Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher
Score: 81/100
Ninja BL610
Score: 75/100Rankings
The Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher is a 40-oz glass-jar blender with a powerful 700 W peak motor and 14 preset functions, excelling at ice crushing and easy cleanup. Its lower continuous power and occasional reliability issues limit heavy-duty use. Ideal for budget-conscious families needing everyday smoothies and frozen drinks.
The Ninja Professional Blender BL610 delivers 1000 W of power in a straightforward three-speed design with a 72-oz BPA-free jar. While quieter than many rivals, it provides limited speed control and fewer advanced features. Suitable for users who prioritize simple, powerful ice-crushing at a lower price.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
385 W | 1,000 Wbest | |
1.18 L | 2.13 Lbest | |
3 yearsbest | 1 years | |
700 Wbest | — | |
6best | 3 | |
0.94 HPbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 90.7 dBbest |
120 Vbest | 120 Vbest |
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| Attribute | | |
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Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 3 years | 1 years |
Power & Performance(1) | ||
Motor Power (W) | 385 W | 1000 W |
Controls(1) | ||
Number of Speed Settings | 6 | 3 |
Design & Build(4) | ||
Jar Capacity (L) | 1.18 L | 2.13 L |
Product Weight (kg) | 3.18 kg | 3.21 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) | H×W×D: 37.6×20.1×20.3 cm | 15.94×8.27×10.71 in |
Jar Material | glass | Plastic |
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Professional reviewers commend the Wave~Action system for delivering consistent, stir-free blending and note the Ice Sabre blades' impressive ice-crushing capability, tested on two tons of ice. They also appreciate the dishwasher-safe parts and three-year warranty, though they caution that the 385 W continuous power and lack of overload protection may limit performance on heavy loads, and some units have been reported to fail early.
Everyday users generally love the smooth results, strong ice-crushing, and easy cleanup, especially valuing the durable glass jar for family batches. However, a recurring theme of early failure and occasional inconsistent performance on tougher jobs tempers the overall enthusiasm.
“doesn't work”
“unfortunate purchase”
Select Hamilton Beach if you value a glass jar and patented ice-crushing blades; select Ninja for more presets and higher wattage.
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.
