Hamilton Beach HBH550, 64 oz Fury Commercial High Performance Blender, 3 HP, 2 Speed w Timer

If you blended it a bit longer, though, you would have a perfect smoothie. But, if you do want perfect smoothies every time, the Vitamix, Blendtec, Hamilton Beach Blenders online discount store and Breville placed in the top three. Hamilton Beach Smoothie Blender is an amazing entry-level medium-sized countertop blending machine.

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In the end, we were left behind with a coarse texture that was almost undrinkable. We also tested its capabilities for liquefying frozen fruits and leafy veggies, and unfortunately, it didn’t perform impressively in either. Another low-powered personal blender we tested is the BLACK+DECKER FusionBlade. You can put the jar in a dishwasher, but we recommend hand washing so as to reduce the risk of discoloration. That being said, hand cleaning is a relatively frustrating process.

As you know, blenders aren’t typically a very feature-rich appliance. They plug in, they turn on and off, and they blend things. This Hamilton Beach model is no exception — the presets are pretty much all it has to offer in the features department.

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For the most part, we agreed many fitness enthusiasts would consider this texture to be acceptable. When making crushed ice, here the blender needed a bit of help. Simply crushing ice on its own wasn’t extremely effective (it got about half of it), but with even the smallest bit of liquid or water added it made it a much easier task. Compact Size for Small SpacesFor a blender that needs to be stored in tight quarters, consider a single-serve blender, since their footprint takes up the minimal amount of space. The jars are typically about 14 ounces, which can handle your morning protein shake as well as dressings, small batch salsas and more.

It’s not recommended for recipes with a thick consistency. Except for Vitamix blenders, the Ninja Smoothie Blender is also a good option for processing thick blends. Disappointingly enough, this Hamilton doesn’t provide the ease and convenience of hands-free blending. It, instead, delivers a frustrating way to puree and pulverize food.

The jar has a sizable handle to make lifting and pouring as manageable as possible. Seven-hundred watts strong, this health-kick sidekick has impressive ice-crushing capabilities. Sleek but strong, it’s no big deal to take out or put away. It’s “lightweight, but powerful enough for all my blending chores,” wrote another happy reviewer. “I am amazed how well it works.