Hamilton Beach Commercial Blender Review
Model HBB 908

The Hamilton Beach Commercial blender is built to be durable and long lasting which is ideal for a blender under $100. However it seems to be lacking in engine power.

GoBlendIt Editor's Rating: 3.5 out of 5.0

GoBlendit Editor's Review

When looking at commercial blenders you should focus on ease of use, durability, and power. The Hamilton Beach Commercial blender delivers on all but power. For a commercial blender it's weak, offering only 280 watts of power. For a restaurant or smoothie shop, you're going to need something in the 400 plus watt range. However for home use this is generally enough power and a bit higher than some of the personal blenders you see out there. The Magic Bullet blender for example has a 250 watt engine.

The good thing though about this blender is its durability and ease of use. It has a simple toggle switch on the front for high, low, and off settings, making it very easy to use. Most consumer reviews talk about how sturdy it is and how they have had this blender for years. It is also designed to have easy to replace parts in case they wear down. Hamilton Beach offers a 2 year warranty as well, to ensure that this blender is of high quality.

Overall, for home use, this blender is a good choice at under $100. It should be less prone to breakages and engine failure in the long term since it is designed for a commercial setting. The consumer reports see to be good and support this. For commercial use, however, you may need something with a little more power.

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The Good

• Durable - this unit should last for a long time
• Easy to use - a simple switch on the front for high, low, and off speeds

The Bad

• Weak for a commercial blender - you may want to look for a little more oomph if you're running a bar or restaurant.

Models

The Hamilton Beach Commercial blender is offered in three models. The 908 has a 280 watt engine and a 44 ounce polycarbonate jar and is about $95. The Rio has a 370 watt or .5 horsepower engine, a 44 ounce polycarbonate jar and is $130. The Tango offers a 745 watt or 1 horsepower engine and is $290.00. This review covers the basic HBB 908 commercial blender.

Features

The Hamilton Beach Commercial blender HBB 908 model offers durability and very basic, simple features. It is designed to be rugged and take a pounding and offer long life. It has a 280 watt motor, 2 speed settings controlled with a switch on the front of the machine, and a rugged metal base with stainless steel blending blades. The 44 ounce container is made of plastic and has both English and metric measurements as well as a 2 ounce filler cap on the lid.

It also has a heavy duty replaceable neoprene clutch that can be replaced to extend the life of the motor. Other parts are easy to service and replace.

The unit is not intended to crush large ice cubes, but can handle smaller cubes that are packed in with liquid. The container is not dishwasher safe.

For more information on any of these features, check out our Blender Reviews Buyer's Guide, which provides detailed information on what to look for when buying a blender.

GoBlendIt Consumer Reviews Summary

Summary of the most helpful positive reviews:
Consumers say that this blender is extremely durably. Longtime owners (several years) say it will almost never wear out and replacement parts are easy to find. They also like the clean, no-frills look of the machine.

Summary of the most helpful negative reviews:
Owners say this Hamilton Beach commercial blender has a hard time with frozen items.

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