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- Sleek design
- Easy to use
- Three-year warranty
- Reports of leaks, breakdowns
- Noisy
- Performance only average
Professional comparison tests indicate that the Cuisinart SmartPower SPB-7 blender is noisier than others, and that it doesn't crush ice as well as some of the competition. It's not particularly good at pureeing, either. Owners confirm that their SmartPower SPB-7 blenders are noisy. Also, both the plastic gear assembly and the plastic base are 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 Classic Beehive Blender (*Est. $70) earns better scores in professional tests and owner reviews.
We read expert feedback of the SmartPower at ConsumerReports.org and Good Housekeeping, both of which include this basic blender in detailed performance tests, comparing it with competing models for ice chopping, pureeing and smoothie making. Real Simple magazine also includes it among recommended blenders. In addition, several owners have reviewed this blender at Amazon.com and Epinions.com.
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| Cuisinart SPB-7 SmartPower 40-Ounce 7-Speed Electronic Bar Blender, White | |
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1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe
The Cuisinart SmartPower SPB-7 is included in comparison tests with more than 30 other blenders. Models are judged on their ability to puree soup, crush ice, make smoothies and blend icy cocktails. A ratings chart is included.
Review: Blenders, Editors of ConsumerReports.org, Updated Aug. 2007
2. Real SimpleDetails/Subscribe
Real Simple magazine 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 SmartPower SPB-7 receives some of the lowest scores among blenders -- an average of 2 stars out of 5 from more than 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, 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 its ability to pulse at any speed.
Review: The Best Blenders, Editors of Good Housekeeping, July 2007
5. Epinions.com
The Cuisinart SmartPower SPB-7 earns an average rating of 3 stars (out of 5) in more than 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 SPB-7 7-Speed Blender, Contributors to Epinions.com
6. Cooking.com
The Cuisinart SmartPower SPB-7 earns a high average rating from owners at Cooking.com -- but only a couple of owners have reviewed it so far. We found a much larger volume of reviews at Amazon.com and Epinions.com.
Review: White SmartPower Electronic Bar Blender, 7-Speed, Contributors to Cooking.com
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