Osterizer Blender
Oster 12 Speed Blender Review

The Osterizer blender 12 speed model may not be up to the quality standards of old Osters but for a blender under $40 it offers some basic features and is not that bad of a buy.

GoBlendIt Editor's Rating: 3.0 out of 5.0

GoBlendit Editor's Review

Although certainly not up to the quality standards of the "old, classic" Oster blenders that you may remember from your childhood, the Osterizer blender 12 speed model is very inexpensive and offers some good basic features. I certainly would not expect it to last as long or offer the power and versatility you can find from some of the other higher rated more expensive blenders you'll see on this site. But for about $35 you get a basic, working blender that can take care of some of your simple blending tasks. As with most blenders we've found, you pretty much get what you pay for.

The Osterizer blender has 12 speeds, which is cool, and it's designed to liquefy soup, whip cream, mix drinks, blend batters, chop nuts, and stir up party dips. So it should be able to take care of most of the basic blender tasks that you'd expect to use it for.

If you're on a tight budget, then the Osterizer is a good choice, just don't expect it too last very long or to blend up ice chunk free smoothies.

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The Good

• 12 speeds - you're sure to find one that fits for any blending task you are working on.
• Nice pitcher - the glass pitcher is nice and sturdy and dishwasher safe
• Inexpensive - this blender is very affordable

The Bad

• Low quality - there were many reports of this blender breaking after just a short time.
• Hard time with ice - you may find some larger than desirable ice chunks in your smoothie.

Models

There is currently one model of the Osterizer 12 speed blender. There are several different colors offered for this model, each of which has a different number associated with it.

Features

The Osterizer 12 speed blender features a cube design that is very compact and looks good on your countertop. The glass jar is dishwasher safe and scratch resistant, and offers measurement marks in both ounces and liters. The plastic lid has a 2 ounce removable measuring cup in the middle. The blades are stainless steel and are driven by a 450 watt motor. There is a pulse function and a grate button, which can be used for easily cleaning the glass container.

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:

Users like the 12 speed options. Some say that for a cheap blender this is a good buy.

Summary of the most helpful negative reviews:

Owners wish that the other parts, other than the glass jar pitcher were dishwasher safe as well. There were several reports of engine failure, burning smells and breakage. These reviewers who also owned classic older Oster blenders for years, say that they sure don't make them like they used to. There was a report of the plastic cap in the middle falling down into the blender and getting grinded up. Several owners also say that the Osterizer blender is just not that powerful, and leaves small ice chunks when blending smoothies.

What has been your experience with the Osterizer blender? You can submit your Oster Blender Review and find out more about what other owners think about this brand.

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