Head-to-head · Best Food Processors Under $200

Cuisinart FP-8SV Elemental 8-Cup Food Processor vs KitchenAid KFP1318 13-Cup Food Processor

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

KitchenAid KFP1318 13-Cup Food Processor comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.3 vs 4.7). The gap is mostly about home cooks who want the most capable, precise large-capacity processor that still stays under $200 — read the strengths below before deciding.

Ranked #3 in Best Food Processors Under $200

Cuisinart FP-8SV Elemental 8-Cup Food Processor

4.3

$127.14as of Jun 7

The Cuisinart FP-8SV Elemental is the best compact pick: an 8-cup, ~$127 processor that Tom's Guide calls a strong value and Consumer Reports rates very good for chopping. Its small footprint suits tight kitchens, but the 350W motor is the weakest in this lineup and it's slow on dense loads. For light-to-moderate daily prep in limited space, it's a sensible, affordable Cuisinart.

Strengths

— Tom's Guide praises strong value — "performed well in most of our tests"
— Consumer Reports rates chopping of almonds and onions very good
— Compact 8-cup footprint fits small kitchens and cabinets

Watch-outs

— 350W motor is the weakest here — slow on dense loads
— 8-cup capacity limits batch size
— Plastic-bowl build is basic

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Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Food Processors Under $200

KitchenAid KFP1318 13-Cup Food Processor

4.7

$229.95as of Jun 7

The KitchenAid KFP1318 is the best food processor under $200 — Reviewed.com's best-overall pick and a Consumer Reports value standout. Its 13-cup bowl, externally adjustable ExactSlice lever, and even chopping/shredding make it the most capable all-rounder at ~$180. It needs a hand kneading stiff dough and its 500W motor is modest, but for everyday prep it's the most polished pick here.

Strengths

— Reviewed.com's best-overall pick — "chops and processes quickly and evenly" across every test
— Consumer Reports says it masters chopping and shredding tests
— ExactSlice external lever adjusts slice thickness without opening the bowl

Watch-outs

— Needs manual support when kneading stiff dough
— 500W motor is lower-wattage than some rivals
— No dedicated dough or auto programs like the Ninja

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How they stack up

Cuisinart FP-8SV Elemental 8-Cup Food Processor

The compact value pick: smaller and lower-powered than the KitchenAid KFP1318 and Ninja BN601, but it fits where they won't and chops well for the price. More refined than the budget Hamilton Beach 70730 and Hamilton Beach Stack & Snap, though it holds less than either.

KitchenAid KFP1318 13-Cup Food Processor

The best all-rounder under $200: more even and better-built than the budget Hamilton Beach 70730 and Hamilton Beach Stack & Snap, and more precise at slicing than the Ninja BN601 — though the Ninja's 1000W motor and dough preset handle stiff dough with less babysitting. Larger and more capable than the Cuisinart FP-8SV.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Cuisinart FP-8SV Elemental 8-Cup Food Processor	KitchenAid KFP1318 13-Cup Food Processor
Power	350W	500W
Capacity	8-cup	13-cup (+ 4.5-cup mini bowl)
Speed Control	On / Off / Pulse (3-speed)	—
Blades	Chopping/mixing, slicing, shredding discs	Multipurpose, dough, reversible shred
Feed Tube	Wide chute	3-in-1 wide chute
Container Material	BPA-free, dishwasher-safe	—
Warranty	3-year motor / 18-month limited	1-year limited
Footprint	Compact	—
Slicing	—	ExactSlice adjustable lever
Weight	—	8.3 lb
Dishwasher Safe	—	Bowl, lid, blades

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