Which is better for thick smoothies and frozen fruit?

Both handle ice and frozen fruit. The KitchenAid's 1,200-watt motor and included tamper push dense mixes down, which helps with nut butters and very thick blends. The Breville's green smoothie and smoothie presets are easier for everyday use.

The KitchenAid carries a 5-year warranty and a metal base, which points to longer service life. The Breville is backed for 3 years and uses a plastic housing. Owners of both report few failures, but the KitchenAid's coverage is longer.

Is the Breville worth stepping up to over the KitchenAid?

If you want more preset programs, quieter operation and easier cleaning, yes. If you want a sturdier base, a bigger jar and a longer warranty, the KitchenAid is the better fit.

Which is easier to clean?

The Breville has an Auto Clean program and a dishwasher-safe lid and pitcher. The KitchenAid's accessories are dishwasher-safe too, but its base needs hand wiping and there is no cleaning cycle.

Which fits better under kitchen cabinets?

The Breville is narrower at 6.9 inches but taller at 17.7 inches. The KitchenAid is wider at 9 inches and shorter at 15.75 inches. Measure your clearance before buying.

Do either come with a tamper?

Only the KitchenAid K400 includes a tamper. The Breville ships with its Assist lid and inner measuring cap but no tamper.

KitchenAid K400 Blender vs Breville Fresh & Furious Blender

The Breville Fresh & Furious is the better pick for most shoppers. It has 9 one-touch programs against 3 presets, a taller and narrower footprint that fits under cabinets, and stronger owner ratings. The KitchenAid K400 wins on build and support: a die-cast metal base, a 5-year warranty against Breville's 3-year limited one, and a larger 56-oz jar with a tamper for thick mixes. Both are 5-speed variable blenders with pulse and ice crushing, so the choice comes down to program variety versus durability and warranty.

Choose the KitchenAid K400 if you want a metal base, a 5-year warranty and a bigger jar with a tamper for thick smoothies and nut butters.
Choose the Breville Fresh & Furious if you want more preset programs, a quieter motor and a slim jar that stores easily.

Prices

KitchenAid K400 Blender: $259.87 at Amazon (checked today)
Breville Fresh & Furious Blender: $99.99 at eBay (last seen Nov 5)
Difference: the Breville Fresh & Furious Blender is $159.88 cheaper than the KitchenAid K400 Blender at the latest prices (Nov 5 and Nov 12)

KitchenAid Color of the Year K400 Blender

	KitchenAid K400 Blender	Breville Fresh & Furious Blender
Preset programs	3 presets: Ice Crush, Icy Drinks, Smoothie	9 one-touch tasks including green smoothie, auto clean and ice crush
Motor	1,200 watts, 1.5 peak HP, Intelli-Speed senses load	1,100 watts with high-torque design tuned for quiet running
Base material	Die-cast metal	Painted plastic over heavy-duty ABS
Warranty	5 years	3 years, limited
Jar	56 oz BPA-free plastic with measurement marks and tamper	50 oz BPA-free Tritan with Assist lid and inner measuring cap
Footprint	9.0 in wide, 15.75 in tall	6.9 in wide, 17.7 in tall; narrower but taller
Cleaning	Accessories dishwasher-safe; base wiped by hand	Auto Clean program; lid and pitcher dishwasher-safe
Owner ratings	4.5 out of 5 from 18 ratings	4.8 out of 5 from 60 ratings

Spec	KitchenAid K400 Blender	Breville Fresh & Furious Blender
Variable Speed	Yes	Yes
Wattage	1,200 watts	1100 W
Number Of Speeds	5 speeds	5
Model Number	KSB4027BM	BBL620SIL1AUS1
Weight	12 lb, 11.5 oz	4 kg
Warranty	5 year	3 Year Limited Warranty
Capacity	7 cups	50.7 ounces
color	Black	Silver
Blender Capacity	16-oz, 56-oz	50 oz (1.5 L)
Supported Functions	Blending	Blending
Vessel Capacity	56 oz	50 oz (1.5 L)
Jar Capacity	56 oz	50 oz (1.5 L)

Spec	KitchenAid K400 Blender	Breville Fresh & Furious Blender
Included Items	Tamper	Breville Assist™ Lid with inner measuring lid, …
Speed Settings	5-speed variable speed dial	5 speeds
Controls Type	Dial	LCD display, 9 task controls, Buttons
Pulse Function	Yes	Yes
Appliance Type	Blender	Blender
Dimensions	14.3" H x 9.0" W x 10.7" D	6.9" x 8.3" x 17.7"
Material	Die-cast metal (base)	Painted Plastic Base, Heavy Duty ABS Base
Style	Modern	See-Through Design
Jar Material	BPA-free	BPA-Free Tritan®

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