Aside

These little guys can sometimes be the cause of a lot of frustrations, and sometimes they can be the best thing that has happened to your kitchen and with this review, I will try to help you tell the difference between the two.

Kitchen King Manual Food Processor Review

So, this is how this review will look:

1. We’ll list all of the product specs
2. We’ll go through a selection of positive and negative end-user reviews
3. We’ll give our final grade to this product and try to figure out if it’s worth it or not

Specifications:

• Small and handy manual food processor
• Chops and slices with just a few twists
• Processes your food in a few smooth turns of the handle
• Doesn’t need an electric plug
• Easy to use and clean
• Suitable size and weight for traveling
• Very sharps blades for quickest results
• Comes with a spatula

Positive User Reviews:

• It’s really handy and easy to use. Great for making soups and salads, especially for seniors…
• I’ve quit using my big food processor for smaller batches and chopping and slicing jobs because it’s so much easier to use and store afterward, and cleaning is a breeze…
• It’s really easy to operate. Just a few smooth twists and everything is chopped/shredded. It makes food preparation a lot easier…
• I bought one for myself and one for my daughter as a Christmas gift. We both love this little guy. It’s simply that good at chopping.
• I bought this one because I need something for finer works, and the blades haven’t failed me so far. I’m really satisfied with this purchase.
• The blades are surprisingly sharp and durable. They do wonders on nuts, herbs, vegetables, and so far I’ve made killer hummus and salsa.
• So far I’ve only made salsa and pico de gallo with it, but I was really impressed with the results. For such a small guy, it really does a smooth job.
• Comes with tons and tons of attachments. Also, you can do so much, I have had it for over a year and it still works like new.
• Since I’m not that strong, I was afraid I won’t be able to use it on harder food like nuts. I’m glad I was wrong. I’ve made great chicken salad with it, it’s great if you want to make food for two people fast.
• I was really skeptical at first, but I’ve had this manual food processor for over a year now, and it hasn’t failed me so far. Making salads and soups, which I need the most, has been a breeze.
• The most important thing about it it’s that it’s easy to clean. I hate when food gets stuck in my big food processor, and it’s virtually impossible to get it all out. This is why I started using this manual food processor for almost everything.
• Does everything that it’s supposed to do, plus it surprised me with how fast it works. Doesn’t require a lot of strength to operate, and the blades are really sharp. So far so good.
• I really do not know how I chopped all that onion without this little guy. I now chop onions in seconds with no tears, and just for that alone, it’s worth the price.

Negative User Reviews:

• Replacements for work bowls are so difficult to find that I didn’t even want to bother, and I purchased a new one.
• Well, it’s okay, but cooking for two sometimes means that slicing and dicing are almost as easy when done by hand…
• Be careful with the blade assembly, they are all very sharp and don’t come in a separate holder…
• Mine arrived with a broken leg, and I’m currently waiting for a replacement…

My Final Rating 

I’m not really big on manual food processors, but this one seems like something that can change my mind. I was, of course, looking for key flaws and shortcomings, and so far I found nothing that could make me discard it as a waste of money.

This is a very practical and versatile product for a manual food processor. However, I have to say that I’m not really pleased to hear that they don’t make replacement work bowls. It does kind of make sense because of the price, but it’s still something that I have to note.

To make sure that you’ve chosen well, there are things that you need to pay close attention to…factors like versatility, the strength of the motor, quality of materials used.

If you didn’t plan to invest so much time into research on the best food processors, don’t burden yourself. That’s what this website is all about.

As a person who worked as a Quality Assurance Manager for a little over 8 years in a factory of small appliances, I’m able to crunch the numbers instantaneously and estimate the realistic value of the product in question. Of course, I’ll do this review step by step.

Hamilton Beach 70450 Food Processor Review

What’s in the Review

1. We’ll see what the folks from Hamilton Beach have to say about this food processor
2. We’ll review end-user experience, both positive and negative, PROs and CONs
3. I’ll give this product my final rating and see if it’s a good investment or not

Product Specifications:

• 300 watts powerful motor
• Saves you kitchen space with in-bowl storage
• Easier cleaning; Dishwasher-safe parts
• Easy to use, On/Pulse options
• 8-cup capacity

Positive User Reviews 

• This is the best food processor I’ve had so far, it works wonderfully.

