Amazon.com Review

With 12 speed options, a large, easy-access ice-crushingbutton, and a pulse control, this powerful 400-watt blender providesprecise control for every need from stirring pancake batter to grindingcoffee beans to whipping cream to creating frozen margaritas.Smoothies, soups, chip dips, bread crumbs, chopped onions, and dozensof other items come out with exactly the texture and consistencydesired. The blender's large, 42-ounce glass jar and four-planestainless-steel blade assembly are dishwasher-safe, and the speedbuttons are arrayed vertically on the base for easy cleaning. The jar'slid cap doubles as a 2-ounce measuring cup. The wide, stable base restson nonslip rubber feet that also serve as a cord wrap to reduce counterclutter. The blender stands 16-1/2 inches high and carries a one-yearwarranty against defects. --Fred Brack ... Read more

Features

• Measures 12-3/8 by 8-1/8 by 14 inches; 1-year warranty
• 12 speeds plus ice crusher and pulse control cover a wide variety of functions
• 400 watts equals powerful blending; large, 42-ounce, dishwasher-safe glass jar
• Lid's cap also functions as a convenient, 2-ounce, measuring cup
• Sizable rubber feet provide stability; cord wrap for convenient storage

Reviews (44)

Just buy it!
A few months ago, I started looking for a blender. It seemed like there were hundreds of them. Price wasn't the main concern, as I would gladly pay a premium price for a premium product. My main issues were that it would perform all the standard blending tasks with ease, make a great milkshake, blend eggs to make a light "Waffle House" style omlette, and most importantly (for my friends who crave Margaritas), kill ice cubes with a vengeance. When I happened upon this Black and Decker model, I was taken by the positive reviews, yet skeptical of it's ... price. Never the less, I figured that if the reviewers were making an honest effort, I couldn't justify spending three or more times as much on a machine that would do no better. I bought one. When it arrived, I saw that B&D was so proud of it that they offered a 30 day no questions asked refund if you don't think it's the best blender/ice crusher ever. It's a big blender. It has a large capacity thick glass jar, a unique knife arrangement, lots of power, a soft shatterproof top that seals tightly (with a measuring cap built in), plenty of speeds to select, and it does the job as advertised. If you need a killer blender, buy this one. Pack it with ice, and be amazed.

WOOHOO!
I was the proud inheritor of my childhood Osterizer Blender and wanted nothing more than to keep that beat up thing forever. I worked against myself very hard to find a new blender to match up to it when the pitcher finally broke. The reviews here were the clincher. I ordered mine about a month ago and now I'm wondering why it took me so long to buy this! It is so much better than i thought a blender could be (the blender being the most used appliance in my kitchen...next to the teapot). Today I made hummous in less than 3 minutes! I can put a whole tray of ice in with a protein shake and it doesnt even balk! I find excuses to use it just because it works so well. One of the best features of this model is the wide base...it always sits perfectly where it should. No leaking from the gasket, simple to clean and can blend anything! YAY for a fantastic blender. If i had to point out a flaw though, i would say the lid is too tight. But hey, it will never leak and it forces me to use the handy removable center in the top to add ingredients.

best buy
I have had this blender for almost two years now and have had no problems. It is plenty powerful for mixing anything you need and the rubber feet keep it still. I bought this blender because it had a glass jar instead of a plastic one which can stain over time. Mine has never leaked and the top fits nice and tight. I do wish it had a longer cord though.

Great buy
I've had this blender for about 2 months. I love it. My son got into drinking smoothies and my 20 year old blender couldn't handle the ice. This blender does a great job! I see that some other reviewers have said that theirs leaks, I have not had that problem at all.

It makes great smoothies and shakes and no leaks at all. I also love the "fast clean" setting. I rinse it out a bit, put a drop of soap in it and then hit the fast clean button for a few seconds. Then its rinse and done. I'm really enjoying this blender.

