Best Blender – Oster 4093 Classic 2 Speed Beehive Blender Review

The name is an eye-catcher. Its distinctive beehive-shaped base is a great head-turner for your kitchen if you like the lustrous chrome and its retro style.

Based on the many blender reviews, Oster Classic Beehive Blender in Chrome has consistently good ratings. It is, thus, hardly a surprise that it is ranked as the best general use blender since there are no nagging durability problems on the whole. To help you in your purchase, below are the pros of this blender:

Oster 4093 Class 2 Speed Beehive Pros

1) Smooth – This blender is great for crushing ice because it leaves no chunk of ice. A real deal compared to Cuisinart which leaves a grittier consistency. So smooth, you don’t need to sift through the pulp when blending chilies. It is great for making smoothies especially those with frozen fruit and I’m talking about ice-cream shop quality. No more waiting for defrosting! Just pop it in the blender straightaway! Other blenders have problems with separation (the top is chunky while the bottom is blended). This powerful blender is so strong that it creates a ‘funnel’ so that liquid from the top is dragged down to the bottom. Voila! A perfect blend.

2) All-purpose – You name it, you blend it: soup, salsa, homemade pasta sauces, grated cheese & coconut, salad dressings, etc. It’s specialty? Perfect margarita, puree soups, smoothies, strawberry daiquiris and fabulous gazpacho.

3) Fast & Furious – I kid you not! You can blend most things under a minute. Need your protein shakes in a jiffy? All it takes is 30 seconds. It’s powerful (600 watts), quick and simple.

4) No burnt smell – Afraid of triggering the fire detector? No worries  Even though it is very powerful, there is no burnt smell from the motor.

5) Blades are made of metal – It’s sharp, it’s durable. Other blenders’ plastic blades crack over time. This metal blade does not. No more worries about cracking blades. It’s so sharp and sturdy that it halves the time to blend.

6) Not plastic, but a glass jar – Stain resistant and scratch resistant; the glass gives it a polished look. Does a pretty good job at funneling the food to the blades. The carafe is pretty small, but its cuteness does not diminish its strength.

7) Eye-candy – Kitchen lover? Its shiny base is a fine addition to your counter table. Reminiscing of the 50’s jukebox café? This is your answer!

8) No unpleasant odours – Fret not if you love to blend garlic or other smelly food. It does not retain those smells after it is cleaned.

Oster 4093 Class 2 Speed Beehive Cons

1) King Kong of the Kitchen – This is an all-time high complaint in almost every single blender review. Just imagine a jet engine taking off without any ear plugs on. Solution? Dampen the sound between the bottom of the blender and the hard, sound-reflective surface of the counter top. For instance, you could use a folded tea towel or a rubber mat. It really does make a difference, trust me.

2) Hand-wash – Dishwasher users, this might disappoint you since the only part that can be washed in the dishwasher is the glass container. However, I find it very easy to clean since this is a pretty effective blender.

3) Only 2 control speeds – High speed or low speed pulse control. Doesn’t make a difference if you’re going to blend frozen beverages. Plus, it takes the guesswork equation out of blenders who has numerous control settings which I believe is quite unnecessary. So, if you want a coarser texture, some reviews said the pulse feature is mostly adequate.

4) Cheap Lid – Doesn’t reflect a good image of Oster but you can keep your hand on the lid to avoid the splattering mess in your kitchen. Flimsy lid may soften especially if you are blending hot foods (e.g. pureeing warm tomatoes). One user witnessed the clear plastic cap slip through the softened lid and dropped into the blender where it was effectively blended into his mixture. Not a pretty sight, I imagine. You might want to keep that in mind.

5) Some find it too powerful – There might be trouble trying to blend light-weight ingredients so you might have to blend in big batches to bring it all the way down to the blades. Some have problem blending ice to make two pina coladas because they are not used to such a powerful blender. A solution? Nuke the cubes for 10-15 seconds and pour the liquid into the carafe from the top. Use pulse to break down the big chunks of ice first. This way, you should get a consistent and perfect drink.

Best Blender – General

Generally, Oster Classic Beehive Blender in Chrome is quite reliable. However, of late, there seems to be a discrepancy in consistency in its manufacturing. A few examples would include a broken rubber ring that holds together part of the drive mechanism, failure of the motor after only one usage, leakage of oil and acrid burning smell after running the motor for only 1 minute or more.

However, these complaints from some blender reviews are in the minority and very manufacturer have their percentage of error. For those who were lucky, this blender lasted them for a few years even after using it twice a day all year round. As long as the defects occur within the one year warranty period, I shouldn’t worry too much. All the research and feedback have prove this is the best blender you can get!

The price range is approximately between US $55 and US $65, I think it is pretty reasonable if you receive a reliable blender from Oster.

Further Information:

• Oster Classic Beehive Blender Amazon Review And Price

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