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Calphalon ActiveSense vs Brentwood 12-Speed Pulse Blender with Glass Jar

Which Blender Is Better?

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    Main Differences
    Design
      DimensionsBuild QualityJar CapacityJar/Beaker MaterialsBladesLidPower CordIn The Box
    Performance
      Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches)Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity)Crushed IceNut ButterNoiseBlade Speed
    Ease Of Use
      Controls And ProgramsCleaning
    Comments

Products

Calphalon ActiveSense
Brentwood 12-Speed Pulse Blender with Glass Jar

Tested using Methodology v1.0

Updated Apr 29, 2025 12:39 PM

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Calphalon ActiveSense Picture
Brentwood 12-Speed Pulse Blender with Glass Jar Picture
Blender Type
Full Size Blender
Power
1,200 W
Hot Blending
Yes
Blender Type
Full Size Blender
Power
350 W
Hot Blending
No

Our Verdict

Calphalon ActiveSense

Brentwood 12-Speed Pulse Blender with Glass Jar

The Calphalon ActiveSense is better than the Brentwood 12-Speed Pulse Blender with Glass Jar. The Calphalon is sturdier and has a bigger capacity. It has a better overall blending performance since it can crush ice, make nut butter, and make a smoother blend with fibrous ingredients. However, the Brentwood has a glass jar, which is less prone to scratches and discoloration. It's significantly quieter when it's running as well.

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Variants

  • ActiveSense (Gray)
  • JB-920B (Black)
  • JB-920R (Red)
  • JB-920W (White)

Review

See Calphalon ActiveSense Review
See Brentwood 12-Speed Pulse Blender with Glass Jar Review
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ActiveSense
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ActiveSense
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Red
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Gray
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White
JB-920W
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Main Differences for
Multi-Purpose

Threshold 

0.10

Multi-Purpose 
 

8.5
4.0

Hot Blending 
 

Yes
No

Crushed Ice 
 

9.7
0.0

Nut Butter 
 

6.9
0.0

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) 
 

9.3
7.4

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) 
 

9.3
7.4

Build Quality 
 

7.0
5.0

Cleaning 
 

7.5
9.0

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Blender Type 
 

Full Size Blender
Full Size Blender

Box Picture 
 

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Calphalon ActiveSense Box Picture
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Brentwood 12-Speed Pulse Blender with Glass Jar Box Picture

Height 
 

16.7" (42.5 cm)
15.4" (39.0 cm)

Width  

6.6" (16.8 cm)
6.3" (16.1 cm)

Depth  

6.4" (16.3 cm)
8.2" (20.9 cm)

Weight 
 

7.1 lbs (3.2 kg)
6.4 lbs (2.9 kg)

Shaft Length (Immersion Blenders) 
 

N/A
N/A
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Build Quality 
 

7.0
5.0

Build Quality Picture 
 

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Calphalon ActiveSense Build Quality Picture
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Brentwood 12-Speed Pulse Blender with Glass Jar Build Quality Picture
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Jar Capacity 
 

9.0
5.7

Main Jar Capacity 
 

64.0 oz (1,893 ml)
42.0 oz (1,242 ml)

Additional Jar Capacity 
 

24.0 oz (710 ml)
N/A
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Jar/Beaker Materials 
 

Jar Picture 
 

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Brentwood 12-Speed Pulse Blender with Glass Jar Jar Picture

Optional Jar Picture 
 

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Calphalon ActiveSense Optional Jar Picture
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Brentwood 12-Speed Pulse Blender with Glass Jar Optional Jar Picture

Jar/Beaker Material 
 

BPA-Free Plastic
Glass

Dishwasher Safe 
 

Yes
Yes
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Blades 
 

Blades Picture 
 

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Calphalon ActiveSense Blades Picture
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Brentwood 12-Speed Pulse Blender with Glass Jar Blades Picture

Blade Type 
 

Sharp
Blunt

Blade Count 
 

6
4

Removable 
 

Yes
Yes

Dishwasher Safe 
 

Yes
Yes
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Lid 
 

Lid Picture 
 

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Calphalon ActiveSense Lid Picture
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Brentwood 12-Speed Pulse Blender with Glass Jar Lid Picture

Two-Part Lid 
 

Yes
Yes

Lid Closing Type 
 

Friction
Friction
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Power Cord  

Cable Picture 
 

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Calphalon ActiveSense Cable Picture
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Brentwood 12-Speed Pulse Blender with Glass Jar Cable Picture

Stow-Away Compartment 
 

No
Yes

Cord Length 
 

2.8 ft (0.8 m)
2.4 ft (0.7 m)
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture 
 

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Performance

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) 
 

9.3
7.4

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo 
 

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Calphalon ActiveSense Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo
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Brentwood 12-Speed Pulse Blender with Glass Jar Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo

Jar Used 
 

Additional Jar
Main Jar

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Video  

Fibrous Ingredients Processing 
 

8.5
5.0

Fibrous Ingredients Texture 
 

9.5
8.0
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Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) 
 

9.3
7.4

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo 
 

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Calphalon ActiveSense Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo
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Brentwood 12-Speed Pulse Blender with Glass Jar Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Video  

Jar Used  

Main Jar
Main Jar

Fibrous Ingredients Processing 
 

8.5
7.0

Fibrous Ingredients Texture 
 

9.5
7.5
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Crushed Ice 
 

9.7
0.0

Crushed Ice Photo 
 

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Calphalon ActiveSense Crushed Ice Photo
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Brentwood 12-Speed Pulse Blender with Glass Jar Crushed Ice Photo

Crushed Ice Video  

Crushed Ice Preparation 
 

9.0
0

Crushed Ice Texture 
 

10
0
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Nut Butter 
 

6.9
0.0

Nut Butter Picture 
 

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Calphalon ActiveSense Nut Butter Picture
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Brentwood 12-Speed Pulse Blender with Glass Jar Nut Butter Picture

Nut Butter Video  

Nut Butter Preparation 
 

6.0
0

Nut Butter Texture 
 

7.5
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Noise 
 

6.2
7.5

Noise @ Max Speed 
 

96.4 dB
91.1 dB

Noise Video  

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Blade Speed 
 

Min Speed 
 

3,400 RPM
11,900 RPM

Power 
 

1,200 W
350 W

Max Speed 
 

16,200 RPM
17,800 RPM

Speed Adjustment Based On Jar Type 
 

No
No
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Ease Of Use

Controls And Programs 
 

Control Panel 
 

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Calphalon ActiveSense Control Panel
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Brentwood 12-Speed Pulse Blender with Glass Jar Control Panel

On/Off Switch 
 

Yes
No

Speed Presets 
 

3
12

Hot Blending 
 

Yes
No

Speed Dial 
 

No
No

Pulse/Turbo Mode 
 

Yes
Yes

Programs 
 

5
0

Blending Time Indicator 
 

No
No

Programmable Timer 
 

No
No
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Cleaning 
 

7.5
9.0

Self-Cleaning Video  

Cleaning Video  

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Gray
ActiveSense
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Black
JB-920B
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Gray
ActiveSense
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Red
JB-920R
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Gray
ActiveSense
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White
JB-920W
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Gray
ActiveSense
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Brentwood 12-Speed Pulse Blender with Glass Jar

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