The Verdict
The KitchenAid power blender is a versatile kitchen workhorse that bridges the gap between bulk meal prep and individual portions. With its robust 1700-watt peak power motor and variable speed controls, it delivers precise textures for everything from hot soups to icy smoothies.
Why We Love It (Key Features)
- Versatile Batch Sizes: Transition seamlessly from the large 68 oz BPA-free plastic jar for family meals to the 16 oz personal blender jars when you need a quick, on-the-go drink.
- Precision Speed Control: The intuitive control knob lets you dial in the perfect texture, whether you are aiming for a chunky homemade salsa or a silky smooth tomato soup.
- Asymmetrical Blade Design: The 360-degree blade system works at multiple angles to pull ingredients toward the center, ensuring tough frozen items are broken down consistently.
- Temperature Flexibility: This blender handles extreme temperature shifts with ease, allowing you to process ingredients straight from a hot oven or directly from your freezer.
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Includes both large-capacity and travel-ready personal jars.
- Powerful motor handles frozen ingredients and ice with ease.
- Variable speed settings offer granular control over texture.
- Dedicated Smoothie Cycle simplifies morning prep.
Cons:
- The large 68 oz jar requires dedicated counter or storage space.
- The motor is rated at 1200 watts operational power (UL rated), which is lower than the advertised 1700-watt peak laboratory measurement.
Who Should Buy This?
This blender is an ideal choice for home cooks who frequently balance batch cooking for the family with individual health habits. If you need a single machine that can handle both heavy-duty tasks like blending hot soups and convenient morning routines like whipping up a portable smoothie, the KitchenAid power blender offers the necessary flexibility and control.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this KitchenAid power blender handle hot ingredients?
Yes, it is designed to blend ingredients straight from the oven or pan, making it suitable for recipes like hot tomato soup.
What does the KSB2078 model include?
The package comes with one 68 oz BPA-free plastic jar, a lid, two 16 oz personal blending jars with travel lids, and the blade assembly.
How does the speed control work?
You can use 10 preset speeds or simply twist the precision speed control knob to glide smoothly between speeds until you find the exact setting for your desired texture.
5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional KitchenAid Blender! I love this KitchenAid blender. I’ve gone through so many blenders over the years that I purchased because they sounded okay and were inexpensive. This time, I looked closely at reviews (they are so helpful) and bought this one. It’s never easy to pay more, but there’s no comparison. It’s excellent, quieter, works so well , easy to use and clean, and the shape and color looks great! It’s a beautiful red. It can be used for many things and blends quickly. My KitchenAid stand mixer is still going strong after 20 years- so I hope this will be just as great of a purchase.Variation: Color: Empire Red
5.0 out of 5 stars Great product outperforms the ninja. I replaced my Ninja Food combo blender with this one, even though it was still working. I do not regret it. This item has 100 more rpm which makes a notable power difference and does the job more quickly. I did a blend off with equal amounts of water and ice. This blender made a more consistent slushy like product than the ninja. The big issue with the prior one was noise. They are both loud, but this one produces a lower frequency sound that is more tolerable, especially for any noise sensitive kids. I also love the color, which fits in better with white and stainless in my kitchen than the old black heavy looking appliances.Variation: Color: Porcelain White
5.0 out of 5 stars No issues Have only made smoothies with it so far which is the reason due purchasing and I have been really happy with it. Makes a very smooth smoothie. Clean up is easy, although it states top rack of dishwasher only and it is so tall that that would be difficult to do but I’ve just been using the cleaning function and hand washing and it’s been fine. I’ve only had it a short time, about a month or so but so far no probables and it seems of good quality and durable.Variation: Color: Matte Charcoal Grey
5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful! I’ve only used the KitchenAid Pure Power Blender a few times, to make basic smoothies with only soft ingredients like fresh fruits & milk & yogurt, which it accomplishes in seconds. The two blending jars are large & well-made, very convenient & easy to run through the dishwasher on top rack. With such power comes unavoidable noise, so wear earplugs if your hearing is sensitive. The Clean cycle works really well using a mere drop of dishwashing liquid in plenty of water. I’m really pleased with this blender overall! The white color looks classy on the counter. Highly recommend!Variation: Color: Porcelain White
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth it! My roommate and I love this blender! It’s powerful, yet not as loud as other blenders. It’s very easy to use. We love the convenience of the smaller blending cups and it’s just very nice to look at too!Variation: Color: Porcelain White
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent blender After years of using a ninja daily, I decided to make a switch when my old one wore out. I love this blender, it blends very quickly and has more room in large cups than the ninja did. Only complaint is it gets very loud. However, the ease of use keeps me happy. I use this sometimes 3-4 times a day with a big family.Variation: Color: Porcelain White
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it I was hesitant to spend so much on a blender, but I’m so glad I did. The red color matches my red KitchenAid lift mixer perfectly, and it works like a dream. I bought it to replace another name brand blender set I have which did not pulverize ice. My new KitchenAid blender will make a smooth, perfect frozen drink. I’m so glad I decided to make this pricy investment. I would buy it again, as it is well worth the money. I also like the self cleaning function. I expect it will last for years, just as all my other KitchenAid appliances do.Variation: Color: Empire Red