KitchenAid 13-Cup Food Processor
Score: 77/100
Braun Easy Prep
Score: 74/100Rankings
The KitchenAid 13-Cup Food Processor offers powerful 500 W performance, versatile accessories and an adjustable ExactSlice disc, all in a compact design. Its plastic base and modest motor power limit durability and heavy-duty capability. Ideal for home cooks needing a flexible processor for medium-size batches.
The Braun FP3101BK Easy Prep 8-cup processor delivers strong 550 W performance in a compact, lightweight package, making it well-suited for small kitchens. Its limited accessory set and occasional stability issues keep it from matching feature-rich competitors. Ideal for couples or individuals needing reliable basic processing without taking up much space.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
500 W | 550 Wbest | |
3.07 Lbest | 2.1 L | |
0.67 hpbest | — | |
— | 4 mmbest | |
3best | 2 | |
| ↓ lower better | 4.4 kg | 2.44 kgbest |
1 years | 3 yearsbest | |
120 Vbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity & Size(1) | ||
Bowl Capacity (L) | 3.07 L | 2.1 L |
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 1 years | 3 years |
Features(1) | ||
Blade Material | stainless_steel | stainless steel |
Power & Performance(1) | ||
Motor Power (W) | 500 W | 550 W |
Controls(2) | ||
Number of Speeds | 3 | 2 |
Control Type | button | one-touch |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories | 6 | 4 |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (kg) | 4.4 kg | 2.44 kg |
Height (cm) | 44.3 cm | 37.8 cm |
Width (cm) | 26.0 cm | 23.0 cm |
Depth (cm) | 22.1 cm | 19.0 cm |
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Professional reviewers and editors uniformly commend the KitchenAid KFP1318 for its powerful 500 W motor, versatile accessory set, and especially the in-bowl caddy that streamlines storage. They also appreciate the 3-in-1 feed tube and the externally adjustable ExactSlice disc as time-saving features, though they point out the lack of detailed motor speed and noise specifications.
Everyday users are not directly quoted in the available data, but the product pages emphasize ease of use, large capacity, and quick cleanup, suggesting generally positive perception. No recurring complaints are evident, though the absence of user reviews leaves actual consumer sentiment largely unverified.
“Powerful 550W motor handles tough ingredients like nuts, grains, vegetables, fruits, cheeses, and meat (minces in 10 seconds)”
Professional reviewers commend the Braun FP3101BK for its robust 550W motor and compact design, noting that the one-touch controls and well-engineered bowl and blades deliver consistent results across a variety of tasks. However, they point out the limited accessory range and lack of preset programs, as well as occasional feed-tube clogs and instability when handling large dough batches.
Everyday users praise the processor's ease of use, powerful performance, and space-saving footprint, highlighting quick chopping and the convenience of dishwasher-safe parts. Recurring complaints focus on the missing storage compartment for attachments, occasional overheating during heavy use, feed-tube buildup, and a base that can shift during intensive tasks.
