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Cuisinart Food Processor vs KitchenAid Classic Series 4.5 Quart Tilt

Head-to-head: Cuisinart Food Processor vs KitchenAid Classic Series 4.5 Quart Tilt — price, rating, and verdict.

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KitchenAid Classic Series 4.5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer K45SS

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Pros & cons

Cuisinart Food Processor

Pros

  • SUPERIOR FUNCTION: The Cuisinart Food Processor with 720-watt motor functions as a vegetable chopper, blender, and food processer in one. Make any kind of dip, puree soup, or sauce including hummus, salsa, guacamole, and more.
  • MUST-HAVE FEATURES: The 14-cup food chopper has “on” and “off/pulse” buttons with an extra-large feed tube with bowl sleeve assembly designed for both small and large feed tube pushers. It also comes with a detachable disc stem for easy clean up.
  • INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: This food processor comes with dishwasher-safe parts including a stainless steel standard slicing disc (4mm), medium shredding disc, and stainless steel chopping/mixing blade.
  • NOTE TO CONSUMER: The shredding and slicing blades of this electric chopper are not adjustable. Please refer to the manual before setting up.
  • LIMITED 3-YEAR WARRANTY: The Cuisinart Food Processor comes with a limited 3-year warranty on the entire unit and a full 5-year warranty on the motor.

Cons

    KitchenAid Classic Series 4.5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer K45SS

    Pros

    • Built to take it all on with the durable and built-to-last metal construction, and 59 touchpoints around the mixer bowl for great mixing results.
    • 4.5 Quart Stainless Steel Bowl to mix up to 8 dozen cookies in a single batch. Dishwasher safe. Using the flat beater; 28g dough each
    • Easily add ingredients with the tilt-head design, because you'll have better access to the bowl - lock the head in place while mixing
    • 10 speeds for nearly any task or recipe, from mixing ingredients together on the stir speed, to whipping cream at speed 8, you'll get thorough ingredient incorporation every time
    • 10 plus attachments to make more with your mixer to make everything from fresh pasta to burgers, veggie noodles, ice cream and more, sold separately

    Cons

      Spec comparison

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      Cuisinart Food ProcessorKitchenAid Classic Series 4.5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer K45SS
      Highlights
      • SUPERIOR FUNCTION: The Cuisinart Food Processor with 720-watt motor functions as a vegetable chopper, blender, and food processer in one. Make any kind of dip, puree soup, or sauce including hummus, salsa, guacamole, and more.
      • MUST-HAVE FEATURES: The 14-cup food chopper has “on” and “off/pulse” buttons with an extra-large feed tube with bowl sleeve assembly designed for both small and large feed tube pushers. It also comes with a detachable disc stem for easy clean up.
      • Built to take it all on with the durable and built-to-last metal construction, and 59 touchpoints around the mixer bowl for great mixing results.
      • 4.5 Quart Stainless Steel Bowl to mix up to 8 dozen cookies in a single batch. Dishwasher safe. Using the flat beater; 28g dough each
      Price$247.60$399.00
      Rating4.64.8
      CategoryAppliancesAppliances

      Winner verdict

      Our verdict

      Both are solid appliances picks. KitchenAid Classic Series 4.5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer K4 edges ahead on Amazon buyer rating; the other option may be a better value depending on your budget.

      Our pick

      KitchenAid Classic Series 4.5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer K45SS

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