KitchenAid KFC3516ER
Score: 73/100
Black+Decker 8-Cup Food Processor
Score: 74/100Rankings
The BLACK+DECKER 8-cup processor offers a straightforward lid-lock design, dishwasher-safe components and a solid 450 W motor for everyday chopping and slicing. Its limited speed options and a finicky safety interlock reduce convenience for more demanding tasks. Best suited for beginners and small families seeking an affordable, easy-to-clean processor.
The KitchenAid 3.5-Cup Mini Food Processor provides a compact footprint, quiet 240 W motor and convenient drizzle basin for small-batch prep. Its limited capacity and single-blade design restrict versatility for larger or more varied tasks. Best suited for solo cooks or small households needing quick chopping and light pureeing.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
240 W | 450 Wbest | |
0.83 L | 1.89 Lbest | |
0.32 hpbest | — | |
2best | 1 | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.23 kgbest | 2.63 kg |
1 years | 2 yearsbest | |
5 | 9best | |
22.2 cm | 38.6 cmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity & Size(1) | ||
Bowl Capacity (L) | 0.83 L | 1.89 L |
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 1 years | 2 years |
Features(1) | ||
Blade Material | stainless_steel | stainless steel |
Power & Performance(1) | ||
Motor Power (W) | 240 W | 450 W |
Controls(2) | ||
Number of Speeds | 2 | 1 |
Control Type | button | On/Off/Pulse |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories | 5 | 9 |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.23 kg | 2.63 kg |
Height (cm) | 22.2 cm | 38.6 cm |
Width (cm) | 17.8 cm | 23.9 cm |
Depth (cm) | 15.1 cm | 24.6 cm |
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Professional reviewers praise the KFC3516ER for its quick, even chopping of nuts, onions, and garlic, as well as the convenience of the drizzle basin and pour spout. They note its quiet motor and solid construction, but point out the limited capacity, single-blade design, and only fair pureeing performance on softer vegetables.
Everyday users consistently highlight the chopper's perfect size for small-batch tasks, its power, ease of cleaning, and thoughtful design features like the spout and cord wrap. Common complaints revolve around the limited bowl size, occasional texture inconsistency, and occasional durability concerns.
“Perfect size for small batches”
“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.
