Hamilton Beach Food Processor
Score: 75/100
KitchenAid Food Chopper
Score: 66/100Rankings
The Hamilton Beach 70730 is a high-power 450 W processor offering versatile slicing, shredding, and chopping with a large 10-cup bowl. Its bulk and weight make it less suitable for small kitchens, and it lacks a safety interlock. Ideal for families needing high capacity and multi-functionality.
KitchenAid KFC3516BM is a compact 3.5-cup chopper with a 240 W motor, two speeds plus pulse, and a handy drizzle basin. Its modest power and small bowl limit processing larger or tougher foods. Perfect for small households needing quick prep.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
450 Wbest | 240 W | |
2.37 Lbest | 0.83 L | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.13 kg | 1.22 kgbest |
— | 120 Vbest | |
2best | 2best | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
3best | — | |
40.6 cmbest | 22.2 cm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity & Performance(1) | ||
Bowl Capacity (L) | 2.37 L | 0.83 L |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Motor Power (W) | 450 W | 240 W |
Build & Design(5) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2.13 kg | 1.22 kg |
Height (cm) | 40.6 cm | 22.2 cm |
Width (cm) | 25.4 cm | 17.78 cm |
Depth (cm) | 21.6 cm | 14.22 cm |
Blade Material | stainless_steel | Stainless steel |
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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.
“perfect size... isn't bulky and heavy”
“makes quick work of all my chopping tasks”
“excellent chopper with two blade speeds. Cord wraps... Couldn't ask for more”
Professional reviewers and editors commend the KitchenAid mini chopper for its precise chopping, durable stainless-steel blade, and unique drizzle basin that simplifies adding liquids. They also highlight its compact size, quiet operation, and dishwasher-safe components, positioning it as an ideal countertop appliance for everyday small-batch tasks without the bulk of larger processors.
Everyday users consistently praise the chopper's ease of use, compact footprint, quick and quiet performance, and straightforward cleanup. Common themes include appreciation for the one-touch controls, the handy drizzle basin, and the cord wrap, while recurring complaints focus on the perceived lack of sturdiness in the bowl and lid and the limited 3.5-cup capacity for larger meals.
