Cuisinart Custom 14-Cup Food Processor vs Hamilton Beach 12-Cup Stack & Snap Food Processor

The Cuisinart Custom 14-Cup is equipped with an assortment of accessories, including a standard stainless steel slicing disc (4mm), a medium shredding disc, a stainless steel chopping/mixing blade, a plastic dough blade, a detachable disc, a spatula, a "How-to" Video, and an instruction/recipe book.

The single S-blade of the Cuisinart Custom 14-Cup works well for precisely processing food stuffs such as fruit, cheese, and dressings.

The Cuisinart Custom 14-Cup is a stylish appliance that is sure to complement your kitchen countertop.

The bowl of the Cuisinart Custom 14-Cup is 7 inches in diameter and 6 inches high. Its large capacity makes preparing several batches of fresh soup, hummus, salsa, pesto, dough (for multiple loaves of bread), and even dog food an absolute breeze. This ultimately means that you can get all of your food prep done in one go.

The Cuisinart Custom 14-Cup is made from shatter-proof Lexan plastic and is resistant to extreme cold and hot temperatures.

This food processor can go right into the dishwasher, making it no chore to clean following its use. It is recommended, however, that stubborn food stains are soaked first before placing into the dishwasher.

The parts of this machine that come into contact with food are BPA-free. BPA (bisphenol A) is a chemical found in certain plastics, especially that used for storing food and drink. Some research has found that BPA can seep into food and result in certain damaging effects on our health.

This food processor features a wide feed tube that can intake foods whole, namely cheese, fruit, and vegetables, potatoes included. This saves the user from having to perform the laborious task of chopping prior to processing, ultimately speeding up his/her food prep time.

In order for this appliance to function, you must fit its parts in their correct positions and lock them into place. Otherwise, the machine won't start. This eliminates the occurrence of accidents when processing food.

The blades of the Cuisinart Custom 14-Cup can be customized to allow for varying levels of thickness when slicing food.

Thanks to its S-blade and reversible slicing/shredding disc, you have many options when it comes to using the Hamilton Beach 12-Cup. The S-blade can be used for chopping nuts, meat, garlic, onions, peppers, celery, herbs, bread (for crumbs), and crackers. It can also be used to mince/puree vegetables and fruits, mix salad dressings, puree soups or sauces, and to grate cheese. The slicing disc, then, is great for slicing cucumbers, apples, mushrooms, carrots, potatoes, cabbage, tomatoes, pepperoni, peppers, radishes, and firm cheeses. Finally, the shredding disc is particularly useful for shredding cabbage, potatoes, carrots, and cheese.

The blades, bowl, and lid of this food processor are all dishwasher safe, which greatly reduces the workload of the user when it comes to cleaning after use. Other parts of the processor, then, can be simply wiped clean.

This machine comprises a hideaway cord that can be neatly wrapped away, helping to keep your countertop space free of clutter when you are working.

The Hamilton Beach 12-Cup features a safety lock system, meaning the appliance won't function unless all parts are correctly assembled. Further to this, it comprises a nonslip base that helps to keep the machine absolutely stable when in use.

When creating soups, sauces, or any other liquid mixtures, the Hamilton Beach 12-Cup makes the task at hand that bit easier thanks to a pour spout that helps to reduce messy drips. Also, the processing bowl is completely sealed meaning you don't have to worry about any leaks.

With the Hamilton Beach 12-Cup, the bowl is designed in such a way that it fits directly onto the base (with no twisting required) and its lid can then be quickly snapped on, secured in place by locking clips for safe operation. In brief, the parts of this processor are simply stacked and snapped in preparation for use.

All disc attachments of this food processor are both reversible and labeled; the user simply needs to ensure that labels are facing upwards so to instigate the desired function. Additionally, a "Max Level" indicator is displayed on the bowl so that the user is in no doubt as to the maximum capacity it can hold.

The large feed tube of the Hamilton Beach 12-Cup is capable of swallowing fruits, vegetables, and other sizable pieces of food whole. This saves you time and effort when it comes to preparing food prior to processing.