The Blendtec Wildside Blender

The word for the day when it comes to the Blendtec Wildside blender is "More Power!"

The 13 amp Blendtec Wildside blender has plenty of power to get your toughest blending jobs done.

However, the first thing most people notice about this particular blendtec hp3a blender is the rather large capacity of the blending jar. It can hold up to 3 quarts of liquid though.

The Wildside blender is designed to offer superior blending power. The blades are 4 inches for additional reach and the 'fifth side' allows for concoctions that are well blended.

This blender is heavy duty and priced out of the range for those who need occasional light duty blending for smoothies and cocktails.

Model Overview and Features

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Est. $499

One of the most impressive features of this Blendtec blender is the fact that it has several different automatic settings or cycles for things like blending ice cream, making dips, mixing dressings, creating wholesome whole juices, creating fondues, crushing ice, and making smoothies.

These settings are quite complex and include variable speeds, starts, and stops in addition to total blending time. It is also easy to interrupt the cycle with the simple press of a button.

This Blendtec hp3a blender is able to power through not by sheer amperage but also because of the wide blade and the fifth that allows another dimension to the blending process.

This version of the features for the Wildside blender includes 25 pre-programmed settings, 4-inch blade, two hp3a jars, easy to clean touchpad, and 10 blending speeds.

Advantages

The Blendtec Wildside is an excellent blender - even for blending tough items that might otherwise bog other blenders down.

This Blendtec blender can blend up to three quarts (though two quarts is the maximum recommended). That's a huge amount of liquid that may be ideally suited to your next Super Bowl party rather than a quiet evening at home with the family.

I guess that's why you can also buy the WildSide blender with two jugs, a 3 Qt (96 oz) and 2 Qt (64 oz)

The pre-set modes to accommodate different type of blending (fondue, soup, dip, smoothies, etc.) are also common favorites.

Disadvantages

The blending cup is very large but if you fill it up, the blending can be too much for the blender to handle with the style and grace you'd expect for its price. The manufacturer recommends that while the jar will hold three quarts you only attempt to blend up to two quarts.

Because the motor in the Blendtec Wildside blender is so powerful, it generates a great deal of noise. The noise level of this blender is one of the most common complaints. Also, 13 amps is a lot of power. It easily trips breakers on the average 15 amp circuit.

The price is perhaps the largest disadvantage of the Wildside. It is a comparable price to similar blenders on the market but the average family simply has little need for a blender this large or this powerful.

Consumer Reviews

Summary

Despite the powerhouse that the Blendtec Wildside is among blenders, it is a beast in the kitchen that most families do not need. The price makes it a luxury that many families would consider excessive in these economic times. However, if you have a large family or need a heavy duty blender this may very well be the one you've been looking for.

The powerful motor, large capacity and four inch blade makes the Wildside Blendtec blender a blender to be reckoned with - even at its current price point.