With 18,300 ratings averaging 4.5 stars, the Hamilton Beach 70740 is one of the most reviewed food processors available, and at $62.29 with a 64 oz bowl and 450W motor it delivers genuine value for everyday home cooking.
Home cooks who want a large-capacity, budget-friendly processor for everyday chopping, shredding, slicing, and pureeing without spending over $65.
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Buyers who need precision dicing, a dishwasher-safe large bowl, or a more powerful motor for very large or tough batches.
Power 450 W
Jar / bowl capacity 64.0 oz
Speeds 2
Jar / bowl material Plastic, Polycarbonate, Stainless Steel
Blade material Stainless Steel
Color Black
Priced 75% below the category median ($250.57 across 47 tracked models)
Weight of 5.0 lb - lighter than 67% of the 49 models we track
Pros
18,300-plus reviews at 4.5 stars, one of the most validated picks in the category
64 oz bowl gives 8 cups of working capacity
Two-speed operation for basic control
Standard 110V, plugs into any US outlet
Compact 5-pound weight for a full-size processor
Cons
Bowl uses plastic and polycarbonate components, not all-stainless
450W limits very heavy-duty or high-volume processing
Only 2 speeds with no pulse confirmed in specs
Our scorecard
4.5/5overall
Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 18,300 owner ratings
Popularity4.9/5
18,300 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other countertop and personal blenders, immersion blenders, food processors, and masticating, centrifugal and citrus juicers we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Specifications
Power
450 W
Jar / bowl capacity
64.0 oz
Speeds
2
Jar / bowl material
Plastic, Polycarbonate, Stainless Steel
Blade material
Stainless Steel
Color
Black
Dimensions
8.4 X 10.71 X 15.6 In
Weight
5.0 lb
Voltage
110 Volts
Overview
The Hamilton Beach 70740 punches well above its price class on paper: 64 ounces is a full 8-cup bowl, 450W is adequate for most home prep tasks, two speeds cover the standard processing range, and the stainless steel blade keeps the cutting surface durable. At $62.29, these specs routinely cost more from name-brand competitors.
The 18,300-review sample at 4.5 stars is the most compelling data point here. That volume of satisfied buyers across years of real-world use is a more reliable performance indicator than any single test. The 5-pound weight and 8.4 x 10.71 x 15.6-inch footprint are manageable for most kitchen counters, and at 110V it plugs into any US outlet.
The bowl construction uses a combination of plastic, polycarbonate, and stainless steel, so buyers expecting an all-stainless bowl should note that distinction. The 450W motor is right-sized for chopping vegetables, making pie dough, grating cheese, or pureeing soups, but very tough jobs like grinding hard grains are a stretch.
Performance notes
The 450W motor at two speeds is a practical setup for standard home tasks. The 64 oz capacity lets you process a full batch of salsa, a double batch of hummus, or a large pot's worth of chopped vegetables without multiple runs. The stainless blade cuts cleanly through most produce and soft proteins. Hard root vegetables and dense doughs may require pauses to avoid motor strain.
What buyers say
Eighteen thousand-plus ratings at 4.5 stars represents one of the strongest community endorsements in the food processor category. The breadth and consistency of positive feedback over time indicates reliable real-world performance, not a one-year burst of reviews followed by quality drop-off.
Hamilton Beach generally builds their consumer food processor bowls and blades as top-rack dishwasher safe, but you should confirm this in the product manual or listing detail before putting any component in the dishwasher. The stainless blade in particular should be handled carefully due to sharpness.
Can the 70740 handle pie dough or bread dough?
Pie dough and similar short-crust pastry are within range for a 450W motor if you work in modest quantities. Bread dough, which requires sustained kneading force, is more demanding and can strain smaller motors over time. For occasional dough work the 70740 can manage it, but if dough processing is a regular task, a machine with 600W or more would be more reliable long-term.
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