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Oster Pro 1200 Blender vs Black and Decker 10-Speed Blender Side-by-Side Comparison
The Oster Pro’s 1200-watt motor and innovative features provide a clear edge over the more basic Black and Decker, particularly for tasks that go beyond basic blending.
Oster Pro 1200 Blender
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Black and Decker 10-Speed Blender
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Overall Verdict
If your blending needs go beyond the basics and you value a no-frill blender, the Oster Pro 1200 is the clear choice over the Black and Decker.
Equipped with a 1200-watt motor, the Oster Pro handles a wide range of ingredients with relative ease and smoothness, from tough nuts and seeds to fibrous greens and ice cubes. The Black and Decker’s 550-watt motor, on the other hand, struggles with most blending challenges. It performs adequately only with fresh, soft ingredients for basic smoothies or purees.
The user experience also differs notably between the two. The Oster Pro enhances the user experience with its user-friendly interface, including intuitive controls and an additional blending cup for added convenience. In contrast, the Black+Decker Crush Master has been noted for issues like the challenge in removing the lid and the stiffness of its control buttons.
Pros & Cons
- Good value for the money
- Well-organized control buttons
- A lot easier to clean and assemble than many of its rivals
- Excels at preparing green smoothies, almond butter, and crushed ice
- Removal blade assembly for thorough cleaning
- Priced affordably, while still providing sufficient power for basic tasks
- Compact and portable footprint
- Lackluster capability in making frozen fruit smoothies
- Gimmicky control panel
- Difficulty in removing the lid
- Stiff control buttons
- Noticeable smell of burning plastic
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
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