Oster Pro 1200
Score: 81/100
Black+Decker Quiet Blender
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 Black+Decker Quiet Blender offers a powerful 900 W motor and reduced-noise operation, making it ideal for noise-sensitive environments. Its trade-offs include weaker ice-crushing compared to rivals and a relatively short height. Best for users who prioritize quiet smoothies and on-the-go personal servings.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,200 Wbest | 900 W | |
1.42 Lbest | 1.42 Lbest | |
900 W | 1,000 Wbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.18 kg | 1.36 kgbest |
7best | 6 | |
10 yearsbest | 2 years | |
| ↓ lower better | 97.1 dBbest | — |
1 | 5best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 10 years | 2 years |
Controls(1) | ||
Number of Speed Settings | 7 | 6 |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Accessories | 1 | 5 |
Power & Performance(3) | ||
Motor Power (W) | 1200 W | 900 W |
Peak Power (W) | 900 W | 1000 W |
Power Type | 1200 W | corded |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (kg) | 3.18 kg | 1.36 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) | 36.8×18.4×20.3 cm | 41.1×19.3×22.9 cm |
Jar Material | BPA-free Tritan, glass | glass |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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.
Professional reviewers commend the blender's Quiet Technology, vortex-creating glass jar, and smart digital controls, highlighting its strength in fibrous smoothies and overall blending efficiency. However, they point out that its ice-crushing capability lags behind rivals like the Ninja Professional Plus, and the overall build may not endure heavy, frequent slushy use.
Consumers repeatedly mention the blender's quiet operation and the convenience of the personal jar, praising it for daily smoothies and on-the-go shakes. Few complaints surface, though the limited height and occasional performance variability are noted.
“Extremely loud during runs”
“Easy setup, strong blending for daily smoothies/ice (pulse excels)”
