Breville
Breville the Sous Chef 16 Food Processor
$499.95Cheaper
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Breville the Sous Chef 16 Food Processor vs Magimix CS 5200 XL Food Processor
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Breville the Sous Chef 16 Food Processor is cheaper at $499.95. Every spec and price links to its source.
Magimix
Magimix CS 5200 XL Food Processor
$549
Which is better: the Breville the Sous Chef 16 Food Processor or Magimix CS 5200 XL Food Processor?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Breville the Sous Chef 16 Food Processor is the cheaper at $499.95.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Breville the Sous Chef 16 Food Processor | Magimix CS 5200 XL Food Processor |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $499.95 | $549 |
| Brand | Breville | Magimix |
| Released | — | — |
| Bowl capacity cups | 16 | 16 |
| Motor watts | 1450 | 1100 |
| Blades discs included | Micro-serrated S-blade, 24-setting adjustable slicing disc, reversible shredding disc, French fries disc, dough blade, mini processing blade | Knife blade, dough blade, egg whisk, BlenderMix ring, 2mm slicing disc, 4mm slicing disc, 2mm grating disc, 4mm grating disc, citrus juicer |
| Feed tube type | Extra-wide feed chute plus mini feed chute | Extra-large feed tube for whole or large fruit and vegetables |
| Speed settings | 2 speeds (On / Pulse) | Auto / Pulse / Stop (3 modes) |
| Dishwasher safe | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty years | 2 | 3 |
| Release | — | — |
Sources — Breville the Sous Chef 16 Food Processor: breville.com (verified 2026-06-15). Magimix CS 5200 XL Food Processor: nutrimill.com (verified 2026-06-15).
What's the difference between the Breville the Sous Chef 16 Food Processor and Magimix CS 5200 XL Food Processor?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Motor watts: Breville the Sous Chef 16 Food Processor 1450 vs Magimix CS 5200 XL Food Processor 1100
- 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 Magimix CS 5200 XL Food Processor Knife blade, dough blade, egg whisk, BlenderMix ring, 2mm slicing disc, 4mm slicing disc, 2mm grating disc, 4mm grating disc, citrus juicer
- Feed tube type: Breville the Sous Chef 16 Food Processor Extra-wide feed chute plus mini feed chute vs Magimix CS 5200 XL Food Processor Extra-large feed tube for whole or large fruit and vegetables
- Speed settings: Breville the Sous Chef 16 Food Processor 2 speeds (On / Pulse) vs Magimix CS 5200 XL Food Processor Auto / Pulse / Stop (3 modes)
- Warranty years: Breville the Sous Chef 16 Food Processor 2 vs Magimix CS 5200 XL Food Processor 3
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).
Magimix CS 5200 XL Food Processor
No sourced tester review yet.