Magimix Compact 5200 XL
Score: 87/100
Breville Sous Chef 16-Cup
Score: 88/100Rankings
The Breville BFP810 Sous Chef 16-cup processor offers industrial-grade power and a versatile accessory suite, making it ideal for high-volume cooking. Its heavyweight construction and sizable footprint limit placement in smaller kitchens. Best suited for serious home cooks who need capacity and durability.
The Magimix 5200 XL is a high-capacity, ultra-quiet food processor with a powerful 1100 W motor and an extensive accessory set. Its need for a large feed-tube pusher and sizable countertop footprint limit convenience for quick, space-constrained tasks. Ideal for families and avid bakers who process large batches.
| Attribute | Magimix Compact 5200 XL | |
|---|---|---|
1,100 W | 1,450 Wbest | |
3.78 Lbest | 2.5 L | |
4 mm | 8 mmbest | |
— | 2best | |
| ↓ lower better | 11 kgbest | 13.9 kg |
3 yearsbest | 1 years | |
11best | 10 | |
44.5 cm | 45 cmbest |
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| Attribute | Magimix Compact 5200 XL | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity & Size(1) | ||
Bowl Capacity (L) | 3.78 L | 2.5 L |
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 3 years | 1 years |
Features(1) | ||
Maximum Slice Thickness (mm) | 4 mm | 8.0 mm |
Power & Performance(1) | ||
Motor Power (W) | 1100 W | 1450 W |
Controls(1) | ||
Control Type | Stop/Auto/Pulse | push-button |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories | 11 | 10 |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (kg) | 11 kg | 13.9 kg |
Height (cm) | 44.5 cm | 45 cm |
Width (cm) | 21 cm | 28.7 cm |
Depth (cm) | 27.3 cm | 23.4 cm |
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Professional reviewers commend the 5200 XL for its quiet, powerful motor, extensive accessory suite and the convenience of three nested bowls, emphasizing its suitability for high-volume family cooking.
No direct everyday‑user reviews were identified in the research, so consumer sentiment cannot be summarised beyond the product descriptions that stress ease of use, time‑saving features and quiet operation.
Professional reviewers and editors consistently highlight the BFP810's industrial-strength motor, oversized 16-cup capacity and the breadth of accessories as top-tier features that excel in slicing, shredding, kneading and pureeing. Lab tests rate its noise level very good, and the 30-year motor warranty underscores durability.
Everyday users love the processor's ability to tackle big-batch cooking with minimal prep, noting its speed, quiet operation and versatile attachments. Common praise centers on the large bowl, mini bowl insert and the wide feed chute. Recurring complaints revolve around the unit's heft, bulkiness in smaller kitchens, and the time-consuming cleaning process.
