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Black and Decker 10-Speed Blender vs Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher Blender Side-by-Side Comparison
Both the Black+Decker Crush Master and the Hamilton Beach are mid-grade blenders, yet the Black+Decker asserts a slight edge in overall performance and versatility.
Black and Decker 10-Speed Blender
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher Blender
Tested Using Methodology v1.0
Overall Verdict
The Black+Decker Crush Master, with a 550-watt motor, can handle a range of tasks. In our test, it produced above-average results in creating almond butter, protein shakes, and green smoothies. Although its performance in blending frozen fruits was somewhat lacking, it still managed to outperform the Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher. The Hamilton Beach, despite its higher-powered 700-watt motor, fell short in four out of five tests. It only passed the protein shake test. Neither blender proved capable of effectively crushing ice cubes.
In terms of design, both blenders are constructed with materials that are sufficient for everyday use but may not offer the sleek and robustness of higher-end models. Usability-wise, the Black+Decker's tendency to produce a plastic smell during use while the Hamilton Beach's unyielding buttons and hard-to-remove lid might impair your overall blending experience.
Pros & Cons
- Removal blade assembly for thorough cleaning
- Priced affordably, while still providing sufficient power for basic tasks
- Compact and portable footprint
- Moderate nut and dried berry blending
- Ease of clean
- Difficulty in removing the lid
- Stiff control buttons
- Noticeable smell of burning plastic
- Inability to process greens and frozen ingredients
- Subpar build quality
- Hard-to-remove lid
- Unintuitive control panel
Key Specs
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Analysis and Test Results
Performance
Smoothie
Frozen Fruit Smoothie
Protein Shake
Almond Butter
Crushed Ice
Design
In the Box
Dimensions
Build Quality
Blades
Motor Base
Blending Container
Lid
Control Panel
Extra Accessory
Usability
Ease of Blend
Noise Level
Assembly
Cleanability
Behind the Comparison
Tina Pham is a staff writer and reviewer, with five years of experience in the industry. As a passionate amateur home cook, she loves to discover practical cooking solutions, and has made it her mission to bring her findings to every kitchen. Her ultimate goal is making cooking more of a pleasure for all.
Lap is Head of the Research, Testing, and Review Team (RTR Team) at HealthyKitchen101.com, where he directs and supervises the testing of kitchen gadgets and appliances.
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