Braun does it again with an easy to use and clean Food Processor. The only thing is you cannot get the French fry attachment anywhere and it does not come with that accessory. However, the other blades to the jobs they are intended for quite nicely and VERY easy to clean.This unit replaces a Breville BFP800XL whose motor refused to turn on after a little more than three years. After the Braun shipped, the Breville started working again. Go figure. That said, the unit that stayed on the counter is the Braun.The Breville has a larger capacity. It is looks somewhat more sturdy, even if it isn't. Consumer Reports continues to rave about the performance, and I agree with them. Compare making peanut butter with the chopper blade. The Braun takes 30-50% longer, and never quite gets rid of a gritty feeling. The Breville can handle grinding two pounds of meat; the Braun can do half that.For smaller jobs, both offer inserts. Braun has the better system. It not only chops smaller items better, it prevents splashes into the main bowl. People who complain about the small bowl's fit, probably haven't lined up the arrows on the small bowl with the arrow on the main bowl.The Breville comes with an excellent slicer that opens up to 8mm and closes to 1mm. The basic Braun kit comes with one slicer insert for a separate disk unit. It slices fairly thin (I estimate about 3mm). I got the deluxe model that included a wide slicer which is barely wider than other brands' "normal." I tend to use the "wide" slicer for most of my slicing. The super deluxe model comes with a French fry disk insert, and wasn't available new when I ordered.Where the Braun excels is in the grating department. It comes with coarse, fine, and powder level inserts. Be careful how you use them. The powder level insert is for very hard cheeses only, such as actual Italian Romano or Parmesan. American Asiago tends to melt and make a mess. The Asiago does work with the fine shredder, though. The coarse shredder works on hard vegetables, like carrots and cabbage. It can be used as a substitute for the French fry disk, if needed.This is the first multi-speed food processor I have worked with. I never really felt like I needed it with the Breville, but with the Braun, it's useful. I can better control the speed of drop in the food chute. Canned tomatoes chop better at slower speeds (I used the slicer in the Breville). Braun offers some guidance, but frankly, their overall instructions are awfully thin, and often hard to figure out.The difference in capacity shows in the food tube design. Breville offers a narrow chute in the middle of its pusher. It's over half the width of the Braun chute. The main Breville chute accepts large amounts of food, the Braun, not so much. That said, the Breville processor only works with the main pusher inserted at least part way. The Braun doesn't have, or need that kind of interlock system.So why did I replace the Breville? For several reasons. While the Breville deserves its high rating, it's not the most reliable brand out there. I have had trouble, not only with this one, but also with a Breville toaster oven. Not only did my food processor fail to run for a while, I have had issues with the lid/chute assembly. If you drop them, they don't just crack, they shatter. Replacements are hard to come by. Breville is invariably out of spare parts. The bowl is almost as delicate. It is not dishwasher safe. Yes, Breville touts the bowl and lid as BPA free, but that makes them far more fragile, contributes to extra hassle when cleaning. All of the Braun pieces go in the dishwasher. Even with hand washing, the Breville bowl and lid grew cloudy within a month. After a couple of months in the dishwasher, the Braun's remain stubbornly clear. If you have a dishwasher with a heater coil below the bottom rack, you might want to move the pieces with plastic in them to the top rack to be safe.The Braun system of using disk inserts translates to less space needed for storage, and less space for such things in the dishwasher. And speaking of space, by placing the motor to the side, the Braun sits low on the counter top. It takes up some length, but relatively little depth. The Braun fits below my cabinets without issue. The Breville only fits with the lid/chute turned upside-down and placed into the main bowl. Thus, the Braun sits there looking ready for action, while the Breville looks like a jumbled, cloudy mess. The Braun also frees up quite a bit of space when pushed to the back of the counter, under the cabinets.After a couple of months it's too soon to tell how reliable the Braun will be. At this point with the Breville, I had been on the phone multiple times, asking about a replacement lid. The shattered original had been super-glued together (with a number of gaps) and kept the Breville limping along. Still, I like a system that I don't have to treat like a delicate flower. I will put up with a drop in performance from excellent to merely very good-excellent so I can throw everything in the dishwasher.My first Braun lasted me 25 yearsNice upgrades from the last oneLove itIt does a great job and is quite. Doesn’t take up too much room on the counter top. I can keep it out and ready to use any time. It is very easy to clean.its vary cheep priceI got this to replace a small (3.5 cup) KitchenAid that's still going strong but is way too small for a lot of things I want to use it for. I did a lot of research before buying this and have used it almost daily in the last few months for a variety of tasks.What I like the best:-The low profile design and lighter base means I can easily stash this on a bottom shelf without aggravating my bursitis. I was a little concerned that the lighter weight would mean the motor didn't have enough giddyup, but it's great. I love, love the size compared to similar capacity models.-The variable speed really does make a difference in processing different foods well. When I first saw this model I thought it was unnecessary, but now I'm sold.-The disk blades snap into a single plastic disk, so I don't have to store six metal disks. And it comes with a blade guard for the standard S blade-- this is the only brand I saw that had that.-The arrows make it easy to align all the parts.-It's easy to switch parts/blades as you go. I used it for 8 ingredients for one recipe and was able to keep working at a good clip.-It does beautifully on these foods (I'm forgetting a bunch I know but this gives the idea):---Tomatoes and onions-- chopped evenly without almost any juice!---Cucumbers and potatoes-- Nice even slices---Cheeses-- can handle hard and soft cheeses thanks to variable speed---Garlic and herbs-- smaller chopper does these very well. Quick and even.