It has plenty of room so you can cook for many people at once. It’s great for family reunions and holiday food preparation; it cuts my prep time in half when I make larger quantities of food.

• This is truly an excellent and powerful food processor. After my 15-year old one, this one seems to do everything in warp speed…
• Definitely worth the money. I’m really into kitchen appliances, and this bad boy can go for miles. I’ve had so many food processors, and this one would definitely rank high in my top 5…
• Does exactly what it says it will do. Quick, quiet, efficient. Easy to use, and even easier to clean. I like the On/Off and pulse buttons, they are highly responsive…
• It did a great job on any food so far, even home-made pasta dough. Slicing and shredding blades work as well as the mixing…
• It looks solid and built to last. The blades are really sharp and well-built. It’s almost too powerful for its size, but the motor doesn’t heat no matter how long I abuse it…
• It worked great so far for my 5-member family. It’s really easy to clean, and it doesn’t gather dust as it’s easy to store it in the bowl itself…
• My husband cooks in our family, so this was a present for him. So far, he has reported no problems and says that it saves him a lot of time in the kitchen…
• It works wonders with baby food ingredients. I like how I can make a big batch and then just store it in the fridge. The best part- my baby doesn’t seem to notice when it’s on…
• It arrived on time and in good condition. Does what it says it will on the box…
• So far I’ve made hummus, pie crust, cookie dough, pesto, biscuit dough and I have no complaints. It works great on salads as well…
• Great food processor, it’s really light but very powerful. It’s easy to manage, and it’s very user-friendly…
• I like the bowl lock extra safety option, and the fact that it closes smoothly. The best thing about it- I didn’t have to pay an arm and a leg for it…very satisfied…

Negative User Reviews:

• I know it’s an 8-cup capacity food processor and all, but if you put less than half a cup of anything in it since the blades are sitting high, it won’t even touch it…
• I live alone, and I wish I’ve gotten a smaller one…it’s not so good if you need smaller batches…
• The feeding tube doesn’t seem to be able to fit whole potatoes, so you have to cut them in half before you put them in…

My Review

After all that we’ve learned and read today, the time has come for us to evaluate this product. My overall impression of this product is- what you see is what you get.

Sturdy, powerful, and quiet are the best epithets to describe this Hamilton of generous 8-cup capacity.

As a former Quality Assurance Manager, I am obligated to direct your attention to some potential problems that you might encounter.

Keep in mind that this food processor has a minimal and maximal capacity and that it won’t process any quantity of food under the marked minimum.

With my background as a Quality Assurance Manager in a factory of small appliances, I can say I’ve developed somewhat of expertise for choosing the best products at a very reasonable price.

Cuisinart DFP-14BCN Review

What’s in the review

1. We’ll list all of the product specs
2. We’ll go through a selection of positive and negative end-user reviews – PROs and CONs
3. I’ll give you my final rating on this product and try to figure out if it suits your needs or not

Product Specs:

• Generous 14-cup capacity for a maximum size of batches of food
• The wide mouth of the feed tube; no pre-cutting needed
• PowerPrep and Touchpad Dough Control and dough blade for the best dough
• How-to video, spatula, and recipe book included
• 10-year warranty(for the motor)

User Reviews

The Pros:

