Breville
Breville the Sous Chef 16 Food Processor
$499.95
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Breville the Sous Chef 16 Food Processor vs Braun FP3020 12-Cup Food Processor
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Braun FP3020 12-Cup Food Processor is cheaper at $199.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Braun
Braun FP3020 12-Cup Food Processor
$199.99Cheaper
Released 2015
Which is better: the Breville the Sous Chef 16 Food Processor or Braun FP3020 12-Cup Food Processor?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Braun FP3020 12-Cup Food Processor is the cheaper at $199.99.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Breville the Sous Chef 16 Food Processor | Braun FP3020 12-Cup Food Processor |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $499.95 | $199.99 |
| Brand | Breville | Braun |
| Released | — | 2015 |
| Bowl capacity cups | 16 | 12 |
| Motor watts | 1450 | 600 |
| Blades discs included | Micro-serrated S-blade, 24-setting adjustable slicing disc, reversible shredding disc, French fries disc, dough blade, mini processing blade | S-blade, dough blade, whipping blade, fine shredding disc, coarse shredding disc, standard slicing disc, kugel/latke blade, citrus juicer, chopper attachment |
| Feed tube type | Extra-wide feed chute plus mini feed chute | Standard feed tube with pusher |
| Speed settings | 2 speeds (On / Pulse) | 11 preset speeds (DualControl system) plus Pulse |
| Dishwasher safe | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty years | 2 | 1 |
| Release | — | 2015 |
Sources — Breville the Sous Chef 16 Food Processor: breville.com (verified 2026-06-15). Braun FP3020 12-Cup Food Processor: braunhousehold.com (verified 2026-06-15).
What's the difference between the Breville the Sous Chef 16 Food Processor and Braun FP3020 12-Cup Food Processor?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Bowl capacity cups: Breville the Sous Chef 16 Food Processor 16 vs Braun FP3020 12-Cup Food Processor 12
- Motor watts: Breville the Sous Chef 16 Food Processor 1450 vs Braun FP3020 12-Cup Food Processor 600
- Blades discs included: Breville the Sous Chef 16 Food Processor Micro-serrated S-blade, 24-setting adjustable slicing disc, reversible shredding disc, French fries disc, dough blade, mini processing blade vs Braun FP3020 12-Cup Food Processor S-blade, dough blade, whipping blade, fine shredding disc, coarse shredding disc, standard slicing disc, kugel/latke blade, citrus juicer, chopper attachment
- Feed tube type: Breville the Sous Chef 16 Food Processor Extra-wide feed chute plus mini feed chute vs Braun FP3020 12-Cup Food Processor Standard feed tube with pusher
- Speed settings: Breville the Sous Chef 16 Food Processor 2 speeds (On / Pulse) vs Braun FP3020 12-Cup Food Processor 11 preset speeds (DualControl system) plus Pulse
- Warranty years: Breville the Sous Chef 16 Food Processor 2 vs Braun FP3020 12-Cup Food Processor 1
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Breville the Sous Chef 16 Food Processor
Two whitelisted hands-on testers — Good Housekeeping and Wirecutter (which names it an upgrade pick) — rate the Breville Sous Chef 16 (BFP810) a powerful, precise, accessory-rich premium processor. Good Housekeeping scored it 5/5 across every task; Wirecutter measured it at 90 decibels and produced consistent 1 mm potato slices. Both flag its weight and bulk; Wirecutter adds that at twice its top pick's price it's more machine than most people need. (2 sourced reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
Praised: Powerful, fast motor — dices onions, almonds and tomatoes effortlessly and kneads dough without wobbling; Precise, even slicing from the adjustable slicing disk; Large range of accessories plus a storage case, giving strong versatility.
Flagged: Heavy and bulky with a large countertop footprint that needs dedicated space; Expensive premium unit — far more machine than most people need; Short two-year limited warranty for the price (induction motor covered separately for 30 years).
Braun FP3020 12-Cup Food Processor
No sourced tester review yet.