(checked 2026-10-10)5% 1-star + 3% 2-star of about 2,704 ratings.
A stylish, thoughtfully designed mid-priced blender with good smoothie programs, but it is a step down in power from performance blenders, the lid can be very hard to pull off, and some owners report bearings failing.
Top complaints
- Lid hard to remove
Wirecutter says the tight lid takes a lot of strength to open, and smoothie liquid often splatters when it comes off. Amazon owners are mixed on lid removal.
- Durability and noise are mixed
Amazon's summary says some owners report bearings failing in under 2 years, and some call it outrageously loud while others don't.
- Less power, smaller jar, no tamper
Wirecutter found berry seeds and specks of greens left in its smoothies. The 48 oz jar is smaller than its other picks, and without a tamper it needs extra liquid.
Source: Wirecutter
What owners love
- Thoughtful design
The pitcher sits in four handle positions, the cord exits any side, and it is low enough for most cabinets, in muted colors (Wirecutter).
Source: Wirecutter - Good smoothies for the class
Wirecutter calls its smoothies thick and satiny, smoother than both KitchenAid models. Amazon owners love it for smoothies and sauces.
- Self-cleaning mode
Amazon shoppers appreciate its self-cleaning mode and powerful motor.
- You want nut butter or Vitamix-level smoothness
- You have weak grip (stiff lid)
- You need a 64 oz or larger jar
- Design and countertop looks
- Under-cabinet storage
- Smoothie presets
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What experts say
- Wirecutter (NYT): Best for a luxe experience: elegant design and better-than-average results, but a step or two below performance blenders, with a small 48 oz jar, no tamper and a hard-to-open lid.