Breville Sous Chef 12-Cup
Score: 82/100
Braun Easy Prep
Score: 74/100Rankings
The Breville BFP660SIL Sous Chef 12-cup processor offers a robust 1000 W motor, extensive slicing options and multiple feed chutes, making it versatile for everyday meal prep. Its motor-wattage labeling and limited nut-processing capacity can be frustrating for power-focused users. Ideal for home cooks who value flexibility and long-term warranty support.
The Braun FP3101BK Easy Prep 8-cup processor delivers strong 550 W performance in a compact, lightweight package, making it well-suited for small kitchens. Its limited accessory set and occasional stability issues keep it from matching feature-rich competitors. Ideal for couples or individuals needing reliable basic processing without taking up much space.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,000 Wbest | 550 W | |
2.8 Lbest | 2.1 L | |
8 mmbest | 4 mm | |
2best | 2best | |
| ↓ lower better | 7.2 kg | 2.44 kgbest |
1 years | 3 yearsbest | |
7best | 4 | |
43.2 cmbest | 37.8 cm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity & Size(1) | ||
Bowl Capacity (L) | 2.8 L | 2.1 L |
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 1 years | 3 years |
Features(1) | ||
Maximum Slice Thickness (mm) | 8.0 mm | 4 mm |
Power & Performance(1) | ||
Motor Power (W) | 1000 W | 550 W |
Controls(1) | ||
Control Type | on/pulse | one-touch |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories | 7 | 4 |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (kg) | 7.2 kg | 2.44 kg |
Height (cm) | 43.2 cm | 37.8 cm |
Width (cm) | 19.1 cm | 23.0 cm |
Depth (cm) | 21.6 cm | 19.0 cm |
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Professional reviewers commend the Sous Chef for its versatility, robust build, and comprehensive accessory set, noting it as a kitchen workhorse capable of handling a wide range of tasks from slicing to dough kneading, while the 10-year motor warranty provides a competitive edge.
Everyday users appreciate the thoughtful design, large capacity, and multiple chute options, highlighting its effectiveness for shredding cheese and chopping chocolate, though many express frustration over misleading motor wattage labels and limited nut-processing volume.
Professional reviewers commend the Braun FP3101BK for its robust 550W motor and compact design, noting that the one-touch controls and well-engineered bowl and blades deliver consistent results across a variety of tasks. However, they point out the limited accessory range and lack of preset programs, as well as occasional feed-tube clogs and instability when handling large dough batches.
Everyday users praise the processor's ease of use, powerful performance, and space-saving footprint, highlighting quick chopping and the convenience of dishwasher-safe parts. Recurring complaints focus on the missing storage compartment for attachments, occasional overheating during heavy use, feed-tube buildup, and a base that can shift during intensive tasks.
“I wouldn't know how to prep food without it.”
“The motor label says 700W, but the actual power is 1200W, which was misleading.”
“Powerful 550W motor handles tough ingredients like nuts, grains, vegetables, fruits, cheeses, and meat (minces in 10 seconds)”
