Head-to-head · Best Food Processors Under $200

KitchenAid KFP1318 13-Cup Food Processor vs Ninja BN601 Professional Plus Food Processor

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

KitchenAid KFP1318 13-Cup Food Processor comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.7 vs 4.5). The gap is mostly about home cooks who want the most capable, precise large-capacity processor that still stays under $200 — read the strengths below before deciding.

Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Food Processors Under $200

KitchenAid KFP1318 13-Cup Food Processor

4.7

$229.95as of Jun 7

The KitchenAid KFP1318 is the best food processor under $200 — Reviewed.com's best-overall pick and a Consumer Reports value standout. Its 13-cup bowl, externally adjustable ExactSlice lever, and even chopping/shredding make it the most capable all-rounder at ~$180. It needs a hand kneading stiff dough and its 500W motor is modest, but for everyday prep it's the most polished pick here.

Strengths

— Reviewed.com's best-overall pick — "chops and processes quickly and evenly" across every test
— Consumer Reports says it masters chopping and shredding tests
— ExactSlice external lever adjusts slice thickness without opening the bowl

Watch-outs

— Needs manual support when kneading stiff dough
— 500W motor is lower-wattage than some rivals
— No dedicated dough or auto programs like the Ninja

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Ranked #2 in Best Food Processors Under $200

Ninja BN601 Professional Plus Food Processor

4.5

$129.99as of Jun 7

The Ninja BN601 Professional Plus is the best value food processor: a 1000-peak-watt machine with four Auto-iQ presets that powers through dough and chopping for around $130. It makes 2 lb of dough in about 30 seconds and shreds cheese fast, though the motor works hard on dough and the build is plasticky. For one-touch power on a budget, it's the strongest motor in this lineup.

Strengths

— 1000 peak watts — the strongest motor here, makes 2 lb of dough in about 30 seconds
— 4 Auto-iQ preset programs (chop, puree, dough, slice/shred) for one-touch prep
— Consumer Reports notes strong shredding and chopping performance

Watch-outs

— Motor works hard on the dough setting — questionable long-term under heavy use
— Plastic build feels less premium than the KitchenAid
— Only 9 cups — smaller than the KitchenAid's 13

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How they stack up

KitchenAid KFP1318 13-Cup Food Processor

The best all-rounder under $200: more even and better-built than the budget Hamilton Beach 70730 and Hamilton Beach Stack & Snap, and more precise at slicing than the Ninja BN601 — though the Ninja's 1000W motor and dough preset handle stiff dough with less babysitting. Larger and more capable than the Cuisinart FP-8SV.

Ninja BN601 Professional Plus Food Processor

The power pick: its 1000-peak-watt motor and dough preset out-muscle the KitchenAid KFP1318 on stiff dough, but the KitchenAid is more precise at slicing and better built. Far stronger than the budget Hamilton Beach 70730 and Hamilton Beach Stack & Snap; bigger and more powerful than the compact Cuisinart FP-8SV.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	KitchenAid KFP1318 13-Cup Food Processor	Ninja BN601 Professional Plus Food Processor
Power	500W	1000W peak
Capacity	13-cup (+ 4.5-cup mini bowl)	9-cup
Slicing	ExactSlice adjustable lever	—
Blades	Multipurpose, dough, reversible shred	Chopping, dough, reversible disc
Feed Tube	3-in-1 wide chute	—
Weight	8.3 lb	—
Warranty	1-year limited	1-year limited
Dishwasher Safe	Bowl, lid, blades	Bowl, lid, blades
Programs	—	4 Auto-iQ (Chop, Puree, Dough, Slice/Shred)
Feed Chute	—	Food chute + pusher
Controls	—	Preset buttons + pulse

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