Black+Decker FP1600B 8-Cup Food Processor
Score: 77/100
KitchenAid 7-Cup Food Processor KFP0718ER
Score: 78/100Rankings
KitchenAid's 7-cup processor provides a compact, lightweight design with intuitive paddle controls and integrated accessory storage, excelling in small-batch puree work. The modest bowl size and plastic base may limit larger preparations. Perfect for small households or kitchens with limited space.
The BLACK+DECKER FP1600B delivers a reliable 450 W motor and a generous 8-cup bowl, making it a solid choice for everyday chopping and slicing. Its single speed and modest pureeing ability, plus some durability worries, limit its versatility for more demanding tasks. Suited for home cooks who need basic prep functions without extra attachments.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
450 Wbest | — | |
1.892 Lbest | 1.66 L | |
2 | 3best | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.43 kgbest | 2.99 kg |
— | 120 Vbest | |
2 yearsbest | 1 years | |
| ↓ lower better | 566 cm² | 490 cm²best |
6best | 4 |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 2 years | 1 years |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Bowl Capacity (L) | 1.892 L | 1.66 L |
Product Weight (kg) | 2.43 kg | 2.99 kg |
Footprint (area) (cm²) | 566 cm² | 490 cm² |
Blade Type | chopping blade | multi-purpose |
Controls(1) | ||
Control Type | Buttons | paddles |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Accessories | 6 | 4 |
Power & Performance(3) | ||
Power Type | Corded | electric |
Speed Settings | 2 | 3 |
Power Source | Corded | electric |
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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.
“Stainless steel chopping blade provides consistent, precise cuts for onions, almonds, and other ingredients.”
“Reversible slice/shred disc allows both slicing vegetables and shredding cheese or carrots with one accessory.”
“Lighter weight than most food processors, yet still so powerful. It's very convenient in that everything stores together, no misplaced pieces!”
Professional reviewers commend the KFP0718ER for its compact, lightweight design, snap-and-go bowl and intuitive 3-speed LED controls, noting it excels in small-batch prep and limited countertop spaces.
Everyday users consistently praise the processor's small size, easy handling, and the clever all-in-one storage that keeps parts together. The quick assembly and cleaning are highlighted as major conveniences, while the primary criticism revolves around the limited bowl capacity for larger meals.
