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Shopping for a food processor can be overwhelming because there are so many choices – but you’ve come to the right place!
These comparison charts are designed to help you narrow down the selection to find the best appliance for your needs. Models are grouped into the charts according to size, Large, Medium, and Small. You can scroll down the page to see each chart, or just click on the Table of Contents to quickly select the the chart you’d like to see.
(Not sure where to start? For an overview please also see my Food Processor Reviews and Buying Guide.
Large Capacity Food Processors – 10 to 16 Cups
These are the largest food processors on the market for home use. (The next step up is to commercial food processors.) The largest size is best suited for those who cook a lot, cook for large families, or cook in volume for any reason. Maximum capacity is also important to gardeners at harvest time!
One of these models is also your best choice if you plan to knead dough because most often you’ll need the large bowl for best results.
The only downside is size, so before you buy, be sure to consider your available counter space, as well as cabinet space for storage.
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| Model | Breville BFP800XL Sous Chef Food Processor | Cuisinart DFP-14BCNY 14-Cup Food Processor | Cuisinart DLC-8S Pro Custom 11-Cup Food Processor (now model DLC-8SBCY) | Hamilton Beach 70730 Bowl Scraper Food Processor | Hamilton Beach 70670 Chef Prep 525-Watt Food Processor |
| Capacity | 16 Cup | 14 Cup | 11 Cup | 10 Cup | 10 Cup |
| Watts/Motor | 1200 | 720 | 625 | 450 | 525 |
| Controls | Touchpad | Push Button | Push Button | Dial Knob | Dial Knob |
| Discs Included (in addition to chopping/mixing blade) | Adjustable Slicing Disc, Julienne Disc, French Fry Cutting Disc, Reversible Shredding Disc, Whisking Disc, Mini Blade, Dough Blade | Slicing Disc (4mm), Shredding Disc | 2 Stainless Slicing Discs (2mm and 4mm), Stainless Shredding Disc | Reversible Slicing/Shredding Disc | (All Stainless) Slicing/Shredding Disc, Crinkle/Fine Shred Disc |
| Dough Blade | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Bowls Included | 2 (16 cup, 2.5 cup) | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Feed Tube | Extra Large | Extra Large | Extra Large | Wide | Wide |
| Color | Stainless | Stainless | White | Stainless | Black |
| Dimensions (inches) | 10.2 x 8 x 17.8 | 7.5 x 9.75 x 15.75 | 7 x 11.25 x 14.50 | 15.47 x 10.25 x 8.43 | 15.12 x 7.84 x 9.72 |
| Weight | 26 pounds | 18.4 pounds | 17 pounds | 6.2 pounds | 7 pounds |
| Warranty | 25 Year Motor, 1 Year Unit | 5 Year on Motor, 3 Year on Unit | 5 Year Motor, 3 Year Unit | 1 Year | 1 Year |
| Price Range | Under $400 | Under $250 | Under $175 | Under $50 | Under $75 |
| Average Customer Rating | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.4 |
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Medium Capacity Food Processors – 7 to 9 Cups
A medium capacity food processor can be a good compromise when kitchen space is limited. Just keep in mind that in addition to having a smaller processing bowl, most of these models also have less power than the larger models (you can look at the Watts listed in the tables to compare).
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| Model | Cuisinart FP-8GM Elemental 8 Cup Food Processor | Hamilton Beach 70740 8-Cup Food Processor | Black & Decker FP1600B 8-Cup Food Processor | Cuisinart DLC-10SY Pro Classic 7-Cup Food Processor |
| Capacity | 8 Cup | 8 Cup | 8 Cup | 7 Cup |
| Watts | 350 | 450 | 450 | 600 |
| Controls | Push Button | Dial Knob | Push Button | Lever Switch |
| Discs Included (in addition to chopping/mixing blade) | Reversible Slicing/shredding Discs (2) | Reversible Slicing/Shreding Disc | Reversible Slicing/Shreding Disc | Slicing disc (4mm), Shredding/Grating disc |
| Dough Blade | No | No | No | No |
| Bowls Included | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Feed Tube | Wide | Wide | Wide | Extra Large |
| Color | Gunmetal, Silver, or White | Black | Black | White |
| Dimensions (inches) | 7.6 x 9.58 x 15.19 | 15.57 x 10.71 x 8.4 | 10.7 x 7.5 x 15.3 | 7 x 11.25 x 14.5 |
| Weight | 6 pounds | 5 pounds | 6 pounds | 15.6 pounds |
| Warranty | 2 Year | 1 Year | 2 Year | 5 Year on Motor, 3 Year on Unit |
| Price Range | Under $100 | Under $50 | Under $40 | Under $130 |
| Average Customer Rating | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.7 |
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Small Capacity Food Processors – Up to 3.5 Cups
None of these small food processors can hold a candle to some of the larger workhorses in the tables above. However, smaller models are very handy for quick little jobs when you don’t want to pull out your larger unit. They are also inexpensive enough that many people enjoy having both a larger machine as well as one of these small units. In fact, when you want to process just a small bit of something, such as a few pods of garlic, a small food processor will actually do a much better job.
