Cuisinart SmartPower Duet Review

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This page is part of a larger ConsumerSearch report on Food Processors which includes more reviews, analysis and a summary of the top-rated models.

What the Reviewers Like:
Owners say the Cuisinart SmartPower Duet is versatile and relatively compact since it combines functions.

What the Reviewers Don’t Like:
Reviewers say that frozen or hard foods, such as parmesan cheese, can bring the Cuisinart SmartPower's blades to a halt. Reviewers say it works better as a blender than as a food processor.

Cuisinart SmartPower Duet review highlights

The Cuisinart SmartPower Duet consists of a base unit (which houses the motor), along with a blender carafe and a food-processor bowl. Reviewers say this hybrid blender/food processor works better as a blender. Owners like the innovative hybrid design, but that's where the compliments end. Owners downgrade this food processor for being noisy and prone to breakdowns. Many owners say the plastic parts are flimsy. Experts recommend going with separate appliances rather than a hybrid.

Although the SmartPower Duet has not been professionally tested at Consumer Reports, Good Housekeeping, Cook's Illustrated or others, more than 60 owners have reviewed it at Amazon.com. We read a number of additional reviews at Epinions. All of these serve to give a good idea of overall owner satisfaction.

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Cuisinart SmartPower Duet Reviews

*In order of credibility (see our Ratings Criteria).

1. Amazon.com
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The SmartPower Duet earns just 2 1/2 stars in about 70 owner reviews posted at Amazon.com. While some owners appreciate that it can be used as either a blender or a food processor, many owners say it's a better blender than food processor. Others complain about durability problems and loud noise levels. Some owners report their machines stopped working after just a few months. In addition, users criticize Cuisinart for poor customer service, a complaint we found in reviews of other machines from this brand.

2. Epinions
Cuisinart SmartPower Duet Reviews
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Owner reviews of the Cuisinart SmartPower Duet posted at Epinions are mixed. Some owners say this food processor/blender is versatile and compact, while others say it's loud and prone to choking when faced with frozen or especially hard foods. Several say the food processor's capacity is small.

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