• Best food processor I’ve had, I couldn’t be happier with it.
• The Cuisinart PowerPrep Plus is assisting me beautifully. Large enough to handle all the food I need in one batch.
• I started cooking practically daily after I got this Cuisinart because it’s so easy to use and even easier to clean.
• This was my first food processor, so the video that came with it really demystified the machine and gave me great cooking tips. And I thought I didn’t have it in me to cook nice meals…
• All the parts of this food processor fit just right in my dishwasher, so cleaning is a breeze.
• I really do not know how I ever lasted so long without it.
• My husband and I have one word to describe this model. Wow. It eliminated all of my frustrations that I had with our previous food processor.
• This is my third food processor and a wonderful accomplice in my cooking ventures. So far the best one I’ve owned.
• What a solid and useful appliance. I’ve had it for about 10 years, and I have no complaints so far.
• I hesitated a bit at first because of the price, but in the end, I went ahead and splurged. Boy, am I glad I did. It doesn’t take up much space because all of the parts pack nicely into the bowl, and I can put them all into my dishwasher.
• I especially like how the feed tub pusher inserts, and you don’t need to twist it, what a great new method.
• Performs beautifully on the large grating and chopping jobs, even on extra hard cheese and nuts.
• I like the safety interlock feature, it really means a lot when you have a house full of children…
• The large feeding tube is great for whole potatoes and big chunks of cheese I need to get grated. So far it worked wonders on everything from nuts, herbs, seeds, vegetables.
• This Cuisinart is a workhorse; I use it every night of the week and it doesn’t overheat.
• Large capacity, heavy-duty blades, lots of power. I’m a working mom so not having to make more than one batch of anything for my family really saves a lot of time.
• It’s so easy to use, and it doesn’t move around the counter when on like my previous food processor did. It’s also very easy to store and clean. Powerful and user-friendly, everything I needed…

The Cons

• All the safety features can sometimes be a drag. You actually need to remove the feeder when you want to open the top…
• After only a few years of use, my bowl cracked, and finding a replacement has been a pain in my…
• I wish it was shipped with some kind of blade holders or a separate container just for them…
• After already buying this model, I’ve realized it doesn’t have the 3×3 mm julienne disc that I wanted…

My Review

After a detailed inspection of this product and after going through virtually every piece of information available on this product, I’m ready to break it down for you.

So, this is a really big and powerful food processor, no doubt about that. It is ideal for a large household or throwing big parties, or just simple everyday food preparation.

My Quality Assurance Manager sense didn’t “tingle” at any point in time, and I really tried to find a major flaw to this product.

The only thing that caught my eye was the fact that it doesn’t come with a separate blade holder, and a company that invests so much in safety features as Cuisinart does should know better.

If you’re not a fan of unnecessary reading, and you like to get all the information you need in as few words as possible feel free to continue reading, and I promise to deliver just that.

Hamilton Beach 70580 Food Processor Review

A little bit about me (and why you should read on)

I’ve been writing all sorts of reviews and blogs about different kitchen appliances for a very long time. I’ve also picked up a thing or two about the industry in general along the way.

I can tell the difference between a great product that will save you time and money, and the one that will just prove to be a drain on your budget without giving anything in return.

My rule of thumb is to pay the greatest of attention to what users themselves have to say about a certain product, so I read all the food processor reviews I can find before I sit down and start writing.

For the users from the users is the rules work by, and it’s the best way to confirm or negate the quality of any product in my humble opinion.

If you’re with me so far let’s review this food processor together shall we?

The outlines of my reviews

I usually start all of my reviews by providing you with some basic product info, just to see what the manufacturer says its machine is capable of doing.

I follow that up with a PROs/CONs section, using user experiences as a filter of sorts for everything the manufacturer said. That’s how we get the full picture and see if the product is worth your money or not.

In the end, I’ll say a few words and make it a final verdict when this product is concerned.

Keep it simple is my motto, and this content configuration proved to be the best option over the years. Easy to understand and right on the money.

Product Specs

By advertising a certain product, each manufacturer makes a promise to us. Let’s see what this promise holds:

• Very wide feed tube for fitting whole foods
• 4 and 12-cup bowls
• Perfect for shredding, mixing, chopping, slicing, and pureeing. Featuring reversible disc for slicing and shredding
• S-blade for chopping, touchpad controls, very easy to clean
• Blades, lid, and bowls are dishwasher safe
• 500W motor

That sounds like one big promise. Time to see if it holds up when filtered through what some real-life users had to say about it.