Of course, these small units are also a great choice for singles, for those with tiny kitchens, or for anyone who wouldn’t really use all the bells and whistles you get on the bigger models. Some are priced so low they would make great stocking stuffers for the cooks on your list.
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| Model | KitchenAid KFC3516ER 3.5 Cup Mini Food Processor | Cuisinart DLC-2ABC Mini-Prep Plus Food Processor | Ninja Express Chop Food Chopper NJ110GR | Proctor Silex 72500RY 1.5-Cup Food Chopper | Black & Decker HC150B 1.5-Cup Electric Food Chopper |
| Capacity | 3.5 Cup | 3 Cups | 2 Cups | 1.5 Cup | 1.5 Cup |
| Watts | 240 | 250 | 200 | 70 | 70 |
| Controls | Push Button | Push Button | Push Button | Push Button | Push Button |
| Discs Included | Chopping Blade Only | Chopping Blade Only | Chopper Blade Only | Chopping Blade Only | Chopper Blade Only |
| Dough Blade | No | No | No | No | No |
| Bowls Included | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Feed Tube | Drizzle Hole | Drizzle Hole | None | None | None |
| Color | Empire Red & 17 more colors! | Brushed Chrome, Stainless color, Metallic Red, White | Grey | White | Black |
| Dimensions (inches) | 5.6 x 7 x 8.7 | 9.8 x 8.2 x 5.6 | 5.8 x 5.8 x 10.1 | 5.1 x 5.4 x 8.5 | 6.5 x 4 x 5 |
| Weight | 2.7 pounds | 3 pounds | 2.4 pounds | 2 pounds | 1.25 pounds |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 18 Month | 1 Year Limited | 1 Year Limited | 2 Year Limited |
| Average Consumer Rating | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Price Range | Under $50 in Empire Red (price varies on other colors) | Under $40 | Under $40 | Under $25 | Under $20 |
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Notes About These Food Processor Comparison Charts
All food processor models shown in the tables rank among the top 20 online best sellers. In each table, the models are grouped by size, starting with the largest capacity models of that group on the left and going down.
In the rows labeled “Color” (in any of the tables), terms such as “stainless”, “brushed stainless”, and “brushed chrome” refer to the color only and do not necessarily indicate the type of construction material.
The images shown in the tables are served by Amazon, and they are not to scale. To see the actual dimensions of a food processor please refer to our reviews or click to go to Amazon and see the information there.
The comparison charts and information on this page are provided to help save you time in sorting through all the choices so you can select the best food processor for you.
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April Cook says
This is amazing information! Thank you for this great comparison chart. I’m looking for an electric food processor and have been overwhelmed by all the options. I wish I could get a large one, but a small size is all that can fit in my kitchen. Thanks for all the help!
Steve says
I own a Cuisinart. In December 2016, Cuisinart recalled the blades and instructed those with recalled blades to throw them out. (People were finding parts of the blade in their food!) Seven months later, I still do not have the replacement blades. I’m not alone. From what I can gather, thousands of others are in the same situation. In my opinion, don’t buy a Cuisinart.
Susan says
Steve,
I’m sorry to hear this, for your sake, but thanks so much for sharing your experience. Anyone interested can read more details in this Consumer Reports article. I would encourage you to do as CS suggests and make your voice heard on Cuisinart’s Facebook Page.
Personally, I don’t have a problem with recalls – even with good quality control, things can still go wrong. However, to my mind Cuisinart’s time frame on this is completely unacceptable.
Susan
Bennona L. Wilson says
I NEVER received compensation for my DLC2011N Cuisinart either! Furthermore, it has never performed well, from Day One! I tried to use it for cookies last night. While I got all kinds of red light signals, it wouldn’t perform at all!!! I’ve only used it a handful of times and thought it was an expensive but useful expense for my kitchen. Goodbye, forever, Cuisinart!!