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Quick verdict
Choose the Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus 4-Cup Food Processor DLC-2ABCY if you want smallest practical footprint of any processor in this roundup, fits on a narrow shelf. Choose the KitchenAid KFP0718OB 7-Cup Food Processor if you'd rather have the only 7-cup processor in this roundup that includes a real slicing and shredding disc. Overall we rank the Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus 4-Cup Food Processor DLC-2ABCY higher: #1 versus #2 in our Best Food Processors for Small Kitchens list.
Winner overall: Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus 4-Cup Food Processor DLC-2ABCY
Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus 4-Cup Food Processor DLC-2ABCY vs KitchenAid KFP0718OB 7-Cup Food Processor compared
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Bottom line
Choose the Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus 4-Cup Food Processor DLC-2ABCY if you want smallest practical footprint of any processor in this roundup, fits on a narrow shelf. Choose the KitchenAid KFP0718OB 7-Cup Food Processor if you'd rather have the only 7-cup processor in this roundup that includes a real slicing and shredding disc. Overall we rank the Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus 4-Cup Food Processor DLC-2ABCY higher: #1 versus #2 in our Best Food Processors for Small Kitchens list.
Top pickCuisinart
Smallest practical footprint of any processor in this roundup, fits on a narrow shelf
- 4-cup work bowl, compact 5.25 x 5.75 x 8.5-inch footprint
- Stainless steel chopping blade with auto-reversing action for coarse or fine chop
- Simple two-touch pulse and continuous-on control
- Dishwasher-safe bowl, lid, and blade
- No discs, S-blade only, no slicing or shredding
✓ Pros
- The only 7-cup processor in this roundup that includes a real slicing and shredding disc
- Fits under standard kitchen upper cabinets with the lid attached
- 7-cup capacity handles hummus and dips for 2 to 4 people, not just single servings
- KitchenAid build quality and parts support back the compact size
- Reversible disc doubles as both a slicer and shredder without buying a second attachment
✕ Cons
- 2 to 2.5-inch feed tube is narrower than full-size models, requiring pre-cutting larger vegetables
- Single disc speed, no adjustable slicing thickness
- Motor is not built for sustained dough kneading
KitchenAid
The only 7-cup processor in this roundup that includes a real slicing and shredding disc
- 7-cup work bowl in a 7 x 6 x 12.8-inch compact housing
- Includes reversible slicing/shredding disc, rare at this size
- ExactSlice-style adjustable feed tube (2 to 2.5-inch opening)
- Multipurpose stainless steel blade for chopping, mixing, and pureeing
- Dishwasher-safe bowl, lid, blade, and disc
✓ Pros
- The only 7-cup processor in this roundup that includes a real slicing and shredding disc
- Fits under standard kitchen upper cabinets with the lid attached
- 7-cup capacity handles hummus and dips for 2 to 4 people, not just single servings
- KitchenAid build quality and parts support back the compact size
- Reversible disc doubles as both a slicer and shredder without buying a second attachment
✕ Cons
- 2 to 2.5-inch feed tube is narrower than full-size models, requiring pre-cutting larger vegetables
- Single disc speed, no adjustable slicing thickness
- Motor is not built for sustained dough kneading
FAQ
Common questions
Which is better, the Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus 4-Cup Food Processor DLC-2ABCY or the KitchenAid KFP0718OB 7-Cup Food Processor?
Choose the Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus 4-Cup Food Processor DLC-2ABCY if you want smallest practical footprint of any processor in this roundup, fits on a narrow shelf. Choose the KitchenAid KFP0718OB 7-Cup Food Processor if you'd rather have the only 7-cup processor in this roundup that includes a real slicing and shredding disc. Overall we rank the Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus 4-Cup Food Processor DLC-2ABCY higher: #1 versus #2 in our Best Food Processors for Small Kitchens list.
What is the difference between the Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus 4-Cup Food Processor DLC-2ABCY and the KitchenAid KFP0718OB 7-Cup Food Processor?
The Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus 4-Cup Food Processor DLC-2ABCY stands out because smallest practical footprint of any processor in this roundup, fits on a narrow shelf, while the KitchenAid KFP0718OB 7-Cup Food Processor stands out because the only 7-cup processor in this roundup that includes a real slicing and shredding disc. The trade-offs differ too: the Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus 4-Cup Food Processor DLC-2ABCY's ma in caveat is that no slicing or shredding discs, S-blade only, and the KitchenAid KFP0718OB 7-Cup Food Processor's is that 2 to 2.5-inch feed tube is narrower than full-size models, requiring pre-cutting larger vegetables.
Is the Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus 4-Cup Food Processor DLC-2ABCY worth it over the KitchenAid KFP0718OB 7-Cup Food Processor?
For most buyers, yes: it's our #1 pick. Consider the KitchenAid KFP0718OB 7-Cup Food Processor instead if no slicing or shredding discs, S-blade only is a deal-breaker for you.
Who should buy the KitchenAid KFP0718OB 7-Cup Food Processor instead of the Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus 4-Cup Food Processor DLC-2ABCY?
The KitchenAid KFP0718OB 7-Cup Food Processor suits small kitchens, while the Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus 4-Cup Food Processor DLC-2ABCY is best for small kitchens.
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