Black+Decker 3-Cup Food Chopper Black
Score: 71/100
Hamilton Beach Mini Food Processor
Score: 75/100Rankings
The Hamilton Beach Stack & Press 3-Cup Chopper delivers a 350 W motor and a low-positioned stainless-steel blade with an oil dispenser for emulsifying, all in a compact design. Its single-speed pulse operation and limited 3-cup bowl restrict batch size and flexibility. Perfect for singles or small kitchens needing quick chopping and dressing preparation.
The BLACK+DECKER HC300B is a compact 3-cup chopper with a 175 W motor and dishwasher-safe parts, offering solid pureeing capability for small batches. Its single-pulse control and tendency to leak with wet foods limit its versatility. Ideal for beginners or small households needing quick, space-saving chopping.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
175 W | 350 Wbest | |
0.71 Lbest | 0.71 Lbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.816 kgbest | 0.95 kg |
— | 1best | |
2 yearsbest | 1 years | |
— | 5best | |
17.78 cm | 21.7 cmbest | |
16.51 cmbest | 13.2 cm |
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| Attribute | | |
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Battery & Power(1) | ||
Motor Power (W) | 175 W | 350 W |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 2 years | 1 years |
Controls(1) | ||
Control Type | One-touch pulse | Pulse |
Build & Design(6) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.816 kg | 0.95 kg |
Height (cm) | 17.78 cm | 21.7 cm |
Width (cm) | 16.51 cm | 13.2 cm |
Depth (cm) | 12.7 cm | 15.0 cm |
Blade Material | Stainless steel | stainless steel |
Blade Type | Stay-sharp | standard stainless steel |
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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.
“blade fits close to the bottom”
“very well designed, easy to use and maintain”
“highly recommended”
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.
