Breville Sous Chef 12-Cup
Score: 81/100
Cuisinart 14-Cup Food Processor
Score: 84/100Rankings
The Cuisinart DFP-14BCNY is a high-capacity 14-cup food processor with a powerful 720W motor and an extra-large feed tube, making large-batch prep fast and efficient. Its main drawbacks are the heavy weight and a learning curve around safety locks, plus the lack of a digital timer. It is best suited for home cooks who need robust performance and don't mind a bulkier appliance.
The Breville Sous Chef 12-Cup Food Processor features a 1000 W induction motor, 24 slicing settings, and a dishwasher-safe bowl for versatile everyday prep. Motor wattage labeling inconsistencies and a bulky footprint may be drawbacks. Suited for cooks seeking a robust, feature-rich processor with strong warranty support.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,000 wattsbest | 720 watts | |
2.84 liters | 3.31 litersbest | |
2 | 4best | |
| ↓ lower better | 7.2 kg | 0.45 kgbest |
1 years | 5 yearsbest | |
5 | 8best | |
43.2 cmbest | 37.6 cm | |
19.1 cm | 20.1 cmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity(1) | ||
Bowl Capacity (liters) | 2.84 liters | 3.31 liters |
Controls(1) | ||
Speed Settings | 2 | 4 |
Power & Performance(1) | ||
Motor Power (watts) | 1000 watts | 720 watts |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 1 years | 5 years |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories | 5 | 8 |
Dimensions(3) | ||
Height (cm) | 43.2 cm | 37.6 cm |
Width (cm) | 19.1 cm | 20.1 cm |
Depth (cm) | 21.6 cm | 27.9 cm |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 7.2 kg | 0.45 kg |
Base Material | High-impact plastic | Brushed stainless steel |
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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.
“I wouldn't know how to prep food without it.”
“The motor label says 700W, but the actual power is 1200W, which was misleading.”
“kitchen workhorse”
Professional reviewers and editors commend the Cuisinart Custom 14-Cup Food Processor for its robust 720W motor, large capacity, and extra-large feed tube that together streamline big-batch preparation. They also appreciate its quiet operation, compact footprint, and integrated storage for accessories, while noting the learning curve of safety locks and the unit's considerable weight as drawbacks.
Everyday users overwhelmingly view the processor as a reliable "kitchen workhorse," praising its power, quietness, easy cleaning, and stability. Common praise centers on the large bowl and feed tube that speed up prep, while recurring complaints focus on the safety-lock learning curve and the heaviness of the appliance.
