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NutriBullet Blender Combo 1200 Watt (ZNBF30500Z) vs Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher Blender Side-by-Side Comparison

The NutriBullet's high-powered blending efficiency contrasts starkly with the Hamilton Beach's lackluster performance in handling both fresh and frozen ingredients.

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NutriBullet Blender Combo 1200 Watt (ZNBF30500Z)

Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher Blender

NutriBullet Blender Combo 1200 Watt (ZNBF30500Z) vs Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher Blender

Overall Verdict

Ranking by
OverallScore Performance60% Design20% Usability20% ScoreOverall 60%Performance 20%Design 20%Usability NutriBullet Blender...Hamilton Beach Wave...8.68.69.38.02.81.04.76.5
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The NutriBullet, with its high-powered 1200-watt motor, is designed to tackle a wide range of tasks from pulverizing frozen fruits to effortlessly crushing ice. Its design reflects a balance between aesthetic appeal and practical functionality, suitable for contemporary kitchen environments.

On the other hand, the Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher positions itself as a more traditional blender. Operating at 700 watts, it struggles with blending both fresh and frozen fruits. It also lacks efficiency in liquifying leafy greens or making creamy almond butter. These shortcomings are a stark contrast to the NutriBullet's versatile capabilities. The lower price point of this blender seems to be reflected in its subpar build quality and less-user-friendly design.

For those seeking a decent blender, the NutriBullet is the clear choice.

Pros & Cons

  • Exceptional performance in creating smoothies from fresh or frozen fruits, protein shakes, and crushed ice
  • User-friendly, thanks to its minimalist design
  • Strikes a pleasing balance between price, functionality, and build quality
  • Comes with a generous amount of additional accessories
  • Moderate nut and dried berry blending
  • Ease of clean
  • Falls short in its performance when making butter
  • The blending container tends to detach from the motor during use, causing interruptions
  • The cleaning can be frustrating
  • Inability to process greens and frozen ingredients
  • Subpar build quality 
  • Hard-to-remove lid 
  • Unintuitive control panel

Key Specs

Dimensions
H16.9 x L6.8 x W6.8 inches
H14.5 x L6 x W8 inches
Weight
7.1 lbs (3.2 kg)
6.6 lbs (3.0 kg)
Capacity
64 oz
40 oz
Motor Power
1200 wattages
700 wattages
Various Speed Settings
Yes
Yes
Pulse Mode
Yes
Yes

Where to Buy

Price at publication
$124.28
$45.53

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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring
8.6
1.0

Smoothie

9.7
0.0
NutriBullet Blender Combo 1200 Watt Smoothie Video
The NutriBullet motor base and its container stand on a table, accompanied by a glass filled with a green smoothie. Next to it, a white paper features two distinct smoothies spread while a smartphone showcases the blending time of 59 seconds.
A white paper displays two smoothie samples, showcasing the consistency of a NutriBullet smoothie blended for 30 seconds and another blended for a full minute.
Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher Blender Green Smoothie Video
The Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher blender motor base and its container filled with apple, banana, and kale, stand on a table. Next to it, a smartphone showcases the blending time of 4 minutes.
Blending Time
1 min
4 mins
Result
Silky Smooth
Failed

Frozen Fruit Smoothie

8.8
0.0
NutriBullet Blender Combo 1200 Watt Frozen Smoothie Video
The NutriBullet motor base stands beside the container, which holds a portion of the smoothie it produced. Next to it, a glass bowl contains the remaining smoothie, while a smartphone displays a blending time of 1 minute and 49 seconds.
A sample of frozen fruit smoothie created with a NutriBullet blender, spread on a white paper.
Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher Blender Frozen Smoothie Video
The Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher motor base stands beside a glass bowl which contains a portion of the smoothie it produced. Next to it, a smartphone displays a blending time of 5 minutes.
A sample of frozen fruit smoothie created with the Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher blender, spread on white paper.
Blending Time
1 min 50 seconds
5 mins
Result
Silky Smooth
Failed

