NutriBullet Countertop Blender
Score: 78/100
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 NutriBullet Countertop Blender offers a 1200W motor, a 64-oz pitcher and hot-blending capability for high-volume family use. Its larger size, weight and hand-wash-only blades are trade-offs for the added power and capacity. Best for families and frequent smoothie or soup makers who need large batches and hot blending.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,200 Wbest | — | |
1.9 Lbest | 1.18 L | |
— | 700 Wbest | |
3best | 2 | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.24 kg | 2.92 kgbest |
— | 18,900 rpmbest | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
3 | 5best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Controls(1) | ||
Number of Speed Settings | 3 | 2 |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories | 3 | 5 |
Design & Capacity(6) | ||
Jar Capacity (L) | 1.9 L | 1.18 L |
Jar Material | plastic | Glass |
Blade Material | stainless steel | Stainless steel |
Blade Type | extractor | Ice Sabre |
Weight (kg) | 3.24 kg | 2.92 kg |
Dimensions (HxWxD) (cm) | 43.1x20.5x19.7 cm | 37.3x16.5x22.0 cm |
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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.
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.
