Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus 4-Cup Food vs KitchenAid KFP0718OB 7-Cup Food Processor
Both made our Best Food Processors for Small Kitchens shortlist, at #1 and #2. Here's how they differ and who each one suits.
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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
Every difference that matters, in one table.
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Our ranking | #1 of 11 in Best Food Processors for Small Kitchens | #2 of 11 in Best Food Processors for Small Kitchens |
| Pick label | Top pick | |
| Brand | Cuisinart | KitchenAid |
| Key features | 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 | 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) |
| Biggest strength | Smallest practical footprint of any processor in this roundup, fits on a narrow shelf | The only 7-cup processor in this roundup that includes a real slicing and shredding disc |
| Main trade-off | No slicing or shredding discs, S-blade only | 2 to 2.5-inch feed tube is narrower than full-size models, requiring pre-cutting larger vegetables |
| Best for | small kitchens | small kitchens |
Which should you buy?
#1 pick · Top pick
Choose the Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus 4-Cup Food Processor DLC-2ABCY if…
- Smallest practical footprint of any processor in this roundup, fits on a narrow shelf
- Auto-reversing blade action produces both coarse chop and fine mince from the same blade
- Easiest lid to remove and clean of any compact model
Best for: small kitchens
Prefer the alternative? See the KitchenAid KFP0718OB 7-Cup Food Processor section.
#2 pick
Choose the KitchenAid KFP0718OB 7-Cup Food Processor if…
- 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
Best for: small kitchens
Prefer the alternative? See the Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus 4-Cup Food Processor DLC-2ABCY section.
Pros and cons of each
Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus 4-Cup Food Processor DLC-2ABCY
Pros
- Smallest practical footprint of any processor in this roundup, fits on a narrow shelf
- Auto-reversing blade action produces both coarse chop and fine mince from the same blade
- Easiest lid to remove and clean of any compact model
- 4-cup bowl is exactly right for garlic, herbs, and single-batch salsa or dressing
Cons
- No slicing or shredding discs, S-blade only
- 4-cup bowl is too small for hummus batches serving more than 2 people
- Motor is not rated for dough or dense root vegetables
- Only two speed settings, no variable control
KitchenAid KFP0718OB 7-Cup Food Processor
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
Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus 4-Cup Food Processor DLC-2ABCY vs KitchenAid KFP0718OB 7-Cup Food Processor: 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 main 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.