Black+Decker 8-Cup Food Processor
Score: 77/100
KitchenAid 9-Cup Food Processor KFP0921
Score: 81/100Rankings
The KitchenAid 9-cup processor delivers versatile functionality, including a dough blade and high-rpm motor, while featuring a BPA-free bowl for safe puree preparation. Its 240 W motor is less powerful than some rivals, and it lacks a safety interlock. Suited for cooks who need a balanced mix of capacity and accessories.
The BLACK+DECKER 8-Cup Food Processor offers a powerful 450 W motor and a generous bowl, making it suitable for everyday chopping and shredding. Its overly sensitive safety interlock and bulkier footprint can be frustrating for some users. Best for casual cooks who value simplicity and capacity over advanced speed control.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
450 Wbest | 240 W | |
1.892 L | 2.13 Lbest | |
3best | 3best | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.63 kgbest | 2.99 kg |
— | 120 Vbest | |
— | 1,780 rpmbest | |
2 yearsbest | 1 years | |
| ↓ lower better | 588 cm² | 490 cm²best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 2 years | 1 years |
Build & Design(5) | ||
Bowl Capacity (L) | 1.892 L | 2.13 L |
Product Weight (kg) | 2.63 kg | 2.99 kg |
Footprint (area) (cm²) | 588 cm² | 490 cm² |
Blade Material | Stainless steel | stainless steel |
Blade Type | S‑blade | four-blade |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Accessories | 9 | 7 |
Power & Performance(3) | ||
Motor Power (W) | 450 W | 240 W |
Power Type | Corded | electric |
Power Source | Corded | electric |
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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”
“The size is also very practical. It is not too small and definitely not too big”
Limited user feedback is available, but the few comments highlight appreciation for the practical 9-cup size, the ability to match KitchenAid's color palette, and the convenient storage system that keeps accessories inside the bowl.
