with a powerful 250 W motor and an auto-reversing blade for chopping and grinding. Its tiny bowl holds far less than advertised, limiting batch size. Best for individuals or couples needing a space-saving unit for quick, small-batch prep.
The KitchenAid KFC3516ER is a compact 3.5-cup mini processor that offers two speeds, pulse, and a convenient drizzle basin for small-batch prep. Its limited capacity and single-blade design restrict larger or fine-puree tasks. Ideal for solo cooks or small households needing quick, mess-free chopping.
Cuisinart's 3-Cup Mini Chopper provides an auto-reversing SmartPower blade with BladeLock safety and pulse control in a tiny footprint. It offers only a single speed and limited capacity, which may not suit larger tasks. Suited for apartment dwellers or users with limited counter space.
The Hamilton Beach Stack & Snap 4-Cup Mini Food Processor offers a compact design with versatile quad-blade and slicing disc for small-batch chopping, pureeing, and shredding. Its 250 W motor and 4-cup capacity limit performance on tougher or larger tasks. Ideal for solo cooks or apartments needing a space-saving processor.
The BLACK+DECKER HC300B is a compact 3-cup electric chopper with a 175 W motor and one-touch pulse control, ideal for quick, small-scale prep. Its limited capacity, occasional leaks, and lack of continuous speed reduce suitability for tougher or wetter ingredients. Best for beginners or small households needing a space-saving, budget-friendly solution.
The Cuisinart Elemental 4-Cup Chopper provides a compact design with a SmartPower auto-reversing blade and dishwasher-safe parts for easy use. Its modest power, noisy operation, and fragile lid limit performance for larger jobs. Suited for occasional small-batch chopping and grinding.
The Cuisinart PrepExpress™ Manual Chopper offers precise, interchangeable stainless-steel grids in a compact, fold-away design, making it ideal for quick, uniform chopping. Its manual operation limits speed and the blade grids may detach under heavy use. Best suited for home cooks needing occasional small-batch prep.
| Attribute | | | | | | KitchenAid Manual Food Chopper | | Cuisinart 3-Cup Mini Chopper | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
350 W | 400 Wbest | 240 W | 250 W | 250 W | — | 175 W | 275 W | 250 W | 350 W | — | — | |
0.71 L | 0.95 Lbest | 0.83 L | 0.71 L | 0.95 Lbest | 0.83 L | 0.71 L | 0.71 L | 0.95 Lbest | 0.95 Lbest | 0.95 Lbest | 0.95 Lbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.95 kg | 1.73 kg | 1.22 kg | 1 kg | 0.9 kg | 0.308 kgbest | 0.82 kg | 1.48 kg | 1.588 kg | 1.68 kg | 1.5 kg | 0.726 kg |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 120 Vbest | — | |
1 | 2best | 2best | — | — | 2best | — | — | 2best | 2best | — | — | |
1 | 4best | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 4best | — | 1 | — | |
1 years | 2 yearsbest | 1 years | 1.5 years | 1.5 years | — | 2 yearsbest | 1.5 years | 1 years | 1.5 years | — | — | |
5 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | — | 7best | 4 | 2 | 5 |
Click an attribute name to sort · Green = best, red = worst (relative to this comparison)
| Attribute | | | | | | KitchenAid Manual Food Chopper | | Cuisinart 3-Cup Mini Chopper | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Power & Performance(2) | ||||||||||||
Motor Power (W) | 350 W | 400 W | 240 W | 250 W | 250 W | — | 175 W | 275 W | 250 W | 350 W | — | — |
Power Source | electric | electric | AC | electric | AC | Manual pull-cord | Corded | Electric | Electric | Electric | electric | Manual |
General(1) | ||||||||||||
Warranty (years) | 1 years | 2 years | 1 years | 1.5 years | 1.5 years | — | 2 years | 1.5 years | 1 years | 1.5 years | — | — |
Controls(2) | ||||||||||||
Control Type | pulse | dual-speed | button | touchpad | touchpad | Pull-cord | One-touch pulse | Button | Button/pulse | One-touch | touchpad | — |
Speed Settings | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — |
Accessories(1) | ||||||||||||
Number of Included Accessories | 5 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | — | 7 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
Build & Design(7) | ||||||||||||
Bowl Capacity (L) | 0.71 L | 0.95 L | 0.83 L | 0.71 L | 0.95 L | 0.83 L | 0.71 L | 0.71 L | 0.95 L | 0.95 L | 0.95 L | 0.95 L |
Product Weight (kg) | 0.95 kg | 1.73 kg | 1.22 kg | 1.0 kg | 0.90 kg | 0.308 kg | 0.82 kg | 1.48 kg | 1.588 kg | 1.68 kg | 1.5 kg | 0.726 kg |
Overall Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | H×W×D: 21.7×13.2×15.0 cm cm | 13.18×22.50×13.18 cm cm | 22.2×17.8×15.1 cm cm | H×W×D: 23.5×17.8×12.7 cm cm | 22.9×15.2×27.9 cm cm | 12.5×12.9×12.9 cm cm | 17.8×16.5×12.7 cm cm | H×W×D: 21.6×12.1×15.9 cm cm | 34.3×21.0×15.2 cm cm | H×W×D: 18.3×14.2×23.6 cm cm | H×W×D: 26.0×20.6×14.9 cm cm | H×W×D: 12.5×14.6×26.0 cm cm |
Body Material | plastic | — | Plastic | metal | Stainless steel | Plastic, ABS | — | Plastic | 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 | stainless steel | Stainless steel |
Blade Type | standard | S-shaped | chopping | auto-reversing | chop_and_grind | — | Stay-sharp | Auto-reversing | Quad | Auto-reversing | auto-reversing | Grid |
Number of Blades | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | 1 | — |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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.
