Cuisinart 14-Cup Food Processor
Score: 84/100
Breville BFP638 Paradice
Score: 81/100Rankings
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 Paradice 9-Cup Food Processor combines a compact design with a 625 W brushless motor and a dedicated dicing kit for precise 0.5-inch cubes. Its limited speed options and noticeable weight can restrict flexibility for some tasks. Best for small-kitchen users who value precision and organized storage.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
720 wattsbest | 625 watts | |
3.31 litersbest | 2.13 liters | |
4best | 2 | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.45 kgbest | 7.03 kg |
5 yearsbest | 2 years | |
8best | 5 | |
37.6 cm | 44.45 cmbest | |
20.1 cmbest | 19.56 cm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity(1) | ||
Bowl Capacity (liters) | 3.31 liters | 2.13 liters |
Controls(1) | ||
Speed Settings | 4 | 2 |
Power & Performance(1) | ||
Motor Power (watts) | 720 watts | 625 watts |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 5 years | 2 years |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories | 8 | 5 |
Dimensions(3) | ||
Height (cm) | 37.6 cm | 44.45 cm |
Width (cm) | 20.1 cm | 19.56 cm |
Depth (cm) | 27.9 cm | 29.97 cm |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.45 kg | 7.03 kg |
Base Material | Brushed stainless steel | Stainless steel |
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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.
“kitchen workhorse”
Professional reviewers praise the Paradice 9 for its compact yet powerful design, highlighting the high-torque brushless motor and the precision Paradice dicing kit as standout features. They note the color-coded accessories and integrated storage as convenient, but point out that the unit still requires a noticeable amount of counter space and offers only two speed settings.
Everyday users consistently rate the processor highly, emphasizing its small footprint, reliable precision dicing, intuitive color-coded accessories, and easy cleanup. Common themes include appreciation for the onboard storage and occasional confusion around the pulse function and limited speed options.
