KitchenAid Ultra Power 4KSB5 5-Speed Blender

Pros: powerful, easy-to-clean, solid construction

Cons: measuring cap is hard to remove

The Bottom Line: If you need a powerful blender that doesn't cost an arm and a leg, this is your blender.

Review: I got rid of a lot of stuff before my recent interstate move. Some went to Goodwill; some stuff went straight into the garbage can. One of the items that I most happily tossed into the garbage was my underpowered and pretty much worthless Oster blender. ...

Pros: Different speeds to go through ice with pulse button.

Cons: None, maybe price.... but it's worth it!

Review: I bought this blender at a local store because I was tired of my old blender not chopping ice fine enough. Wow, not only was I pleased with the way the blender went through ice but it looks modern! I called the company a year later when for some reason ...

Pros: extremely reliable and a true workhorse.

Cons: none

Review: I used this blender at least 3 times a day for breakfast & pre/post-workout smoothies. I purchased it almost 8yrs ago and it finally broke. I plan on replacing the part and using it at work. Overall with the amount of use this has had busting ice, ...

Pros: Longevity, easy cleaning

Cons: None that I've experienced

Review: This model has been around for years. I'm sure if the other review was correct they'd have stopped producing these things long ago. I've had mine about 4 years now. I've used it almost daily -- I make a protein shake most every morning that always ...

Pros: Glass jug

Cons: So many pieces for clean-up

The Bottom Line: Does the job, but a hassle to clean

Review: I have had this blender for approximately eight years and my mom had it for about two years before that. I use this appliance, maybe, six to eight times a year. I appreciate that this blender has a glass jug which just seems so much sturdier than the ...

Pros: Teeth can be replaced

Cons: Teeth are crap

Review: We experienced the same problem with the teeth. We purchased a replacement part from a general kitchenware shop (in Australia) and then found that we had the same problem with attempting to remove the old teeth / clutch. I agree that it is very deceiving ...

Pros: Smooth sleek appearance, Easy to clean touch pad

Cons: Blades too dull, needs more power

The Bottom Line: I would not recommend this model. It is not powerful enough and mine stopped working after the warranty expired.

Review: This Kitchen aid blender is a great looking blender, especially with the stainless steel container. It is quiet and has a nice, easy to clean touch pad. For me, that is where the benefits stop though. The blades are quite dull and the machine has to be ...

Pros: Quiet, good looking, good performance

Cons: Poor coupler design, and lack of factory support from KitchenAid

Review: The rubberized-plastic screw-on clutch coupler in the base unit failed, and the type that our unit required is no longer available. I purchased a new clutch coupler part on eBay which was the correct KitchenAid part number (made by FSP, a division of ...

Pros: good blender for most uses.

Cons: design flaw with the coupler. Will be able to use only 1-5 years.

Review: I have had my KitchenAid blender about 4 years. We use it occasionally for smoothies and rarely anything else. The rubber teeth on the coupler disintegrated during use. I was told I had to send it to the company for 20.00 and they would look at it and ...

Pros: Red color matches kitchen decor.

Cons: Broke quickly, cannot be repaired. NOT a good value, $100 for less than a year.

Review: Rubber teeth on base tear off quickly. Used machine on weekends to blend smoothies. Within 7-8 months of minimal use I noticed rubber teeth starting to tear. I contacted company to obtain replacement part and was told only authorized repair center ...