How many fit
Only 1 of the 26 models checked meet every need here: “The core tools you need, at less cost”, “A scraper that works as the machine runs”, and “A processor you can count on for everyday prep”.
1 model fits, out of 26 checkedPicked for one job
Hamilton Beach 70730 has the most useful feature for the money
Top pick
Hamilton Beach 10 Cup Food Processor with Bowl Scraper
Dips, sauces and chopped mixtures are less fussy with the built-in scraper, and the ten-cup bowl and reversible disc take care of standard prep. Cuisinart FP-7 stores more neatly, and Ninja BN601 adds programs and dough capacity.
Why it suits this job
- Package of core tools
- Bowl volume
- The catch
- Premium machines have more motor reserve than this 450-watt unit for dense loads run continuously.
- Go with Cuisinart 7 Cup Food Processor if
- Two-person households wanting real slicing and shredding from a smaller machine
More reasons we picked it
- Simple to use
- Current price and seller terms
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A useful bowl, real disc tools and controls that cover routine prep are what make a processor good value.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the food processors we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Show the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “The core tools you need, at less cost”, “A scraper that works as the machine runs”, and “A processor you can count on for everyday prep”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
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| Hamilton Beach 10 Cup Food Processor with Bowl Scraper |
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| Cuisinart 7 Cup Food Processor |
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| Ninja Professional Plus Food Processor |
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3 options
The top pick and the alternatives
Hamilton Beach, 70730
10 Cup Food Processor with Bowl Scraper
This ten-cup machine is built for value, and its scraper lifts ingredients off the bowl wall while the blade keeps turning.
Top pick ifAnything that needs a lot of scraping, such as sauces, dips and chopped mixtures
Key facts
- 10-cup working bowl
- 450-watt motor
The catch
Premium machines have more motor reserve than this 450-watt unit for dense loads run continuously.
Cuisinart, FP-7AG
7 Cup Food Processor
Despite its compact size, this full-function processor still includes a feed tube, a disc and a universal blade that can handle dough.
Best forTwo-person households wanting real slicing and shredding from a smaller machine
Key facts
- Work bowl of seven cups
- Controls for On and Pulse or Off
The catch
Bulk slaw or a doubled recipe will crowd a seven-cup bowl.
Ninja, BN601
Professional Plus Food Processor
Four timed routines and a dedicated dough blade come with this high-output nine-cup processor, at an accessible price.
Best forBusy kitchens that care most about automatic programs and quick dough mixing
Key facts
- Precision processor bowl of nine cups
- 1000-watt peak motor
The catch
Handle and store the stacked chopping blade with care.
Ready to buy
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Top pick for this job
Hamilton Beach 10 Cup Food Processor with Bowl Scraper
Package of core tools
See price & reviews on AmazonPick this instead if
Cuisinart 7 Cup Food Processor
Two-person households wanting real slicing and shredding from a smaller machine
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