The catch
Cuisinart Core Custom 13 Cup Food Processor
Compared with a seven- or nine-cup model, the 13-cup body takes up more cabinet and counter space.
Side by side
Cuisinart Core 13 vs Kitchenaid 13: Cuisinart mixes gently, and KitchenAid sets slices with an external lever
Quick verdict
Go with Core Custom 13 if its dedicated gentle Mix control is what you want. KitchenAid 13 is the draw when its external slicing lever and twist-free assembly take care of a daily annoyance.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Equal volume gives no edge in batch count
Switching between these 13-cup machines should be about solving a control or assembly issue, because it gives no extra nominal batch space.
Where this comes from
13 - 13 = 0 cups, before any recipe-specific limits.
The catch
KitchenAid 13 Cup Food Processor
Storing the base and tall lid takes real room.
Cuisinart Core Custom 13 Cup Food Processor
- Why pick it
- Gentle mixing is something you do often
- Four direct control buttons suit you
- The catch
- Compared with a seven- or nine-cup model, the 13-cup body takes up more cabinet and counter space.
KitchenAid 13 Cup Food Processor
- Why pick it
- You want to adjust slices externally
- A one-click bowl and latched lid are your preference
- The catch
- Storing the base and tall lid takes real room.
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What this page compares
Core Custom 13 is the choice if you want its dedicated gentle Mix control. KitchenAid 13 appeals when the external slicing lever and twist-free assembly fix something that bugs you daily.
Different controls on two thirteen-cup systems
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
You often need to mix gently
A dedicated Mix control comes with Cuisinart.
- Cuisinart Core Custom 13 Cup Food Processor
- Better fit
- KitchenAid 13 Cup Food Processor
- Good
Changing thickness mid-prep
KitchenAid has a lever you reach from outside.
- Cuisinart Core Custom 13 Cup Food Processor
- Good
- KitchenAid 13 Cup Food Processor
- Better fit
A dicing grid has to come in the box
True dicing equipment is missing from both standard packages.
- Cuisinart Core Custom 13 Cup Food Processor
- Not suitable
- KitchenAid 13 Cup Food Processor
- Not suitable
Not much shelf space for loose sharp tools
Through its own hub or caddy, each design stores its standard cutting tools in the work bowl.
- Cuisinart Core Custom 13 Cup Food Processor
- Good
- KitchenAid 13 Cup Food Processor
- Good
In practice
Differences you will notice
Equal volume gives no edge in batch count
Switching between these 13-cup machines should be about solving a control or assembly issue, because it gives no extra nominal batch space.
How we worked this out
13 - 13 = 0 cups, before any recipe-specific limits.
One more named control
The extra Mix control matters for gentle incorporation. It is not a reason to rate Cuisinart higher just because it has another button.
How we worked this out
Four controls are listed for Cuisinart, and three operating controls for KitchenAid.
On storage, they agree
The standard tools stay inside the work bowl on both.
How we worked this out
Both models have an internal hub or caddy, according to the manufacturers’ accessory descriptions.
Option A
Cuisinart, FP-130
Core Custom 13 Cup Food Processor
Generous capacity, four direct controls and storage built around the bowl hub define this modern Cuisinart.
- Best for
- Meal preppers after a large bowl and adjustable slicing
Facts we checked
- 13-cup working bowl
- Controls for Mix, High, Low and Pulse
- Comes with an adjustable slicing disc and reversible shredding disc
- Supplied tools are stored on an accessory hub in the bowl
Option B
KitchenAid, KFP1318CU
13 Cup Food Processor
This roomy KitchenAid pairs an external ExactSlice lever with a three-part feed tube and a tidy in-bowl caddy.
- Best for
- Big households wanting adjustable slicing and fast assembly
Facts we checked
- 13-cup working bowl
- ExactSlice thickness lever on the outside
- A three-in-one feed tube
- Comes with a dough blade, multipurpose blade, discs and storage caddy
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Cuisinart Core Custom 13 Cup Food Processor | KitchenAid 13 Cup Food Processor | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 13 cups | 13 cups | Advertised bowl volume gives neither an advantage. |
| Gentle mixing | Dedicated Mix button | Low, High and Pulse | Cuisinart has a specific control for low-intensity mixing. |
| Slicing adjustment | Adjustable disc | External ExactSlice lever | On KitchenAid, the adjustment sits outside the bowl. |
| Assembly | Core Custom hub and lid system | One-click bowl and latched lid | Which setup motion you repeat may decide your everyday preference. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Cuisinart Core Custom 13 Cup Food Processor
- Specialty accessories are optional, cost extra, and each needs its own compatibility check.
With KitchenAid 13 Cup Food Processor
- True diced cubes are not something the included package can make.
Change of plan
When the answer changes
You often need to mix gently
Go with Cuisinart Core Custom 13 Cup Food Processor. A dedicated Mix control comes with Cuisinart.
Changing thickness mid-prep
Go with KitchenAid 13 Cup Food Processor. KitchenAid has a lever you reach from outside.
Decision guide
How to decide
Take Core Custom 13 for the dedicated gentle Mix control. Take KitchenAid 13 when the external slicing lever and twist-free assembly would solve a daily annoyance for you.
Capacity gives no edge
Adjustable slicing and 13-cup bowls are common to both. The headline volume gives neither an advantage that matters, which leaves the control sequence and accessory organization as the points worth comparing.
Spot your slowest task
Alongside High, Low and Pulse, Cuisinart has a dedicated Mix setting. For gentle incorporation and emulsifying, where you would rather not jump straight to full speed, that matters.
Walk through the assembly in your head
Twist-free bowl assembly and a latched lid are what KitchenAid highlights. Its external thickness lever also changes how you move between cuts. Both store the supplied tools inside the bowl.
What this page can’t tell you
- Equipment and capacity come from manufacturer specifications. 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
Only 2 of the 26 models checked meet every need here: “Space for family-size and holiday batches”, “Slice thickness you can adjust”, and “A lid and bowl that go on simply”.
2 models fit, out of 26 checkedShow 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 “A lid and bowl that go on simply”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
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