Breville the Sous Chef Pro 16 BFP800XL

Food processors

This Breville 1200 watt food processor has

1 speed(s)
pushbutton controls
16 cup capacity
additional mid-sized bowl
mini bowl
dough blade
whipping attachment
disk carrier/organizer
25 year motor warranty
1 year warranty on other parts
and the following additional features: spatula and brush

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CR Expert Take

How did it perform in our expert lab testing?

What goes into the Overall Score?

Ratings

EXPERT LAB TESTS

Chopping

/ 5

Slicing

/ 5

Shredding

/ 5

Pureeing

/ 5

Grating

/ 5

Noise

/ 5

Claimed capacity (cups)

/ 5

Weight (lbs.)

/ 5

Detailed Test Results

Chopping: This model had very good performance in our chopping tests of almonds and onions.

Slicing: This model had excellent performance in our slicing tests of celery and mushrooms.

Shredding: This model had excellent performance in our shredding tests of cheddar cheese and carrots.

Pureeing: This model had good performance in our pureeing tests of peas and carrots.

Grating: This model had good performance in our grating test of parmesan cheese.

Noise: This model had very good performance in our noise test using a sound meter to measure decibels.

About

The Breville the Sous Chef Pro 16 BFP800XL is part of the Food processors & choppers test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Food processors models like the the Sous Chef Pro 16 BFP800XL are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Claimed capacity: Capacity of processors is as claimed by the manufacturer.

Weight: Weight of processors, rounded to the nearest pound, includes the base, bowl, lid, and chopping blade.

Chopping: We judged each model's proficiency at chopping onions, and almonds.

Features & Specs

Features

Separate shredding blade

Yes

Separate slicing blade

Yes

Reversible shredding, slicing blade

Yes

French Fry/Julienne blade

Yes

Dough blade

Yes

Whipping attachment

Yes

Minibowl insert

Yes

Disk carrier, organizer

Yes

Juicer attachment

Blender attachment

Additional features

25 year induction motor warranty, 2 French fry blades, spatula and brush

Specs

Controls

Pushbutton

Speeds

Height (in.)

Wattage

1200

Dishwasher-safe

Warranty (yrs.)

Motor warranty (yrs.)

Price & Shop

Food processors & choppers

Breville the Sous Chef Pro 16 BFP800XL

CR Expert Take

What goes into the Overall Score?

Ratings

EXPERT LAB TESTS

Detailed Test Results

About

Features & Specs

Features & Specs

Features

Specs

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