Cuisinart CPB-380
Score: 73/100
Vitamix Explorian E310
Score: 88/100Rankings
The Vitamix Explorian E310 is a professional-grade countertop blender featuring a robust 2 HP motor and rapid self-cleaning, delivering powerful blending in a compact footprint. Its 48 oz container limits batch size and it lacks advanced preset programs. Ideal for small families or home chefs seeking high performance without premium price.
The Cuisinart CPB-380 Hurricane Compact Juicing Blender offers a 500 W motor and a versatile accessory set in a space-saving design. Its limited power and occasional overheating make it less suitable for heavy-duty tasks. Best for individuals needing a portable, multi-function blender for smoothies, protein shakes and light chopping.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
500 W | 1,300 Wbest | |
0.95 L | 1.4 Lbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.95 kgbest | 4.76 kg |
120 Vbest | 115 V | |
2 | 10best | |
3 years | 5 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 0.75 minbest |
1 HP | 2 HPbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Controls(1) | ||
Speed Settings | 2 | 10 |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 3 years | 5 years |
Performance(1) | ||
Blade Material | stainless steel | Stainless steel |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Accessories | 10 | 4 |
Battery & Power(4) | ||
Motor Power (W) | 500 W | 1300 W |
Voltage (V) | 120 V | 115 V |
Power Type | AC | Mains |
Peak Horsepower (HP) | 1 HP | 2 HP |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Capacity (L) | 0.95 L | 1.4 L |
Weight (kg) | 2.95 kg | 4.76 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 35.3×19.1×26.7 cm | 45.7×20.3×27.9 cm cm |
Container Material | BPA‑free Tritan | Tritan plastic |
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Professional reviewers commend the CPB-380 for its powerful 500 W motor, effective ice-crushing, and versatile accessory set, noting its compact size as ideal for personal use. However, they criticize its inconsistent blending of fibrous greens, tendency to overheat on prolonged heavy loads, and relatively loud operation, positioning it below higher-end Cuisinart models.
Everyday users love the blender's ability to quickly crush ice and make smooth protein shakes, appreciating its compact footprint, quietness, and the value added by travel cups and reusable straws. Common complaints focus on its inability to fully process hard nuts, occasional overheating with dense ingredients, limited jar size, and noticeable noise on high speed.
“Excellent for smoothies/protein shakes (effortless ice crushing, purees soups)”
“Doesn't fully blend hard nuts/seeds (chunks remain)”
Professional reviewers and editors describe the Explorian E310 as an affordable gateway to Vitamix quality, emphasizing its 2 HP motor, laser-cut blades, and radial cooling fan that together deliver consistent vortex blending, effective ice crushing, and the ability to heat soups via friction. They commend its straightforward controls and quick self-cleaning, while noting the missing self-detect technology and preset programs that are present in higher-end models.
Everyday users praise the blender's reliability, ease of cleaning, and the versatility offered by the included recipe book, often highlighting the smooth texture of smoothies and soups. Common themes of satisfaction revolve around powerful performance and durability, whereas occasional frustrations focus on the unit's size and the limited 48 oz batch capacity.
