Fullstar Pro Original Vegetable Chopper & Mandoline Slicer 6-in-1
Same brand, smaller container, fewer blades -- for nearly the same price as the XL. The math does not work.
Updated
- The Pro XL is priced only slightly higher with a larger tray and more blades
- 5-cup container is adequate but the XL's 8-cup pull-out tray is materially better
- A large buyer base, but the XL now offers more for nearly the same price
Best For / Not For
Best for
- Nobody, the Pro XL is a better value at nearly the same price
Not for
- Anyone who checks the price of the Pro XL before purchasing
- Meal preppers who need volume capacity
- Buyers who want the most complete blade set
Key Details
The XL Problem
Fullstar makes a better version of this product called the Pro XL. It has an 8-cup pull-out tray versus 5 cups here. It has seven blades versus six. It costs only a few dollars more. When the superior version of a product is available from the same brand at a price difference that most buyers would not notice, the original model has no practical audience.
The Fullstar Pro Original has strong feedback from a large number of buyers. The skip verdict is not about quality -- it is about context. Before the Pro XL existed, the Original was worth recommending. Now it is not.
What To Buy Instead
Check the current price of the Fullstar Pro XL before buying the Original. In most cases the difference is small. That difference buys you 60 percent more container capacity and an additional blade. If the prices have converged, the Pro XL is the obvious choice in every scenario.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Strong feedback from a large number of buyers
- Six-blade configuration covers common prep tasks
- Dishwasher safe
Cons
- Pro XL has a larger container and more blades for nearly identical pricing
- No clear scenario where the Original beats the XL on value
Bottom Line
Skip the Fullstar Pro Original. The Pro XL is a better product for nearly the same price. If you want Fullstar, buy the XL. If you want value, buy the Mueller. There is no realistic scenario where the Original is the correct choice.
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