KitchenAid 7-Cup Food Processor KFP0718ER
Score: 69/100
Black+Decker 8-Cup Food Processor
Score: 68/100Rankings
The KitchenAid Empire Red 7-cup processor offers a clever all-in-one storage solution and snap-and-go bowl design, making it easy to set up and clean in small kitchens. Its limited bowl capacity and plastic base may not satisfy users needing larger batches or a more premium feel. Ideal for single cooks or couples who value compactness and convenience.
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 | |
1.656 liters | 1.892 litersbest | |
3best | 3best | |
120 Vbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.99 kg | 2.63 kgbest |
1 years | 2 yearsbest | |
5 | 9best | |
38.99 cmbest | 38.61 cm |
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Capacity(1) | ||
Bowl Capacity (liters) | 1.656 liters | 1.892 liters |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 1 years | 2 years |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories | 5 | 9 |
Dimensions(3) | ||
Height (cm) | 38.99 cm | 38.61 cm |
Width (cm) | 24.51 cm | 23.88 cm |
Depth (cm) | 19.99 cm | 24.64 cm |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2.99 kg | 2.63 kg |
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Professional reviewers commend the KFP0718ER for its compact, lightweight design, snap-and-go bowl and intuitive 3-speed LED controls, noting it excels in small-batch prep and limited countertop spaces. However, they point out the lack of publicly available performance metrics and the modest 7-cup capacity, which makes it less suitable for larger households or demanding tasks compared to bigger KitchenAid models.
Everyday users consistently praise the processor's small size, easy handling, and the clever all-in-one storage that keeps parts together. The quick assembly and cleaning are highlighted as major conveniences, while the primary criticism revolves around the limited bowl capacity for larger meals.
“Lighter weight than most food processors, yet still so powerful. It's very convenient in that everything stores together, no misplaced pieces!”
“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.
