The Brentwood MC-109BK is a bare-bones mini food processor at $22.99 with a 100W motor and a 12 oz stainless steel bowl. It earns its 4.3 rating from 805 reviews by doing one thing well: quick small-batch chopping at a price almost anyone can afford.
Shoppers who need a compact, inexpensive chopper for small tasks like garlic, onions, herbs, or single servings, and do not want to spend more than $25.
Skip if
You plan to process large batches, hard dense vegetables, or anything requiring more than 100W of motor power.
Power 100 W
Jar / bowl capacity 12.0 oz
Jar / bowl material Stainless Steel
Blade material Stainless Steel
Color Black
Weight 1.7 lb
Priced 91% below the category median ($250.57 across 47 tracked models)
Power of 100 W - lower than 95% of the 49 models we track
Jar / bowl capacity of 12.0 oz - smaller than 96% of the 49 models we track
Pros
Very low $22.99 price makes it accessible for almost any budget
4.3 rating from 805 reviews is strong for an entry-level chopper
Stainless steel bowl and blade are more durable than plastic alternatives at this price
1.7 lb weight makes it easy to store and move around
Cons
100W motor handles only soft ingredients and small quantities
12 oz bowl is too small for any meaningful batch cooking
220V voltage requires a converter for standard US 120V outlets
No speed options listed, limiting control over texture
Our scorecard
4.3/5overall
Owner rating4.3/5
4.3 average across 805 owner ratings
Popularity3.8/5
805 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
100 W
Jar / bowl capacity
12.0 oz
Jar / bowl material
Stainless Steel
Blade material
Stainless Steel
Color
Black
Weight
1.7 lb
Voltage
220 Volts
Overview
['The Brentwood MC-109BK is a compact mini chopper with a 12 oz (1.5 cup) stainless steel bowl and stainless steel blade. The 100W motor is low by food processor standards but is appropriate for the small bowl size and the light tasks it is meant for. It weighs 1.7 lb and runs on 220V.', 'At $22.99, this is one of the most affordable food processors in the category. The 4.3 rating across 805 reviews is a genuinely useful data point at this price, indicating that buyers consistently find it performs for basic chopping and mincing needs.', 'The 220V requirement is a notable limitation for US buyers, who need a voltage converter. This makes it better suited to international markets or households with step-up transformers already in place.']
Performance notes
100W is among the lowest wattage ratings in the food processor category. This motor is designed for the 12 oz bowl specifically, and within that scope handles garlic, soft herbs, small amounts of nuts, and cooked vegetables without issue. It is not suited for raw hard carrots, large onions in one pass, or anything requiring sustained motor load.
What buyers say
805 reviews at 4.3 stars is a meaningful sample that suggests the Brentwood MC-109BK consistently meets expectations for its intended use. Buyers appear to understand the limitations and rate it fairly as a small, affordable chopper rather than a full-featured processor.
Can the Brentwood MC-109BK chop garlic and onions?
Yes, small quantities of garlic and soft onion are well within what this machine handles. The 12 oz bowl fits a few cloves of garlic or a small to medium onion easily, and the 100W motor is sufficient for those tasks. Avoid overloading the bowl, as it is small and the motor is not designed for heavy loads.
Does the Brentwood MC-109BK work on US outlets?
This unit is rated for 220V, which is not the standard US household voltage of 120V. Using it without a step-up voltage converter in the US would damage the motor. If you are outside the US in a 220V market, it plugs in directly. US buyers should factor in the cost and inconvenience of a converter before purchasing.
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