The Bottom Line: Although many of the attachments are made from cheap plastic and flimsy rubber, the Osterizer offers 550 watts of ice-crushing power perfect for smoothies and drinks.
chiliqueen's Full Review: Oster 4125 Beehive 2-Speed Blender
I waded through a myriad of blender reviews before settling on the Oster 6-in-1 Stainless Steel Blender. We used to have a vintage Oster beehive blender from the 1960s, so I knew that it was a brand with a good reputation. The biggest appeal of the 6-in-1 is its versatility: besides the blender jug, it also comes with a milkshake blade and stainless milkshake pitcher, food processor, and baby food jar.
The motor drive is metal, and the blender base is stainless, with a very solid weight to it. So many of the other blenders I researched had plastic gears and components and looked as if they'd break the first time I used them. With 550 watts, this is more like a jackhammer that quickly and effectively makes short work of ice cubes. There are only three basic speeds, and I've found that pulsing works best, as the motor may work overtime when you're only blending a small amount. Unlike some reviewers, I didn't find the Oster's motor to be as noisy as claimed.
I've used it to make milkshakes and breakfast smoothies (ice cubes, almond milk, yogurt and frozen berries), and also used the included food processor attachment to make a small batch of artichoke dip (artichoke hearts, garlic, lemon juice and mayo). I have many recipes that will make good use of these additional features. This is a good deal for the money, as it is capable of more than simply blending. I only wish that some of the additional components were built of a sturdier plastic (the rubber gaskets are flimsy as well).
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