Blendtec Total Blender Designer Series Review: Is It Worth the Hype?

If you've ever gone down a rabbit hole on YouTube, chances are you've stumbled across the wildly popular "Will It Blend?" videos. These viral hits featured a powerful blender turning everyday objects like iPhones and broomsticks into dust. The star of the show? The Blendtec Total Blender.

But beyond its internet fame, how does this blender stack up in real-world kitchens? We got our hands on the Blendtec Total Blender Designer Series, and here's everything you need to know.

What’s in the Box?

When you purchase the Blendtec Designer Series blender, here's what you can expect inside:

  • The Designer Series Motor Base: A powerful, commercial-grade 1560-watt motor.

  • WildSide+ Jar: A specially designed blending jar with five sides to break blending vortexes and ensure smooth, even results.

  • Owner's Manual and Quick Start Guides: Everything you need to get started.

  • Instructional DVD: Features six recipe videos and an introduction to your new blender.

  • Fresh Blends Recipe Booklet: Recipes for beverages, meals, dips, sauces, dressings, grains, and more.

  • Product Registration Card: Activate your impressive 7-year warranty.

Touchscreen Controls & Pre-Programmed Settings

The Blendtec Designer Series features a sleek, modern touchscreen interface with intuitive controls. You get six pre-programmed blending cycles:

  1. Batters – Ideal for pancake batter, dips, and sauces.

  2. Ice Crush – Perfect for cocktails, milkshakes, or snow cones.

  3. Smoothie – Designed to create the perfect smoothie texture.

  4. Ice Cream – Blend thick, frozen treats to perfection.

  5. Whole Juice – Pulverize fruits and veggies into smooth, drinkable juice.

  6. Soup – Use friction heat to make hot soups and drinks.

You can also control the speed manually from levels 1–8 and use the pulse feature for short bursts of power. A built-in timer helps you track each blending session with precision.

Putting It to the Test: Smoothie Time!

We tested the Blendtec with a fresh smoothie recipe using:

  • Fruit juice

  • Vanilla yogurt

  • Kale and collard greens

  • Frozen peaches

We simply loaded the ingredients into the WildSide jar, hit the "Smoothie" button, and let the machine work its magic. The result? A smoothie with flawless consistency—not a single unblended leaf or frozen chunk in sight.

Cleaning Made Simple

After blending, cleanup is a breeze. Just add a drop of dish soap and water to the jar, pulse for a few seconds, and rinse. The blender practically cleans itself.


Bonus: Twister Jar (Sold Separately)

For thicker blends like nut butters or frozen desserts, the Twister Jar is a must-have. It features:

  • Smaller capacity ideal for thick mixtures.

  • Twister Lid with built-in scrapers to push food back down into the blades.

  • Spectacula Spatula: Specially shaped to scrape out every last bit.

  • Extra sealing lid for blending smoothies or sauces in single portions.

We used it to make a soft-serve-style banana peanut butter ice cream using frozen banana quarters and peanut butter. The blend was creamy, smooth, and incredibly satisfying.

Final Verdict: Is It Worth It?

In a word—yes.

The Blendtec Designer Series is powerful, well-built, and packed with smart features. From smoothies to nut butters and even soups, it handles it all. It's easy to use, easy to clean, and backed by a 7-year warranty.

If you're serious about blending and want something that takes the guesswork out of tricky recipes, the Blendtec Total Blender Designer Series is a fantastic investment.

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