Check out how powerful this blender is, gotta get one ASAP.

When I purchased my first blender, I didn’t really care about watts either. I actually just chose one that looked decent and got good reviews. It was all good until I wanted to puree some frozen bananas. The motor emitted an awful noise and the blades ceased turning. It was then that I learned that not all blenders are created equal.

For things like banana shakes, yogurt with berries or just for making a protein drink, I’ve always found that somewhere between 300 to 500 watts works pretty well. The texture turns out relatively smooth and the machine isn’t too loud. I had one of those for a while and used it many times each morning and had no issues. But once I began to cook more like making creamy soups or pureed sauces, I found I wanted a little extra oomph. About 600 watts felt more powerful and gave me a stronger grip, especially with the pulse button.

It’s the harder jobs that are changing so fast. It’s on crushing ice or pulverizing dates that you feel the limitation. My old blender heated up too much and there were bits no matter how long I’d blend. And then I attempted to make almond butter in it and that was the end of that blender. Now I have one that’s about 1200 watts and it can grind anything, nuts, seeds, ice without getting jammed.

It’s quieter, doesn’t leap off the counter and is simpler to clean. That’s something you never feel until you’ve used both good and bad ones, weak and strong ones.