How many fit
Only 2 of the 26 models checked meet every need here: “Prep with no cord, away from an outlet”, “Small batches come out clean”, and “Cream and egg whites get a whisk”.
2 models fit, out of 26 checkedPicked for one job
For going mobile, KitchenAid Cordless 5 Cup is the clear choice
Top pick
KitchenAid Cordless 5 Cup Food Chopper
A rechargeable battery powers KFCB519ER, which has a five-cup bowl, multipurpose blade and whisk. KitchenAid 3.5 Cup is the corded compact alternative, and Cuisinart FP-5 adds disc-based shredding when an outlet is available.
Why it suits this job
- Usefulness of battery
- Bowl volume
- The catch
- Slicing and shredding with discs are outside what it can do.
- Go with KitchenAid 3.5 Cup Food Chopper if
- Dips, dressings and small chopped batches for singles and couples
More reasons we picked it
- Tools in the box
- How you charge it
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Modest batches away from a fixed outlet are where cordless processing is most useful.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the food processors we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Worth knowing
KitchenAid Cordless 5 Cup Food Chopper lists 5 cups for work-bowl capacity, 44% below the 9 cups median.
- KitchenAid Cordless 5 Cup Food Chopper
- 5 cups
- Typical (median)
- 9 cups
- Models with this figure
- 20 of 26
Show the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “Prep with no cord, away from an outlet”, “Small batches come out clean”, and “Cream and egg whites get a whisk”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
How we calculatedFigures are the stated work-bowl volume. The safe amount of liquid or dough can be less. The median draws on the 20 of 26 models that publish comparable figures.
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| Cuisinart 5 Cup Chop and Shred Food Processor |
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3 options
The top pick and the alternatives
KitchenAid, KFCB519ER
Cordless 5 Cup Food Chopper
Rechargeable and five-cup, this chopper comes with a whisk accessory and can be used anywhere you have free counter space.
Top pick ifCooks who want to set it down anywhere, cord-free, and whisk small batches
Key facts
- Work bowl of five cups
- Lithium-ion battery that recharges
The catch
Slicing and shredding with discs are outside what it can do.
KitchenAid, KFC3516ER
3.5 Cup Food Chopper
The lid has a drizzle basin built in, and the chopper itself is tidy for onions, herbs, sauces and dressings.
Best forDips, dressings and small chopped batches for singles and couples
Key facts
- 3.5-cup working bowl with a pour spout
- Two speeds and Pulse
The catch
It comes without a feed tube, slicing disc or shredding disc.
Cuisinart, FP-5
5 Cup Chop and Shred Food Processor
Between a mini chopper and a full-size machine sits this small processor, with a feed chute and a two-way shredding disc.
Best forCompact kitchens that still call for chopped vegetables and shredded cheese
Key facts
- Work bowl of five cups
- Wide-mouthed feed opening
The catch
Family-size prep fills the five-cup bowl in no time.
Ready to buy
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Top pick for this job
KitchenAid Cordless 5 Cup Food Chopper
Usefulness of battery
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KitchenAid 3.5 Cup Food Chopper
Dips, dressings and small chopped batches for singles and couples
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