Positive User Reviews

Let’s see some of the PROs:

• My dad bought me this food processor for my birthday and it’s absolutely amazing. It blends and chops perfectly, and I can make one hell of almond butter with it. It’s very user-friendly, and once it does all the work for me, it’s straight for the dishwasher. It’s all sparkly clean when it comes out and ready to do some slicing again. I just love it, and it was the best present ever
• We don’t like keeping things on our kitchen counter, and this food processor is a dream for setting up and putting away considering how lightweight it is. We use it most often for meat grinding, which used to put a lot of strain on our previous processor. Not the case anymore. It grinds through all of it without any problems. The mini bowl is great when you have some smaller things to process and don’t feel like washing the main one. It’s wonderful, and we would highly recommend it. Nothing beats this kind of quality for this kind of money
• I make one mean banana bread with this food processor. I struggled with lesser choppers way longer than I should have. I always dreaded looking into food processors, as I thought they would cost absurd amounts of money. Once I saw this one I thought it would be very low quality, being affordable as it is. Imagine my surprise once I started using it and saw how easily shreds through pretty much anything I throw in it. The motor seems very powerful, and the processor looks very well made. It also looks pretty nice on my counter
• I started using it heavily the moment I turned it on for the first time. I remember the first thing I decided to do was to slice some veggies for your standard lettuce salad. It went through onions, peppers, tomatoes like they weren’t even there. I just peeled them, cut them in half, and it did all the rest. I got perfect slices in a matter of seconds. I minced up some chipotles in olive oil (homemade version) afterward and made a salad dressing. It was all done in just a fraction of the time it would’ve taken me to do it all by hand and without messing up my kitchen. I must admit though that I’m pretty experienced with food processors and know how to use them to their full potential. It performed beyond my expectations, and it was a great purchase
• Very powerful product with an extremely convenient largemouth. I like the two separate bowls for different size jobs. Easy to assemble and take apart, and all of the parts are really easy to clean. Thumbs up Hamilton Beach!

Negative User Reviews

Time for some CONs:

• Sometimes the food gets stuck inside the safety chamber that’s sealed.

My Review

We have a winner I guess if user feedback is of any relevance to you.

It is to me, so I’ll just tell you to go for this product, as it is one of the best food processors currently out there for this kind of money.

It will do all the jobs you put in front of it and more, it’s easy to handle and even easier to clean. Wide feed tube, two separate bowls, powerful motor, and a great price are the buzzwords here. Try it, it won’t disappoint you.

I hope I delivered what I promised.

Take care.

As an ex Quality Assurance Manager of 10 years in a small fabric of kitchen appliances, I can claim that I truly know the industry and all the fine mechanisms that keep it going. That’s why I decided to write this review and hopefully get you one step closer to finding the best food processor for your home.

Hamilton Beach 70740 Food Processor Review

What’s in the Review

1. We’ll list all of the product specifications
2. Then we’ll take a closer look at all of the positive and negative user reviews
3. At the very end, I’ll rate this product and determine if it’s worth your money or not

Product Specifications:

• A much better solution than chopping food by hand
• You can easily and quickly chop onions, shred cabbage, mix sauces, slice salad ingredients, prepare pesto, or grate cheese
• 2 speeds and pulse control
• Stainless steel shred and slice discs and a chopping blade included
• 450-watt powerful motor

Positive Reviews

• I was looking for a smaller food processor that is still powerful enough to fit all my needs. I’m really happy with this product…
• It chops up potatoes in seconds. It also grates cheese quickly and efficiently…
• This thing is really easy to clean and store. I just love how the whole process of making baby food, cleaning, and storing this product takes only minutes out of my day…
• This is a really handy machine and just the perfect size. 8-cups capacity is perfect for larger batches, when we have friends over, or even when we cook for just the two of us.
• The lower blade really chops everything you put in it. There are no unprocessed chunks of food left that I have to chase with my fingers.
• The motor is wickedly strong, yet so quiet. So much better than my blender at making baby food and salsa.
• It’s really easy to fix on your counter because of these rubber feet it has. It doesn’t move around the counter when it’s on. I ordered another one to give as a gift to my best friend.
• You definitely can’t beat this quality at this price. It’s just so inexpensive for a food processor of this size and quality. We’ve been using it daily for a little over a year now, and we couldn’t be more satisfied.
• I love how I can now slice, chop and dice all of the vegetables I need for my all-time favorite dish in seconds…
• I just pop in some carrots, cabbage, and onions, and they are evenly cut and wok ready…
• There is absolutely no sliding around the kitchen counter when you’re using it, and it’s really user-friendly. It’s really easy to clean as well…
• Saves me so much time in the kitchen on the whole food prep/clean-up business. I really don’t know how I used to manage to chop everything by hand.
• This product is really well-made and looks sturdy and like it’s going to last me a long time. Totally worth every penny…
• It has the most important features I require from a food processor: it has the pulse option, and it’s easy to clean. I just rinse it with hot water and I’m done…
• Great at anything I’ve tried to chop so far with it, even the “harder” food like carrots, potatoes, cheese…
• It doesn’t leave uneven chunks, but neat little pieces I can easily cook. Great buy…
• I’m totally going to go on more ventures and try out more recipes now that there is no more pre-cutting or doing anything by hand.

