KitchenAid KSB4031CU K400 VS. Oster Versa Blender

Its powerful 1400-watt motor and 250 MPH blade speed blend foods to the perfect consistency and freshest taste. It is perfect for smoothies.

1.9 L

Stainless steel blade spins at over 250 mph thoroughly blending ingredients so recipes turn out Perfect every time.

Enjoy a warm meal or beverage in 6 minutes or less. Its powerful 1400-watt motor and 250 MPH blade speed make it able to make hot soups.

Add a little soap and water your jar can clean itself in less than 1 minute.

This blender is so easy to clean. Just blend warm water and a drop of dish soap at your machine's highest speed, and watch it self-clean in 60 seconds—no disassembly required.

The 64-Ounce BPA-free Tritan jar and high-performance motors make this blender ideal for making medium to large batches.

Available- Lightly tap the pulse button to give you a short burst. This type of pulsating works for dips and ice creams, different types of wet and dry chopping for salads and such, and for adding in chunks of thicker ingredients to recipes such as soups

Available- Sturdy Base. Prevents movement or slipping during operation.

The variable speed dial lets you instantly adjust speed as needed.

Features a tamper accessory that lets you move difficult-to-process ingredients down into the blade for perfect blends.

With 1400 watts of power and 28000 RPMs, this blender features a high-performance motor that is perfect for green smoothies, juices, nut butter, hot soups and so much more.

With the 1800 Watt Base, this is a high-performance ice crusher.

It features a 64-Ounce BPA-Free Tritan Plastic Jar

13 amps, 120 volts.

Powerful 1400W motor

It is a low profile blender

• Strong motor • Smaller footprint • Easy to read controls • Easy to clean- Cleaning is a breeze, just cycle water through; you can throw just about anything into it, fun to cook again. • Aesthetically pleasing design despite its large size. • The jug is great and easy to attach. • Lightweight, durable plastic jar and (seemingly) solid, well-made, base and motor. • Seven (7) year warranty makes the high price more tolerable. • The gasket appears pliable and has dual ridges to securely seal the lid; only time will tell how durable the gasket will be. • It's easy to use. You can just use the dial or use one of the pre-set buttons. • It's stable and does not move on the countertop. • The base is heavy and has rubberized feet. It won't walk across your counter while blending, doesn't cause crazy vibrations, even at top speed. • Jar capacity is pretty good. Two very large hurricane glasses full, I'd say. • The blade just destroys ice and frozen fruit/veggies. • Preset buttons are useful, but I prefer the manual control knob. Has a solid click and a good feel. • Square jar is my favorite. Creates a real nice swirl in the jar that gets every last chunk down to the blades. • Plastic plunger helps break up any blockages • Single piece jar--no bottom to unscrew, no leaky O-rings to fiddle with and seat properly or to lose at the bottom of the dishwasher. The top has two rows of flexible ribbing that ensure a tight seal all the way around the jar. Easily removable plug in the lid made of clear plastic. Very sturdy and heavy-grade plastic all around.

• This blender can get pretty loud at full power. Low power is not so bad. • It is not considered dishwasher safe by the manufacturer. • The blade cannot be removed...at least not very easily. • The rubber seal on the lid comes off easily. • It can be a bit tricky to get the pitcher to sit on the base properly. • The entire unit is very large. The base alone is heavy and stands fairly high. • The manufacturer recommends wrapping the cord underneath the base and around the motor. This is just not practical when you use the blender daily.