Age 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 and older Gender Male Female I went through 3 other blenders before I found one that could handle the type of protein drink I make. This one handles it hands down! I must admit I was a bit disappointed with a few (minor) things that cheapen it. (I guess they had to cut costs somewhere to make it more affordable). The "stainless steel" looking exterior is really brushed aluminum, and the lid, (which, on other blenders I have used over the years is made of heavy flexible rubber), is a very thin plastic. I also wish it had just a couple more speeds. The "pulse" speed is perfect for my use, but the switch must be held down to get a lower constant speed, otherwise all you get is one VERY high speed. But it is powerful, and as all the other reviews have stated, is pretty loud. Still a pretty great blender. Yes () No (7)  Report Yes () No (7) I went looking for a new blender when I accidentally broke the jar on my Cuisinart and the cost was prohibitive to replace.

I did a lot of research and the all metal construction impressed me. The blender lives up to and surpasses the description and what I expected of a blender, far superior to the Cuisinart. It is noisy but what blender isn't? It is used every day for a morning smoothie and blends frozen fruit very quickly and fully. Always had some lumps left over with the previous blender. So glad I made this purchase. Yes () No (0)  Report Yes () No (0) I did a lot of research into blenders before I bought this one because I didn't want to spend $300 but I also didn't want to buy something that wouldn't work well. I particularly wanted to make fruit and vegetable smoothies as well as blend nuts for soups. It's certainly basic with its "off, on, pulse" options, but that's all I need. I can put frozen fruit in it, along with ice cubes, and it does the job. I like the sturdy feel of the glass rather than plastic, and the way it fits snugly onto the base with just a turn. It's also very easy to clean.

Maybe someday I'll own a Kitchenaid or Vitamix, but for now, this one is great. Yes () No (1)  Report Yes () No (1) We use this blender for frozen drinks and smoothies. It chops ice superbly. Before we bought this blender, other blenders would only last a few times. I assume we were too rough on them. We bought this for a few dollars more than those other blenders and have been happy with it for four years now. We abuse it just as much as the others and it still works great. I think the all metal direct drive and powerful motor make a big difference. Yes () No (4)  Report Yes () No (4) I bought this blender just under a month ago. I use it every morning for smoothies. It worked fantastic for a time. You know it's a bad sign when you pick it up and leave spare parts on the counter! Oster says they no longer make ths model. So, Oster sent me a replacement which was the $20 cheaper 16 speed chromed plastic blender. They are now sending me another replacement which is supposed to be the next step up in the "Beehive" series.

It is nice that their Customer Service Dept is very nice to work with and accommodating. Yes () No (3)  Report Yes () No (3) I purchased this blender after my KitchenAid blender broke one morning while making smoothies. oster hand blender model 2605 partsI was not expecting a lot at first, given the reasonable price, but was happily surprised. oster blender parts bcbg08This blender is used daily in our home. oster blender as bcoWe have made lots of smoothies and several batches of salsa in the short time we have had it. oster 4094 classic beehive blenderIt is quite loud but blends perfectly. magic bullet 7712 blender sale

An added bonus is the cool retro design. Yes () No (4)  Report Yes () No (4) Well constructed. Fast and a time saver. Foods are blended in less then 20 seconds. I had gone through $30 blenders every three or four months. oster pre programmed blender blstdg-bNone of these blenders match the workmanship and quality of materials of the Oster Beehive Blender.blendtec q series icb3 Yes () No (0)  Report Yes () No (0) I had a Waring Pro and broke the glass, didn't want to pay ~35$ to replace it so I got this one. It's got more horsepower than my last blender, which you notice when you use frozen fruit in your smoothies. Yes (9) No (0)  Report Yes (9) No (0) This blender has been a life saver for me. I love the slim design, glass pitcher, and tight fighting lid. It is not a fancy blender with tons of settings, but I have found that it works just fine anyway.

Yes (9) No (0)  Report Yes (9) No (0) More powerful than a locomotive. Faster than a speeding bullet. Look, down in the blender. It's not a bird. It's not a plane. Able to emulsify frozen fruit with a single round. Blends peels with its' bare blades. Not mildly disguised as a reporter for the Daily Planet, but does stand for truth, justice and the American sorbet. Bring on the kryptonite. Superblend can handle it. Yes () No ()  Report Yes () No ()Sometimes, the classics should be left in peace. Case in point: the Oster Beehive blender, a 21st century version of the original 1940s Osterizer. The old version was built like a tank with a metal base and a rounded jar designed to cycle food toward the blades. This new one aims to mirror the original's retro simplicity and sleekness, but that illusion of a classic reborn fades quickly: The chrome-colored base is actually plastic, and the jar has been squared off so it no longer actually looks like a beehive. I have no idea why they squared off the container.

