Rankings
The Cuisinart DFP-14BCNY is a high-capacity 14-cup food processor with a powerful 720W motor and an extra-large feed tube, making large-batch prep fast and efficient. Its main drawbacks are the heavy weight and a learning curve around safety locks, plus the lack of a digital timer. It is best suited for home cooks who need robust performance and don't mind a bulkier appliance.
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.
Cuisinart 9-Cup Continuous Feed Food Processor provides versatile blades, reversible discs, and a continuous-feed attachment for efficient high-volume shredding. The undisclosed motor power and lack of a safety lock are notable compromises. Great for small families seeking a compact yet feature-rich processor.
The Cuisinart Pro Custom 11-Cup Food Processor offers a strong 625W motor and an extra-large feed tube for versatile prep. Its limited speed options and occasional motor overload are trade-offs. Ideal for home cooks needing robust chopping and shredding without intensive dough tasks.
| Attribute | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
720 wattsbest | 650 watts | 625 watts | — | |
3.31 litersbest | 3.1 liters | 2.6 liters | 2.13 liters | |
4best | 4best | 2 | 2 | |
— | 120 Vbest | — | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.45 kgbest | 5.9 kg | 7.7 kg | 3.58 kg |
5 yearsbest | 3 years | 5 yearsbest | 3 years | |
8 | 9 | 11best | 10 | |
37.6 cm | 33.8 cm | 36.8 cm | 38.1 cmbest |
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| Attribute | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Capacity(1) | ||||
Bowl Capacity (liters) | 3.31 liters | 3.1 liters | 2.6 liters | 2.13 liters |
Controls(1) | ||||
Speed Settings | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Power & Performance(1) | ||||
Motor Power (watts) | 720 watts | 650 watts | 625 watts | — |
General(1) | ||||
Warranty (years) | 5 years | 3 years | 5 years | 3 years |
Accessories(1) | ||||
Number of Included Accessories | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 |
Dimensions(3) | ||||
Height (cm) | 37.6 cm | 33.8 cm | 36.8 cm | 38.1 cm |
Width (cm) | 20.1 cm | 15.0 cm | 17.8 cm | 22.9 cm |
Depth (cm) | 27.9 cm | 20.1 cm | 28.6 cm | 19.1 cm |
Build & Design(4) | ||||
Blade Material | Stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel | — |
Weight (kg) | 0.45 kg | 5.9 kg | 7.7 kg | 3.58 kg |
Cord Length (cm) | — | 76.2 cm | 91.4 cm | — |
Base Material | Brushed stainless steel | plastic | plastic | — |
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Professional reviewers and editors commend the Cuisinart Custom 14-Cup Food Processor for its robust 720W motor, large capacity, and extra-large feed tube that together streamline big-batch preparation. They also appreciate its quiet operation, compact footprint, and integrated storage for accessories, while noting the learning curve of safety locks and the unit's considerable weight as drawbacks.
Everyday users overwhelmingly view the processor as a reliable "kitchen workhorse," praising its power, quietness, easy cleaning, and stability. Common praise centers on the large bowl and feed tube that speed up prep, while recurring complaints focus on the safety-lock learning curve and the heaviness of the appliance.
“kitchen workhorse”
“Great machine, fast and easy to use, clean and store.”
“Very strong! ... 9 cup and I used to have a 7 cup.”
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 sources are limited; the product page cites historic endorsements from culinary icons such as Julia Child and James Beard, emphasizing its revolutionary design, superior function and efficiency for professional-grade results, while no formal editor reviews were found.
Everyday users consistently highlight the processor's commercial appearance, strong performance on meats and frozen vegetables, and overall build quality, but they also note motor overload during heavy dough and wish for more speed options.
Professional reviewers commend the FP-9CF for its versatile universal blade, reversible slicing/shredding discs, and especially the continuous feed attachment that handles large volumes of vegetables. They also appreciate the compact design, easy assembly, dishwasher-safe parts, and the included recipe guide, though they note the absence of a safety lock and undisclosed motor wattage as drawbacks.
Everyday users praise the processor for its speed, ease of use, cleaning simplicity, and the larger 9-cup capacity that feels powerful for small families. Common complaints focus on the high placement of the main blade, food sticking in the shredding bowl, and the lack of a safety lock, with some users feeling it underperforms on heavy chopping tasks.
