Black+Decker FP1600B 8-Cup Food Processor
Score: 74/100
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 FP1600B is an 8-cup food processor with a 450 W motor, a reversible slice/shred disc and dishwasher-safe components, delivering solid chopping and slicing power for family-size prep. Its single-speed design, modest pureeing ability and some durability worries limit its appeal for heavy-duty users. It works well for home cooks needing a budget-friendly, versatile processor for everyday tasks.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
450 Wbest | 350 W | |
1.89 Lbest | 0.71 L | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.426 kg | 0.95 kgbest |
2best | 1 | |
2 yearsbest | 1 years | |
4 | 5best | |
39.88 cmbest | 21.7 cm | |
28.45 cmbest | 13.2 cm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity & Performance(1) | ||
Bowl Capacity (L) | 1.89 L | 0.71 L |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Motor Power (W) | 450 W | 350 W |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 2 years | 1 years |
Controls(2) | ||
Speed Settings | 2 | 1 |
Control Type | On/Off/Pulse | Pulse |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories | 4 | 5 |
Build & Design(6) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2.426 kg | 0.95 kg |
Height (cm) | 39.88 cm | 21.7 cm |
Width (cm) | 28.45 cm | 13.2 cm |
Depth (cm) | 19.81 cm | 15.0 cm |
Blade Material | Stainless steel | stainless steel |
Blade Type | Chopping blade | standard stainless steel |
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Professional reviewers commend the FP1600B for its solid chopping, slicing, shredding, and grating performance, noting the reversible blade and generous 8-cup bowl as strong points. However, they criticize the limited speed control, absence of advanced attachments, and only fair pureeing ability, while also flagging potential motor durability concerns despite the two-year warranty.
Everyday users generally like the processor's power, ease of cleaning, and value for basic prep tasks, especially for chopping and shredding vegetables. Recurring frustrations focus on weak pureeing, limited speed settings, and worries about long-term motor reliability, leading to mixed overall satisfaction.
“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.
