Cuisinart SmartPower 7-Speed SPB-7 Review

What the Reviewers Like:
Owners like this blender's sleek looks.

What the Reviewers Don’t Like:
This blender's ability to make slushy drinks is about average, and some owners say it's prone to leaking.

Cuisinart SmartPower 7-Speed SPB-7 review highlights

Professional comparison tests say that the Cuisinart SmartPower 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 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 Classic Beehive (*est. $60) earns better scores in professional tests.

We read expert reviews of the SmartPower at Consumer Reports and Cook's Illustrated. Seventy owners have reviewed this machine at Amazon.com, and 54 owners have rated it at Epinions.com.

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*In order of credibility (see our Ratings Criteria).

1. Consumer Reports
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Editors of Consumer Reports
Aug-07

The Cuisinart SmartPower SPB-7 is a mediocre performer in Consumer Reports' tests. It's relatively noisy, and it's not particularly good at puréeing. Its ability to make slushy drinks is about average.

2. Amazon.com
Reviews of the Cuisinart SmartPower 7-Speed SPB-7
Contributors to Amazon.com
As of February 2008

At Amazon.com, owners have posted 70 reviews of the SPB-7. They average 2 stars (out of 5). Numerous owners say that the plastic gears are prone to breaking. They also say that this blender cannot handle frozen fruit or ice and leaks from the base. Several owners complain about Cuisinart's customer service.

3. Epinions
Reviews of the Cuisinart SmartPower
Contributors to Epinions.com
As of February 2008

The Cuisinart SmartPower earns an average rating of 3 stars (out of 5) in 54 reviews posted here. 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.

4. Cooking.com
Reviews of the Cuisinart SmartPower SPB-7
Contributors to Cooking.com
As of February 2008

The Smart Power earns an average of 4.7 stars in 5 owner-written reviews here. Owners say it's powerful, easy to use, and a good value.

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Cuisinart SmartPower 7-Speed SPB-7 Review