Ninja BL610
Score: 73/100
Hamilton Beach Power Elite Wave Gray
Score: 79/100Rankings
The Hamilton Beach Power Elite Wave Action Blender offers a 700 W peak motor and a patented Wave~Action® system that delivers smooth smoothies in a durable glass jar. Its limited speed presets and modest 40-oz capacity may restrict batch size and fine-tuned blending. Ideal for individuals or small households seeking straightforward, high-performance blending.
The Ninja Professional Blender 1000 delivers strong 1000 W power and a massive 72-oz jar, making it ideal for families and crowd-serving scenarios. Its limited speed range and bulky design are trade-offs for the high capacity. Best for users who prioritize power and volume over compactness and fine-tuned speed control.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,000 Wbest | — | |
2.13 Lbest | 1.18 L | |
— | 700 Wbest | |
3best | 2 | |
| ↓ lower better | 90.7 dBbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 3.21 kg | 2.92 kgbest |
4,600 rpm | 18,900 rpmbest | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Controls(1) | ||
Number of Speed Settings | 3 | 2 |
Performance(1) | ||
Maximum RPM (rpm) | 4600 rpm | 18900 rpm |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories | 4 | 5 |
Design & Capacity(4) | ||
Jar Capacity (L) | 2.13 L | 1.18 L |
Jar Material | Plastic | Glass |
Weight (kg) | 3.21 kg | 2.92 kg |
Dimensions (HxWxD) (cm) | 404.9x210.1x272.0 cm | 37.3x16.5x22.0 cm |
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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.
Professional reviewers praise the Power Elite for its smooth blending of fibrous ingredients and effective ice crushing, noting the 700 W motor and Wave~Action® system produce texture scores near 9/10. They appreciate the straightforward 5-button layout and dishwasher-safe components, but criticize the limited speed range, lack of low-speed settings, and modest 40-oz capacity, which reduce its versatility versus higher-end models.
Everyday users commend the blender's strong performance on smoothies and frozen drinks, the mess-free pour spout, and the ease of cleaning thanks to dishwasher-safe parts. Common complaints revolve around noisy operation, cheap-feeling buttons, occasional lid leaks when overfilled, and difficulty handling very thick nut-butter blends without manual intervention.
