Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher
Score: 71/100
Oster Pro 1200
Score: 81/100Rankings
The Oster Pro 1200 Blender Plus offers a powerful 1200 W motor and a handy portable smoothie cup, making it great for everyday blending. Its trade-offs are high noise levels and a relatively small jar capacity. Best suited for budget-conscious households and apartment kitchens.
The Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher Blender features a 40-oz glass jar, Wave~Action blending system and Ice Sabre® blades, delivering strong ice-crushing and smooth results for family-size smoothies. Its modest rated power, lack of overload protection, and short cord limit durability for heavy use. Ideal for home users who want a versatile, glass-jar blender for everyday smoothies and frozen drinks.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
385 W | 1,200 Wbest | |
1.18 L | 1.42 Lbest | |
700 W | 900 Wbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.384 kg | 3.18 kgbest |
6 | 7best | |
3 years | 10 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 97.1 dBbest |
120 Vbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 3 years | 10 years |
Controls(1) | ||
Number of Speed Settings | 6 | 7 |
Features(1) | ||
Blade Material | Stainless Steel | stainless steel |
Power & Performance(2) | ||
Motor Power (W) | 385 W | 1200 W |
Peak Power (W) | 700 W | 900 W |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Jar Capacity (L) | 1.18 L | 1.42 L |
Weight (kg) | 3.384 kg | 3.18 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) | 38.0×24.0×17.5 cm | 36.8×18.4×20.3 cm |
Jar Material | Glass (BPA-free) | BPA-free Tritan, glass |
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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', while the product's claimed features suggest users would appreciate easy cleanup and ice-crushing performance.
Professional reviewers acknowledge the Oster Pro 1200's strong motor and versatile presets as solid value for its price, but they consistently note its high noise output and limited control features as drawbacks compared to rivals like Ninja.
Everyday users praise the blender's powerful performance, easy setup, and the convenience of the portable smoothie cup, but they frequently cite the loud noise, occasional jar jams with fibrous foods, and basic control layout as pain points.
“Unfortunate Purchase so far”
“Extremely loud during runs”
“Easy setup, strong blending for daily smoothies/ice (pulse excels)”
