Skip to content
BuyOnceRight: buy once, buy right
Black+Decker FP1600B 8-Cup Food Processor

Black+Decker

Black+Decker FP1600B 8-Cup Food Processor

  • 8-cup work bowl with 450-watt motor
  • Includes chopping blade, slicing disc, and shredding disc
  • Compact housing under 9 inches wide
  • Simple pulse and continuous controls
  • Dishwasher-safe bowl, lid, and blade
Check price on Amazon

Sponsored link · confirm price and availability on Amazon · updated

On this page

Is the Black+Decker FP1600B 8-Cup Food Processor worth it?

Yes, for the right buyer. The Black+Decker FP1600B 8-Cup Food Processor ranks #4 in our Best Food Processors for Small Kitchens list. Its biggest strength: includes both slicing and shredding discs, unlike many mini processors at this price. The main caveat: motor lacks the sustained torque of Cuisinart or KitchenAid at this size, bogs on dense vegetables.

Overview

What the Black+Decker FP1600B 8-Cup Food Processor does well

What earns it a place here: includes both slicing and shredding discs, unlike many mini processors at this price and compact enough to store in a standard cabinet shelf despite the larger bowl. The tradeoff: motor lacks the sustained torque of Cuisinart or KitchenAid at this size, bogs on dense vegetables.

It stands out for includes both slicing and shredding discs, unlike many processors at this price and adequate for weekly chopping, dips, and shredding cheese for 2 to 3 people. One caveat, motor bogs on dense vegetables under sustained use.

Specs that matter

Key features

  • 8-cup work bowl with 450-watt motor
  • Includes chopping blade, slicing disc, and shredding disc
  • Compact housing under 9 inches wide
  • Simple pulse and continuous controls
  • Dishwasher-safe bowl, lid, and blade
The trade-offs

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Includes both slicing and shredding discs, unlike many mini processors at this price
  • Compact enough to store in a standard cabinet shelf despite the larger bowl
  • Adequate for weekly chopping, dips, and shredding cheese for 2 to 3 people

Cons

  • Motor lacks the sustained torque of Cuisinart or KitchenAid at this size, bogs on dense vegetables
  • Plastic components feel noticeably less solid than the premium picks
  • Bowl lid can develop slight play after a year or two of regular use, occasionally causing leaks
  • Blade dulls faster than stainless Cuisinart equivalents, typically within 12 to 18 months
Fit check

Should you buy the Black+Decker FP1600B 8-Cup Food Processor?

Buy it if you're…

  • Shopping for small kitchens
  • Shopping for budgets under $100

Think twice if this matters to you

  • Motor lacks the sustained torque of Cuisinart or KitchenAid at this size, bogs on dense vegetables
  • Plastic components feel noticeably less solid than the premium picks
  • Bowl lid can develop slight play after a year or two of regular use, occasionally causing leaks
Where it ranks

Featured in 2 best-of lists

ListRank
Best Food Processors for Small Kitchens#4 / 11
Best Food Processors Under $100#6 / 11
Cross-shop

Alternatives to the Black+Decker FP1600B 8-Cup Food Processor

Products ranked near it in our research, each better for a slightly different buyer.

Buying advice: food processors

  1. 3 to 4 cups suits small tasks. 9 to 14 cups suits families and dough.
  2. Stronger motors and heavy bases handle dough and dense foods.
  3. Adjustable slicing discs give more control than fixed ones.
  4. Wide feed tubes reduce pre-cutting.
  5. Dishwasher-safe parts and storage cases make it easier to keep using.

Read the full guides

Answers

Black+Decker FP1600B 8-Cup Food Processor: common questions

Is the Black+Decker FP1600B 8-Cup Food Processor worth buying?

Yes, for the right buyer. The Black+Decker FP1600B 8-Cup Food Processor ranks #4 in our Best Food Processors for Small Kitchens list. Its biggest strength: includes both slicing and shredding discs, unlike many mini processors at this price. The main caveat: motor lacks the sustained torque of Cuisinart or KitchenAid at this size, bogs on dense vegetables.

Who is the Black+Decker FP1600B 8-Cup Food Processor best for?

Based on our research it suits small kitchens and budgets under $100. It's ranked #4 of 11 in our Best Food Processors for Small Kitchens list.

What are the downsides of the Black+Decker FP1600B 8-Cup Food Processor?

The main trade-offs owners and reviewers point to: motor lacks the sustained torque of Cuisinart or KitchenAid at this size, bogs on dense vegetables; plastic components feel noticeably less solid than the premium picks; bowl lid can develop slight play after a year or two of regular use, occasionally causing leaks.

What are the key features of the Black+Decker FP1600B 8-Cup Food Processor?

8-cup work bowl with 450-watt motor, Includes chopping blade, slicing disc, and shredding disc, Compact housing under 9 inches wide, Simple pulse and continuous controls and Dishwasher-safe bowl, lid, and blade.

What are the best alternatives to the Black+Decker FP1600B 8-Cup Food Processor?

Worth comparing: Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus 4-Cup Food Processor DLC-2ABCY, KitchenAid KFP0718OB 7-Cup Food Processor and Cuisinart FP-11GW Elemental 11-Cup Food Processor. Each ranks near it in our research for a slightly different buyer.

Where can I buy the Black+Decker FP1600B 8-Cup Food Processor?

It's sold on Amazon. Prices and stock change often, so check the current listing before you buy, our link takes you straight to it.

What size food processor is best for a small kitchen?

For a small kitchen with limited counter and storage space: a 3 to 7-cup food processor handles 80% of small-kitchen tasks (chopping one onion, making a batch of hummus, pureeing a single cup of soup, mincing garlic or herbs). The Cuisinart DLC-2ABCY 4-cup Mini-Prep is the smallest practical option, it fits in a standard cabinet shelf alongside other small appliances and pulls out in 10 seconds. The KitchenAid KFP0718 7-cup is the largest compact model: 9 inches wide and 14 inches tall, storing under most standard upper cabinets. Full-size 11 to 14-cup processors (typically 10 inches wide and 16+ inches tall) are often too large for kitchens with standard 18-inch clearance under upper cabinets.

Is a mini food processor worth buying instead of a full-size?

A mini food processor (3 to 5-cup) is worth buying as a primary kitchen appliance when: you cook for 1 to 2 people, your recipes rarely require processing more than 2 cups at a time, or your kitchen physically cannot accommodate a full-size model. Mini food processors are not adequate replacements for full-size when: you regularly make dips for more than 2 people (4-cup hummus fills one large bowl, not enough for a gathering), you shred or slice vegetables in quantity (mini discs are smaller and slower), or you make dough. For true space constraints: the Cuisinart Mini-Prep is the best mini available.

More food processors shortlists

More like this

Other food processors we recommend

All food processors

Browse all research