KitchenAid KFC3516ER
Score: 70/100
Hamilton Beach Mini Food Processor
Score: 73/100Rankings
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.
The KitchenAid KFC3516ER is a compact 3.5-cup mini processor that offers two speeds, pulse, and a convenient drizzle basin for small-batch prep. Its limited capacity and single-blade design restrict larger or fine-puree tasks. Ideal for solo cooks or small households needing quick, mess-free chopping.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
240 W | 350 Wbest | |
0.83 Lbest | 0.71 L | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.22 kg | 0.95 kgbest |
2best | 1 | |
1best | 1best | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
5best | 5best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Power & Performance(2) | ||
Motor Power (W) | 240 W | 350 W |
Power Source | AC | electric |
Controls(2) | ||
Control Type | button | pulse |
Speed Settings | 2 | 1 |
Build & Design(6) | ||
Bowl Capacity (L) | 0.83 L | 0.71 L |
Product Weight (kg) | 1.22 kg | 0.95 kg |
Overall Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 22.2×17.8×15.1 cm cm | H×W×D: 21.7×13.2×15.0 cm cm |
Body Material | Plastic | plastic |
Blade Material | Stainless steel | stainless steel |
Blade Type | chopping | standard |
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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”
“blade fits close to the bottom”
“very well designed, easy to use and maintain”
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.
