The catch
Breville Sous Chef 9 Food Processor
Plain chopping does not need the setup that comes with the broad chute and 15-level slicer.
Side by side
Breville Sous Chef 9 vs Breville Sous Chef 16: 9 stores everything inside the bowl, and 16 adds batch and chute room
Quick verdict
For ordinary meals with tidy in-bowl storage, Sous Chef 9 is the fit. Move up to Sous Chef 16 for larger batches, a wider feed chute and a more extensive disc collection.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Nominal volume up by seventy-eight percent
At about 78% more nominal bowl room, Sous Chef 16 is a substantial step for bulk prep, though the larger appliance needs space too.
Where this comes from
(16 - 9) / 9 × 100 gives 77.8%.
The catch
Breville Sous Chef 16 Food Processor
Storing the base, 16-cup bowl and accessory case takes a lot of room.
Breville Sous Chef 9 Food Processor
- Why pick it
- Your normal prep fits in nine cups
- Standard tools stored in the bowl suit you
- The catch
- Plain chopping does not need the setup that comes with the broad chute and 15-level slicer.
Breville Sous Chef 16 Food Processor
- Why pick it
- Your batches are large
- A mini bowl and French fry disc are on your list
- The catch
- Storing the base, 16-cup bowl and accessory case takes a lot of room.
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What this page compares
Ordinary meals and tidy in-bowl storage are Sous Chef 9 territory. Sous Chef 16 is the step up if you want larger batches, a wider feed chute and a more extensive disc collection.
A larger cutting system, or compact precision
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
Large chopped mixtures and slaw in bulk
The 16-cup bowl is a lot bigger.
- Breville Sous Chef 9 Food Processor
- Good
- Breville Sous Chef 16 Food Processor
- Better fit
Not much cabinet space for accessories
Its core tools are stored inside the nine-cup model.
- Breville Sous Chef 9 Food Processor
- Better fit
- Breville Sous Chef 16 Food Processor
- Caution
A mini bowl and fry cutting in the box
These dedicated tools come with the larger package.
- Breville Sous Chef 9 Food Processor
- Not suitable
- Breville Sous Chef 16 Food Processor
- Better fit
The package must include a dicing grid up front
These are standard Sous Chef packages and not the Paradice configurations that come with a grid.
- Breville Sous Chef 9 Food Processor
- Not suitable
- Breville Sous Chef 16 Food Processor
- Not suitable
In practice
Differences you will notice
Nominal volume up by seventy-eight percent
At about 78% more nominal bowl room, Sous Chef 16 is a substantial step for bulk prep, though the larger appliance needs space too.
How we worked this out
(16 - 9) / 9 × 100 gives 77.8%.
Nine more slicer positions
With more slicing positions, the 16 helps when you want to repeat a particular thickness, though the count alone does not prove a cleaner cut.
How we worked this out
24 - 15 = 9 and 9 / 15 × 100 = 60%. Equal spacing is not established by the positions.
A chute wider by 0.8 inches
Larger produce may need less trimming through the wider 5.5-inch opening, but check its 17% increase in width against the real shape of your ingredients.
How we worked this out
0.8 / 4.7 × 100 = 17.0%, after 5.5 - 4.7 = 0.8 inches.
Option A
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 for
- Frequent slicers wanting premium control from a moderately sized machine
Facts we checked
- Work bowl of nine cups
- 625-watt induction-type motor
- 4.7-inch feeding chute
- Adjustable slicer with 15 thickness settings
- 30-year limited warranty on the motor
Option B
Breville, BFP810BTR
Sous Chef 16 Food Processor
This powerful 16-cup workhorse comes with a mini bowl, a wide chute, a 24-position slicer and a case that protects the accessories.
- Best for
- Cooks who work in high volume and want wide-ranging slicing and shredding control
Facts we checked
- 16-cup working bowl
- 1450-watt induction-type motor
- 5.5-inch three-in-one feeding chute
- Adjustable slicer with 24 settings
- Comes with a mini bowl, French fry disc and storage case
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Breville Sous Chef 9 Food Processor | Breville Sous Chef 16 Food Processor | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowl | 9 cups | 16 cups | Nominal headroom grows substantially for large batches. |
| Slice settings | 15 | 24 | More positions come with the larger system. |
| Feed chute | 4.7 inches | 5.5 inches | Wider produce fits through the larger opening. |
| Storage and extra tools | In-bowl caddy | Separate case, mini bowl and French fry disc | A broader kit means more planning for the shelf. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Breville Sous Chef 9 Food Processor
- To dice, you have to buy the Paradice kit separately or move up to the BFP638.
With Breville Sous Chef 16 Food Processor
- For dicing you need to add a compatible optional kit.
Change of plan
When the answer changes
Large chopped mixtures and slaw in bulk
Go with Breville Sous Chef 16 Food Processor. The 16-cup bowl is a lot bigger.
Not much cabinet space for accessories
Go with Breville Sous Chef 9 Food Processor. Its core tools are stored inside the nine-cup model.
A mini bowl and fry cutting in the box
Go with Breville Sous Chef 16 Food Processor. These dedicated tools come with the larger package.
Decision guide
How to decide
Choose Sous Chef 9 for ordinary meals and tidy in-bowl storage. Choose Sous Chef 16 for larger batches, a wider feed chute and a more extensive disc collection.
Capacity grows by a substantial amount
Sixteen cups is seven more than the smaller Sous Chef offers. That makes it a clearer large-batch upgrade than the one-cup differences between several mid-size processors.
The bigger system needs more room to store
A mini bowl and French fry disc come with the 16, and its accessories sit in a separate case. The nine-cup model’s in-bowl caddy is easier to fit into a crowded cupboard.
More slicing positions and a wider opening
On the larger model, slicing positions go from 15 to 24 and chute width goes from 4.7 to 5.5 inches. Value those changes for your produce and cuts. They do not prove better texture.
What this page can’t tell you
- Manufacturer specifications are the basis for equipment and capacity. This comparison did not independently test cooking or preparation outcomes.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the food processors we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
How many fit
Only 5 of the 26 models checked meet every need here: “Space for family-size and holiday batches”, “Slice thickness you can adjust”, and “Less trimming thanks to a wide feed chute”.
5 models fit, out of 26 checkedThe gap in numbers
Breville Sous Chef 16 Food Processor lists 16 cups for work-bowl capacity, 78% more than the 9 cups on Breville Sous Chef 9 Food Processor.
- Breville Sous Chef 9 Food Processor
- 9 cups
- Breville Sous Chef 16 Food Processor
- 16 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 “Space for family-size and holiday batches”, “Slice thickness you can adjust”, and “Less trimming thanks to a wide feed chute”. 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. For context, 20 of 26 models publish comparable figures.
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