Cuisinart DFP-14BCWNYAMZ 14-Cup Food Processor vs Breville BFP660SIL Sous Chef 12-Cup
Both made our Best Food Processors shortlist, at #1 and #3. Here's how they differ and who each one suits.
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Quick verdict
Choose the Cuisinart DFP-14BCWNYAMZ 14-Cup Food Processor if you want the most widely owned and recipe-referenced food processor in the category, with 22,000 ratings. Choose the Breville BFP660SIL Sous Chef 12-Cup Food Processor if you'd rather have 1,000W motor and precise speed dial outperform fixed pulse-and-on competitors on control. Overall we rank the Cuisinart DFP-14BCWNYAMZ 14-Cup Food Processor higher: #1 versus #3 in our Best Food Processors list.
Winner overall: Cuisinart DFP-14BCWNYAMZ 14-Cup Food Processor
Cuisinart DFP-14BCWNYAMZ 14-Cup Food Processor vs Breville BFP660SIL Sous Chef 12-Cup Food Processor compared
Every difference that matters, in one table.
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Our ranking | #1 of 13 in Best Food Processors | #3 of 13 in Best Food Processors |
| Pick label | ||
| Brand | Cuisinart | Breville |
| Key features | 14-cup polycarbonate bowl with 720-watt motor; Die-cast metal base for stability under heavy loads; Extra-large feed tube fits a whole medium potato | 12-cup bowl with 1,000-watt motor; Wide feed tube for whole vegetables; Precise electronic speed dial rather than fixed pulse/on |
| Biggest strength | The most widely owned and recipe-referenced food processor in the category, with 22,000 ratings | 1,000W motor and precise speed dial outperform fixed pulse-and-on competitors on control |
| Main trade-off | At 15+ inches tall with the lid on, it does not fit under most standard 18-inch upper cabinets with room to spare | Smaller review base (4,800 ratings) means less long-term reliability data |
| Best for | small kitchens | Most buyers |
Which should you buy?
#1 pick
Choose the Cuisinart DFP-14BCWNYAMZ 14-Cup Food Processor if…
- The most widely owned and recipe-referenced food processor in the category, with 22,000 ratings
- 720W motor and 14-cup bowl handle full-size batch cooking that smaller compacts can't
- Extra-large feed tube eliminates most pre-cutting for whole vegetables
Best for: small kitchens
Prefer the alternative? See the Breville BFP660SIL Sous Chef 12-Cup Food Processor section.
#3 pick
Choose the Breville BFP660SIL Sous Chef 12-Cup Food Processor if…
- 1,000W motor and precise speed dial outperform fixed pulse-and-on competitors on control
- Wider feed tube than the Cuisinart 14-cup reduces pre-cutting on large vegetables
- Adjustable slicing disc covers a range of thicknesses the Cuisinart's fixed disc cannot
Prefer the alternative? See the Cuisinart DFP-14BCWNYAMZ 14-Cup Food Processor section.
Pros and cons of each
Cuisinart DFP-14BCWNYAMZ 14-Cup Food Processor
Pros
- The most widely owned and recipe-referenced food processor in the category, with 22,000 ratings
- 720W motor and 14-cup bowl handle full-size batch cooking that smaller compacts can't
- Extra-large feed tube eliminates most pre-cutting for whole vegetables
- Cuisinart's decades-long parts availability means it stays serviceable long-term
Cons
- At 15+ inches tall with the lid on, it does not fit under most standard 18-inch upper cabinets with room to spare
- Too large for genuinely tight kitchens, the tradeoff this roundup is built around
- No variable speed, pulse and continuous only
- Heaviest and bulkiest unit in this roundup to lift in and out of storage
Breville BFP660SIL Sous Chef 12-Cup Food Processor
Pros
- 1,000W motor and precise speed dial outperform fixed pulse-and-on competitors on control
- Wider feed tube than the Cuisinart 14-cup reduces pre-cutting on large vegetables
- Adjustable slicing disc covers a range of thicknesses the Cuisinart's fixed disc cannot
- Premium build quality with a smoother, quieter motor than budget and mid-range models
Cons
- Smaller review base (4,800 ratings) means less long-term reliability data
- No nested mini bowl, unlike the Breville Sous Chef 16-cup
- Bulkier housing than the Cuisinart mid-size options
Cuisinart DFP-14BCWNYAMZ 14-Cup Food Processor vs Breville BFP660SIL Sous Chef 12-Cup Food Processor: common questions
Which is better, the Cuisinart DFP-14BCWNYAMZ 14-Cup Food Processor or the Breville BFP660SIL Sous Chef 12-Cup Food Processor?
Choose the Cuisinart DFP-14BCWNYAMZ 14-Cup Food Processor if you want the most widely owned and recipe-referenced food processor in the category, with 22,000 ratings. Choose the Breville BFP660SIL Sous Chef 12-Cup Food Processor if you'd rather have 1,000W motor and precise speed dial outperform fixed pulse-and-on competitors on control. Overall we rank the Cuisinart DFP-14BCWNYAMZ 14-Cup Food Processor higher: #1 versus #3 in our Best Food Processors list.
What is the difference between the Cuisinart DFP-14BCWNYAMZ 14-Cup Food Processor and the Breville BFP660SIL Sous Chef 12-Cup Food Processor?
The Cuisinart DFP-14BCWNYAMZ 14-Cup Food Processor stands out because the most widely owned and recipe-referenced food processor in the category, with 22,000 ratings, while the Breville BFP660SIL Sous Chef 12-Cup Food Processor stands out because 1,000W motor and precise speed dial outperform fixed pulse-and-on competitors on control. The trade-offs differ too: the Cuisinart DFP-14BCWNYAMZ 14-Cup Food Processor's main caveat is that at 15+ inches tall with the lid on, it does not fit under most standard 18-inch upper cabinets with room to spare, and the Breville BFP660SIL Sous Chef 12-Cup Food Processor's is that smaller review base (4,800 ratings) means less long-term reliability data.
Is the Cuisinart DFP-14BCWNYAMZ 14-Cup Food Processor worth it over the Breville BFP660SIL Sous Chef 12-Cup Food Processor?
For most buyers, yes: it's our #1 pick. Consider the Breville BFP660SIL Sous Chef 12-Cup Food Processor instead if at 15+ inches tall with the lid on, it does not fit under most standard 18-inch upper cabinets with room to spare is a deal-breaker for you.
Who should buy the Breville BFP660SIL Sous Chef 12-Cup Food Processor instead of the Cuisinart DFP-14BCWNYAMZ 14-Cup Food Processor?
The Breville BFP660SIL Sous Chef 12-Cup Food Processor suits buyers whose priorities match its strengths, while the Cuisinart DFP-14BCWNYAMZ 14-Cup Food Processor is best for small kitchens.