
Hamilton Beach
The Hamilton Beach Wave Action Blender (model 53521FG) is a mid‑range countertop blender featuring a 700 W motor, 48 oz BPA‑free glass jar, and the patented Wave~Action® system for smooth smoothies and shakes. It offers quiet operation and a tamper for thick blends but struggles with heavy ice crushing and has durability concerns.
Pros
Current
$58.45
Average
$54.42
Lowest
$47.99
Highest
$92.98
Lower = better sales rank
Please sign in to leave a review
No reviews yet. Be the first to review!
Get notified when the price drops. Track this product on BigBangPrice, our price tracking partner.
Cons
From Expert Reviews
Praised by Experts
Criticized by Experts
From User Reviews
Users Love
Users Complain About
Expert Opinion
Professional reviewers commend the Hamilton Beach Wave Action blender for its patented Wave~Action system that delivers consistently smooth smoothies and a quieter motor base than previous models. However, they criticize the lack of overload protection, resulting in motor wobble and overheating, and highlight its very weak ice‑crushing ability (0/10) and sub‑par plastic base construction, making it less suitable for heavy or frequent frozen tasks.
What Users Say
Everyday users generally appreciate the blender's ability to produce smooth shakes, its affordable price, and the quieter operation. Common praise focuses on the sturdy glass jar and the handy tamper, while recurring complaints center on poor ice‑crushing performance, the heavy jar being cumbersome, motor wobble, and the plastic base wearing out quickly.
Common Complaints
Motor wobble and overheating, weak ice‑crushing capability, heavy glass jar that is hard to pour and clean, plastic base wear, and high noise level during ice blending.
How It Compares
vs. Cuisinart SPB-7CH SmartPower
Advantages
Disadvantages
Choose Cuisinart for superior ice crushing and stability; choose Hamilton Beach for a lower price and smooth smoothie performance.
vs. Hamilton Beach 53532J (Quiet Variant)
Advantages
Disadvantages
Select the 53532J if you need extra power and quieter operation; stick with the 53521FG for basic smoothie tasks at a lower price.
vs. Hamilton Beach 50166 (Older Wave Action)
Advantages
Disadvantages
The 50166 is suitable for occasional light blending, while the 53521FG provides better power, quieter operation, and more modern features.