Leaking issue, watch out!
Just as posted by others, the bottom under the glass portion leaks.
Warranty is out 2 days ago, now have to pay for parts and shipping, very disappointing! ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

With 12 speed options, a large, easy-access ice-crushingbutton, and a pulse control, this powerful 400-watt blender providesprecise control for every need from stirring pancake batter to grindingcoffee beans to whipping cream to creating frozen margaritas.Smoothies, soups, chip dips, bread crumbs, chopped onions, and dozensof other items come out with exactly the texture and consistencydesired. The blender's large, 42-ounce, glass jar and four-planestainless-steel blade assembly are dishwasher-safe, and the speedbuttons are arrayed vertically on the base for easy cleaning. The jar'slid cap doubles as a 2-ounce measuring cup. The wide, stable base restson nonslip rubber feet that also serve as a cord wrap to reduce counterclutter. The blender stands 16-1/2 inches high and carries a one-yearwarranty against defects. --Fred Brack ... Read more

Features

• Measures 12-3/8 by 8-1/8 by 16-1/2 inches; 1-year warranty
• 400-watt, 12-speed blender with ice crusher and pulse control
• Large, 42-ounce, dishwasher-safe, glass jar
• Lid's cap doubles as a 2-ounce measuring cup
• Large rubber feet for stability; cord wrap for convenient storage

Reviews (11)

Blade assembly siezes up
I've had the blender less than 4 months when the blade assembly siezed up. The motor appears to work fine, although it does tend to smell occasionally. I tried taking it apart and greasing it, but still would not spin. Also, I burnt myself while taking it off the stand to wash it. Apparently, the rubber is steaming hot! I did not put a lot of demands on this blender, just an occasional smoothie for myself. I would not recommend this blender.

My Blender
Well this blender is worked good, but now the middle park that attaches to the mix cracked and now I just can't used it. how can I get a part for it or try to returned, I know that Target doesn't have it anymore. PLEASE HELP.
ULDA

in the trash
I had enough of this S^&*T yesterday! It doesn't crush, it smells like burnt motor when I use it and it just plainly sucks. I was making icecream and it has a HARD TIME blending milk and tofu! poor quality machine...It is in trash...

It Makes Me Breakfast!
This power engine blade "puppy" mixes a banana, 2 scoops of sugar-free fat-free ice cream, and Slim-Fast together for me in the morning. I'm a 41 year old widow making breakfast for myself now easily with the BL600. This blender is loud, but that's OK as it wakes me up!

It leaks
I have it for about a year, but I use it very seldom.
Crushes ice, frozen berries, apples, etc - excellent. Mixing perfect and blends great. However it leaks badly, hard to clean and replacement parts are impossible to find. ... Read more

Features

• Measures approximately 13 by 8 by 14 inches; 1-year limited warranty
• 475-watt blender with 12 speeds and simple-to-use push-button controls
• Ice-crush button quickly and easily crushes ice
• 42-ounce, calibrated, glass jar with generous handle and dripless-pour spout
• 2-ounce measuring cap; power light; convenient cord storage

Amazon.com Review

For cocktails, smoothies, soups, pasta sauces, baby food, andanything else you can think of blending, the BL450 has the setting todo it. This 10-speed blender stirs, purées, chops, crumbs, blends,beats, liquefies, grates, and whips, plus has a pulse button for quickspurts of speed. Two special functions include an ice-crushing buttonfor perfect margaritas or daiquiris and a Fast Clean button that whirlswarm water and detergent around the jar for five minutes to loosenstuck-on food particles. Made of shatterproof plastic, the jar holds 48ounces of ingredients and has a spout for spill-free pouring. Thestainless-steel four-pronged blade breaks up ice and softened fruitsand vegetables with no problem and is dishwasher-safe. The jar and thebase lock together securely to prevent blending accidents and rubberfeet on the base keep it stable on a countertop. Black & Decker coversthe BL450 under a one-year warranty from the date of purchase.--Cristina Vaamonde ... Read more

Features

• Measures 12-3/8 by 7-1/8 by 14 inches; 1-year warranty
• 10 speeds plus pulse button cover a wide variety of functions
• Ice-crushing button for frozen cocktails; Fast Clean button for cleaning jar
• 48-ounce, shatterproof plastic jar; stainless-steel dishwasher-safe blade
• Jar/base interlock system and rubber-footed base for stability

Reviews (6)

This blender burned down my room
This blender was plugged in in my room. It then exploded, and destroyed all of my possessions which cannot be replaced. Do not buy this blender.

Quickly broke under ordinary use
After only a half-dozen uses, the the round white piece that connects the glass pitcher part to the base, called the "jar base," cracked, making a mess and rendering the blender useless.

black and decker
I have purchased 2 of these blenders and I am sorry to say it was a BIG mistake!!! We had to by a new ring for it within 2 months and then the blade assembly cracked. so we bought a new one and less then 4 months later the new one also had the blade assembly cracked... Very shoddy blenders!!!!