Negative Reviews

• It has a square feed tube, and I find that awkward since, for example, cucumbers are round like most vegetables. Doesn’t make much sense and it’s not really practical.
• Recently after making a purchase, I broke the shredder blade, and when I looked into the warranty a little bit closer it said I had to cover the shipping expenses for it…not cool…
• I was really hoping it would arrive with more options…
• Our food processor stopped working this morning after only a few months of use. We are currently waiting for a replacement.

My Review

After many hours of close and careful examination of this product, and reading through every user review, I have concluded this product, and I can assure you that I went into “Quality Assurance Manager” mode that I was used to for so long.

It is definitely a neat addition to any kitchen that will make your life a little bit easier, but most importantly- it’s a high-quality product at an affordable price.

The square-shaped feeding tube is designed to fit customers’ needs.

However, if you’re on a budget, this is a solid choice.

It’s really hard to decide what we really need and will use and what are just marketing tricks.

That’s what this website is about – helping you make sense of it all.

I worked as a Quality Assurance Manager for years and I know how to tell the difference between the true value for your money and a piece that will not solve your problems but become an additional one, no matter how affordable it is.

Hamilton Beach 70550RL Food Processor Review

What the Review Includes:

1. We’ll list all of the product specifications
2. We’ll carefully look into user reviews, both the PROs and the CONs
3. I’ll end with my review resume and give this product a rating

Specifications:

• 350-watts motor with 2 speeds
• Continuous feed chute
• Blade storage in the bowl itself for saving space
• Generous 8-cup bowl capacity
• Includes bonus safety lid for the bowl

So far everything sounds OK, but it’s really difficult to say anything about the product just based on the specifications list. Let’s see what users have to say about this product.

Positive User Reviews 

• Best food processor I’ve owned so far. Easy to use, easy to clean, and easy to store…
• Friendly customer service…
• I’m very happy with this product. We originally bought it to make home-made food, but now with our first baby on the way we’ve tried to make baby food…so far so good…
• I’ve never had a food processor before, but this one definitely does what it says will do.
• I’ve used it for only 3 months, and I’ve cut my preparation time by 30-40%…
• It got shipped really fast. It’s really sturdy, well-made and user-friendly…
• Just as advertised…
• I’ve crunched some numbers, and after owning this food processor for a little over 3 years I’ve saved so much money in the long run on junk and takeout food. It now takes me less time to make a salad or a home-cooked meal than to wait for a fatty takeout meal.
• It’s dishwasher-safe and that’s a huge relief. It simply saves me so much trouble…
• It works wonders on nuts, herbs, vegetables, you name it…I’ve been using it almost every day for 4 years now, and I have no complaints so far…
• Great quality at a really affordable price. It really exceeded my expectations…
• A great diversity of features, it chops, purees, mixes, mince, grates, you name it. I’ve saved so much time in the kitchen…
• Really light and easy to use…
• I’ve really abused my Hamilton Beach food processor during the holiday season, and the motor didn’t heat up or failed me once. I’m really satisfied with this unit; it’s really powerful and efficient…
• I’ve had it for over 2 years now, and I can say that it’s easy and safe to use. It does the job well; it’s a really powerful food processor at a really great price.
• I have a joint and wrist problem, and I was really afraid I won’t be able to use this product on my own. Luckily, no such problem. This machine is really user-friendly and very light…
• I got it as a present, and I’m definitely going to spread some joy with it…
• It does a great job when it comes to easy stuff like soups and salad, and even works wonder on heavy-duty dough even when I’m pushing its limits with larger quantities than recommended on the box…

Negative User Reviews

• I haven’t read the user manual before using it for the first time, and I’ve tried chopping ice and grinding coffee and it just dies on me…
• The company sent me the wrong model of Hamilton Beach that I haven’t ordered…really frustrating…
• If you go with this product, please be careful with the blade. It’s razor-sharp they should warn you about this on the box, I cut myself when washing it…
• I’ve been using it for 5 weeks and it just won’t start anymore. The cost of shipping it back and forth exceeds the cost of the unit.

