Waring WFP11S 2.5 qt
#8 in Batch bowlFull review
An entry-level Waring batch processor for small kitchens that mostly make sauces, dips and dressings.
Amazon $599.99$599.99
2.5 qt0.8 hp (560 W)
2.6/5
A large stainless Robot Coupe cutter mixer for kitchens that make sauces, fillings and ground meat in 4.5 qt batches.
- Batch bowlType
- 4.5 qtBowl
- 1.5 hp (1,119 W)Motor
- NoneDiscs
Check price at Amazon$2,610
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- 4.5 qt stainless bowl takes up to 5.5 lb per batch
- Twin-blade assembly for fast, even chopping
- ETL Sanitation listed
Cons
- No discs included
- Among the priciest units here
- One-year warranty
The Robot Coupe R 401 family
Every Robot Coupe R 401 model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own type.
| Model | Type | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robot Coupe R401B (this one) | Batch bowl | 2.6/5 | $2,610 |
| Robot Coupe R401 | Combination | 2.7/5 | $3,186 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 6 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | R401B |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Type | Batch bowl |
| Bowl capacity | 4.5 qt |
| Bowl material | Stainless steel |
| Continuous feed | No |
| Motor | |
| Motor rating | 1.5 hp (1,119 W) |
| Speed | Single, 1,725 rpm |
| Electrical | 120 V, 7.2 A |
| Accessories | |
| Discs included | None |
| Dicing kit | No |
| Build | |
| Sanitation listing | ETL Sanitation |
| Weight | 32 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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