Black+Decker Crush Master Blender
Score: 75/100
NutriBullet Countertop Blender
Score: 78/100Rankings
The NutriBullet Countertop Blender offers a 1200W motor, a 64-oz pitcher and hot-blending capability for high-volume family use. Its larger size, weight and hand-wash-only blades are trade-offs for the added power and capacity. Best for families and frequent smoothie or soup makers who need large batches and hot blending.
The BLACK+DECKER Crush Master 10-Speed Blender delivers a compact design, 10 speed options and a pulse function at an affordable price, making it suitable for everyday smoothies and salsas. Its plastic jar and high noise output limit durability and comfort during heavy use. Best for budget-conscious beginners who need a space-saving blender for light tasks.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
550 W | 1,200 Wbest | |
1.45 L | 1.9 Lbest | |
10best | 3 | |
| ↓ lower better | 102.5 dBbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 1.13 kgbest | 3.24 kg |
18,373 rpmbest | — | |
2 yearsbest | 1 years | |
5best | 3 |
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|---|---|---|
Controls(1) | ||
Number of Speed Settings | 10 | 3 |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 2 years | 1 years |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories | 5 | 3 |
Power & Performance(1) | ||
Motor Power (W) | 550 W | 1200 W |
Design & Capacity(6) | ||
Jar Capacity (L) | 1.45 L | 1.9 L |
Jar Material | plastic/glass | plastic |
Blade Type | 4-point cross | extractor |
Weight (kg) | 1.13 kg | 3.24 kg |
Dimensions (HxWxD) (cm) | 12.9x10.8x7.8 in cm | 43.1x20.5x19.7 cm |
Cord Length (cm) | 122 cm | 75 cm |
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Professional reviewers commend the Crush Master for its compact size, easy-clean design, and effective vortex created by the multi-level blades, making it a solid entry-level option. However, they criticize the limited blade robustness, high noise output, and the motor's tendency to move on the countertop, noting the lack of advanced controls as a drawback for more demanding users.
Everyday users appreciate the blender's affordability, straightforward push-button operation, and dishwasher-safe components, rating it highly for everyday smoothies and salsas. Recurring complaints focus on loud operation, occasional jar leaks, and insufficient power for heavy ice or frozen blends, with many noting the unit can shift during vigorous use.
Professional reviewers describe the NutriBullet Countertop Blender as a versatile, high-power kitchen workhorse that excels at both cold smoothies and hot soups, thanks to its 1200-watt motor, cyclonic blades, and vented lid, while noting its larger footprint and weight as trade-offs for the added capacity and functionality.
Everyday users consistently praise the blender's ability to crush ice and blend frozen fruits smoothly, the convenience of the portable cups, and the large pitcher for family-size batches, while occasional complaints focus on leaks, manual blade cleaning, and the unit's bulkiness in smaller kitchens.
