Weston Meat Cutting Machine
Score: 81/100
Breville Sous Chef 12-Cup
Score: 82/100Rankings
The Breville BFP660SIL Sous Chef 12-cup processor offers a robust 1000 W motor, extensive slicing options and multiple feed chutes, making it versatile for everyday meal prep. Its motor-wattage labeling and limited nut-processing capacity can be frustrating for power-focused users. Ideal for home cooks who value flexibility and long-term warranty support.
The Weston Electric Meat Cutting Machine is a robust home slicer featuring a powerful 200W motor and a removable 9-inch stainless steel blade for precise slicing. Its heavy construction and slower blade speed on dense foods make it less portable and slightly less efficient for high-volume tasks. Ideal for home cooks seeking durability and quiet operation.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
200 W | 1,000 Wbest | |
— | 2.8 Lbest | |
12.7 mmbest | 8 mm | |
— | 2best | |
| ↓ lower better | 5.66 kgbest | 7.2 kg |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
22.86 cmbest | — | |
— | 7best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Features(1) | ||
Maximum Slice Thickness (mm) | 12.7 mm | 8.0 mm |
Power & Performance(2) | ||
Motor Power (W) | 200 W | 1000 W |
Power Type | Electric | induction |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (kg) | 5.66 kg | 7.2 kg |
Height (cm) | 30.48 cm | 43.2 cm |
Width (cm) | 43.18 cm | 19.1 cm |
Depth (cm) | 25.4 cm | 21.6 cm |
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Professional reviewers and editors consistently commend the Weston slicer for its robust build, quiet motor, and precise, adjustable slicing capability across a wide range of foods, while noting that blade speed and cleaning convenience are modest drawbacks compared to premium competitors.
Everyday users appreciate the slicer's precision, versatility, and solid value for home cooking and entertaining, frequently mentioning its ability to handle frozen meats and large cheese wheels, but they also commonly cite the effort required for cleaning and the slower blade speed on dense foods as recurring pain points.
“Slices meat from frozen to fresh with precision”
“I wouldn't know how to prep food without it.”
“The motor label says 700W, but the actual power is 1200W, which was misleading.”
Professional reviewers commend the Sous Chef for its versatility, robust build, and comprehensive accessory set, noting it as a kitchen workhorse capable of handling a wide range of tasks from slicing to dough kneading, while the 10-year motor warranty provides a competitive edge.
Everyday users appreciate the thoughtful design, large capacity, and multiple chute options, highlighting its effectiveness for shredding cheese and chopping chocolate, though many express frustration over misleading motor wattage labels and limited nut-processing volume.
