Is it worth it over a cheaper mini chopper?

If you want a sturdier build and a recognizable brand behind it, yes. Budget choppers do the same basic job but often feel flimsier.

Can it chop nuts and make pesto?

Yes, in small batches. Use pulse for nuts and herbs so they chop evenly instead of turning into paste.

It is smaller, lighter and easier to store, but it has less capacity and power. It is for small prep jobs, not dough or large batches.

It can mix small amounts of dressing or sauce, but do not overfill. Some owners report leakage past the lid with thin liquids.

Check the manual for your model. KitchenAid generally recommends hand washing the blade, and the bowl is easiest to rinse by hand.

The chopper base, the 3.5-cup bowl with lid, and the stainless steel chopping blade.

Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 38 ratings.

11 stores we checked sell it, including Pakodio, Anthonys TV Appliance, eBay, Wayne's Appliance, Quality Appliance Company.

At Anthonys TV Appliance, for $69.99, 26% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

$69.99at Anthonys TV ApplianceChecked 7 h ago

26% under what the other stores charge

Compared across 11 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

It checks today's price at every store, compares the alternatives and answers in about a minute.