Breville Sous Chef 12-Cup
Score: 82/100Magimix Compact 5200 XL
Score: 87/100Rankings
The Magimix 5200 XL is a high-capacity, ultra-quiet food processor with a powerful 1100 W motor and an extensive accessory set. Its need for a large feed-tube pusher and sizable countertop footprint limit convenience for quick, space-constrained tasks. Ideal for families and avid bakers who process large batches.
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.
| Attribute | | Magimix Compact 5200 XL |
|---|---|---|
1,000 W | 1,100 Wbest | |
2.8 L | 3.78 Lbest | |
8 mmbest | 4 mm | |
2best | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 7.2 kgbest | 11 kg |
1 years | 3 yearsbest | |
7 | 11best | |
43.2 cm | 44.5 cmbest |
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| Attribute | | Magimix Compact 5200 XL |
|---|---|---|
Capacity & Size(1) | ||
Bowl Capacity (L) | 2.8 L | 3.78 L |
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 1 years | 3 years |
Features(1) | ||
Maximum Slice Thickness (mm) | 8.0 mm | 4 mm |
Power & Performance(2) | ||
Motor Power (W) | 1000 W | 1100 W |
Voltage (V) | 110-120 V | 120-240 V |
Controls(1) | ||
Control Type | on/pulse | Stop/Auto/Pulse |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories | 7 | 11 |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (kg) | 7.2 kg | 11 kg |
Height (cm) | 43.2 cm | 44.5 cm |
Width (cm) | 19.1 cm | 21 cm |
Depth (cm) | 21.6 cm | 27.3 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 5200 XL for its quiet, powerful motor, extensive accessory suite and the convenience of three nested bowls, emphasizing its suitability for high-volume family cooking.
No direct everyday‑user reviews were identified in the research, so consumer sentiment cannot be summarised beyond the product descriptions that stress ease of use, time‑saving features and quiet operation.
“I wouldn't know how to prep food without it.”
“The motor label says 700W, but the actual power is 1200W, which was misleading.”