Protein Shake

9.1
6.7
NutriBullet Blender Combo 1200 Watt Protein Shake Video
The NutriBullet motor base stands beside the container. Next to it, a metal mesh strainer filtered its protein shake while a smartphone displayed a blending time of 1 minute 30 second.
A mesh strainer filters a protein shake made by the NutriBullet, retaining the unblended solids that fail to pass through.
Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher Blender Protein Shakes Video
The Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher motor base stands beside the container. Next to it, a protein shake has been strained through a metal mesh strainer while a smartphone displays a blending time of 4 minutes 30 seconds.
A mesh strainer filters a protein shake made by the Black+Decker Crush Master, retaining the unblended solids that fail to pass through.
Blending Time
1 min 30 seconds
4 mins 30 seconds
Result
Smooth
Coarse

Almond Butter

5.5
0.0
NutriBullet Blender Combo 1200 Watt Almond Butter Video
The NutriBullet is beside a white plate containing almond butter with a spatula nestled inside, and a smartphone revealing a blending time of 6 minutes.
A sample of almond butter created with a NutriBullet blender, spread on a white paper.
Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher Blender Almond Butter Video
The Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher is beside a white plate containing almond with a spatula and a smartphone revealing a blending time of 4 minutes.
A sample of ground almond created with the Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher blender.
Blending Time
6 mins
4 mins
Result
Coarse
Failed

Crushed Ice

10
0.0
NutriBullet Blender Combo 1200 Watt Crushed Ice Video
The NutriBullet ZNBF30500Z blender is beside a black tray containing its crushed ice.
Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher Blender Crushed Ice Video
The Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher blender is beside a black tray containing its crushed ice.
The scale's screen shows 9.48 oz of uncrushed ice cubes remaining from the Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher blender.
Ice Fineness
Very Fine
Failed
Unblended Ice
0% of 12 oz
79% of 12 oz

Design

Overall Design Scoring
9.3
4.7

In the Box

A display of the NutriBullet ZNBF30500Z blender and its accessories, including the tamper, carton box, recipe booklet, user manual, extra blending pitcher, and handled cup, on a table.
Unboxing the NutriBullet ZNBF30500Z
A display of the Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher blender, along with the user manual and carton box, arranged on a table.
Unboxing the Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher Blender

Dimensions

Illustrated dimensions of the NutriBullet ZNBF30500Z showing the height, length, and width in inches
Illustrated dimensions of the Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher Blender blender showing the height, length, and width in inches.
Height
16.9" (42.9 cm)
14.5" (36.8 cm)
Width
6.8" (17.3 cm)
8.0" (20.3 cm)
Weight
7.1 lbs (3.2 kg)
6.6 lbs (3.0 kg)
Length
6.8" (17.1 cm)
6.0" (15.2 cm)

Build Quality

9.0
5.0
A close up of the NutriBullet ZNBF30500Z motor base and container
The NutriBullet ZNBF30500Z Motor Base and Container
A close up of the NutriBullet ZNBF30500Z motor base and container
A close up of the NutriBullet ZNBF30500Z Motor Base
A close up of the NutriBullet ZNBF30500Z Motor Base
A closeup of the Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher Blender blender’s motor base and container.
The Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher Blender Motor Base and Container

Blades

10
4.5
A close up of the NutriBullet ZNBF30500Z blender blades
The NutriBullet ZNBF30500Z Blades
A close up of the NutriBullet ZNBF30500Z blender blades
A close up of the NutriBullet ZNBF30500Z blender blades
A close up of the NutriBullet ZNBF30500Z blender easy-twist extractor blade assembly
A close-up of the Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher blender’s blade assembly
The Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher Assembly
A close-up of the Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher blender’s blade assembly
A close-up of the Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher blender’s blade assembly
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Type
Cross
Stacked
Blade Count
(1) 6 sharp blades, (2) 4 sharp blades
4 sharp blades
Removable
No
Yes
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
Yes

