KitchenAid's 2.1 litre food processor is a space-saving and easy-to-use appliance in its range that has many functions and performed very well in practical tests. However, if you can do without a few functions, the affordable MultiPro Go from Kenwood is also a good choice.

Lightweight. Solid and simple. Lightest and slimmest appliance in the test. With mixing bowl. Colour-coded accessories for speed level. The only appliance that chops onions very well. Only one with citrus press. Very durable. Weaknesses: lowest height with mixing bowl attached, which continues to run when the lid is opened...