Breville Hemisphere Control Blender Review

Product Review: Breville BBL605XL Hemisphere Control Blender

Company: Amazon via seller Breville

Price Range: $199-$249

Who Would Buy This: 

Those shopping for a programmable counter top blender. For anyone interested in n efficient and sleek product, the Breville Hemisphere Control Blender works wonders.

Purpose of Product:

The Breville Hemisphere Control Blender is designed with making smoothies in mind. It can be used for all traditional tasks associated with blending, but the programmed features on it suggest use almost entirely for drink making purposes. As a smoothie maker, it does a great job

Pros:

Employ a quality blender at a fraction of the cost of Vitamix and other high end blender brands. From its powerful motor to the vortex blending technology to the BPA-free blending jar to its LED lighted buttons, this blender comes loaded down with unique features. With a price point of 50% of even the lowest costs Vitamix blenders, the Breville Hemisphere Control Blender was built to impress.

Blend your favorite drinks with variable speeds easily thanks to the programmable functions of this blender. With a 750 watt blending height, this unit is powerful enough for even leafy green smoothies. Due to the vortex blending technology of the Breville Blender, all content within the blending container will be sucked down into the blades. Hiccups can occur if not enough water is present in the blender, so be sure to include a little extra liquid with all smoothie recipes.

Enjoy the sleek design and unique features of this blender. As mentioned before, the Breville Hemisphere Control Blender comes with programmable features, which include: ice crush, pulse, and smoothie. Along with these programs, the blender can be set to operate on varying speeds in order to customize every blend to the unique recipe being made. Another great feature I have never seen before on a blender is the LCD countdown display that alerts you to when the programmed function will be complete. With all buttons being back lit, you will never have to wonder again whether you actually hit a button again. Each program will light up on the blender which makes it doubly useful when blending so early in the morning it is still dark out, or for blending during the night.

With a price point less than $200, this blender serves as a great starting point for anyone wanting the best of both worlds when it comes to blending. Almost all blenders with price points below $100 are utter crap that are not met for daily use. The NutriBullet 900 S offers a great choice with a low price point, but it is meant for people not desiring a large blending container. The Breville Hemisphere Control Blender has a motor powerful enough to get the daily blending tasks of anyone seeking the health benefits of daily smoothie consumption, and the blending capacity for anyone wanting big green smoothies. At 48 ounces, this blender size matches many of the Vitamix models. This machine serves perfectly for anyone then seeking a large smoothie to drink in the morning, but not yet wanting to purchase a top of the line blender.

Cons:

While the blender may in fact be quiet, I would not say it is a "peaceful" machine. The Breville BBL605XL Hemisphere Control Blender certainly does not have a loud motor, it is actually one of the quietest blenders I have seen. Still though, when it runs on the pulse setting, the blender has a tendency to jump all over the counter. No liquids are spilled out of the blender, but this is startling. Occasionally I worry that the blender could fall off the counter. Nothing like that has happened yet, but I would suggest all users of this blender keep it situated away from the edge of the counter top.

Guarantee:

Breville offers a 1-year limited warranty on the product to cover any defects in manufacturing. This will not cover any self-inflicted damage upon the blender by the user.

The Amazon A-Z Guarantee is the best guarantee in the market. In the event that the product is not delivered, delivered in a broken condition, or is not meeting the quality expectations of the buyer, the item may be returned to Amazon for a full refund. A 30 day window exists to file a claim to Amazon over any problem that may come up with the product. 

Value for money?

For anyone new into the world of blenders or wishing to upgrade from a sub-$100 model, the Breville Hemisphere Control Blender is a great intermediate choice. Many of the prime features found within the top of the line blenders can also be found in this Breville model. Even then, the Breville includes some unique extras like the programmable features, the LED back lit buttons, and the LCD count down display that make this a nifty appliance in any kitchen.

Where to buy:

Amazon - Breville BBL605XL Hemisphere Control Blender

Continue to read reviews at Amazon:

"Works well and very easy to clean." - Jane PIne Wood

"And this one is worth the money and does a great job!" - Debra L. Stewart

"Nice end result from a product with a few flaws." - George Bagwel

By Mat McNeile