---Pie crust. I used the pastry attachment to make an all-butter dough for individual pastries, and they turned out beautifully at the recommended speed-- the pastry was very flaky and held its pinwheel shape.Downsides:-At first I had trouble getting hard nuts (e.g. almonds) to a consistent size using the smaller chopper without basically turning them into dust. I did have better luck when I made sure to follow the max amount recommended (I think it's 50 g), and I've found that slightly softer nuts (e.g. pecans) are easier to get to a uniform consistency.-I love margaritas and had some hopes for the juicer despite seeing a video review saying it was mediocre. I rolled the limes beforehand and tried various things but was worried that sufficient pressure would burn out the motor, so I gave up and got a manual juicer that works like a garlic press. Not a big deal because it's not why I bought the machine.-As noted in other reviews, the instruction manual leaves a bit to be desired. Mine came with a very small (3" x .5") sticker with barely visible pictures of different foods and speeds, which is needed for some things they left out of the manual. It's helpful but I can barely see some of the items with my glasses on.Final notes:Another reviewer said that the box said parts are dishwasher safe whereas manual said to hand wash them. Both the box and manual I received say all parts are dishwasher safe. Also, I noticed that several reviewers had problems with the processor jumping around the counter. I haven't had that problem at all, though I did with my old one.I'm 71 years old and have gone thru a few food processors. This is the best ever: easy to clean, and VERY quiet. Looks cool, too. Highly recommendI grew up on Braun and until about 10-15 years ago you could purchase their products all over in the U.S.They were a staple in all the old TV food shows including Julia Child's program. Then P&G put the brakes on it and now only the shaver line is available in the States. The Braun household product line is now manufactured by DeLonghi in China and East European countries primarely for European purchase. Now Braun coffee makers made in China and this item can be bought on Amazon.com. I am glad that Amazon included this machine in their offerings. Thankfully there are only minor quality issues compared to the proven Made in Germany items. This is the best machine, it does everything one can ask for. I love that the bowl is sealed unlike competitors' products. It's easy to clean and comes with a myriad of accessories. It comes with a variable speed selector, which is a huge benefit, it's easy to operate, it's quiet and not super heavy. I am so glad I don't have to operate my 220V machine with the step down transformer anymore. Thanks Amazon.I bought my one and only previous food processor (a Braun) back in 1988 and used it constantly over all these 31 years. I was so sad when it finally expired recently. I looked at many, many other (and MUCH) cheaper brands and was tempted to spend less. But in the end, I was only happy buying another Braun since clearly this is a brand I can trust. It is quiet and works beautifully and has many helpful attachments. Everything is easy to use and - very important - easy to clean. I am very satisfied that I made the right decision! (If it lasts another 31 years I'll be thrilled!)If you are a serious foodie, or a modern day Pioneer preserver, or just like good value, Don’t waste your money on any other brand. Braun motors outlast the others hands down. I tried other brands but they died within the year. Braun food processors last forever. I use mine frequently.My very first one was already 6 years old when I accidentally dropped bone in with the meat I was grinding. This broke the plastic gear at the base of the bowl. I tried another brand of food processor; it died within a couple months. The store I bought it from told me to contact the company. They wanted me to ship it back. I needed a food processor not a shipping and waiting problem. My sister found me another Braun as a birthday gift which I used for 10+ years and just now gave to my daughter. The shredder plates were worn but still useable ( you just had to feed in the vegetables at a slower rate) and I thought that I deserved a new one. It took 3-4 years to find a place that sold them. No store in Saskatchewan had this brand. Finally one day on a whim I checked Amazon and was surprised to see this good product at a respectable price. And it’s performed as expected.This product burned out after only a few uses, and with plenty of time left on the warranty. I contacted Braun Canada, and was told this product cannot be repaired in Canada, and that I should contact the USA. USA initially agreed to repair it, if i sent it to USA at my own high expense, but when i asked for details of shipping address, any requirements, they didnt respond. Contacted the vendor at least 3 times, for assistance, and never received a response. Eventually, I escalated to Amazon, who provided me a refund, even though i was past the return cutoff. Very disappointed the vendor still advertises warranty support from Braun.This is my 3rd Braun food processor. First lasted 25 years, second one's base is still working but attachments gave up after 10 years. Once I had american brand, very nice looking but loud and lasted only 2 years.This new Braun model is much better than old one, it's very easy to use, easy to clean, the base is light but powerful, VERY QUIET! This is the only one I could find on the market with grating attachment. I've just used it to make fresh horseradish, fantastic!Only negative: its very difficult to remove the lid from the small bowl that have anti splash rubber seal on the top...but I always need help opening the jars as well. maybe my hand as just small.I hope this processor will last as long as the old models.Bought this on a bit of a whim, and 6 months later, I'm glad I did. The motor is powerful, everything is dishwasher-safe and easy to clean, and the unit itself is stylish and stores easily. I was hesitant to spend $300 on a food processor, but I'm SO much less frustrated with this tool compared to cheaper processers I've owned/our blender.The (minor) cons are that the unit doesn't come with a convenient storage box and that the plastic holder for the grating/slicing blades stained pretty easily the first time I used it for carrots, but neither of these are things I particularly care about. The components store easily without a specially-designed box and the discoloration of an internal piece doesn't bother me. I would absolutely recommend this.