Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.
Hamilton Beach 70730 10-Cup and Ninja BN801 Mega Kitchen System score essentially the same (4.5 vs 4.5). Pick the one whose trade-offs match your priorities — the strengths and watch-outs below are where they actually differ.
The 70730 is the budget pick. At $70 it covers 80% of food processor tasks for a fraction of premium-brand prices. Best for occasional users.
The BN801 is the multi-function pick. Blender + food processor + single-serve in one base. Best for kitchens conserving counter space.
Cheapest pick. Lowest motor power. Adequate for occasional use.
Multi-function (blender + FP). 1200W. Less FP-specific than KitchenAid.
| Spec | Hamilton Beach 70730 10-Cup | Ninja BN801 Mega Kitchen System |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10-cup | — |
| Motor | 450W | 1200W |
| Disks | Slicing + shredding | — |
| Feed | Big mouth | — |
| FP Bowl | — | 8-cup |
| Blender | — | 64 oz |
| Includes | — | Dough hook + single-serve cups |