It doesn't make it easier to handle or more visually appealing than any rounded model we have in the office, and it hinders the blender's ability to cycle through foods while working. In fact, the Oster Beehive needs assistance completing even basic tasks like smoothies, and you can forget about any food-processing levels of multitasking. It failed all of our stress tests. Even at $60, the Oster Beehive is less sturdy than its classic namesake, and less capable than any other modern blender we've tested. If you're looking for a budget blender, consider the $40 Hamilton Beach Smoothie Smart Blender instead. Sixty dollars is an extremely reasonable price for a blender, given that the Vitamix 7500 costs $529 and even the midrange Ninja Ultima is $259. If you're in the market for a budget appliance to make simple smoothies for little, you can purchase the Oster Beehive in a variety of colors, such as metallic red, blue, or a classic-looking brushed stainless steel. You can also decide if you want a 5 cup or 6 cup jar.

Both are made of dishwasher safe glass. Amazon, Target, Walmart, and Bed Bath and Beyond all have the Beehive available for purchase, as does the Oster website. The price varies somewhat based on the model and retailer, but all versions can be found for less than $100. In the UK, the Beehive costs £270 from Amazon. It retails for about AU$97 but can be found online for less. For a blender with a base price of $60, the Oster Beehive Blender looks good. I worked with the 5-cup version with the metallic silver finish for the review. The jar and base are lightweight and easy to maneuver. Cleverly, the sturdy handle can be turned in either direction when the container rests on the base, allowing you to easily grab it whether you're left- or right-handed. The glass jar is tempered, so supposedly you can clean it in the dishwasher, use it to blend hot soup, or put it in the freezer without cracking the casing. The switch on the base features the Osterizer name and lets you turn it on by flicking up, or pulse by pushing down.

Assembly can be completed within minutes. You'll place the foam sealing ring on the bottom of the jar, followed by the blades that stick out of a metal lid. Then, you'll secure both pieces with a plastic cap that screws onto the bottom of the container. Place the jar onto the 600-watt base by quickly fitting it onto the protruding spindle. Plug it in and you're ready to go. Just make sure you put on the lid and the small feeder cap for adding ingredients while blending. I forgot this cap the first time I turned on the machine and got a nice face full of sudsy water. After I thanked the Beehive for waking me up and finished cleaning up the mess, I got to blending. During the testing, I continued to appreciate the option to clean the Beehive by blending sudsy water. It worked well, and I never forgot the feeder cap again. Of course, you can clean the lid and jar in the dishwasher. Only the motorized base shouldn't be submerged, but food won't often contact that unless you spill, and the sealing ring works well to prevent leaks.

Thus, an occasional wipedown will do for the base. The turnaround from blending, to cleaning, then back to blending was always quick throughout my tests. I would have liked more speed options on the dial, though. The Beehive is simple, and that's not necessarily a bad thing, but it is lacking the convenient presets offered by many other modern blenders such as puree or dice. Here, I understand the impulse to call back to the original Osterizer, and the dial mirrors it exactly. Turning it on and pulsing is enough for most blending needs, the functionality stays simple, and the price stays down. Plus, since the Oster Beehive blender is only working with 600 watts, going less than full speed might not have been productive at all. What I don't understand is why they mirrored the old version on the dial, but deviated from the classic rounded shape that gave the Osterizer its Beehive name. The squared jar works against this modern machine in every way. Any thickness to the foods you're trying to blend will cause it to get stuck.

Be prepared to stir or shake anything you want evenly mixed with this machine. It won't be able to reach the top layer otherwise. The squared shape simply doesn't let it create an effective cycle. Because of that, even once you get the blender to process everything, you might still find chunks stuck to the sides or under the blades on the bottom. Without the ability to move food along on its own, small pieces would sometimes rest on a squared side, then act like a rock accumulating sediment in a slow-moving river. Especially after the pancake batter test, designed to check for just this sort of thing, I had to scrape off large amounts of untouched mix at the end of each round. Plenty had accumulated on the bottom of the jar as well. Without a steady stream to keep the particles moving, chunks would find a way to come to rest beneath the spinning blades. They aren't angled well enough to reach the axle or the corners. Though the Oster Beehive blender looks good, several flaws like the squared jar and inability of the blades to reach the bottom of the container betray its inherently cheap design.