Do I really need a full-size food processor, or is a mini chopper enough?

Reviewers say it depends on use. seriouseats.com and community threads praise minis for daily small tasks like chopping an onion or making dressings, but note they struggle with large batches, dough and slicing/shredding discs, which is where a full-size 11-to-14-cup model earns its counter space.