Cuisinart SB5600

Pros: Can handle large amounts of smoothies and I like the cyclonic mixing action.

Cons: Somewhat bulky and can get stuck with not having enough liquid.

The Bottom Line: Good quality blender that actually performs when making smoothies. Better than comparable KitchenAid blenders.

Review: I purchased this Cuisinart SB-5600 blender in late October. After owning a KitchenAid for several years with no luck on getting it to blend properly, I was again on the search for the perfect blender. This particular blender has a 600 watt high-torque ...

Pros: Large capacity jar.
Easy to use controls.

Cons: Did not blend.
Too tall to fit under counter cabinets.

Review: We purchased this blender due to its more powerful motor, and larger jar capacity in order to make smoothies. They ended up more like chunkies!!!!  This blender did not seem to have the ability to draw down liquid to the blade. Ice was not fully ...