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Blender Type
Full Size Blender
Power
1,200 W
Hot Blending
Yes
Blender Type
Full Size Blender
Power
420 W
Portable
No
Hot Blending
Yes
Our Verdict
Calphalon ActiveSense
Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher Multi-Function
The Calphalon ActiveSense is better than the Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher Multi-Function. The Calphalon has a better build quality and a larger capacity in its main jar. It makes a smoother blend with fibrous ingredients like fruit and kale, which is important for well-blended smoothies. It's also much better for crushing ice. It has automatic blending programs, which you might find more convenient. On the other hand, the Hamilton Beach has a glass jar, and its removable blade assembly makes it much easier to clean.
Variants
- ActiveSense (Gray)
- Wave Crusher Multi-Function (Black)
- Wave Crusher Multi-Function (Stainless Steel)
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ActiveSense
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Wave Crusher Multi-Function
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ActiveSense
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Stainless Steel
Wave Crusher Multi-Function
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ActiveSense
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Main Differences for
Multi-Purpose
Multi-Purpose
Threshold
Multi-Purpose
8.5
7.0
Crushed Ice
9.7
4.0
Nut Butter
6.9
5.1
Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity)
9.3
7.7
Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches)
9.3
7.8
Build Quality
7.0
5.0
Cleaning
7.5
9.0
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Box Picture
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Blender Type
Full Size Blender
Full Size Blender
Portable
No
Height
16.7" (42.5 cm)
14.6" (37.2 cm)
Width
6.6" (16.8 cm)
8.0" (20.4 cm)
Depth
6.4" (16.3 cm)
8.2" (20.8 cm)
Weight
7.1 lbs (3.2 kg)
6.4 lbs (2.9 kg)
Shaft Length (Immersion Blenders)
N/A
N/A
Build Quality
7.0
5.0
Build Quality Picture
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Feet
Jar Capacity
9.0
5.5
Main Jar Capacity
64.0 oz (1,893 ml)
40.0 oz (1,183 ml)
Additional Jar Capacity
24.0 oz (710 ml)
N/A
Jar/Beaker Materials
Jar Picture
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Optional Jar Picture
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Jar/Beaker Material
BPA-Free Plastic
Glass
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
Yes
Blades
Blades Picture
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Blade Type
Sharp
Sharp
Blade Count
6
4
Removable
Yes
Yes
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
Yes
Lid
Lid Picture
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Two-Part Lid
Yes
Yes
Lid Closing Type
Friction
Friction
Power Cord
Cable Picture
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Stow-Away Compartment
No
Yes
Cord Length
2.8 ft (0.8 m)
2.0 ft (0.6 m)
In The Box
Bundle Picture
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Performance
Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches)
9.3
7.8
Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo
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Jar Used
Additional Jar
Main Jar
Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Video
Fibrous Ingredients Processing
8.5
7.0
Fibrous Ingredients Texture
9.5
8.0
Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity)
9.3
7.7
Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo
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Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Video
Jar Used
Main Jar
Main Jar
Fibrous Ingredients Processing
8.5
6.5
Fibrous Ingredients Texture
9.5
8.0
Crushed Ice
9.7
4.0
Crushed Ice Photo
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Crushed Ice Video
Crushed Ice Preparation
9.0
4.0
Crushed Ice Texture
10
4.0
Nut Butter
6.9
5.1
Nut Butter Picture
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Nut Butter Video
Nut Butter Preparation
6.0
3.0
Nut Butter Texture
7.5
6.5
Noise
6.2
7.7
Noise @ Max Speed
96.4 dB
90.0 dB
Noise Video
Blade Speed
Min Speed
3,400 RPM
14,700 RPM
Power
1,200 W
420 W
Max Speed
16,200 RPM
18,300 RPM
Speed Adjustment Based On Jar Type
No
No
Ease Of Use
Controls And Programs
Control Panel
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On/Off Switch
Yes
No
Speed Presets
3
2
Hot Blending
Yes
Yes
Speed Dial
No
No
Pulse/Turbo Mode
Yes
Yes
Programs
5
0
Blending Time Indicator
No
No
Programmable Timer
No
No
Cleaning
7.5
9.0
Self-Cleaning Video
Cleaning Video
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ActiveSense
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Wave Crusher Multi-Function
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ActiveSense
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Stainless Steel
Wave Crusher Multi-Function
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