Manual vs Electric Food Chopper

Choppers come in two styles, and the right one depends on how much you chop and how much effort you want to put in.

Manual choppers

Manual choppers use a pull-cord or a press-down action to spin or push blades. They are cheap, cordless, compact and quick to clean, and they give you control over how fine the result is. The catch is that hard vegetables and big batches take real effort.

Electric choppers

Electric choppers do the work for you at the push of a button, powering through tougher vegetables and larger quantities without effort. They cost more, need a power source or charging, and are a little bulkier to store, but they save your arm on big prep.

Which to pick

Pick a manual chopper for everyday dicing, small kitchens and the lowest price. Pick an electric chopper if you chop in volume, process tougher foods, or simply prefer hands-free operation. Both give you more even results and less crying over onions than a knife.