A large-bowl Waring batch processor at a mid-range price, for kitchens that chop and slice in 4 qt batches.
Amazon $774.99The Waring WFP16S 4 qt is the better commercial food processor overall, rated 3.8 to 3.5. The Breville Sous Chef 16 wins on value. The Breville Sous Chef 16 costs $375.04 less ($399.95 vs $774.99).
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A powerful 16-cup prosumer processor for serious home cooks and small cafés that slice, shred and chop in large batches.
Amazon $399.95Which should you buy?
- Choose the Breville Sous Chef 16 for value ($275.83 per 1,000 W ($399.95, 1,450 W) vs $519.43 per 1,000 W ($774.99, 2 peak hp (1,492 W))).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every batch bowl commercial food processor; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Waring WFP16S 4 qt | Breville Sous Chef 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 25% | 68 $519.43 per 1,000 W ($774.99, 2 peak hp (1,492 W)) | 96 $275.83 per 1,000 W ($399.95, 1,450 W) |
| Capacity 15% | 33 4 qt bowl | 33 4 qt bowl |
| Power 15% | 99 2 peak hp (1,492 W) | 95 1,450 W |
| Discs 15% | 50 3 discs included | 50 3 discs included |
| Sanitation 15% | 100 ETL Sanitation listed | 0 no sanitation listing published, scored as none |
| Warranty 15% | 50 2-year warranty | 50 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Waring WFP16S 4 qt | Breville Sous Chef 16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Batch bowl | Batch bowl |
| Bowl capacity | 4 qt | 4 qt |
| Bowl material | Polycarbonate | Plastic |
| Continuous feed | No | No |
| Motor | ||
| Motor rating | 2 peak hp (1,492 W) | 1,450 W |
| Speed | 1 speed | - |
| Electrical | 120 V, 6 A | - |
| Accessories | ||
| Discs included | 3 | 3 |
| Dicing kit | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Sanitation listing | ETL Sanitation | - |
| Weight | 18.2 lb | - |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Motor warranty | 5 years | 30 years |
