Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher Blender
Score: 73/100
Ninja BN701
Score: 76/100Rankings
The Ninja BN701 Professional Plus offers a 1400-peak-W motor, Total Crushing 6-blade system and Auto-iQ presets in a 72-oz pitcher, excelling at ice-crushing and batch smoothies. Its loud noise, heavy build, and lack of single-serve accessories may deter some buyers. Perfect for households needing high-capacity, powerful blending with convenient cleaning.
The Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher blends with a 700 W peak motor, Wave~Action® system and Ice Sabre® blades capable of crushing two tons of ice, housed in a 40-oz glass jar. However, the lower 385 W rated power, lack of overload protection, and a short 30-in cord can limit heavy-duty use. Suited for families needing reliable ice-crushing and large-batch smoothies.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
385 W | 1,200 Wbest | |
1.18 L | 2.13 Lbest | |
700 W | 1,400 Wbest | |
6best | 4 | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.38 kgbest | 3.67 kg |
3 yearsbest | 1 years | |
5 | 6best | |
120 Vbest | 120 Vbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Controls(1) | ||
Number of Speed Settings | 6 | 4 |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 3 years | 1 years |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories | 5 | 6 |
Power & Performance(2) | ||
Motor Power (W) | 385 W | 1200 W |
Peak Power (W) | 700 W | 1400 W |
Design & Capacity(5) | ||
Jar Capacity (L) | 1.18 L | 2.13 L |
Jar Material | Glass | BPA-free plastic |
Blade Type | Ice Sabre | total crushing |
Weight (kg) | 3.38 kg | 3.67 kg |
Dimensions (HxWxD) (cm) | 37.96x24.0x17.5 cm | 44.5x22.9x17.2 cm |
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Professional reviewers and editors were not found in the research data; product descriptions emphasize the 700 W peak power, Wave~Action® blending system, and Ice Sabre® ice‑crushing capability as key strengths.
Consumer feedback is minimal; the only available comment is a negative experience noting an 'Unfortunate Purchase' so far.
“Unfortunate Purchase so far”
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, while pointing out the high noise level and lack of single-serve accessories.
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.
