Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher
Score: 81/100
NutriBullet Countertop Blender
Score: 84/100Rankings
The NutriBullet Countertop Blender is a high-power 1200 W appliance with a 64-oz plastic pitcher, three speeds, and pulse, excelling at large-batch smoothies and hot soups. Its bulkier size and plastic jar trade off some durability and countertop space. Ideal for families and meal-preppers who need high capacity and versatile speed control.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
385 W | 1,200 Wbest | |
1.18 L | 1.89 Lbest | |
3 yearsbest | 1 years | |
700 W | 1,200 Wbest | |
6best | 3 | |
0.94 HP | 1.61 HPbest | |
120 Vbest | 120 Vbest | |
14best | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 3 years | 1 years |
Power & Performance(3) | ||
Motor Power (W) | 385 W | 1200 W |
Peak Power (W) | 700 W | 1200 W |
Horsepower (HP) | 0.94 HP | 1.61 HP |
Controls(1) | ||
Number of Speed Settings | 6 | 3 |
Design & Build(4) | ||
Jar Capacity (L) | 1.18 L | 1.89 L |
Product Weight (kg) | 3.18 kg | 3.24 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) | H×W×D: 37.6×20.1×20.3 cm | H×W×D: 43.1×20.5×19.7 cm |
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”
Professional reviewers describe the NutriBullet Countertop Blender as a versatile, high‑power kitchen workhorse that excels at both cold smoothies and hot soups, thanks to its 1200‑watt motor, cyclonic blades, and vented lid, while noting its larger footprint and weight as trade‑offs for the added capacity and functionality.
Everyday users consistently praise the blender’s ability to crush ice and blend frozen fruits smoothly, the convenience of the portable cups, and the large pitcher for family‑size batches, while occasional complaints focus on leaks, manual blade cleaning, and the unit’s bulkiness in smaller kitchens.
