Just as it is with every appliance, there are some drawbacks to buying and using food processors. First, these can be quite sizable machines, taking up a  considerable amount of space on the countertop. There’s even more storage space to consider if it comes with multiple blades/attachments as well. Food processors can be noisy in operation too — the loudest machine we tested clocked just under 94 dB. So, bear in mind you will have to endure this with each use.
Once you’re finished, washing up a food processor and its parts can be fiddly, particularly if the components are not dishwasher-safe. Residual ingredients can often find themselves jammed in awkward-to-reach spaces of the container. Before you buy a food processor, make sure you’re going to make use of it. Smaller portions of vegetables are more easily chopped by hand, so food processors can end up gathering dust. Keep in mind that a food processor may be unsuitable for your needs — a mini chopper may be a better option in such circumstances.
Of course, many of the above drawbacks can be prevented by picking out one of the best food processors, so you shouldn’t be discouraged. We’ve found food processors which are quiet in use and easy to clean as well as effective at chopping, slicing and dicing.