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- Sleek design
- Easy to use
- Three-year warranty
- Reports of leaks, breakdowns
- Noisy
- Performance only average
Professional comparison tests say that the Cuisinart SmartPower SPB-7 blender is noisier than others, and it doesn't crush ice as well as some of the competition. It's not particularly good at puréeing, either. Owners confirm that their SmartPower SPB-7 blenders are noisy. Also, both the plastic gear assembly and the plastic base appear to be prone to breaking. While some owners like the wide jar, others have found that it allows food to avoid the blender's blades. The Oster Beehive Blender (*est. $60) earns better scores in professional tests and owner reviews.
We read expert reviews of the SmartPower at Consumer Reports and Cook's Illustrated, both of which include this basic blender in detailed performance tests, comparing it to competing models for ice chopping, pureeing and smoothie making. Real Simple includes it among recommended blenders from their reviews and testing. In addition, more than 70 owners have reviewed this blender at Amazon.com, and another 50 owners have rated the Cuisinart SPB-7 at Epinions.com.
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1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe
The Cuisinart SmartPower SPB-7 is included in comparison tests with more than 30 other blenders at Consumer Reports, where it's judged on its ability to puree soup, crush ice, make smoothies and blend icy cocktails. A ratings chart is included.
Review: Blenders, Editors of Consumer Reports, Updated Aug. 2007
2. Real SimpleDetails/Subscribe
Real Simple tests 25 blenders and rates three of them "good," "better" and "best." The Cuisinart SmartPower Basics earns a "good" rating for its performance and three-year warranty.
Review: The Best Blenders, Jennifer Jafarzadeh, Sept. 2004
3. Amazon.com
At Amazon.com, the Cuisinart SPB-7 receives some of the lowest scores among blenders - an average of two stars out of five from over 40 owner reviews. Numerous owners say that the plastic gears are prone to breaking. They also say that this blender cannot handle soup, never mind frozen fruit or ice, and that it leaks from the base.
Review: Cuisinart SPB SmartPower 40-Ounce 7-Speed Electronic Bar Blender Reviews, Contributors to Amazon.com
4. Good HousekeepingDetails/Subscribe
Good Housekeeping's editors test 16 blenders and provide brief reviews of the top four performers. The Cuisinart SmartPower earns a spot among the top four; they like the ability to pulse at any speed.
Review: The Best Blenders, Editors of Good Housekeeping, July 2007
5. Epinions.com
The Cuisinart SmartPower earns an average rating of three stars (out of five) in over 50 reviews posted at Epinions.com. While some owners appreciate this blender's sleek looks, others complain about breakage and noise. Several owners say that it can't crush ice, but others say it does a good job for the price.
Review: Cuisinart SmartPower Reviews, Contributors to Epinions.com
6. Cooking.com
The Cuisinart SmartPower earns a high average rating from owners at Cooking.com -- but only two owners have written reviews so far. We found a much larger volume of reviews at Amazon.com and Epinions.
Review: White SmartPower Electronic Bar Blender, 7-speed Reviews, Contributors to Cooking.com
