7 to 9 cup electric food chopper
Hamilton Beach 70740
Best 7 to 9 cup electric food chopper – Performance – 60 $ to 110 $
The Hamilton Beach 70740 is our Performance choice for cooks who want an 8-cup processor that chops, slices and shreds quickly without a complicated routine. Buyers praise its power, cutting results, compact footprint and easy cleanup. It suits everyday prep, larger batches and advance menu planning.
Why this food processor stands out
Buyer feedback points to a machine that gets everyday preparation done quickly. The power theme has 59 mentions, including 55 favourable ones: buyers describe the motor as powerful and say it handles chopping well. Cutting efficiency has 67 mentions, with buyers reporting quick chopping and effective shredding of foods such as carrots, cheese, courgettes and squash. Another buyer says the included disc handles slicing and shredding for quick preparation.
What buyers report
An Amazon buyer describes the early experience this way:
- “I admit that so far I've only used it three times so perhaps I shouldn't be writing a review yet BUT... this food processor seems AWESOME! It’s very powerful and chops veggies in literally seconds, in fact you need to be careful as it's very easy to 'over-chop' things.” (reported in isolation) Amazon buyer review: So far I'm VERY impressed!
- “It is a simple but powerful machine.” (reported in isolation) Amazon buyer review: Best small appliance that you will ever purchase
| Use | What buyers report | Who benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Chopping vegetables | Powerful motor and very quick results | Cooks doing frequent everyday prep |
| Slicing and shredding | The included disc handles both tasks | Anyone preparing vegetables or cheese |
| Dips and larger preparations | The bowl is larger than a mini chopper | Advance menu planning and company prep |
| Countertop use | Compact footprint and easy cleanup | Cooks who keep the machine ready |
Our Performance pick for the 7-to-9-cup electric food chopper range is the Hamilton Beach 70740. It combines the capacity buyers find useful for dips, vegetables and larger preparations with the speed and cutting ability they repeatedly praise. Buyers also describe it as compact, sturdy and easy to clean, making it a practical choice for regular kitchen prep rather than an appliance bought only for occasional jobs.
Who it’s for Choose it for everyday chopping, shredding, slicing and puréeing when you want an 8-cup bowl and quick results. It also fits cooks preparing food ahead or feeding a larger group. Buyers who want very quiet operation or confidence in long-term durability should look elsewhere.
What sets it apart
- Buyers describe the motor as powerful and effective for chopping.
- Buyers report fast, clean cutting and useful shredding and slicing.
- Several buyers value the 8-cup size for dips, company prep and advance menu planning.
- Buyers commonly praise the compact footprint and easy cleanup.
What to know
- Noise is the clearest weakness: 60 of the 70 noise mentions are unfavourable. Buyers describe it as very loud, with one comparing it to a large aircraft taking off and others reporting ringing ears after use.
- Durability is mixed and materially concerning: 42 of 71 durability mentions are unfavourable. Buyers report units breaking after one use, after five weeks, or while grating mozzarella.