Customers say
Customers find the food blender to be a good value for the price. They say it works well for making smoothies and fruit juices with nice consistency. Many customers find it easy to clean. However, opinions differ on its durability, blend power, ice quality, and size.
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All the power you need to: Mix, puree, device, crush ice, and more – with only 4 simple buttons. 700-Watt of peak blending power. Do not fill blender jar beyond the 3-Cup (710-ml) level.
Tips & Care for the Best Performance : The minimum amount of liquid needed per recipe is one cup (8 oz/250 ml). Add more liquid if your mixture is not blending properly. To add food or liquid to when blender is operating, open the hinged pouring cap and add ingredients through the opening. If blending action stops during blending or ingredients stick to sides of jar, there may not be enough liquid in the jar to blend efficiently.
POWERFUL BLENDING PERFORMANCE: With 700 watts of peak blending power and stainless steel Ice Sabre blades, this smoothie blender gives you all the power you need to make smoothies, protein shakes, frozen drinks and more
ULTRA-SMOOTH RESULTS WITH PATENTED WAVE ACTION SYSTEM: As you blend, ingredients are continuously forced down into the blades and circulated around the jar — thoroughly crushing the hardest foods with ease
SERVE WITH EASE: The spout on this electric blender lets you pour contents into your glass without spills or drips, so serving is easy and mess-free
EASY TO CLEAN WITH DISHWASHER SAFE GLASS JAR, LID AND BLADES: Blending multiple servings is easy with the glass jar that holds 40 ounces; The jar, lid and removable blades on the blender are all dishwasher safe
12 BLENDING FUNCTIONS FOR MAXIMUM VERSATILITY: This multi-function blender has 12 functions controlled by 5 simple buttons on the easy-to-read control panel; It blends and crushes ice for smoothies and milkshakes, purees, dices, chops and more
| Brand | Hamilton Beach |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Special Feature | Multiple Speeds, Touch Control Panel, Removable Glass Container, Pour Spout, Removable Blade |
| Capacity | 40 Fluid Ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 8.66″D x 8.5″W x 14.69″H |
| Included Components | Glass Jar, Hamilton Beach 58148A Power Elite Multi-Function Blender |
| Style | Blender with 40 Oz Glass Jar |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Ice Crush |
| Power Source | ac |
| Number of Speeds | 12 |
| Voltage | 120 |
| Controls Type | Button |
| Material Type Free | BPA Free |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Warranty Type | 3 Year Limited Warranty |
| UPC | 040094920648 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00040094920648 |
| Manufacturer | Hamilton Beach |
| Item Weight | 5.62 pounds |
| ASIN | B00EI7DPI0 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | 58148A |
| Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #482 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #6 in Countertop Blenders |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | December 9, 2011 |
by SS kayak fisher
Nice Design, Works Well
This new blender is relatively lightweight compared to my old blender, and that is a nice feature. I just got it and made the first milkshake. The blender chopped up cookies and chocolate chips that were added to the ice cream and milk. The end result was a very smooth milkshake with no chunks of any kind, not even small crumbs of cookie or chocolate. My family couldn’t even tell that items were added to the ice cream.Another nice feature is that the buttons are labeled for what you want to make. For me, I hit the first button labeled ‘Milkshake’ and let it blend for maybe 30 or 40 seconds. The result was 3x6oz glasses of creamy milkshake.This is a very nice blender. Simple to use. Lightweight. Efficient. And it has an electric cord that can manually retract out of or in to the base for when it’s time to put it away.
by Shellie Ryan
All Around Better
I love this blender that gets the job done in 1/4 the typical blend time! Itâs more powerful & a bit quieter than what I typically use (and I use a lotð). The lid seals very well, and has a pour spout on top to easily and neatly/cleanly pour. The whole process is much quicker & cleaner. I most often make what I call a Liquid Creamsicle:1 part vanilla bean ice cream2 parts ice3 parts orange sherbetJack Daniels⦠as much as you like1+ parts waterI originally bought this for my daughter, as an inexpensive replacement to their broken one. I buy exclusively using the following filters: Prime & 4+ âï¸And then Sort: Low-High Pricewith great luck shopping Amazonð I hope this review helps, and Happy Shopping friends!
by Q
Great blender, so far – and a recipe for a delicious smoothie!
