Hamilton Beach Mini Food Processor
Score: 73/100
Fullstar Mandoline Slicer
Score: 78/100Rankings
The Fullstar 6-in-1 Mandoline Slicer provides six stainless-steel blades and comprehensive safety accessories for precise slicing and julienning. Its limited thickness settings and the need for careful handling of very sharp blades may deter some users. Best suited for home cooks who prioritize sharp performance in a compact footprint.
The Hamilton Beach Stack & Press 3-Cup Chopper packs a 350W motor and a unique lid with an oil dispenser for emulsifying, delivering strong chopping in a tiny footprint. Its single-speed pulse control and plastic build may not satisfy heavy-duty needs. Great for single users needing quick prep and dressings.
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350 Wbest | — | |
0.71 L | 1.2 Lbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.95 kgbest | 1.678 kg |
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1 | 6best | |
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Controls(1) | ||
Control Type | pulse | Manual |
Build & Design(7) | ||
Bowl Capacity (L) | 0.71 L | 1.2 L |
Product Weight (kg) | 0.95 kg | 1.678 kg |
Overall Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | H×W×D: 21.7×13.2×15.0 cm cm | 37.1×14.0×18.3 cm cm |
Body Material | plastic | ABS plastic |
Blade Material | stainless steel | Stainless steel |
Blade Type | standard | 3 mm mandoline, 5 mm mandoline, julienne, ribbon cut, grater, spiral cut |
Number of Blades | 1 | 6 |
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Professional reviewers and editors consistently commend the Hamilton Beach 72850 for its powerful 350 W motor, intuitive stack-and-press operation, low-positioned stainless-steel blades that excel at emulsifying, and dishwasher-safe components. However, they note its limited 3-cup capacity, single-speed pulse-only control, and the absence of detailed size specifications as drawbacks compared to larger processors.
Everyday users love the chopper's strong motor, simple no-lock design, compact footprint and easy cleaning, especially praising the blade's low placement for smooth emulsions. Common frustrations include confusion with the lower-power 72860 model, the small 3-cup bowl size, the need to hold the lid down while pulsing, and the lack of detailed dimensions.
“blade fits close to the bottom”
“very well designed, easy to use and maintain”
“highly recommended”
Professional reviewers commend the Fullstar mandoline for its versatile 6-in-1 blade set, solid food-grade construction, and thoughtful accessories like the organizer tray and safety glove. However, they warn that the blades' high sharpness demands careful use, especially with thicker cuts, and note that the limited thickness adjustments may restrict more advanced slicing tasks.
Consumers overwhelmingly value the slicer's sharp, efficient blades and the space-saving, all-in-one design, often highlighting the safety glove and guard as essential for family use. Recurring concerns focus on the risk of cuts if safety features are ignored, occasional difficulty swapping blades, and a wish for more slicing thickness options.