My Review

We’ve arrived at the very end of our review. Here is where we’ll put it all into perspective and make sense of it all.

Let me start with an aspect of the design I really don’t like. This will explain why I gave this processor a 3/5 rating in durability even after seeing all the positive reviews.

I am talking about the fact that the motor is side-mounted. I know the internal workings of such pieces and there’s too much that can go wrong. Too many mechanics and belts involved.

I would personally never get a food processor with a side mounted motor.

Having said that, I can’t ignore all the positive reviews and this product seems better than most of the models that use a similar design.

So, let me put it this way:

The best model with a motor on the side can’t even come close in durability to the medium quality processor that features a motor installed at the base of the processor.

Why?

1. Too many mechanics involved
2. Greater chance of material wear and fatigue
3. Much more friction -> much more heat-up – > much greater chance of some of the electronics melting

It is a bargain, but I would think twice before getting this product, even at that price.

My Overall Quality Rating is 4.0 out of 5 stars.

You can do much better, even at that price range, take my word on this one.

A product that will lend a helping hand, cut your prep time in half, turn into a kitchen sidekick, and free huge chunks of your time. The time that you can spend tending to your other chores or simply enjoying some family time.

Well, let me tell you, with the jungle that the market is today, it’s as hard to choose right. It’s as hard as it ever was.

That’s the spark that made me start this website a few years ago – the idea to cut through that clutter of information and offer you some clarity so that you can make a smart, informed decision.

So, let’s dig in and do the research.

Hamilton Beach 70730 Food Processor Review

What’s in the review

1. We’ll see all the product specifications
2. The crucial part – we’ll take a look at user reviews, both positives, and negatives
3. I’ll give my interpretation on anything that was said and give the product an Overall Quality Rating

Specifications

• 450 Watts strong
• installed scraper that scrapes the sides of the bowl – you won’t need your spatula (works both in on and off mode)
• It has a capacity of 10 cups
• 2-speed modes and a pulse mode
• Slicing and shredding discs included
• Broad tube chute minimizes prep time
• The bowl is safe to use in a dishwasher

The Pros

• When you see the in-built spatula you can’t help but wonder why isn’t everybody doing this huge time saver
• Great price…this thing is better than my old processor that costs twice as much…
• Great for pureeing baby food…
• Oh, I forgot how much of a relief it is to have a really good food processor…
• I realize now that I should have bought it a year ago when I first saw it, super fast and easy to use…
• Much better than my old B&B, faster and quieter…
• The best value for money I have seen in…I own a restaurant and I went through 4 of these already so I know what I’m saying here…
• Just right for salsa…it comes out nice and smooth free of lumps and chunks, I think the spatula is what makes the difference.
• I am a vegan and I eat mostly raw stuff…this is the best helper I ever had in my collection…
• Just made my first base for a cheesecake, it ground the graham into a fine even powder in under a minute…
• More than I expected at this price point…
• I was skeptical when looking at the price and all that skepticism was wiped away after only a few uses. I am glad I didn’t spend big money on some of those fancier pieces…
• The knives hold their edge for a really long time. I am using it for 6 months now and it works just the same…
• Don’t spend a small fortune on fancy features and make-up, this chopper does pretty much everything I need…
• I wasn’t sure about the suction cup at the bottom of the base, but I see that it’s much better to be sure that your appliance will stay in its place if the phone suddenly rings or something…
• Great for any kind of dough, just be cautious when getting the dough from the blade…

The Cons

• Don’t try making any liquid food or drinks in this, it will leak…
• It stopped working after 3rd use, I am sending it back…
• The one I just got must be defective because it spontaneously stops in the middle of the job…

My Review

Obviously, the first thing that caught my eye here is the in-built spatula. It’s one of those things that makes me think: “Oh, why didn’t I think of that while I was still working in the industry”.

One of the main issues with food processors is that, unless the bowl is carefully designed to avoid it, your food might not be evenly chopped, sliced, or pureed because it sticks to the wall. This design eliminates that issue.