I picked this up after being unable to find a blender under $30 in any local stores that had decent reviews (I always check Amazon.com for pricing and reviews before purchasing anything). I had purchased a VERY similar model (same brand, and similar features) on impulse at a local store for right at $30, but decided not to even take it out of the box after reading the reviews on Amazon (my phone was dead when I purchased it, or I would have checked the reviews before pulling the trigger). After a bit of research I came across this unit which was a few dollars less, and is the same brand with almost identical features – so I was surprised that it had so much better reviews, but I figured it was worth the gamble and I needed a new blender for my morning smoothies ASAP (my old one was not working at-all). I never took the other one out of the box, so I can’t compare this one to that one – but I can say that I’m very happy with this blender – it works perfectly for what I need it for, and although I have only had it for a few weeks, I haven’t had any problems yet and it seems sturdy enough to last for a while. The problem with my last blender was that the gears the connected the motor in the base to the blades in the pitcher were made of rubber or soft plastic, so over the years they eventually got stripped until they were unable to catch each other enough to make the blades spin. During my search, I came across several models that had metal pieces connecting the blades to the motor which seems like it would be ideal. This model uses plastic, however it seems thick and sturdy enough to last a while. The pitcher is also very wide all the way to the bottom. Many blenders have a ‘funnel’ shaped pitcher that is smaller at the bottom (by the blades), sometimes causing ice or frozen chunks to get caught in the blades which can cause problems with the motor and/or the gears that connect the blades to the motor. Because the bottom of this is so wide, it seems like this happens less frequently because the blades will simply push the frozen chunks aside rather than getting them stuck between the blades and the glass. I rarely used the lid on my old blender, as I don’t usually have issues with the ingredients splashing out – however, the lid of this blender has a couple of features that I really like. One is the spout that allows you to more easily pour your smoothies into your cups with less mess/dripping, and the other is a little ‘flap’ that allows you to easily pour in ingredients while blending without worrying about splashing.I’ve only had this for a few weeks, but so-far it is working very well and I feel confident that it will hold up for a good while. I definitely recommended this for anyone looking for a sturdy, powerful blender in this price range. I’m only withholding the 5th star because I would really like to see metal pieces connecting the blades to the motor instead of plastic – but hopefully this won’t be an issue.BONUS: DELICIOUS SMOOTHIE RECIPE!1. Optionally put 1/2 or 1 full avocado (removed from the skin and separated from the seed/pit) in the blender (depending on how much you are making and/or how creamy and how much avocado flavor you want.2. Optionally add a banana to help thicken it up a bit and add some more nutrients3. Add 2-3 cups (or your desired amount) of any type of fresh or frozen fruit you like. I especially like peaches, strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, pineapple, mango, and cherries.4. Optionally add a scoop of protein powder to add some more nutrients. I use vanilla flavored powder to add a bit of flavor as well. You can also add powdered vitamins such as Airborne, vitamin C, or fiber.5. Mix in about a cup or so (depending on how thick you want your smoothie) of juice. I personally prefer fresh squeezed orange or apple juice, but use whatever you like or have available.6. Optionally add a half cup or so of GoodBelly, or any other type of probiotic or nutrient rich juice. You can also use wheat grass, or something similar to get some extra nutrients.7. Optionally add a half cup or so of kefir or a few spoonfuls of yogurt. I prefer either vanilla or berry flavored kefir which adds some probiotics to your drink, and a bit of sweetness and flavor. Obviously you can leave this out if you prefer a dairy-free smoothie.8 Start blending the ingredients on low, then turn it up to medium once the big chunks start to break down.9. Optionally add a couple tablespoons of agave nectar, or honey as a natural sweetener. You shouldn’t need much, especially if you used sweet juice or flavored yogurt. I prefer raw light agave nectar, and just a couple of squirts is enough.10. Optionally, add a few drops of grapefruit seed extract, or other natural oil or extract for additional nutrients.11. Blend on medium until it begins to ‘fold’ (you should basically have a smoothie funnel/tornado) – if this doesn’t happen within a minute or so, it may be too thick and you may need to add some more juice (or use a thicker straw). Then you are ready to drink. Taste a bit with a spoon or straw first, and add more ingredients as desired to get the perfect texture and taste before pouring.12. Rinse the pitcher and lid with hot water right away to ensure you have a clean blender to use the next morning.This may seem like a lot of steps, but once you do it a few times it takes less than 5 minutes to have a healthy and delicious breakfast that you can drink on your way to work. I always make enough to share with my kids, so I know everyone gets a nice dose of fruit, protein and vitamins each morning. Give it a try, and you will probably be hooked! Enjoy…
by NA
Really great smoothie/juice blender.
This is a great blender for the price. I wanted a blender to make smoothies in but I didn’t want to spend a ton of money on one since I wont use it every day. I tried it the first time with fresh fruit and made fruit juice. I added a small amount of water and it made the perfect fruit juice. Next I made a protein smoothie with lots of fruit, peanut butter, etc. It blended the ice perfectly and made a great smoothie. You have to really push the top on well and it will pop into place and hold snug. It is nice that it has a spout to pour your drink out from and cleaning it is really easy. I rinse it right after I mix something so it doesn’t get stuck on making it harder to clean. I am glad I picked this one and given the fact it has several options on blending it is really worth the money.
by L Cheek
It didn’t even wake the cat
Memo to HB: Use this model as your prototype for noise level. Smooth and tolerable. Most reviews agreed; one disagreed. I use the blender for shakes, mostly, and smoothies (more fruit). I use vanilla primarily with my shakes; strawberry for smoothies. I added some semi-frozen mixed berries and a 1/4 cup of milk to my initial shake. It barely budgeduntil I added a little more. I hit the 3rd button (2nd is for shakes, first is the OFF button) to get it moving,then back. It wasn’t your soda counter shake but had a good consistency, (a little thicker) for me. I’ve not been happy with previous items including a toaster oven that could catch fire inside or, worse, shatter the glass. Current one is better but no bottom door for cleaning. Customer service didn’t help. But all’s well so far with this glass and plastic blender. More volume than needed but with the operation and early results, well, I am pleased and hopeful. We’ll see, HB.
by Ma Esther v
Me gustó mucho, es muy sencilla de utilizar, le compré a mi mamá una Ninja que le batalla mucho para acomodar el vaso y definitivamente me dijo que le buscara otra, y le encargué esta y súper bien, como nos gusta con las 3B, buena, bonita y barata
by Kindle Customer
A real smoothie master, I’d say! Regardless of the comments from other reviewers of this item, this works great. I didn’t find it too noisy at all. If you are crushing ice, add a little water to help the ice crush and from time to time use a spatula to help push the ice down and it works well. I just made a Blueberry-Banana Smoothie for myself to try it out and I can honestly say I am happy with it. It turned out pretty well and was very tasty. I have no problems with it whatsoever and I don’t understand what the issue with this is. It works the same as any blender. All you need to do is follow the instruction manual and it does have one.
by malizza
Doesn’t work for mixing chick peas
by yogini kunal sharma
The product reached totally damaged as in broken in pieces. Have returned the same and asked for a refund.
by Marc Grenier
cheap and excellent