KitchenAid Custom KSB560 Review

What the Reviewers Like:
Owners say the plastic jar is light and easy to scrape out.

What the Reviewers Don’t Like:
Replacement polycarbonate jars are expensive, say owners.

KitchenAid Custom KSB560 review highlights

Reviews say that the KSB560 is especially good at crushing ice, making frozen drinks, and puréeing. Most owners are happy with this blender, which they say is powerful and efficient. Although this blender's 56-ounce polycarbonate jug is lighter than glass, we read some reports that the bottom of the polycarbonate jug can start to crack and eventually leak.

This blender has been reviewed in the Wall Street Journal and Consumer Reports. In addition, more than 50 owners have posted reviews of the KSB560 to Amazon.com.

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

1. Consumer Reports
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Blenders
Editors of Consumer Reports
Aug-07

The KitchenAid KSB560 is an average performer in Consumer Reports' tests. It's very good at puréeing, and it's relatively good at blending icy drinks, but its performance on other tests is merely average.

2. The Wall Street Journal
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Blenders Enter the Ice Age
Charles Passy
22-Jun-07

In this article, Charles Passy covers five blenders with special ice-crushing features, testing their ability to make frozen drinks. According to Passy, the KitchenAid Five-Speed Custom Blender is the best overall, with power, practicality (an easy-pour and shatterproof polycarbonate jar) and style (including several color options).

3. Amazon.com
Review of the KitchenAid KSB560MC 5-Speed Blender
Contributors to Amazon.com
As of February 2008

More than 50 owners have posted reviews of the KSB650 to Amazon.com. The average rating is 4 1/2 stars. Owners say that this blender is stylish, powerful, shatter-resistant, and leak-proof. Several owners say that it's capable of turning ice to powder, and others say that the plastic jar is light and easy to scrape out.

4. Epinions
Reviews of the KitchenAid KSB560MC 5-Speed Blender
Contributors to Epinions.com
As of February 2008

A handful of Epinions users give this blender 3 stars (out of 5). Three of 6 owners say that the polycarbonate jar is prone to cracking and is expensive to replace. Other owners say it's powerful and easy to clean.

5. Cooking.com
Reviews of the Kitchenaid KSB560MC
Contributors to Cooking.com
As of February 2008

This blender has been rated by 16 reviewers, and the average rating is 4.6 stars (out of 5). Owners say it's noisy but efficient. A number of owners say this blender is powerful.

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KitchenAid Custom KSB560 Review