Blenders > 5 Cup Blenders > 450 Watt

Advantages: Easy to operate and clean.Very efficient.
Disadvantages: No retractable cord. But that's not really a disadvantage.

...for a smoothie maker. This Oster 14 speed blender is a dream compared. I was lucky and found it marked down at a local Wal-Mart and paid $34.99 for this blender. So far, I am positive I am going to get my money's worth. It came unassembled including the following: One 5 cup Dishwasher-Safe glass Jar One leak-proof lid One feeder cap which also doubles as a 2 oz. measuring cup The base with motor Sealing ring Ice Crush Blade Jar bottom One ...
...the price was outstanding. I believe in the Oster name. I'm looking forward to experimenting with sauces and gravies. I would recommend this blender to anyone who wants a good, affordable, reliable blender. I like to research appliances I buy. Here's a handy website I used: www.oster.com ... Read review

Advantages: none
Disadvantages: it doesn't blend

...This is a blender I would be imbarrased to recommend to anyone. It's a waste of money no matter the cost, because it just doesn't come close to completing the job. I am very dissappointed and hope that Hamilton Beach puts better quality into their other products. ... Read review

Advantages: Ease of use for small jobs, compact
Disadvantages: not big enough for larger blending jobs, too expensive for quality

This is a great option for those with small spaces and who need a blender for small jobs and less frequently. It's kind of a hassle to blend large quantities, because you have to blend things up in smaller portions and it takes awhile and can get kind of messy. The commercials are misleading as they show someone using it for several different jobs in one meal. You can't really do that, because you only have one blending blade and one grinding blade. ...
...the motor in the dishwasher. Several of the parts never get used. I would recommend buying the set that includes the blender attachment to do the bigger jobs. I don't think this is worth the $50-60 I paid for it, I'd rather get a food processor. But, it's ease of use can be rather handy. ... Read review

Advantages: One 'engine' operates all three appliances and is easy to store.
Disadvantages: The measuring cup is not generally big enough to blend or whisk things in.

I was given this as a housewarming gift and it has not yet disappointed me. The measuring cup is a bit shallow for the grand-scale of smoothies and various other foods I like to blend but it serves very well as a measuring cup anyway. The hand-held blender is perfect for blending in bowls or in pots when making soups. The chopper works great as both a chopper and a blender. It quickly chops things like onions which is faster than chopping it with ...
...it can end up blending the food too. There are no speed options on this product but the speed provided is perfect. The hand-held blender blades are a bit difficult to clean but, if soaked in water for a few minutes, the food residue comes off easily. The whisk splatters a bit but it whips cream quickly and easily. ... Read review

Advantages: price, simplicity, speed
Disadvantages: none

This Hamilton Beach Wave Action blender has been the best blender I have ever owned. True to its advertising, the 'wave action' makes it less necessary to stop and scrape down the edges while blending which makes the whole process a lot faster. It is easy to disassemble and reassemble, all of its parts are conveniently dishwasher safe, and it is easily stored; yet does heavy duty work. I have even been able to use it to crush ice well enough to make ... Read review