I don’t think that 2 speeds (and pulse) are enough and I am not sure why would Hamilton Beach cut corners there. They know that to get optimal results, different kinds of foods call for different speeds of chopping and slicing. That one is a big downside in my eyes.

I guess that they were trying to cut costs and come to the market with a budget item, but I also know for a fact that different settings in motor speed would not add that much to the cost.

I also think that with the other qualities (motor strength, even chopping and slicing because of the spatula, solid design…) customers would not care much about “splurging” extra 10 bucks.

Overall, it’s a product that will be good for 80-90% of the needs in a regular household.

We’re here today to review one of these guys and see whether it’s a tremendous time-saver or just a waste of money. If I sparked your interest, just sit back and scroll down while I do all the work for you.

Brentwood MC-105 Red Mini Food Chopper Review

A little bit about me

I’ve been writing these reviews and all sorts of blogs concerning different house appliances for years now. I picked up all there is to know about the industry along the way and gladly share my experience with everyone willing to give me the benefit of the doubt.

I know all the good sides, but also all the pitfalls inexperienced customers often wind up in. That’s not going to happen to you if we can help it. And we certainly can.

What can you expect to see here?

Here’s how I usually go about my reviews:

• First, we’ll take a quick look at the product specification, to get some raw materials to work with later on
• Then we’ll see how that basic product info holds up when put against the good and bad experiences of the customers
• Finally, I’ll share my own opinion in the end and tell you whether this food processor is worth your time and money

Simple and straightforward is the way I like it. Compact, informative, honest, and unbiased food processor reviews are my trademark.

Enough with the introduction, let’s get to some real work.

Product Specs?

We need some basic information first, so we can filter what we got here through the impressions of actual users of this food processor.

So, let’s see what the company has for us:

• Clear plastic 1.5 cup capacity chopping jar
• Classic red body
• Super sharp blade made of stainless steel
• Detachable parts, dishwasher-safe
• Non-skid base, safety lock lid

It’s like I wrote this specification myself. Short and informative, without any marketing bits and unnecessary glorifying of the product itself.

Positive Reviews

Time to see what the customers liked when using this processor:

• It’s very compact and does the job I need it to do. I’m buying another one for my daughter, she’s gonna love it! It’s just what my kitchen needed
• It’s so easy to use even I did it without a problem, and let me tell you, I’m not a tech-savvy person, not by a long shot. It makes chopping veggies or making a ham salad a breeze. It’s also very lightweight and takes up little room on my kitchen counter
• Amazing little helper in the kitchen! I use it to chop almost anything, carrots, eggs, celery, you name it. It’s very small in size and very handy. My mother with arthritis simply loves it since it saves her so much trouble
• I like how it won’t turn on unless it’s locked. It makes me feel so much safer than with my previous food chopping thingy. It takes very little cupboard or counter space and it makes one mean guacamole
• I have a huge food processor I paid a fortune for. I ended up using this little guy like 90% of the time. It’s great for small jobs and saves you from hauling your enormous food processor to chop some veggies. It saves me so much time and I recommend it to everyone
• I bought this tiny chopper to puree cat food for my cat that has trouble swallowing. I don’t know how it processes anything else since I never used it for it, but for what I needed, it’s amazing. It purees 2 cans of cat food at once and without any problem. It seems surprisingly powerful for its size and it’s very easy to use and clean
• Great little device for processing small quantities of veggies for salads or cooked dishes. The blades are extremely sharp, and it’s very easy to clean after use. It performs very well, and the price is just right. My Cuisinart is gathering dust in the cupboard ever since I got this handy little chopper. I can see how its size could be a limiting factor with preparing larger amounts of food, but there’s just two of us and it fits our needs perfectly
• Red is my favorite color and the predominant color in my kitchen. That was the general reason I bought this chopper, that and its compact size. I didn’t expect much for that kind of money, but I must admit that its quality and performance took me by surprise. It’s the best food processor I could get and my kitchen agrees with me

Seems the users loved it. But there’s another side to this story we should check out.

