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Blender Type
Full Size Blender
Power
444 W
Hot Blending
Yes
Blender Type
Full Size Blender
Power
384 W
Portable
No
Hot Blending
Yes
Our Verdict
Hamilton Beach Power Elite Multi-Function
Hamilton Beach Smoothie Blender
The Hamilton Beach Power Elite Multi-Function is better overall than the Hamilton Beach Smoothie Blender, particularly for making smoothies and soups. Both are basic full-size blenders with relatively small jars, but the Power Elite does a better job of breaking down fibrous ingredients like kale, producing a smoother consistency. It also has a glass pitcher and removable blades, making it much easier to clean by hand. Neither blender is particularly well-built or effective at crushing ice.
Variants
- Power Elite Multi-Function (Black and Stainless Steel)
- Smoothie Blender (Black)
- Smoothie Blender (Sage Green)
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Black and Stainless Steel
Power Elite Multi-Function
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Black
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Black and Stainless Steel
Power Elite Multi-Function
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Sage Green
Smoothie Blender
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Black and Stainless Steel
Power Elite Multi-Function
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White
Smoothie Blender
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Black and Stainless Steel
Power Elite Multi-Function
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Black and Stainless Steel
Power Elite Multi-Function
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Black and Stainless Steel
Power Elite Multi-Function
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Power Elite Multi-Function
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Power Elite Multi-Function
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Main Differences for
Multi-Purpose
Multi-Purpose
Threshold
Multi-Purpose
7.1
6.6
Cleaning
9.0
6.5
Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches)
8.7
7.4
Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity)
8.7
7.4
Nut Butter
4.8
5.6
Crushed Ice
3.3
2.6
Build Quality
5.0
6.0
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Box Picture
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Blender Type
Full Size Blender
Full Size Blender
Portable
No
Height
14.7" (37.4 cm)
14.7" (37.3 cm)
Width
6.4" (16.3 cm)
7.7" (19.6 cm)
Depth
7.1" (18.0 cm)
8.6" (21.8 cm)
Weight
6.0 lbs (2.7 kg)
4.0 lbs (1.8 kg)
Shaft Length (Immersion Blenders)
N/A
N/A
Build Quality
5.0
6.0
Build Quality Picture
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Feet
Jar Capacity
5.5
5.7
Main Jar Capacity
40.0 oz (1,183 ml)
42.0 oz (1,242 ml)
Additional Jar Capacity
N/A
N/A
Jar/Beaker Materials
Jar Picture
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Optional Jar Picture
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Jar/Beaker Material
Glass
BPA-Free Plastic
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
Yes
Blades
Blades Picture
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Blade Type
Sharp
Dull
Blade Count
4
4
Removable
Yes
No
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
Yes
Yes
Cord Length
2.0 ft (0.6 m)
1.9 ft (0.6 m)
In The Box
Bundle Picture
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Performance
Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches)
8.7
7.4
Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo
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Jar Used
Main Jar
Main Jar
Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Video
Fibrous Ingredients Processing
7.5
5.0
Fibrous Ingredients Texture
9.0
8.0
Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity)
8.7
7.4
Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo
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Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Video
Jar Used
Main Jar
Main Jar
Fibrous Ingredients Processing
7.5
5.0
Fibrous Ingredients Texture
9.0
8.0
Crushed Ice
3.3
2.6
Crushed Ice Photo
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Crushed Ice Video
Crushed Ice Preparation
4.0
4.0
Crushed Ice Texture
3.0
2.0
Nut Butter
4.8
5.6
Nut Butter Picture
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Nut Butter Video
Nut Butter Preparation
3.0
2.0
Nut Butter Texture
6.0
8.0
Noise
7.2
7.2
Noise @ Max Speed
92.7 dB
92.7 dB
Noise Video
Blade Speed
Min Speed
14,500 RPM
15,000 RPM
Power
444 W
384 W
Max Speed
18,900 RPM
18,000 RPM
Speed Adjustment Based On Jar Type
No
No
Ease Of Use
Controls And Programs
Control Panel
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On/Off Switch
No
No
Speed Presets
2
4
Hot Blending
Yes
Yes
Speed Dial
No
No
Pulse/Turbo Mode
Yes
Yes
Programs
0
0
Blending Time Indicator
No
No
Programmable Timer
No
No
Cleaning
9.0
6.5
Self-Cleaning Video
Cleaning Video
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Black and Stainless Steel
Power Elite Multi-Function
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Black
Smoothie Blender
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Black and Stainless Steel
Power Elite Multi-Function
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Sage Green
Smoothie Blender
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Black and Stainless Steel
Power Elite Multi-Function
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White
Smoothie Blender
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Black and Stainless Steel
Power Elite Multi-Function
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HomeDepot.com
Black and Stainless Steel
Power Elite Multi-Function
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BestBuy.com
Black and Stainless Steel
Power Elite Multi-Function
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Hamilton Beach
Black and Stainless Steel
Power Elite Multi-Function
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Black and Stainless Steel
Power Elite Multi-Function
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Wayfair.com
Hamilton Beach Power Elite Multi-Function
Hamilton Beach Smoothie Blender
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