This blender has been mentioned before on Ozb as a cheap alternative to the Vitamixes, Omniblends, Blendtecs and so forth. I bought one, I dont expect it to be as good as all those, but for 12% of the price, its still worth a crack.
i bought a similar priced, 1400w blender and its been great for soups, juices and everything. no issues, much better price and value. the one i bought offered extra blades, which i think would be beneficial for the long run. i'll just sharpen the blades myself.
Is this the one that was recalled?
https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/kogan-australia-pty-…
They should have fixed the problem but should check before buying, just to be safe.
I have a cheapie clone like this and a genuine Vitamix. Vitamix is better built (mine has been used every day for 12 year and still as good as new) and does a better blend job. How good does a clone function? Maybe 60-70% as good in blend. Durability? Hard to say, I only use my clone when I'm on the road. Still for 12% of the cost these sub-$100 clones are a great deal either way.
I just got mine in the mail yesterday. Plenty of grunt, would blend a frostbitten limb. Jug doesn't seem as good at combining the ingredients though.
Yeah they are good, just not as good as the original but a heck of a lot cheaper.
Cheaper via eBay: $87.51 after code P5OZZIE
I got spare jug-only for these, brand new, unused
The blender works like a monster, zero issues, recommended.