Motor Base

A close up of the NutriBullet ZNBF30500Z Motor Base
A close up of the NutriBullet ZNBF30500Z Motor Base
A close up of the NutriBullet ZNBF30500Z Motor Base
A close up of the underside of the NutriBullet ZNBF30500Z’s motor base
A close-up of the Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher blender’s motor base
The Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher Motor Base
A close-up of the Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher blender’s motor base
A close-up of the underside of the Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher blender’s motor base
Rated Voltage
120 Volts
120 Volts
Rated Power
1200 Wattages
700 Wattages
Working Time
≤ 1 minute
N/A
Protection
Yes
No
Weight
5.1 oz (145 g)
3 pounds
Cord Length
2.6 ft (0.8 m)
2.2 feet

Blending Container

Illustrated dimensions of the NutriBullet ZNBF30500Z blending cups showing their heights and diameters in inches.
Illustrated dimensions of the NutriBullet ZNBF30500Z blending cups showing their heights and diameters in inches.
llustrated dimensions of the NutriBullet ZNBF30500Z 64-oz container showing the height, length, and width across in inches.
llustrated dimensions of the NutriBullet ZNBF30500Z 32-oz container showing the height, length, and width across in inches.
llustrated dimensions of the NutriBullet ZNBF30500Z 24-oz container showing the height, length, and width across in inches.
Illustrated dimensions of the Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher showing the height, depth, and width in inches
Material
Plastic
Glass
Capacity
64 oz, 32 oz, and 24 oz
40 oz
Weight
(1) 2 lbs, (2) 0.6 lbs, and (3) 0.56 lbs
3.5 pound
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
Yes
Measurement
Yes
Yes
Suitable For
Small, Medium, and Large batches
Small to medium batches

Lid

A close-up of the Two-Part Lid of the NutriBullet ZNBF30500Z
The Two-Part Lid of the NutriBullet ZNBF30500Z
A close-up of the Two-Part Lid of the NutriBullet ZNBF30500Z
A close up of the main lid and vented lip cap of the NutriBullet ZNBF30500Z
A close-up of the Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher two-part lid
The Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher Two-Part Lid
Material
Plastic
Plastic
Closing Type
Friction
Friction
Features
Lid-plug
Slot

Control Panel

9.5
4.0
A close up of the NutriBullet ZNBF30500Z blender control panel
A close up of the NutriBullet ZNBF30500Z blender control panel
The NutriBullet ZNBF30500Z Min Speed
The NutriBullet ZNBF30500Z Max Speed
A close-up of the Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher blender control panel
The Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher Blender Control Panel
A close-up of the Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher blender control panel
The Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher blender motor base on table, hand pressing digital tachometer attached to tripod, different blenders in background.
The Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher blender motor base on table, hand pressing digital tachometer attached to tripod, different blenders in background.
Activation
Press-button
Press-button
Min Speed
14,479 RPM
16,103 RPM
Max Speed
21,169 RPM
19,966 RPM
Presets
No
Yes
Digital Display
No
No
Built-in Timer
No
No
Pulse Mode
Yes
Yes

Extra Accessory

The NutriBullet ZNBF30500Z’s tamper is on a table
Material
Plastic
N/A
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
N/A
Removable
Yes
N/A

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
8.0
6.5

Ease of Blend

8.5
5.0

Noise Level

7.0
7.7
The NutriBullet ZNBF30500Z blender is on a table, accompanied by a sound level meter displaying its noise level nearby. In the background, other blenders that we tested sit on a nearby shelf.
NutriBullet Blender Combo 1200w Noise Level Test
The hamilton beach wave crusher blender blender is on a table, accompanied by a sound level meter displaying its recorded noise level. In the background, other blenders that we tested sit on a nearby shelf.
Max Level
100.2 dB
96.3 dB

Assembly

8.0
6.5

Cleanability

8.0
8.0

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