Magimix - 5200XL

I have a magimix and it's one of the best appliances I've got in my kitchen, I used to buy cheap ass 40 dollar food processors that didn't really do much, the magimix does everything I need do. Awesome and simple yet sturdy device.

Robot coupe or their residential side - Magimix A good ol' cuisinart is a good choice too. The other box store brands are toys. Don't even consider them.

Cuisinart 14 cup or Magimix are the two correct answers. If you really want to go down the BIFL rabbit hole, grab a robotcoupe. It's the commercial version of Magimix

Avoid like the plague. Especially these type of devices. Vitamix blender and a cuisinart or Magimix food processor is the way to go if you're serious about BIFL. Pick whichever one you use least frequently and store that in the cabinet to save counter space.

Magimix or cuisinart. Or if you're really serious Robot Coupe (who owns Magimix)

The oft-recommended Cuisinarts are fine and pretty good value for money, but if you have the budget for it, a Magimix or Breville is *way* better.

I got a magimix because I wanted to have the different bowl sizes and the different attachments. It's worked well for me so far!

I have an old ass magimix at work (\~10 year old) and while it is not used to exhaustion everyday it's quite well used - never had a problem with it. has a \~2.5 L bowl, but I think there are bigger models. can't talk about the newer models, worked with an even older one in the past (18 - 19 year old one!) and did not have any problems with it either

> is it the sort of appliance where it's worth spending a bit extra? Absolutely. It's one of the only appliances I can think of where the absolute top of the line version (Magimix 4200XL or 5200XL) won't be past the point of diminishing returns for most people. If you want something cheaper, a Cuisinart Custom 14 is a noticeable step (or two) down, but a good value. If the Cuisinart isn't within budget, I'd honestly rethink if it's something you need since anything cheaper than that is gonna have a lot of limitations and/or shortcomings.

If you're really, really serious about making doughs, look into a Magimix. It's significantly more expensive, but *so* much better. More powerful, much better warranty iirc, way more thoughtfully designed, and more (actually very useful) accessories included. The Cuisinart Custom 14 is a solid value, but beyond that I genuinely don't understand why so many people rank it the best food processor

Magimix is the classic. Made in France. Just replaced my 31 years old one with a new one before finding out I could have just bought a new bowl for the old one. Wonderful piece of hardware that won't last you a lifetime, but certainly close.

Magimix or Breville make the best 14-16 cup models money can buy imo. You hear the Cuisinart Custom 14 recommended a ton as well and, while its still good, it's a marked step down in just about every way, but it does tend to be a lot cheaper, so that's a good option for bang for your buck.

If you're in Europe, go for Magimix. I still use the one I bought 25 years ago.

Mmm, je 'e vois pas comment faire des bâtonnets de carottes a tremper dans les dips avec un robot magimix! Je sais qu'il y a des accessoires mais c'est rarement efficace. J'ai le magimix 5200 donc le modele plus gros que le 3200 de memoire (je l'ai depuis 4-5 and je crois) Par contre le mien a un accessoire a smoothies livré avec , un truc qui se met dans le couvercle pour aider les fruits a retomber vers les lames. Ca peut faire l'affaire pour quelques smoothies occasionnels je pense Par contre ayant aussi un blender je ne l'utilise pas, sorry !

I bought a used Magimix 5200xl off FB Marketplace when my 20 year old Cuisinart couldn't keep limping along (spindle was toast). I've been really impressed with it's power and it comes with a ton of accessories for different functions. I also love that it's repairable and you can buy replacement parts. We don't use it for veg prep, mostly use a nice cleaver which can be nearly as fast and easier to clean up, but we do use it to make homemade catfood every month or so and it is a champ (tho our child says the lights flicker in his room when we run it :D). I have used to to slice a lot of cabbage or onions and grate cheese and it's ridiculous how fast it goes. I don't have the dice attachment but I'm curious about it... I find most food processors don't dice food anywhere as close to as good as a cleaver or knife.

Magimix 100%. If you can afford it, it runs circles around a Cuisinart in every way.

Second the Magimix. By far the best I've had, and I've owned a lot of them (they didn't last long). I never thought I was being terribly demanding; I just wanted one that was durable. I even went through a Breville sous chef in just a couple of years--parts kept breaking, motor strained, etc.

I bought a Magimix Food Processor for this reason. It indestructible, and so consistent. Complete pain to clean and store, but the results are worth it.