Is the PowerCrush worth it?

For light blending at a low price, yes. If you crush ice or frozen fruit often, spend more on a stronger blender.

Only in small amounts with the pulse function, and results are uneven. The 350W continuous motor is not made for regular ice crushing.

The glass jar holds 6 cups, about 48 ounces. That suits one or two servings, not large family batches.

The blender base, the 6-cup glass jar with lid and the QuadPro blade assembly. No personal blending cup is included.

How does it compare with a Ninja or NutriBullet?

Those have stronger motors and personal cups, and cost more. The PowerCrush is simpler and cheaper but weaker on frozen ingredients.

Basic blenders like this drop most during Black Friday and back-to-school sales. Check the price history before buying.

BLACK+DECKER BL1230SG PowerCrush

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$43.99last seen Oct 28

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Our take on the BLACK+DECKER BL1230SG PowerCrush

The BLACK+DECKER BL1230SG PowerCrush is a basic countertop blender with a 700W peak motor (350W continuous), a 6-cup glass jar and four speed functions including pulse. It stands out for its low price and simple setup rather than power or accessories. No current price was provided for this page, so check the latest best price against its recent range before buying.

Best forSmall households blending smoothies and shakesBudget buyers who want a glass jarSimple everyday tasks like sauces and battersAnyone replacing a broken basic blender cheaply

Pros

Low price for a glass-jar blender
Glass jar resists scratching and staining
Pulse function helps with chunky mixes
Simple controls and easy setup
Replacement parts and jars are easy to find

Cons

350W continuous motor struggles with ice and frozen fruit

BLACK+DECKER BL1230SG PowerCrush price history

Lowest price we've seen: $43.99 on Oct 28. Tracked across 1 store since Oct 28.

What reviewers say

Owners of the PowerCrush line generally call it fine for the money and good for smoothies and light jobs. Many say it bogs down on ice and frozen fruit, and some report motor or jar issues over time.

Pros

Good value for a glass-jar blender
Handles smoothies, sauces and batters well
Easy to clean and use

Cons

Weak on ice and frozen ingredients
Motor can overheat or fail with heavy use
Loud operation

Specifications

Power: 700W peak, 350W continuous, designed for basic blending.
Capacity

Questions and answers

Is the PowerCrush worth it?: For light blending at a low price, yes. If you crush ice or frozen fruit often, spend more on a stronger blender.
Can it crush ice?: Only in small amounts with the pulse function, and results are uneven. The 350W continuous motor is not made for regular ice crushing.
How big is the jar?: The glass jar holds 6 cups, about 48 ounces. That suits one or two servings, not large family batches.
What is in the box?: The blender base, the 6-cup glass jar with lid and the QuadPro blade assembly. No personal blending cup is included.
How does it compare with a Ninja or NutriBullet?: Those have stronger motors and personal cups, and cost more. The PowerCrush is simpler and cheaper but weaker on frozen ingredients.
When is it cheapest?: Basic blenders like this drop most during Black Friday and back-to-school sales. Check the price history before buying.