The catch
Cuisinart Custom 14 Cup Food Processor
Slicing happens at one fixed 4 mm thickness, set by the supplied disc.
Side by side
Cuisinart Custom 14 vs Kitchenaid 13: Cuisinart takes on larger chopping batches, and KitchenAid changes slices with no new disc
Quick verdict
If your jobs are large chopping tasks and you are happy with a familiar fixed disc, Custom 14 fits. KitchenAid 13 makes the better choice once changing slice thickness and organizing accessories become weekly concerns.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
A capacity jump of 7.7%
One extra cup is just a 7.7% nominal gain, so if you adjust slices often, that can count for more than Cuisinart’s modest capacity edge.
Where this comes from
(14 - 13) / 13 × 100 = 7.7% in nominal bowl volume.
The catch
KitchenAid 13 Cup Food Processor
Storing the base and tall lid takes real room.
Cuisinart Custom 14 Cup Food Processor
- Why pick it
- A 14-cup bowl is your goal
- You mostly slice at 4 mm
- The catch
- Slicing happens at one fixed 4 mm thickness, set by the supplied disc.
KitchenAid 13 Cup Food Processor
- Why pick it
- Recipes call for different slice settings
- A latched lid and storage caddy are your preference
- The catch
- Storing the base and tall lid takes real room.
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What this page compares
A familiar fixed disc and large chopping jobs are where Custom 14 fits. KitchenAid 13 is the better match if you change slice thickness and keep accessories organized every week.
Classic paddles versus easier slice adjustment
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
Different thickness for salads and gratins
KitchenAid adjusts its slicer, with no separate replacement disc needed.
- Cuisinart Custom 14 Cup Food Processor
- Caution
- KitchenAid 13 Cup Food Processor
- Better fit
The bigger stated bowl of the pair
Cuisinart comes with a 14-cup bowl instead of a 13-cup one.
- Cuisinart Custom 14 Cup Food Processor
- Better fit
- KitchenAid 13 Cup Food Processor
- Good
Tools that stay together in a cabinet
KitchenAid's caddy sits inside its work bowl.
- Cuisinart Custom 14 Cup Food Processor
- Depends
- KitchenAid 13 Cup Food Processor
- Better fit
No twist-lock bowl assembly to deal with
A twist-free bowl and a latched lid make KitchenAid easy to set up again and again.
- Cuisinart Custom 14 Cup Food Processor
- Not suitable
- KitchenAid 13 Cup Food Processor
- Better fit
In practice
Differences you will notice
A capacity jump of 7.7%
One extra cup is just a 7.7% nominal gain, so if you adjust slices often, that can count for more than Cuisinart’s modest capacity edge.
How we worked this out
(14 - 13) / 13 × 100 = 7.7% in nominal bowl volume.
A single fixed cut can be a firm limit
For switching between thin and thick slices, KitchenAid is the more flexible choice.
How we worked this out
Cuisinart's supplied slicer is 4 mm, and KitchenAid specifies a slicer that adjusts externally.
Neither goes as far as dicing
If you need repeatable cubes, neither standard package will do.
How we worked this out
No dicing grid appears in these included tool sets from either manufacturer.
Option A
Cuisinart, DFP-14BCNY
Custom 14 Cup Food Processor
Large bowl, strong chopping, steady disc work and simple paddle controls make this a proven design.
- Best for
- Anyone who preps for a family often and wants a durable full-size machine
Facts we checked
- 14-cup working bowl
- 720-watt motor
- Comes with a 4 mm slicing disc, medium shredding disc and metal chopping blade
- Parts that come off are dishwasher safe
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 Custom 14 Cup Food Processor | KitchenAid 13 Cup Food Processor | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal bowl | 14 cups | 13 cups | A gap this small in volume may not change how many batches you run. |
| Slicing | Fixed 4 mm | External ExactSlice lever | KitchenAid lets you change thickness during prep. |
| Lid and bowl | Classic interlock and pusher | Twist-free bowl and latched lid | For frequent small jobs, how the assembly feels can count for more than capacity. |
| Tool organization | Separate discs and stem | In-bowl storage caddy | More of the kit stays with the machine on KitchenAid. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Cuisinart Custom 14 Cup Food Processor
- Newer one-click designs have fewer pieces than this lid and pusher assembly.
With KitchenAid 13 Cup Food Processor
- True diced cubes are not something the included package can make.
Change of plan
When the answer changes
Different thickness for salads and gratins
Go with KitchenAid 13 Cup Food Processor. KitchenAid adjusts its slicer, with no separate replacement disc needed.
The bigger stated bowl of the pair
Go with Cuisinart Custom 14 Cup Food Processor. Cuisinart comes with a 14-cup bowl instead of a 13-cup one.
Tools that stay together in a cabinet
Go with KitchenAid 13 Cup Food Processor. KitchenAid's caddy sits inside its work bowl.
No twist-lock bowl assembly to deal with
Go with KitchenAid 13 Cup Food Processor. A twist-free bowl and a latched lid make KitchenAid easy to set up again and again.
Decision guide
How to decide
For large chopping jobs with a familiar fixed disc, pick Custom 14. Pick KitchenAid 13 instead when changing slice thickness and organizing accessories are weekly concerns.
The gap in bowl size is small
Between fourteen cups and thirteen, the capacity step is small. Let slicing and assembly decide, and do not treat that single cup as a reason to switch brands.
Change the cut without swapping discs
An external ExactSlice lever handles adjustment on the KitchenAid. With the Custom 14 you get one 4 mm disc, which means any other slice calls for another compatible disc or another tool.
Consider the teardown once dinner is over
The KitchenAid pairs a twist-free bowl with a latched lid and in-bowl storage. The Cuisinart sticks with its classic pusher and disc-stem arrangement. With either, sharp tools still call for care.
What this page can’t tell you
- Manufacturer specifications are the source 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
Only 2 of the 26 models checked meet every need here: “Space for family-size and holiday batches”, “Slice thickness you can adjust”, and “Accessories kept in the bowl”.
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 “Accessories kept in the bowl”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
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