How many fit
16 of the 26 models checked meet every need here: “A processor you can count on for everyday prep”, “Vegetables and fruit sliced evenly”, and “Quick shredding of cheese and slaw”.
16 models fit, out of 26 checkedPicked for one job
The dependable all-rounder is the Cuisinart Custom 14
Top pick
Cuisinart Custom 14 Cup Food Processor
For the jobs most people repeat, Custom 14 offers a large stable bowl, a 720-watt motor and direct controls. Breville Sous Chef 9 is the precise premium alternative, and KitchenAid KFP0718 is easier to assemble and store.
Why it suits this job
- Chop control
- Consistent disc cuts
- The catch
- Slicing happens at one fixed 4 mm thickness, set by the supplied disc.
- Go with Breville Sous Chef 9 Food Processor if
- Frequent slicers wanting premium control from a moderately sized machine
More reasons we picked it
- Working capacity
- Lasting parts support
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To be the best general-purpose processor, a machine needs to chop evenly, move food cleanly through its discs and stay practical to live with.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the food processors we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Why it helps
Cuisinart Custom 14 Cup Food Processor lists 14 cups for work-bowl capacity, 56% above the 9 cups median.
- Cuisinart Custom 14 Cup Food Processor
- 14 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 “A processor you can count on for everyday prep”, “Vegetables and fruit sliced evenly”, and “Quick shredding of cheese and slaw”. 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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| Breville Sous Chef 9 Food Processor |
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3 options
The top pick and the alternatives
Cuisinart, DFP-14BCNY
Custom 14 Cup Food Processor
Large bowl, strong chopping, steady disc work and simple paddle controls make this a proven design.
Top pick ifAnyone who preps for a family often and wants a durable full-size machine
Key facts
- 14-cup working bowl
- 720-watt motor
The catch
Slicing happens at one fixed 4 mm thickness, set by the supplied disc.
Breville, BFP610BSS
Sous Chef 9 Food Processor
Precision is the point of this nine-cup processor, which has a broad chute, 15 slicing levels and an in-bowl caddy for everyday tools.
Best forFrequent slicers wanting premium control from a moderately sized machine
Key facts
- Work bowl of nine cups
- 625-watt induction-type motor
The catch
Plain chopping does not need the setup that comes with the broad chute and 15-level slicer.
KitchenAid, KFP0718BM
7 Cup Food Processor
An easy one-click bowl handles the basic disc work most kitchens need, and it stores its tools inside the bowl.
Best forEveryday cooks for whom easy assembly and cleanup come first
Key facts
- Work bowl of seven cups
- Controls for Low, High and Pulse
The catch
The nine-cup model includes a dough blade, whisk and storage lid that this model leaves out.
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Top pick for this job
Cuisinart Custom 14 Cup Food Processor
Chop control
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Breville Sous Chef 9 Food Processor
Frequent slicers wanting premium control from a moderately sized machine
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