Cuisinart 14-Cup Food Processor DFP-14BCNY vs KitchenAid 13-Cup Food Processor KFP1317
What owners say · Updated October 2026
Owners compare these two large capacity machines for heavy kitchen prep and dough making. While both handle demanding ingredients well, they differ significantly in their extra features and potential annoyances like lid locks and dicing.
Cuisinart
Cuisinart 14-Cup Food Processor DFP-14BCNY
“A powerhouse workhorse in the kitchen, though held back by an awkward lid design and inconsistent dicing.”
Choose it if you want a quieter machine with a large capacity and straightforward controls.
KitchenAid
KitchenAid 13-Cup Food Processor KFP1317
“A powerhouse processor for heavy kitchen prep, marred by a frustrating dicing kit and flimsy bowl plastic.”
Choose it if you want an external slice thickness adjustment and an in-bowl storage caddy.
At a glance
| Cuisinart 14-Cup Food Processor DFP-14BCNY | KitchenAid 13-Cup Food Processor KFP1317 | |
|---|---|---|
| Build quality and materials complaints | 15% of reports | 16% of reports |
Share of each model's owner reports raising build quality and materials; the category average is 15%.
Where owners report a difference
| Cuisinart 14-Cup Food Processor DFP-14BCNY | KitchenAid 13-Cup Food Processor KFP1317 | |
|---|---|---|
| Noise | Owners report that the machine operates surprisingly quietly compared to other food processors. | Owners report that the motor produces a high pitched, whiny sound at higher speeds. |
| Locking Mechanism | Owners report that the lid and bowl locking mechanism is difficult and frustrating to use. | Owners do not report specific locking issues on the lid, but note problems with the dicing kit popping open. |