Robot Coupe R401 vs Robot Coupe R401B

Last updated: November 9, 2026

The Robot Coupe R401 rates 2.7 among continuous feed commercial food processors; the Robot Coupe R401B rates 2.6 among batch bowl ones. The Robot Coupe R401B costs $576 less ($2,610 vs $3,186).

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Robot Coupe R401 vs Robot Coupe R401B

Scores side by side

These two sit in different type classes (continuous feed and batch bowl), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.

Factor weightRobot Coupe R401Robot Coupe R401B
Overall rating2.7/52.6/5
Value 25%0 $2,847.18 per 1,000 W ($3,186, 1.5 hp (1,119 W))3 $2,332.44 per 1,000 W ($2,610, 1.5 hp (1,119 W))
Capacity 15%42 4.5 qt bowl42 4.5 qt bowl
Power 15%62 1.5 hp (1,119 W)62 1.5 hp (1,119 W)
Discs 15%33 2 discs included0 no discs included
Sanitation 15%100 ETL Sanitation listed100 ETL Sanitation listed
Warranty 15%0 1-year warranty0 1-year warranty

Specifications

Robot Coupe R401Robot Coupe R401B
Capacity
TypeCombinationBatch bowl
Bowl capacity4.5 qt4.5 qt
Bowl materialStainless steelStainless steel
Continuous feedYesNo
Motor
Motor rating1.5 hp (1,119 W)1.5 hp (1,119 W)
SpeedSingle, 1,725 rpmSingle, 1,725 rpm
Electrical120 V, 12 A120 V, 7.2 A
Accessories
Discs included2None
Dicing kitNoNo
Build
Sanitation listingETL SanitationETL Sanitation
Weight39 lb32 lb
Warranty1 year1 year

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