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 Food Processor vs KitchenAid 9 Cup Food Processor: Breville offers adjustable slices, and KitchenAid brings whisking and a refrigerator lid
Quick verdict
Breville is the upgrade when you want its adjustable slicer and wide chute. If a whisk and a refrigerator lid matter to you too, KitchenAid makes the stronger nine-cup package.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Nothing to pay for in capacity
If a nine-cup bowl feels too small, neither one fixes that. Choose Breville for adjustable slicing or KitchenAid for its whisk and storage lid.
Where this comes from
9 - 9 = 0 cups. The choice comes down to tool selection.
The catch
KitchenAid 9 Cup Food Processor
You cannot fine-tune thickness, since the slicing disc is fixed.
Breville Sous Chef 9 Food Processor
- Why pick it
- Your slicing calls for more than one thickness
- You regularly handle larger produce
- The catch
- Plain chopping does not need the setup that comes with the broad chute and 15-level slicer.
KitchenAid 9 Cup Food Processor
- Why pick it
- Whipping cream happens in your processor
- Ingredients you prep stay in the bowl for storage
- The catch
- You cannot fine-tune thickness, since the slicing disc is fixed.
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What this page compares
The Breville justifies the upgrade with its adjustable slicer and wide chute. For cooks who also want a whisk and refrigerator lid, the KitchenAid is the stronger nine-cup package.
Precise slicing or a more flexible whisk
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
Slice thickness you can control finely
The adjustable 15-position slicer is Breville's.
- Breville Sous Chef 9 Food Processor
- Better fit
- KitchenAid 9 Cup Food Processor
- Caution
Whipped cream, plus somewhere to keep it
KitchenAid comes with a whisk and a refrigerator lid.
- Breville Sous Chef 9 Food Processor
- Depends
- KitchenAid 9 Cup Food Processor
- Better fit
Batches larger than nine cups
Either calls for a larger model or extra batches.
- Breville Sous Chef 9 Food Processor
- Caution
- KitchenAid 9 Cup Food Processor
- Caution
Less trimming when cutting large produce
A 4.7-inch chute is documented for Breville, which is a good reason to inspect its feed path against the vegetables you usually cut.
- Breville Sous Chef 9 Food Processor
- Better fit
- KitchenAid 9 Cup Food Processor
- Good
In practice
Differences you will notice
Nothing to pay for in capacity
If a nine-cup bowl feels too small, neither one fixes that. Choose Breville for adjustable slicing or KitchenAid for its whisk and storage lid.
How we worked this out
9 - 9 = 0 cups. The choice comes down to tool selection.
The scope changes with fifteen slicer positions
One disc gives Breville its adjustable cuts.
How we worked this out
KitchenAid lists a fixed slicing and shredding disc, and Breville lists 15 settings.
Two accessories on KitchenAid do other jobs
With the whisk and refrigerator lid, the workflow goes beyond disc cutting.
How we worked this out
A tally of the two distinct included accessories, set against Breville’s standard list.
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
KitchenAid, KFP0921CU
9 Cup Food Processor
Dough and whisk tools, a storage lid and an accessory set that fits inside the bowl come together in this multi-purpose nine-cup package.
- Best for
- Cooks who want a wide range of uses without stepping up to a 13-cup base
Facts we checked
- Work bowl of nine cups
- Controls for Low, High and Pulse
- Comes with a multipurpose blade, dough blade, whisk and reversible disc
- Comes with a refrigerator storage lid
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Breville Sous Chef 9 Food Processor | KitchenAid 9 Cup Food Processor | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal capacity | 9 cups | 9 cups | This pair is not told apart by bowl volume. |
| Slice settings | 15 positions | Fixed reversible disc | The finished cut has more options with Breville. |
| Whisk | Not listed in standard kit | Included | KitchenAid brings a distinct aeration job. |
| Refrigerator lid | Not listed in standard kit | Included | In its work bowl, KitchenAid can keep prepared food covered. |
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 KitchenAid 9 Cup Food Processor
- Several heads of cabbage for shredding will make a nine-cup bowl feel small.
Change of plan
When the answer changes
Slice thickness you can control finely
Go with Breville Sous Chef 9 Food Processor. The adjustable 15-position slicer is Breville's.
Whipped cream, plus somewhere to keep it
Go with KitchenAid 9 Cup Food Processor. KitchenAid comes with a whisk and a refrigerator lid.
Decision guide
How to decide
Go with Breville for the adjustable slicer and wide chute. Go with KitchenAid if you also want a whisk and refrigerator lid, because it is the stronger nine-cup package.
Matching bowl sizes narrow the comparison
Each is labeled nine cups. So moving to Breville buys a different cutting workflow, with 15 slicer settings and a broad feed chute. Bowl capacity stays the same.
Ask which extra task comes up repeatedly
The KitchenAid comes with a whisk, dough blade and refrigerator lid. A small cream or butter job may no longer need a separate appliance thanks to the whisk. Breville directs its extra control at cutting.
Know the cut you want before you check out
Ordinary slicing and shredding are covered by KitchenAid’s fixed reversible disc. Breville adapts better to very different slice thicknesses. Neither standard box includes a true dicing grid, though.
What this page can’t tell you
- Specifications from the manufacturer are the basis for equipment and capacity. Cooking or preparation outcomes were not independently tested for this comparison.
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
None of the 26 models checked meets all of “Slice thickness you can adjust”, “Cream and egg whites get a whisk”, and “A processor you can count on for everyday prep”, so the pick goes to the closest practical compromise.
0 models fit, out of 26 checkedShow the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “Slice thickness you can adjust”, “Cream and egg whites get a whisk”, and “A processor you can count on for everyday prep”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
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