Hamilton Beach Power Elite Wave Action Blender
Score: 81/100
Ninja BL610
Score: 79/100Rankings
The Hamilton Beach Power Elite Wave Action Blender offers a 700 W motor and a compact 40-oz glass jar, delivering strong ice-crushing performance with its Wave Action system. However, the limited number of true speed settings and modest jar size restrict flexibility for larger families or precise recipes. Ideal for small-to-medium households needing a space-saving, versatile blender.
The Ninja Professional Blender 1000 (BL610) is a full-size countertop blender with a 1000-watt motor, 72-oz BPA-free jar and Total Crushing technology for powerful ice-crushing. Its limited speed range and plastic jar are notable compromises. Ideal for families and users who prioritize high volume blending and quiet operation.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
700 W | 1,000 Wbest | |
1.18 L | 2.13 Lbest | |
— | 3best | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 90.7 dBbest |
— | 120 Vbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.55 kgbest | 3.21 kg |
4best | 4best | |
— | 0.762 mbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Jar Capacity (L) | 1.18 L | 2.13 L |
Power & Electrical(1) | ||
Motor Power (W) | 700 W | 1000 W |
Build & Design(5) | ||
Blade Material | Stainless Steel | Stainless steel |
Blade Type | Ice Sabre | Total Crushing |
Jar Material | Glass | plastic |
Weight (kg) | 2.55 kg | 3.21 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 37.30×16.51×22.00 cm cm | 40.5×21.0×27.2 cm cm |
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Professional reviewers commend the blender's strong motor, Wave~Action® system and ice-crushing ability, noting smooth texture scores in testing. However, they criticize the discrepancy between advertised and actual modes, the limited speed presets, and the small jar capacity.
Everyday users praise the blender's ability to crush ice, produce smooth drinks, and its easy-clean design, while noting the modest 40 oz capacity and limited speed/mode options as frustrations.
Professional reviewers commend the Ninja Professional Blender 1000 for its quiet operation, strong 1000-watt motor, and generous 72-ounce capacity, noting it excels at ice crushing and basic smoothie tasks. However, they criticize its limited speed range and only three speed settings, which hinder fine control and reduce effectiveness on fibrous greens, resulting in modest scores for nutrient-rich purees.
Everyday users consistently highlight the blender's power, sturdy build, and excellent ice-crushing ability, appreciating the simple controls and dishwasher-safe parts. Common complaints focus on its bulkiness, the plastic jar's feel, and the need to handle sharp blades carefully.
