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Blendtec Total Classic Original Blender - WildSide+ Jar (90 oz) - Professional-Grade Power - 6 Pre-programmed Cycles - 10-speeds - Black vs Immersion Blender Handheld, Corded Electric Blenders Portable Stick Mixer with 2 Mixing Speed and Stainless Steel Blades Emulsifier for Effortless Blending Soup, Smoothies, Puree or Baby Food

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Blendtec Total Classic Original Blender - WildSide+ Jar (90 oz) - Professional-Grade Power - 6 Pre-programmed Cycles - 10-speeds - Black
#2 in Blenders

Blendtec

Blendtec Total Classic Original Blender - WildSide+ Jar (90 oz) - Professional-Grade Power - 6 Pre-programmed Cycles - 10-speeds - Black

$399.95

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Pros

  • +Durable (lasted 4 years)
  • +User satisfaction
  • +Durable
  • +Long-lasting (1200+ smoothies)
  • +Long-lasting (since 2011)

Cons

  • -Lid issues (leaky after 12 years, possibly due to dishwasher)
β€œWe have a blendtec which was, at the time, their direct competitor and I still love it. It’s going strong after ~1200 smoothies according to its counter”
Immersion Blender Handheld, Corded Electric Blenders Portable Stick Mixer with 2 Mixing Speed and Stainless Steel Blades Emulsifier for Effortless Blending Soup, Smoothies, Puree or Baby Food
#1 in Blenders

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Immersion Blender Handheld, Corded Electric Blenders Portable Stick Mixer with 2 Mixing Speed and Stainless Steel Blades Emulsifier for Effortless Blending Soup, Smoothies, Puree or Baby Food

$16.96

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Pros

  • +Inexpensive ($25)
  • +Easy to clean
  • +Good for mayo
  • +Good for smoothies
  • +Good for jams
β€œBuy an immersion blender. $25, easy to clean, can handle what you’re looking to use it for. I use mine for smoothies daily, jams, soups, sauces.”