Ninja Professional Plus Food Processor
Score: 75/100
Cuisinart Continuous Feed 9-Cup
Score: 74/100Rankings
The Ninja Professional Plus Food Processor provides a powerful 1000W peak motor, Auto-iQ presets and a compact 9-cup bowl for everyday family cooking. Its limited capacity and short warranty are notable trade-offs. Best suited for users who prioritize power and ease of use over premium features.
Cuisinart 9-Cup Continuous Feed Food Processor provides versatile blades, reversible discs, and a continuous-feed attachment for efficient high-volume shredding. The undisclosed motor power and lack of a safety lock are notable compromises. Great for small families seeking a compact yet feature-rich processor.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
850 wattsbest | — | |
2.1 liters | 2.13 litersbest | |
3best | 2 | |
120 Vbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.5 kgbest | 3.58 kg |
1 years | 3 yearsbest | |
6 | 10best | |
40.7 cmbest | 38.1 cm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity(1) | ||
Bowl Capacity (liters) | 2.1 liters | 2.13 liters |
Controls(1) | ||
Speed Settings | 3 | 2 |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 1 years | 3 years |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories | 6 | 10 |
Dimensions(3) | ||
Height (cm) | 40.7 cm | 38.1 cm |
Width (cm) | 19.7 cm | 22.9 cm |
Depth (cm) | 25.1 cm | 19.1 cm |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 3.5 kg | 3.58 kg |
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Professional reviewers commend the Ninja Professional Plus for its powerful 1000 W peak motor, intuitive Auto-iQ presets, and solid value at under $200, noting its straightforward design and reliable performance. However, they point out the lack of premium features and the smaller 9-cup capacity compared to larger competitors, suggesting alternatives like the Cuisinart Custom 14 for big-batch needs.
Everyday users praise the processor's strong power, sharp blades, easy-to-use presets, and dishwasher-safe parts, highlighting its suitability for family cooking. Recurring complaints focus on excessive packaging, weight specification inconsistencies, and the absence of advanced attachments, making it feel basic for more demanding cooks.
“Great machine, fast and easy to use, clean and store.”
“Very strong! ... 9 cup and I used to have a 7 cup.”
“Does not perform as expected. ... main blade sitting too high ... returned the product.”
Professional reviewers commend the FP-9CF for its versatile universal blade, reversible slicing/shredding discs, and especially the continuous feed attachment that handles large volumes of vegetables. They also appreciate the compact design, easy assembly, dishwasher-safe parts, and the included recipe guide, though they note the absence of a safety lock and undisclosed motor wattage as drawbacks.
Everyday users praise the processor for its speed, ease of use, cleaning simplicity, and the larger 9-cup capacity that feels powerful for small families. Common complaints focus on the high placement of the main blade, food sticking in the shredding bowl, and the lack of a safety lock, with some users feeling it underperforms on heavy chopping tasks.