Wow!
I would have to say that this is just about the best blender I have ever owned! It makes a great milkshake! And Whatever I make does not taste like plastic! It is great! I would highly recomend it!

Stay away!
This blender broke down three months after purchase. Thinking I just happened to get a lemon, I contacted B&D and they replaced it (at a cost of $5 to me for shipping). Three months later - the same result. In both cases the blades froze up and refused to spin. What happened to the good ole days when Planned Obsolescence waited at least a year to kick in? ... Read more

Features

• Cord Storage
• 10 speeds with Pulse
• 475 Watts
• Ice Crush Button
• Push Button Controls

Features

• 12 speeds with Pulse
• 42 oz. Glass jar
• 475 watts
• Plastic base
• Ice Crush button

Amazon.com Review

With 12 speeds and pulse and ice-crushing options, this powerful 400-wattblender provides precise control for every need from stirring pancake batter to grindingcoffee beans to whipping cream to making frozen margaritas. Smoothies, soups, chipdips, breadcrumbs, chopped onions, and dozens of other items come out with exactly thetexture and consistency desired. The blender's large, 48-ounce, shatterproof plastic jar hasrubber insets in its handle for a soft grip and a lid cap that doubles as a 2-ouncemeasuring cup. The wide, stable base rests on nonslip rubber feet that also serve as acord-wrap to reduce counter clutter. The blender stands 15-1/2 inches high and carries aone-year warranty against defects. --Fred Brack ... Read more

Features

• Measures 8 by 8 by 15-1/2 inches; 1-year warranty
• 400-watt, 12-speed blender with ice crusher and pulse control
• Large, 48-ounce, shatterproof plastic jar
• Lid's cap doubles as a 2-ounce measuring cup
• Large rubber feet for stability; cord wrap for convenient storage

Features

• Measures 11-1/3 by 10-1/2 by 8 inches; 1-year warranty
• Blender with easy-to-use touchpad and 5 blending speeds
• 48-ounce, calibrated, glass jar with dripless-pour spout for easy serving
• Powerful 550-watt motor; power light; convenient cord storage
• Bonus 42-ounce stainless jar included

Features

• Cord Storage
• 5 speeds with Pulse
• 550 watts
• Ice Crush Button
• Touchpad controls with Power On light

Amazon.com Review

Compact, lightweight, and simple to operate, this inexpensiveone-speed blender is ideal for creating frozen drinks, smoothies,shakes, soups, and party dips. Although it only has 250 watts of power,that's ample for what it does best, and it provides fourstainless-steel blades for ice crushing and fast, thorough blending.The blade assembly is permanently attached to the jar so no assembly isrequired. With its translucent blue plastic jar and neon green top, theblender manifests high-tech cool. The shatterproof jar holds 33 ounces,and it and the top are dishwasher-safe. The blender measures 4-3/4inches wide, 13-1/2 inches high, and 5-1/2 inches deep and carries aone-year warranty against defects. --Fred Brack ... Read more

Features

• Measures 4-3/4 by 13-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches; 1-year warranty
• Simple to operate, 1-speed blender ideal for smoothies, shakes, and frozen drinks
• High-tech, cool translucent-blue plastic jar with neon-green top offers a fun modern look
• 250 watts for powerful blending; dishwasher-safe, 33-ounce shatterproof container
• 4 stainless-steel blades for crushing ice and fast blending

Reviews (2)

awesome smoothie maker
Don't let the price and appearance fool you. This blender is amazing! I was worried about how well it would crush ice, but it does it effortlessly. Ice cubes turn to slush in about 5 seconds. The size of the blender is just perfect for making one or two servings of your favorite smoothie, without taking up any counter space. You can tell some serious design went into this product, because they make it really easy to clean by putting the blade inside the jar. The jar also stands upright without the base so you can just put the rest of your smoothie in the fridge.

Note however, that this is not an all-purpose blender, since there are only two settings (on and off). I personally don't find that to be a problem at all. How useful is a dozen or more different speed settings on a full-size blender anyway? (You can simulate the effect by just turning off the blending sooner.) The two-speed dial just makes operating the blender a no-brainer.

Overall, very happy with the product! Perfect for a college student or for anyone who doesn't need a full-size blender.

Need Ice
This is a cool item to own. If you are looking for something to help start your summer off right, well this is it. It was made for crushing ice just right for those speciality drinks. Get one and enjoy! ... Read more