I would like to know if the lowest speed is slow or is it a warp speed like most blenders? I need something with a slow speed when it is on low!!
941766
I thought it was pretty fast on low. Not as bad as some, but enough to splatter flour everywhere. I do not recommend!
941767
This mixer has 5 speeds of very very slow. I think this is only good for stirring the cream into the coffee so ........would work for you
941768
It seems quite slow. I am puzzled when they describe it as having 5 speeds because it seems to have just 3. The upside is that it does an incredible job at any of the speeds.
941769
The one thing that has stood out to me about this hand mixer was the slower speeds. It is still able to mix anything I have thrown at it, but at slower speeds then previous ones I have owned.
941770
I consider the lowest speed to be slow, since it mixes (for me) without sending dry ingredients air-borne, and without slinging mixtures outside of the mixing bowl. This is NOT like a blender/food processor or similar equipment, as your question references. Rather, it is designed to be used mixing batters for baked goods.
941771
This mixer does not have a fast speed, even at the highest setting. It appears durable.
941772
After reading the answers below from other customers, I must make a rebuttal. While it is true that this mixer sounds slow, it whips cream in 60 seconds flat, whereas any other mixer I have had takes 5 - 8 minutes of beating to get whipped cream into peaks. It also handles cookie dough, cake dough, etc. It is by far the best hand mixer I have ever had. I am 72 and have had quite a few of them through the years.
319515
Haven't thrown it on a scale, but it's pretty hefty. Any blender rated in horsepower is going to be pretty heavy--and needs to have the gravity to stay put when doing some heavy blending. I love mine
321600
Noise level is about like any other blender. Easy to clean, dishwasher safe. I LOVE MINE!!!
1576661
Sorry, but I re-sold it before I really used it. Ever since I saw it I was lusting for one. When I did buy one, I found it too slow for my taste, so I re-sold it before using it for more than an hour or so.
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I just got the ninja 700. it has the power to crush the ice very fast but it does NOT make the smoothie smooth. I believe it's the blade design that it does not promote enough circulation inside the blender. Lot of chunky ice in there even a relatively long blend. Absolutely not recommended for smoothies. My cheapy bullet blender make smoother smoothie.
647794
Did any of you see the Popular Mechanix video that tested blenders? Neither the blentec or the vitamix comes out looking very good. I've been using my Kitchenaid 5-speed, which won the competition, everyday for green smoothies and it does a great job at a fraction of the cost.
112057
Yes, I only know my blender has 2 speeds. That blender cap is twice as thick as the orinigal
1845261
Honestly, I would say avoid this blender for smoothies. Mine burned up on Kale. Take the plunge and buy a Ninja. If I had done so, I would've paid only 100$ instead of 150$ (50 for this blender and 100 for the Ninja.).
1331988
I bought this blender(paid $289 total cost) to make veggies/fruits smoothie and its performance to other blender brands costing $400+. I don't see why you can't make hot soup with this blender.(Although I haven't tried/never needed it.)I don't really care if this blender takes longer to blend things together than others costing hundreds of dollar more, what matter is the end result of what you intended to mix. It's like: Toyota Camry is a good car, Honda Accord is a good, which car "performs" better is a subjective thing.
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I had an Oster blender that lasted a few years (only 2 because it was dropped and broken) but it made smoothies like a dream. Also, blended up flax seeds/dry rice/oats/etc. to make various flours within a minute. I got a Ninja Professional BL500 and was sorely disappointed as, like the other reviewer said, the smoothies were chunky and gross. Also, with the 6-blade thing its hard to fit anything in it to blend! My husband is currently returning it and I am looking for another lower-than-Blendtec or VitaMix-priced blender. Tempted to try Kitchenaid or Oster this time...hmm...
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I had a Ninja Pro and returned it. I'm not sure why it gets good reviews. As far as I am concerned it isn't a blender. I tried to make blender hollandaise sauce in the ninja and my old $35 Oster blender did a better job. It is a decent smoothie maker but not as good as the Breville. The Breville does everything I need. I make a smoothie every day and even the greens get chopped up smooth. Never got close to that with the Ninja. Hollandaise sauce comes out great. The best decision I made was to return the Ninja and get a Breville.
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My last blender was a cheap Oster. I just turned on my Dash blender to listen specifically to the loudness of this blender. I think it is quieter than my last blender for sure. I still think blenders are loud in general. I hope this is helpful.
935187
The lowest speed is fine for my use. If you are really fearful of having dry ingredients fly you can hand mix with a wooden spoon to start.
1862898
It chops finely. No blender consistency. It has a fast speed and a slower speed. I just give it a couple of quick pulses on fast usually and it's chopped. I've chopped onion, garlic and cilantro and it does great. I've also chopped tomato but you don't want to get it filled more than halfway if there will be any liquid at all which you get even when you use a knife. I really wish I had gotten this a lot sooner.
722677
It does not start slow on lowest speed. You have to start it before placing in your bowl with ingredients but it slows down quickly. I love it.
1284694
Whoops, sorry, I didn't read the website closely enough, this is what it said:"All parts are obsolete - No substitutions are available." So sorry. Maybe bestto just invest in a good blender. :P
1264100
What's the rubber issue? I have owned my blender for a number of months, use it almost daily and have no issues. I'm extremely happy.