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.
“blade fits close to the bottom”
“very well designed, easy to use and maintain”
“highly recommended”
Professional reviewers commend the Twomeow as a compact powerhouse, emphasizing its 400W motor, dual-speed control, and four-blade design that delivers consistent results across soft and hard foods. They also highlight the convenience of two separate BPA-free bowls and the low-noise, stable operation, while noting the limited capacity and non-washable motor as drawbacks.
Everyday users consistently praise the chopper's size, speed, and dual-bowl design, noting it fits well in small kitchens and quickly handles everyday tasks. The most common complaints revolve around the modest 4-cup capacity and the lack of weight information, which some find limiting for larger meals.
Professional reviewers praise the KFC3516ER for its quick, even chopping of nuts, onions, and garlic, as well as the convenience of the drizzle basin and pour spout. They note its quiet motor and solid construction, but point out the limited capacity, single-blade design, and only fair pureeing performance on softer vegetables.
Everyday users consistently highlight the chopper's perfect size for small-batch tasks, its power, ease of cleaning, and thoughtful design features like the spout and cord wrap. Common complaints revolve around the limited bowl size, occasional texture inconsistency, and occasional durability concerns.
Professional reviewers commend the Mini-Prep Plus for its compact Italian design, powerful 250 W motor, and auto-reversing Smart Blade that handles both soft and hard foods, while also noting the convenience of dishwasher-safe parts. However, they criticize its limited 3-cup capacity and inability to grind beans, and they caution that the lightweight construction may feel less durable for heavy use.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the processor's perfect size for small kitchens, its strong chopping power, and the ease of cleaning thanks to dishwasher-safe components. Common praise centers on its minimal countertop footprint and quick setup, while the main complaints involve the limited bowl capacity and the fact that it cannot properly grind beans.
Professional reviewers emphasize the Mini-Prep Plus's stylish brushed-metal finish, the convenience of dishwasher-safe removable components, and the versatility of its auto-reversing SmartPower blade that handles both soft chopping and hard grinding. They also note the solid 250-watt motor as a strong point for a mini-size processor, positioning it as a premium upgrade over earlier Cuisinart mini models.
Everyday users consistently praise the unit's speed in shredding vegetables, its compact footprint, and the perception of strong power for its size, often calling it the best mini processor they own. The dominant complaint centers on the misleading 4-cup capacity claim, with many stating the bowl effectively holds only about 1.5 cups, leading to disappointment and occasional returns.
Professional reviewers highlight the KitchenAid chopper's clever pull-ring mechanism, high-quality Japanese steel blades, and stability, praising its suitability for small-batch tasks and users with dexterity challenges.
Everyday users appreciate the chopper's affordability, compact size, and ease of cleaning, often describing it as a handy kitchen helper.
Professional reviewers view the HC300B as a basic, entry-level chopper that excels at pureeing but delivers only fair chopping results for harder items like almonds and onions. It is praised for its simplicity and compactness but noted for limited functionality compared to larger food processors.
Everyday users consistently praise the chopper's ease of use, sharp blades, compact size, and dishwasher-safe parts, often calling it a lifesaver for quick meals and baby food. Recurring complaints focus on leaks with wet foods, over-mushing, and difficulty handling very small pieces.
Professional reviewers commend the Mini Chopper as a reliable, space‑saving kitchen tool that delivers impressive versatility for its size. They highlight the responsive pulse control and safety features, noting it excels for users with limited counter space or physical constraints, though the single speed and modest capacity limit its use for larger or more demanding tasks.
Everyday users consistently praise the compact footprint, quiet motor, and easy cleanup, emphasizing its convenience for small households and quick prep tasks. Recurring complaints focus on the limited 3‑cup bowl, perceived material quality changes, and desire for more speed options or greater versatility.
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 mini chopper for its compact yet powerful 350-watt motor, the versatile auto-reversing SmartPower blade, and intuitive one-touch controls, while noting that its limited capacity and occasional overheating make it less suitable for larger or very hard food tasks.
Consumers consistently praise the device for its ability to quickly dice vegetables and grind spices in a small footprint, calling it the "best little mini chopper," but they also frequently mention capacity constraints and difficulty handling tough foods like almonds, which can cause uneven results and overheating.
Everyday users consistently praise the chopper's ease of use, compact size, sharp blades, versatility across a range of tasks, and dishwasher-safe cleanup. Recurring criticisms focus on the noticeable noise, modest motor power, a fragile lid, and the limited 4-cup capacity for larger preparations.
Professional reviewers commend the chopper's precision, interchangeable blades, and stability, labeling it a game-changing tool for beginners and small-kitchen prep. However, they caution that the blades can pop off and the lack of a finer grid may limit very delicate chopping tasks.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the ease of use, quick cleanup, and consistent cuts that enhance salads, soups, and fries. Recurring complaints focus on blade durability, the missing container handle, and the challenge of sourcing replacement parts.
