Hamilton Beach Power Elite Wave Action Blender
Score: 81/100
Ninja BN701
Score: 80/100Rankings
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 BN701 Professional Plus Blender offers a 1400-peak-watt motor and a generous 72-oz pitcher for family-size smoothies. Its large capacity and Auto-iQ presets are offset by noisy operation and a lack of personal jars. Best suited for households that prioritize batch size and power.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
700 W | 1,200 Wbest | |
1.18 L | 2.13 Lbest | |
— | 1,400 Wbest | |
— | 4best | |
— | 120 Vbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.55 kgbest | 3.67 kg |
4best | — | |
— | 0.76 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 | 1200 W |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Blade Type | Ice Sabre | Total Crushing 6-blade |
Jar Material | Glass | BPA-free plastic |
Weight (kg) | 2.55 kg | 3.67 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 37.30×16.51×22.00 cm cm | 44.5×22.9×17.1 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 BN701 for its 1400-peak-watt motor, Total Crushing blades and Auto-iQ presets, noting it outperforms the older BL610 and delivers reliable ice-crushing power for family-size batches.
Everyday users praise the blender's ability to quickly pulverize frozen fruits and ice, the convenience of one-touch Auto-iQ programs, and the ease of cleaning thanks to dishwasher-safe parts. The most frequent complaints revolve around loud operation, the unit's heft, and the missing personal jars for individual servings.
