"Blender Dilemma: Brushed vs Brushless Motors in a Sub-$200 Model" For those seeking a reliable, eco-friendly blender on a budget, a recent Reddit thread has sparked an interesting debate. A user is on the hunt for a sub-$200 blender that can handle ice and frozen fruits, and has narrowed down options to commercial-grade models from Waring and Hamilton Beach, both made in the USA. Two contenders stand out: a 1.5 HP brushed motor with a removable blade assembly, and a 3/4 HP brushless motor with a sealed unit. While the brushless model boasts better parts availability and a more durable design, the brushed motor offers a potentially easier and more affordable path to maintenance. As the user weighs the pros and cons, readers can join the discussion and consider the implications for their own blender needs.
I’m in the market for a sub-$200 blender for occasional use that isn’t a disposable plastic junk. Must be able to crush ice and blend frozen fruits. I did a cursory search and it’s seems that the general consensus here is used Vitamix/Waring/Oster. Unfortunately Vitamix and Oster offerings around me are quite slim but there’re a few commercial Waring and Hamilton Beach ones, both Made in USA. The main question is what’s the best long term option, a 1.5 HP brushed motor with a serviceable blade assembly (right one on the pic) or a 3/4 HP brushless one with a sealed unit (on the left). Here’s the picture: https://ibb.co/yc8fJgHM Latter style has better parts availability but I think I’ll be able to pick some aftermarket brushes quite easily just by their dimensions rather than manufacturers P/N but maybe I’m wrong. Otherwise they all are about the same in terms of features (well, maybe some brushless ones have pulse) and available containers (I’ll probably got with steel and buy a new spare one). submitted by /u/Shoeshiner_boy [link] [comments]
