Choose by the work you do most often. The Budget Hamilton Beach 72850G keeps small everyday batches simple. The Performance KITCHEN IN THE BOX MG01 puts more emphasis on compact power for meat, nuts and purées. The High-End Hamilton Beach 70585 adds room for larger preparations while keeping a smaller bowl for lighter jobs.
The Hamilton Beach 72850G is our Budget pick for small-batch prep. Buyers praise its quality, compact footprint, ease of use, and speed when chopping or pureeing. They mention it for vegetables, garlic, ginger, guacamole, and similar ingredients, where its push-to-process operation saves time. Buyers also describe the removable blade and dishwasher-safe parts as convenient for cleanup. One buyer reported that the lid could come loose and fall off, so check that it is secure before moving the unit.
Choose the KITCHEN IN THE BOX MG01 if you want a compact 3-cup chopper whose buyer feedback is strongest on power and everyday usefulness. Buyers praise the 400W motor as solid for its size, and they report good results with meat, spices, nuts and purées in small quantities. The glass bowl and compact footprint also receive favourable comments. We selected it for the Performance range because the evidence is most convincing when the job is quick, small-batch chopping and the priority is capable power in a compact unit.
Choose the Hamilton Beach 70585 if you want one machine for routine chopping, grating and blending, with a roomy bowl for larger preparations and a smaller bowl for lighter tasks. Buyers repeatedly describe it as well made, effective and easy to clean. One verified buyer says it replaced an older KitchenAid processor and chops extremely well; another says it handles anything they need to chop, grate or blend and recommends it. The important reservation is durability: some buyers report that the machine or plastic parts failed after limited use, while reliability feedback is divided. Treat the dishwasher-safe claim cautiously and hand-wash the parts if preserving them matters to you.
Three ways to choose a compact electric chopper
The three ranges suit different priorities. For vegetables, garlic, ginger, guacamole and similar small batches, the Hamilton Beach 72850G is the straightforward choice: buyers value its compact size, quick operation and easy cleanup. Move to the KITCHEN IN THE BOX MG01 when compact power matters more. Buyers report good results with small quantities of meat, spices, nuts and purées. The Hamilton Beach 70585 is the better fit for cooks who alternate between larger preparations and modest jobs, with a roomy bowl and a smaller bowl.
What changes from one range to the next
Range
Best suited to
What buyers highlight
Budget
Small kitchens and quick small batches
Compact form, simple operation, speed and convenient cleanup
Performance
Small quantities of meat, vegetables, spices, nuts or purées
A surprisingly strong motor, small footprint and useful everyday results
High-End
Larger preparations as well as lighter tasks
Chopping power, capacity, grating and blending, with an easy-to-clean lid
Budget: simple small-batch preparation
The Hamilton Beach 72850G makes the most sense when you want a dedicated countertop tool for smaller portions. Buyers praise its quality, compact footprint, ease of use and speed when chopping or puréeing. The push-to-process operation helps with quick prep, and buyers also value the removable blade and dishwasher-safe parts for cleanup. One buyer reports that the lid can come loose and fall off, so it should be checked before the unit is moved.
Performance: compact power for quick tasks
The KITCHEN IN THE BOX MG01 is aimed at cooks who want stronger performance in a compact 3-cup chopper. Buyers praise its 400W motor and report good results with meat, spices, nuts and purées in small quantities. They also comment favourably on the glass bowl and small footprint. The trade-off is durability: several buyers report breakage, fragile plastic around the blade or blades that rust over time. Those reports come from some buyers, not all.
High-End: more room, more kinds of prep
The Hamilton Beach 70585 suits home cooks who need one machine for routine chopping, grating and blending. Buyers repeatedly describe it as well made, effective and easy to clean. Its roomier bowl supports larger preparations, while the smaller bowl handles lighter jobs. A verified buyer says it replaced an older KitchenAid processor and chops extremely well; another recommends it for the chopping, grating and blending they need. Reliability feedback is divided: some buyers report early failures, worn plastic gears or a broken grating blade. If preserving the parts matters, hand-washing is the cautious choice despite the dishwasher-safe claim.
