Please recommend me a powerful (+1000W) blender

wisdomtooth on 05/01/2024 - 15:43
Last edited 07/01/2024 - 11:55

I'm looking to replace my 500W Kenwood after coming to the last legs on the last untorn seal, cracks on the smaller cup about to burst open, and usual burnt smell when blending anything more viscous than straight water, with something a little more powerful (+1000W) and durable — any suggestions?

I know Vitamix is the gold standard, and Ninja is a (somewhat) close distant 2nd, but when searching eBay (simply bc they have the most detailed options, e.g. power, capacity, etc), and sorting by price (+ S&H), I can't help but notice this Chinese Vitamix lookalike advertised to punch 2200W and whopping 68,000rpm for as little as $41 delivered. What's wrong with it? I know, I know; TGTBT, but… regardless… I'm always on the lookout for unbranded equivalents for ⅒ of the brand name price 🤑

UPDATE

Dec'22 Project Farm test results

brand price jar (oz) weight (lbs) jar (in) cord (in) noise (db) no load rpm rated Watts no load Watts peak Watts
Hamilton Beach $25 56 4.07 15 24 95.6 19,801 650 240 318
Yabano $26 48 4.21 17 40 90.7 20,342 700 213 319
Brentwood $39 50 3.52 16 30 95.8 17,073 350 166 360
Syvio $60 68 7.3 17.5 43 98.2 26,627 1450 367 685
WantJoin $73 72 8.42 20 41 91.8 22,973 1800 361 670
Ninja $95 72 7.3 17 36 93.3 5,015 1000 329 360
Cuisinart $100 56 6.74 16 34 96.3 24,300 700 600 716
BioChef $105 67 9.35 20 39 98.8 26,566 1600 428 651
Nutribullet $105 64 8.5 17.5 41 90.7 23,641 1500 441 1022
Vitamix $630 64 12.73 17.5 68 92.3 22,160 1440 411 1058

Find Me A Bargain Blender

Comments

  • Jimothy Wongingtons on 05/01/2024 - 15:51
    +2

    2200w

    lol better hope you got nothing else on that 10A circuit 😂

    • wisdomtooth on 05/01/2024 - 15:59

      10A × 240V = 2400W, no?

      • Jimothy Wongingtons on 05/01/2024 - 16:10
        +4

        Yeah I guess typically you’d only use it for a few min anyway. So prob not that hard to juggle appliance use. Just make sure dishwasher and toaster not on same circuit and running at same time I suppose

    • HeWhoKnows on 06/01/2024 - 08:01
      +2

      What is OP chopping up in the blender?

      Firewood???

      • RoweDizzle on 06/01/2024 - 08:31

        Body parts to flush down the drain

        • HeWhoKnows on 07/01/2024 - 15:21

          I know that movie!

  • klonky on 05/01/2024 - 16:02

    What are you wanting out of a blender?
    We have the Ninja Duo, its loud but it blends to a good consistency. It will also blend ice cubes in to snow, the kids love that.

  • ihbh on 05/01/2024 - 16:07
    +1

    I can't help but notice this Chinese Vitamix lookalike(ebay.com.au) advertised to punch 2200W and shopping 68,000rpm for as little as $41 delivered. What's wrong with it? I know, I know; TGTBT, but… regardless… I'm always on the lookout for unbranded equivalents for ⅒ of the brand name price

    Read the reviews, especially the ones that pinpoint that is not what it claims to be. A lot of novices think $41 is great for any blender so just accept it.

    In any case, buy it and let us know how it goes.

  • ihbh on 05/01/2024 - 16:12
    +2

    Aldi used to have one around $100; likewise Kogan, some nobrand/any brand ones can be had for around $100. Look for length of warranty and depending what you want to blend - if you want big veg smoothies, etc., the "screw" at the bottom of the jug or blade "cap" needs to be metal, not plastic like the mickey mouse Ninjas/bullets, else this will die long before the motor.

    Look also for the plastic jug - same material as Vitamix or not.

    • wisdomtooth on 05/01/2024 - 16:23

      Plastic is better?? I always try to stay from plastic, but am willing to concede on this one, since I see the better blenders all use it.

      the "screw" at the bottom of the jug or blade "cap" needs to be metal, not plastic like the mickey mouse Ninjas/bullets, else this will die long before the motor.

      Thanks for the tip.

      • ihbh on 05/01/2024 - 16:32

        I said check the material of the Vitamix jug, for example, vs cheapie.

        • conan2000 on 05/01/2024 - 23:30
          +1

          Agreed, I doubt Nutri Ninja is a close second to Vitamix (although I don't know what is), I bought a Nutri Ninja at Costco and returned it after less than 9 months, the plastic screw at the bottom was completely worn away, we probably used it 2-3 times a week in that period, so I wouldn't buy one again. We have a Kenwood blender/processor combo now which is holding up much better (still plastic bust showing no signs of wear after a couple of years.

          • wisdomtooth on 06/01/2024 - 23:23

            @conan2000:

            We have a Kenwood blender/processor combo now

            Sounds like the one we have, which is the 2nd already, as we managed to get the 1st replaced under warranty. Same issues though: torn seal rings, cracked smoothie cups, motor burns under the slightest stress…

    • wisdomtooth on 06/01/2024 - 23:15

      the "screw" at the bottom of the jug or blade "cap" needs to be metal

      Like this?

  • Dejy on 05/01/2024 - 16:16
    +3

    Have a look at Optimum blenders, they aren't as cheap as the one you found but not as expensive as a vitamix or blendtech and seems to be industrial strength.

