Hamilton Beach Food Processor
Score: 74/100
Black+Decker 8-Cup Food Processor
Score: 68/100Rankings
Hamilton Beach 10-Cup Food Processor combines a 450 W motor with interchangeable S-blade and slicing/shredding disc, delivering strong power for family-size food prep. Its bulkier footprint and lack of a safety lock may be drawbacks for limited countertop space. Ideal for households needing high-capacity processing.
The BLACK+DECKER 8-cup processor offers a generous work bowl and easy-clean dishwasher-safe parts, making it a solid choice for everyday chopping and shredding. Its limited speed settings and a finicky safety interlock limit flexibility and durability. Best suited for beginners and small families who prioritize simplicity over heavy-duty performance.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
450 wattsbest | 450 wattsbest | |
2.37 litersbest | 1.892 liters | |
2 | 3best | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.13 kgbest | 2.63 kg |
1 years | 2 yearsbest | |
3 | 9best | |
40.6 cmbest | 38.61 cm | |
25.4 cmbest | 23.88 cm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity(1) | ||
Bowl Capacity (liters) | 2.37 liters | 1.892 liters |
Controls(1) | ||
Speed Settings | 2 | 3 |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 1 years | 2 years |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories | 3 | 9 |
Dimensions(3) | ||
Height (cm) | 40.6 cm | 38.61 cm |
Width (cm) | 25.4 cm | 23.88 cm |
Depth (cm) | 21.6 cm | 24.64 cm |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2.13 kg | 2.63 kg |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional sources are limited; product pages and retailer descriptions highlight the powerful motor, multi-functionality and easy cleanup, but note the lack of independent third-party reviews.
Everyday users appreciate the motor power, dishwasher-safe parts and compact size of the 3-cup version, but commonly mention the absence of slicing/shredding capability in smaller models and the bulkiness of the larger 8-cup unit.
“chops vegetables as fine as you want”
“won't turn on if not perfectly aligned”
Professional reviewers commend the BLACK+DECKER processor for its straightforward lid-lock assembly, generous 8-cup capacity, and dishwasher-safe parts, noting it delivers solid performance for everyday chopping, slicing, and shredding tasks at a budget-friendly price. However, they also flag its limited speed options and the overly sensitive safety interlock, and they caution that the motor may falter with tough meats or very hard ingredients.
Everyday users consistently praise the ease of setup, large bowl size, and quick cleanup, often highlighting the sharp blade and value for money. Recurring complaints focus on the finicky interlock that won't start unless the lid is perfectly aligned, the processor's struggle with hard foods, and the unit's bulkiness and confusing weight listings.
