Breville Sous Chef 12-Cup
Score: 81/100
Cuisinart Pro Custom 11-Cup
Score: 72/100Rankings
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.
The Cuisinart Pro Custom 11-Cup Food Processor offers a strong 625W motor and an extra-large feed tube for versatile prep. Its limited speed options and occasional motor overload are trade-offs. Ideal for home cooks needing robust chopping and shredding without intensive dough tasks.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,000 wattsbest | 625 watts | |
2.84 litersbest | 2.6 liters | |
2best | 2best | |
| ↓ lower better | 7.2 kgbest | 7.7 kg |
1 years | 5 yearsbest | |
5 | 11best | |
43.2 cmbest | 36.8 cm | |
19.1 cmbest | 17.8 cm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity(1) | ||
Bowl Capacity (liters) | 2.84 liters | 2.6 liters |
Power & Performance(1) | ||
Motor Power (watts) | 1000 watts | 625 watts |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 1 years | 5 years |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories | 5 | 11 |
Dimensions(3) | ||
Height (cm) | 43.2 cm | 36.8 cm |
Width (cm) | 19.1 cm | 17.8 cm |
Depth (cm) | 21.6 cm | 28.6 cm |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Blade Material | Stainless steel | stainless steel |
Weight (kg) | 7.2 kg | 7.7 kg |
Base Material | High-impact plastic | plastic |
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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.”
Professional sources are limited; the product page cites historic endorsements from culinary icons such as Julia Child and James Beard, emphasizing its revolutionary design, superior function and efficiency for professional-grade results, while no formal editor reviews were found.
Everyday users consistently highlight the processor's commercial appearance, strong performance on meats and frozen vegetables, and overall build quality, but they also note motor overload during heavy dough and wish for more speed options.
