Food Processors

I’m on the hunt for a good quality food processor…

Here’s the top three that I’m looking at for a family of 4 (pre-research): Braun, Breville, and Cuisinart.  It needs to be durable and low maintenance.  I don’t really care about how loud or quiet it is because my kids are typically loud and they sleep with a sound machine.  A quiet motor is a nice “want” but not a necessity.  Maybe that will matter to me more in 5 years.

My research

• Braun FP3020 12 Cup –
• Breville BFP800XL Sous Chef – $365
• Cuisinart Custom DFP-14BCNY – $199

 

Full comparisons

• • Reviews by People
    • #1 Braun FP3020
    • #2 Breville BFP800XL
    • #3 Shark Ninja NN102
    • #4 Cuisinart DFP-14BCNY
    • #5 Cuisinart DLC-8SBCY Pro
  • Healthy but Smart
    • #1. Cuisinart 11 Cup (Best Value for Money)
    •  #2: Breville Sous Chef Food Processor (Best Machine)
    •  #3: Braun 12 Cup (2nd Best Value)
    •  #4: KitchenAid 13-Cup Food Processor With ExactSlice (Best For Soft Foods)
    •  #5: BLACK & DECKER FP6010 Performance Dicing Food Processor
  • WireCutter
  • Tech Gear Lab

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    From Tech Gear Lab: Food Processor Chopping Rating

     

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    Tech Gear Lab Food Processor Mixing Rating

     

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    Tech Gear Lab Food Processor Shredding rating

     

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    Tech Gear Lab Food Processor Slicing rating

     

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    Tech Gear Lab Food Processor Cleaning rating

     

• Healthy Kitchen 101
  • Cuisinart 14-Cup Food Processor: Best to Buy of 2020
  • Hamilton Beach 8-Cup Food Processor: Best Affordable Food Processor
  • Cuisinart 3-Cup Mini Food Processor: Best Small Food Processor
  • The Breville 16-Cup Food Processor: Best High-End Food Processor
  • Ninja Master Prep Blender/Food Processor: Best Values Food Processor
  • Elechomes Baby Food Processor: Best for Baby Food
  • Braun FP3020 12-Cup Food Processor: Best Attachment Combo

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Final Thoughts

After the stellar reviews above as well as the in depth review from Tech Gear Lab and Healthy But Smart, I am leaning toward the Breville Sous Chef.  I need a large food processor for 4 people — although my kids are only 1 and 2 years old, they already eat a ton and I know this will only mean bigger appetites as they grow older.  Important things for me are chopping, shredding, slicing, and cleaning.  After the research, I think the Breville Sous Chef fits the bill.

 

Apple watch vs Pebble 2

I got the first apple watch when it came out and will be using that version to compare to the new Pebble 2.

CNET comparison bt apple watch 2, samsung gear s3, fitbit, android wear, garmin, pebble

First off, I was very happy with my Apple watch 1.  There’s a lot of great notifications for it and it’s user friendly.  One thing I did not like about the watch is that the notifications would go directly to the watch without warning me on the iphone despite my ringer being on.  

The main reason why I decided to look for a watch outside of my stellar apple watch is because the battery life on the apple watch is incredibly low.  I can only go one day between charges.  Sometimes, I’m at work for more than 24 hours so it becomes more cumbersome on the logistics.  Sure, I could bring my charger and charge it… but that takes time, effort, and extra cords since it doesn’t have a lightning charger.  So, enter the Pebble 2…a Kickstarter project!

Ars Technica Reviews: Pebble 2 vs. Apple Watch 2

Wareable Pebble 2 review vs. Wareable Apple Watch review

CNET review: new apple watch 2 vs. CNET review: pebble 2

My overall thoughts and winners comparing Apple watch 1 to Pebble 2:

• Battery life: Pebble 2
• HR workout tracking: Apple watch 1
• Apps: Apple Watch 1
• Waterproof: Pebble 2
• HR, sleep, steps, calories, distance tracking throughout day: Pebble 2
• Cost: Pebble 2
• Phone required: both