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The most serious noise treatment in this set belongs to the Blendtec Professional 800, which surrounds the jar with a full hinged enclosure.
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True sound control for drinks at early hours and in open kitchens.
By the numbers
What we found across the high-end blenders we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Only 1 of the 29 models checked meet every need here: “Noise worries me a great deal”, “My blending is for a family or group”, “I want walk-away programs I can rely on”, “Controls and finish quality matter to me”, and “I want a long warranty”.
1 model fits, out of 29 checkedBlendtec Professional 800 lists 90 oz for included-container capacity, 41% above the 64 oz median.
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “Noise worries me a great deal”, “My blending is for a family or group”, “I want walk-away programs I can rely on”, “Controls and finish quality matter to me”, and “I want a long warranty”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
How we calculatedFigures use the largest container listed in the package. Its total volume can be more than the recommended fill line for liquids. The median draws on the 28 of 29 models that publish comparable figures.
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| Blendtec Professional 800 |
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| Hamilton Beach Professional Quiet Shield Blender |
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| Breville the Q |
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Blendtec, Black, WildSide Plus jar
This powerful home Blendtec sits inside a hinged sound enclosure and adds a touch slider and six automatic recipes.
Top pick ifPremium blending for the noise-conscious
The enclosure makes it one of the biggest and costliest machines in this group.
Hamilton Beach Professional, 58870
Four programs, a direct variable-speed dial and a removable sound shield come on this compact, high-speed 32-ounce blender.
Best forSmall batches with less noise, without paying luxury prices
A large family batch doesn’t suit the 32-ounce jar.
Breville, BBL820SHY, Smoked Hickory
This fast 1,800-watt blender comes with a roomy 68-ounce jug, a useful frozen-dessert program and an interface cleaner than most kitchen systems offer.
Best forQuick cold blends run from a polished set of controls
It runs quieter than some open-base rivals, yet the Q has no real sound enclosure.
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