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 rates 3.8 among batch bowl commercial food processors; the Robot Coupe R401 rates 2.7 among continuous feed ones. The Waring WFP16S 4 qt costs $2,411.01 less ($774.99 vs $3,186).
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A large combination processor for busy restaurants and caterers that need a 4.5 qt stainless bowl and up to 110 lb/h of slicing.
Amazon $3,186Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (batch bowl and continuous feed), 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 weight | Waring WFP16S 4 qt | Robot Coupe R401 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 25% | 68 $519.43 per 1,000 W ($774.99, 2 peak hp (1,492 W)) | 0 $2,847.18 per 1,000 W ($3,186, 1.5 hp (1,119 W)) |
| Capacity 15% | 33 4 qt bowl | 42 4.5 qt bowl |
| Power 15% | 99 2 peak hp (1,492 W) | 62 1.5 hp (1,119 W) |
| Discs 15% | 50 3 discs included | 33 2 discs included |
| Sanitation 15% | 100 ETL Sanitation listed | 100 ETL Sanitation listed |
| Warranty 15% | 50 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Waring WFP16S 4 qt | Robot Coupe R401 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Batch bowl | Combination |
| Bowl capacity | 4 qt | 4.5 qt |
| Bowl material | Polycarbonate | Stainless steel |
| Continuous feed | No | Yes |
| Motor | ||
| Motor rating | 2 peak hp (1,492 W) | 1.5 hp (1,119 W) |
| Speed | 1 speed | Single, 1,725 rpm |
| Electrical | 120 V, 6 A | 120 V, 12 A |
| Accessories | ||
| Discs included | 3 | 2 |
| Dicing kit | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Sanitation listing | ETL Sanitation | ETL Sanitation |
| Weight | 18.2 lb | 39 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
| Motor warranty | 5 years | - |