Standardized the ingredients used to ensure result comparability.
CRUSHED ICE
Added test video.
Scored comparisons for preparation & texture.
NUT BUTTER
Renamed test from "Almond Butter".
Added test video.
Scored comparisons for preparation & texture.
NOISE (NEW BOX)
Dedicated noise level test box.
Standardized the sound measuring setup.
SPEED AND CONTROLS (Modified)
Box renamed "Blade Speed".
Speed dial comparison moved to the new "Controls and Programs" box.
Pulse/Turbo Mode comparison moved to the new "Controls and Programs" box.
Noise @ Max Speed comparison moved to the new dedicated "Noise" box.
On/Off Toggle comparison moved to the new "Controls and Programs" box.
Extra Features (REMOVED)
"Hot Blending" comparison moved to the ribbon.
"Speed Adjustment Based On Jar Size" comparison moved to the "Blade Speed" box.
The following comparisons have been removed but will be detailed in the review text if present within the "In the Box" test:
Additional Jugs
Juicer Attachment
Food Processing Attachment
Heating Element
Noise Dome
Tamper
Vacuum Pump
CONTROLS AND PROGRAMS (NEW BOX)
Fusion of elements from the former "Programs/Modes" box and first iteration of the "Blade Speed" box (Speed & Controls)
Description of a blender's physical controls
Description of a blender's programs (if applicable)
CLEANING
Removed the smoothie cleaning component of the test
Divided the test into two steps: self-cleaning followed by hand cleaning
Added test videos
Self-cleaning video
Hand cleaning video
Removed comparisons.
The test is now focused on analyzing the cleaning ease of a blender, not on what we're cleaning from it.
Usage Ratings
Smoothies/Protein Shakes are now split into
Smoothies (Single Serving)
Smoothies (Multiple Servings)
All usages are updated to include new tests
71 Blenders Updated
We have retested popular models. The test results for the following models have been converted to the new testing methodology. However, the text might be inconsistent with the new results.