Negative User Impressions

We’ve gone through the PROs, let’s delve into the CONs:

• It’s very small, so you’ll have to cut some larger vegetables for them to fit the operating cup. Other than that, it’s a great little product and works perfectly
• I only wished it was a tad bigger. Then I could simply forget about my huge food processor and use this one all the time

My Opinion

This product is a great addition to any kitchen. It’s easy to use and clean, doesn’t hog your entire kitchen counter, performs flawlessly, and the price is more than affordable. Not to mention how safe it is.

Not the best of them, not the worst of them, but if I had to say one thing it would be that it is worth the price and that means something coming from me, especially to those of you who know how much I dislike side-mounted motors.

The good news is – I can help you decide if this B&D unit suits your needs or not.

Why would you put your faith in me?

I worked as a Quality Assurance Manager with one of the bigger brands in home appliances for years and I know the industry inside out. I’ve also been writing these reviews since 2012. I think that should do it…

Black & Decker EHC650B Food Chopper Review

What’s in the review

1. We’ll list the basic facts and specifications of the product
2. We’ll see what the real users have to say about this processor – both sides of the coin
3. I’ll interpret everything said in my resume and give it an Overall Quality Rating

Specifications:

• 3 cup capacity
• Designed to chop, mince and even make salsa
• Stay-sharp innovative blade technology
• Better results guaranteed with low and high pulse button; 150 watts power
• Easy to use – the ergonomic grip of the handle
• Safety lock lid
• Dishwasher safe, minimum cleaning time; storage lid – prepare and store in the very same container
• Product Built to Electrical Standards of North America

So far so good. Let’s see what end users have to say about this food processor.

Positive Reviews 

• This is beyond any doubt the best food chopper I’ve ever used…
• Works just as advertised…
• Great on anything I’ve used so far. Garlic, onion, seeds, nuts, salad dressing, you name it. Does a great job. It’s also really easy to clean…
• It’s great for homemade hummus, salsa, dressing, sauces. I’m really looking forward to trying out all the recipes I had in mind when I ordered this…
• Does a wonderful job, chops anything in seconds. Ice, nuts, onions, you name it…
• I like that I can store the chopped food into the container itself. I hate wasting food…
• The best thing about it is that you don’t have to unscrew the top to add food. Simply lift it and put it back when you’re ready to continue…
• It chops well, without mashing the food. It’s super-efficient, especially in the pulse mode.
• Doesn’t take much storage space…and that’s important for NY studio apartment life…
• It’s a great chopper and food processor. It’s really sturdy and easy to clean.
• I’ve noticed that no matter how long it’s on, the motor never heats up.
• I love the ergonomic design of the buttons…
• The design is really smart. It’s super light, fast, and easy to use.
• Much quieter than my old Cuisinart…
• The blades come right out, but an even easier way to clean it is to pour some water in halfway, run it for like 2 seconds, and then just put it in the dishwasher…a huge relief…
• This little bad boy cuts my food prep time in half. No more junk food for me…
• This chopper is great. It’s really easy to use and cleans up super fast. No complaints so far…
• I own quite a few appliances, and I must say that I ended up using this small chopper almost every night of the week. It simply has everything you need, it’s quiet, easy to clean, easy to use…full 5 stars from San Diego…
• I’ve had mine for some time now, and it made my life and my meals a little easier and healthier…

Negative Reviews 

• The clear plastic part broke after a month, I’m waiting for a replacement…
• Unfortunately, the motor unit can’t be put into the dishwasher, only the container. I had to learn this the hard way…
• It was OK, but now with a baby on the way, we’ll have to find something a little bit more baby-food orientated.
• The razor is too sharp. Don’t put it anywhere a kid can reach it or something.
• Great at chopping and mincing, but I still do my dicing…

My Review 

The very best thing about this product is that it’s so compact, powerful and yet very quiet.

I know how B&D design the housing of the motor and they’ve always been setting industry standards on that front.

Precisely crafted slicers will not make much of your food when you try to chop it. The sides of the bowl are designed so that the food is “flushed back” into the center.

These details in design are what make all the difference when it comes to even chop. Many food processors will make a pure in the center of the bowl and still have whole pieces on the walls. Not this one.

I’ve been struggling to find some downsides to this product to tell about, but I am having a hard time doing it.

It’s a small piece but carefully crafted to do just what it was meant for.