Hamilton Beach Power Elite Black
Score: 76/100
Magic Bullet Blender
Score: 63/100Rankings
The Hamilton Beach Power Elite with 3-cup vegetable chopper combines a 700 W peak motor (444 W measured) with Ice Sabre® blades and Wave Action for effective blending and chopping. Its limited speed range, bulkier footprint, and lower actual power compared to the rating are trade-offs. Great for home cooks who want a multi-function blender with added food-processor capability.
The Magic Bullet 11-Piece Blender offers a compact design, a high-torque 250 W motor and a full set of accessories for quick single-serve blends. Its limited power, single-speed operation and plastic jar restrict its ability to handle tougher tasks. Best suited for solo users or travelers who need fast, lightweight blending for soft foods.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
444 Wbest | 250 W | |
1.18 Lbest | 0.59 L | |
700 Wbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.45 kgbest | 1.16 kg |
18,900 rpmbest | — | |
3 yearsbest | 1 years | |
6 | 11best | |
120 Vbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 3 years | 1 years |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories | 6 | 11 |
Power & Performance(1) | ||
Motor Power (W) | 444 W | 250 W |
Design & Capacity(6) | ||
Jar Capacity (L) | 1.18 L | 0.59 L |
Jar Material | Glass | plastic |
Blade Material | Stainless steel | stainless steel |
Blade Type | Ice Sabre | cross |
Weight (kg) | 0.45 kg | 1.16 kg |
Dimensions (HxWxD) (cm) | 37.3x21.6x22.0 cm | 11.61x4.48x4.01 in cm |
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Professional reviewers commend the Power Elite for its strong motor, effective Wave Action system and solid build quality, delivering smooth results on fibrous foods. However, they criticize its limited speed range, slower processing of fibrous ingredients compared to higher-end models, and its somewhat bulky footprint.
Everyday users consistently highlight the blender's ample capacity, reliable power for smoothies, easy cleaning and durability, while noting its value for money. The main user-level concerns revolve around its size and limited speed control, though no major recurring complaints were reported.
“lots of nuts not processed”
Professional reviewers commend the Magic Bullet for its compact footprint, high-torque motor, and intuitive press-and-twist operation, noting it excels at quick prep of smoothies, sauces, and soft foods. However, they also point out its limited power and single-blade design make it unsuitable for hard items like nuts or ice, and it lacks the versatility of multi-speed, full-size blenders.
Everyday users appreciate the convenience of rapid 10-second recipes, the portable mug accessories, and the easy cleanup, especially for single-serve smoothies and on-the-go snacks. Common complaints focus on the blender's inability to handle nuts or ice effectively, uneven blending that requires manual shaking, and the blade not reaching the bottom of the cup.
