Blender/BLACK+DECKER
BLACK+DECKER
#6 of 9 blenders tested
Fair
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R3 scores this 6.1/10 (Fair). The PowerCrush delivers the basics well: a glass jar and stainless steel blades at one of the lowest prices in the category. The 700W motor handles everyday blending adequately, and the dishwasher-safe jar earns a perfect cleaning score. The main limitations are the unspecified glass type, a 2-year warranty, and missing noise data. At $34.99, the value proposition is strong -- you get glass-jar safety without a premium price.
Budget is your primary constraint and you want a glass-jar blender with stainless steel blades for under $35
Your blending needs are moderate -- daily smoothies, soft fruit, sauces -- rather than heavy-duty ice crushing or nut butter making
Easy cleanup matters -- the dishwasher-safe glass jar and removable blade assembly make daily cleaning effortless
You regularly blend dense frozen produce or make nut butters -- the 700W motor may struggle with demanding tasks
You want confirmed borosilicate glass -- the Oster Heritage offers that at just $10 more with a 1000W motor
Warranty coverage matters -- Hamilton Beach offers a 3-year warranty on a comparable $30 blender
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Materials, certifications, and what the testing actually shows
6.5/10
Safety score
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Why this matters: Warranty coverage matters -- Hamilton Beach offers a 3-year warranty on a comparable $30 blender

Oster
Warranty coverage matters -- Hamilton Beach offers a 3-year warranty on a comparable $30 blender

Oster
Warranty coverage matters -- Hamilton Beach offers a 3-year warranty on a comparable $30 blender

Hamilton Beach
Warranty coverage matters -- Hamilton Beach offers a 3-year warranty on a comparable $30 blender
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See all blenders we reviewedLast reviewed: March 2026
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