Blendtec Total Blender Classic
Score: 83/100Smeg BLC01 Professional
Score: 85/100Rankings
The Smeg BLC01 is a high-performance countertop blender with a 1250 W motor, 9 speeds and a unique vacuum pump that preserves freshness. Its large size, heavy weight and premium price are notable trade-offs. Best suited for large households that prioritize power and freshness technology.
The Blendtec Total Blender Classic combines a 1560 W motor with a unique FourSide 75 oz jar that heats soups quickly and offers six preprogrammed cycles. Ice-cream recipes can suffer from ingredient sticking, and color choices are limited. It targets users who want commercial-grade power and automation in a home kitchen.
| Attribute | | Smeg BLC01 Professional |
|---|---|---|
1,560 Wbest | 1,250 W | |
2.22 Lbest | 1.5 L | |
2,238 Wbest | — | |
10best | 9 | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.3 kgbest | 6.18 kg |
7 yearsbest | 1 years | |
2 | 3best | |
— | 99.1 cmbest |
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| Attribute | | Smeg BLC01 Professional |
|---|---|---|
Controls(1) | ||
Number of Speed Settings | 10 | 9 |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 7 years | 1 years |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories | 2 | 3 |
Power & Performance(1) | ||
Motor Power (W) | 1560 W | 1250 W |
Design & Capacity(4) | ||
Jar Capacity (L) | 2.22 L | 1.5 L |
Jar Material | plastic | Tritan |
Weight (kg) | 3.30 kg | 6.18 kg |
Dimensions (HxWxD) (cm) | 23.4 x 34.5 x 24.6 cm cm | 43.2 x 17.8 x 20.3 cm cm |
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Professional reviewers highlight the blender's commercial-grade motor and the FourSide jar's ability to heat soups faster and improve grain grinding. The six preset cycles and robust build receive strong praise, while the limited jar capacity and occasional ice-cream blending issues are noted as drawbacks.
Everyday users consistently commend the motor's power, durability, and the convenience of preset programs, but many report difficulty with ice-cream recipes due to ingredient sticking and wish for more color options and larger batch capacity.
Professional reviewers commend the Smeg BLC01 for its elegant design, powerful motor, and innovative vacuum pump that keeps blends fresher. While its performance rivals top brands, critics point out its sizable footprint and premium price as potential drawbacks.
Direct consumer feedback is limited, but the lack of recurring complaints suggests users appreciate its performance and design, with size and weight being the only occasional concerns echoed from expert reviews.
“Ice cream function works well for that specific application”
Select Smeg for its vacuum freshness system and ergonomic controls; opt for Blendtec if you prefer a straightforward, powerful blender at a lower cost.
