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Cuisinart DFP-14 vs FP-130: DFP14 gives more batch room, while FP130 adjusts slices and keeps tools in the bowl

Quick verdict

If you want proven, direct operation and a 14-cup bowl, DFP-14BCNY is the better fit. FP-130 is the sensible pick when adjustable slicing and in-bowl storage matter to you every week.

Before you buy

Why, and what it costs you

The catch

Cuisinart Custom 14 Cup Food Processor

Slicing happens at one fixed 4 mm thickness, set by the supplied disc.

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.

Cuisinart Custom 14 Cup Food Processor

Cuisinart Custom 14 Cup Food Processor

Why pick it
  • You want the bigger bowl, all 14 cups of it
  • Simple paddle controls suit you better
The catch
Slicing happens at one fixed 4 mm thickness, set by the supplied disc.
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Cuisinart Core Custom 13 Cup Food Processor

Cuisinart Core Custom 13 Cup Food Processor

Why pick it
  • You vary slice thickness a lot
  • High, Low, Mix and Pulse are the controls you want
The catch
Compared with a seven- or nine-cup model, the 13-cup body takes up more cabinet and counter space.
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What this page compares

These two large Cuisinarts differ in how they handle controls, slicing and accessory storage.

This one comes down to bowl and slicing first, then to the limits of your own setup.

Day to day

How each one fits your routine

Different slice thicknesses may suit a salad and a gratin

With Core Custom 13's adjustable slicing disc, you can change thickness between two dishes without buying a second slicing disc. Custom 14 comes with a fixed four-millimeter slice, which may be all a household needs for its usual preparation. FP-130 is the pick when varying the cut is a regular job. DFP-14 is the pick when the supplied slice suits your menu and you welcome a simpler On/Pulse routine.

Where this comes from

This comes down to a fixed slicing disc versus an adjustable one in the box. Neither disc specification shows that dicing is possible, that every ingredient will come out exactly right or what working capacity is safe for the whole recipe.

The extra tools are still required on the expandable platform

If you plan on diced vegetables or a small separate prep, budget for Core Custom's optional dicing kit or small work bowl, since neither is part of the standard FP-130 tool set. The included hub keeps the supplied accessories inside the main bowl, which means they have to come out before food goes in. Pick the platform for extras you really intend to buy, and do not count every advertised function as ready to use.

Where this comes from

Cuisinart draws a clear line between the chopping, slicing and shredding tools it supplies and its optional accessories. The standard package for Custom 14 also names its specific discs and blade. Neither selected offer is credited with an optional tool.

Which one fits

Pick the situations that sound like you

  • Slice thickness you can adjust

    Cuisinart Custom 14 Cup Food Processor lists “Fixed 4 mm disc” for slicing, while Cuisinart Core Custom 13 Cup Food Processor lists “Adjustable disc”. Match the working parts to your material and task. A component name alone does not prove a better result.

    Cuisinart Custom 14 Cup Food Processor
    Depends
    Cuisinart Core Custom 13 Cup Food Processor
    Better fit

  • A processor you can count on for everyday prep

    Cuisinart Custom 14 Cup Food Processor handles chopping, pureeing, slicing and shredding in a bowl of a practical size.

    Cuisinart Custom 14 Cup Food Processor
    Better fit
    Cuisinart Core Custom 13 Cup Food Processor
    Good

  • Nut butters and thick purees

    A capable motor and a bowl shape that keeps thick mixtures moving work together.

    Cuisinart Custom 14 Cup Food Processor
    Better fit
    Cuisinart Core Custom 13 Cup Food Processor
    Good

  • Home meat chopping

    Cuisinart Custom 14 Cup Food Processor lists “On and Pulse or Off paddles” for controls, while Cuisinart Core Custom 13 Cup Food Processor lists “Mix, High, Low and Pulse”. This shapes setup and day-to-day use more than the core physical job.

    Cuisinart Custom 14 Cup Food Processor
    Better fit
    Cuisinart Core Custom 13 Cup Food Processor
    Depends

  • Accessories kept in the bowl

    Cuisinart Custom 14 Cup Food Processor lists “Accessories stored separately” for storage, while Cuisinart Core Custom 13 Cup Food Processor lists “In-bowl hub”. This affects how easily it tucks away between uses.

    Cuisinart Custom 14 Cup Food Processor
    Depends
    Cuisinart Core Custom 13 Cup Food Processor
    Better fit

  • Sauces, mayonnaise and dressings

    Copes with modest liquid batches, thanks to useful pulse control or a drizzle opening.

    Cuisinart Custom 14 Cup Food Processor
    Better fit
    Cuisinart Core Custom 13 Cup Food Processor
    Depends
Option A
Cuisinart Custom 14 Cup Food Processor

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
You want the bigger bowl, all 14 cups of it

Facts we checked

  • Bowl: 14 cups
  • Slicing: Fixed 4 mm disc
  • Controls: On and Pulse or Off paddles
  • Storage: Accessories stored separately
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Option B
Cuisinart Core Custom 13 Cup Food Processor

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
You vary slice thickness a lot

Facts we checked

  • Bowl: 13 cups
  • Slicing: Adjustable disc
  • Controls: Mix, High, Low and Pulse
  • Storage: In-bowl hub
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Spec by spec

Where they really differ

Where Cuisinart Custom 14 Cup Food Processor and Cuisinart Core Custom 13 Cup Food Processor differ
SpecCuisinart Custom 14 Cup Food ProcessorCuisinart Core Custom 13 Cup Food ProcessorIn practice
Bowl14 cups13 cupsIt determines how frequently you have to refill, empty or begin a new batch.
SlicingFixed 4 mm discAdjustable discChoose working parts that suit your material and your task. A component's name is no proof of a better result.
ControlsOn and Pulse or Off paddlesMix, High, Low and PulseSetup and everyday use depend on it more than the core physical job does.
StorageAccessories stored separatelyIn-bowl hubIt changes how easy it is to put away between uses.

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 Cuisinart Core Custom 13 Cup Food Processor

  • Specialty accessories are optional, cost extra, and each needs its own compatibility check.

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
Models in the comparison
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Product data updated
The facts and sources behind each product in this recommendation
ProductNeeds it meetsFacts we checkedSources
Cuisinart Custom 14 Cup Food Processor
  • You want the bigger bowl, all 14 cups of it
  • Simple paddle controls suit you better
  • Your recipes work fine with slices fixed at 4 mm
  • Bowl: 14 cups
  • Slicing: Fixed 4 mm disc
  • Controls: On and Pulse or Off paddles
  • Storage: Accessories stored separately
  • Included are a fixed four-millimeter slicing disc and On/Pulse controls
  • Standard package comes with a chopping blade, slicing disc and shredding disc
  • Custom 14 Cup DFP-14BCNY: Cuisinart (maker specs)
  • The best food processor: Wirecutter (independent source)
Cuisinart Core Custom 13 Cup Food Processor
  • You vary slice thickness a lot
  • High, Low, Mix and Pulse are the controls you want
  • An internal accessory hub matters to you
  • Bowl: 13 cups
  • Slicing: Adjustable disc
  • Controls: Mix, High, Low and Pulse
  • Storage: In-bowl hub
  • Included are an adjustable slicing disc and Mix/High/Low/Pulse controls
  • Dicing kit and small bowl are optional extras, and supplied tools store on an in-bowl hub
  • Core Custom 13 Cup FP-130: Cuisinart (maker specs)

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