    • EightImmortals on 05/01/2024 - 17:05
      +1

      Yep, had of of these for about 10 years now, still going strong, had some bearings replaced last year which was way cheaper than a new blender.

  • Jimothy Wongingtons on 05/01/2024 - 16:27
    +1

    If the marketing is to be believed the higher end brand name blenders extract nutrients better.

    Idk smoothie tastes like smoothie to me and I currently rock a NutriBullet select 1200

    • wisdomtooth on 05/01/2024 - 16:49

      Yeah, don't believe that either. Just want one that won't burn and break when blending homus or icecream. Blending nuts into milk or butter would be a plus.

      • Jimothy Wongingtons on 05/01/2024 - 16:52

        Ok go ahead with the $40 one
        Surely to god it will blend.. to some degree with a ‘claimed’ power consumption of over 2000w

        • wisdomtooth on 05/01/2024 - 17:02

          I meant I don't believe "higher end brand name blenders extract nutrients better".

          • Dejy on 05/01/2024 - 18:21

            @wisdomtooth: Higher end blenders don't extract nutrients any better than any other blender but higher end blenders according to various reviews (I am in the market for a new blender and have been researching for a little while) can mix things to a smoother consistency, can make nut butter, purees, soup, etc with little effort and typically last longer which is why they have much longer warranties.

            In my research they typically also have larger capacity containers and you can do most things in a single large container whilst some lower end systems require you to have various containers to do different stuff (e.g smoothie, crush ice, nut butter, puree, soup, etc). The higher end ones do have additional containers at varying sizes if you want to make small batches or in the cup you want to drink from.

  • Protractor on 05/01/2024 - 16:40

    If you believe the ratings claims of Chinese products, why bother asking for advice?

    • wisdomtooth on 05/01/2024 - 16:45

      Like… all Chinese products are bad/fake? Isn't it there (mostly) everything is made?

      • Protractor on 05/01/2024 - 17:37

        Not all, but it's a known fact, when it comes to watts, horsepower, RPM etc, imagination and wishful thinking p[lays a bigger role than actual performance when buying these things off fleabay.

        • Dejy on 05/01/2024 - 18:02
          +1

          Yea Protractor has a point, not very trustworthy the specs on those types of products (unbranded Chinese knock-offs) and on top of that even if the power consumption was 2200W (which would make you assume it was very powerful) it doesn't mean that the motor is actually very powerful and could just be poor design with lots of loss and heat generation which at that price point seems likely. So you would not only have a bad blender, you would be using a lot of power to use it also.

          Lots of companies do make their products in China but those companies need to produce a product with accurate ratings and information because once they sell it here or other developed nations they can get sued if its not accurate and it would damage their company name. Unbranded items that someone randomly imports for cheap and sells out his backyard or a storage container doesn't follow the same path.

          I'm all for getting items for a good price but when it comes to electrical or food preparation items I try to stick to known brands or at least brands I can find reviews on.

      • LFO on 06/01/2024 - 10:31
        +1

        Don't you dare highlight the fact that even the almighty iPhone is also made in China!!!!
        How dare you!!!!

        Repeat China. Bad. Repeat.

  • hoodiejs on 05/01/2024 - 20:35
    +1

    I bought one of those cheap blenders off eBay about 5 years ago, definitely worth the money (I paid closer to $90 from a reputable seller though). They are extremely powerful and I don't see how a Vitamix would be able to perform much better as it blends perfectly. YMMV

  • [Deactivated] on 05/01/2024 - 21:56
    +2

    …any suggestions?

    JTC OmniBlend, made in Taiwan

    Cheapest model is $329 and full range of spare parts available

    Biggest issue with knock off blenders is not the random self-detonating motors, it is the bearing grease and metallic shavings leaked into the mix that you eat

  • heysi on 06/01/2024 - 00:42
    +1

    Take a look at Magimix blenders: https://www.magimix.com.au/32-blender

  • Thinkscape on 06/01/2024 - 08:33
    +2

    BlendTec, bar none. Lasts forever, highest power, loud but will blend everything reliably…

    • Thinkscape on 06/01/2024 - 08:34
      +1

      I’ve had mine for 10+ years and been to service only once…

    • buyer-123 on 06/01/2024 - 16:13
      +1

      I think boost juice uses their commercial models..

  • LFO on 06/01/2024 - 10:38
    +1

    Not a heavy user of blenders but, depending on what will it be used for and based on others experiences, a blender with a vacuum chamber is heaps better than the standard ones.
    Apparently by removing most/some air the blend is just pure matter (like fleshy fruit) and not airy-fluffy-matter.

    • wisdomtooth on 07/01/2024 - 11:18

      Like these ones?

      • LFO on 07/01/2024 - 14:45

        Like these ones?

        That one looks rather interesting!!!!!
        Good find!!

        The ones I saw were rather large. In size and price.

        But this one could be the one.
        Blades look a bit flimsy but for soft matter (fresh fleshy fruit) will probably work fine.

  • ghoulie1 on 06/01/2024 - 11:45
    +1

    We have had one of these for years and it's awesome https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/kogan-2000w-vitablast-blender-k…

    • wisdomtooth on 06/01/2024 - 13:33

      Wait, that looks exactly like the eBay one I linked above! And the specs are pretty much the same: 2L, 2000W… only the rpm is different: 23,000 ≠ 68,000. Isn't it the same? Did you ever think the 2000W might be a risk to your electrical circuit?

      • ihbh on 06/01/2024 - 16:08
        -1

        You must be a novice. Yes, they're both red, but completely different - dial, jug, lid. Also check material of jug.

  • mrdean on 06/01/2024 - 19:29
    +1

    Second hand kuvings commercial blender.

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