KitchenAid KSB560OB Blenders

The KitchenAid KSB560OB Blenders is ranked #2 in its ability for making Margaritas, #3 in Durability, #4 for ease with which it crushes Ice, #6 for Mixing, #6 in its ability for making Smoothies, #7 in its suitability for Grinding, #7 for Juicing, #8 in how well it makes Soups and #8 in its ability for making Milkshakes.

"Being a lover of margaritas, it's been a lifetime of having to smell that "burn't gear" smell as my friends blenders just don't have the power to crush the ice. This puppy is the…" - on Jun 7 2009 …full review

"If you love a great margarita or slushy drink, this Kitchenaid 5-speed blender is for you!! It's pulsing action, which can be used with other than the ice crushing selection, is a…" - on Jan 14 2009 …full review

"…counter tops. This thing has some power too. It does a better job with smoothies and margaritas than the pro blenders they have in bars or Starbucks. Yeah, it's a bit pricey, but…" - on Jan 6 2009 …full review

"As a consumer who has tried MANY different blenders over the years, I have to say that this is by far the best blender that we have ever had. We have "MARGARITA NIGHT" every Friday at…" - on Sep 1 2008 …full review

"The blender does an excellent job when using the ice crush feathure to make margaritas by the glass or by the picture. It does a great job with daily jobs as well. The only negative is…" - on Aug 5 2008 …full review

"…Chef's Blender with Polycarbonate Jar, Nickel Pearl I can't seem to hurt this blender. It is built to last and to handle tough jobs. Finally, a blender has been built that is dependable." - on Jul 1 2009 …full review

"…blenders just don't have the power to crush the ice. This puppy is the strongest I've ever seen!!! Lot's of wonderful qualities...consistently dependable....rock solid performer!! " - on Jun 7 2009 …full review

"When our last blender broke, we came to amazon to buy this one. Its super powerful, reliable, and durable. Highly recommended for price range." - on May 27 2009 …full review

"Fully capable blender that can chop, mix, puree, and liquefy. Durable and easy to clean. Kitchen Aid makes good, reliable products and this is definitely one of them. Would purchase…" - on Jan 19 2009 …full review

"After much research, I found this blender to be perfect for our family. It's easy to use (mostly for fruit smoothies), easy to clean, and durable... all while not being too expensive. …" - on Sep 19 2008 …full review

"…than glass. This makes it far more shatter-resistant that a glass jar, particularly when crushing ice; in fact, it is nearly shatter-proof. In addition, the blade is…" - on Mar 30 2009 …full review

"Finally, a blender that actually does crush ice and not just a few cubes at a time, but a whole bunch. I have been through several blenders in search of a blender that actually crushes…" - on Nov 24 2008 …full review

"…have made a lot of fruit smoothies with it and the result has always been perfect. We had a B&D blender before, this one does a much better job in mixing everything and crushing ice...." - on Oct 15 2008 …full review

"…pulse, and crushed ice settings. Like most KitchenAid products, this blender is heavy duty. It is very well constructed, easy to clean, and looks great. I would definately buy it again." - on Aug 31 2008 …full review

"Great looking fit and finish. The base sits very securely on our quartz counter. The motor is very powerful - crushing ice easily and creating great smoothies out of assorted fresh fruit.…" - on Feb 9 2008 …full review

"Like the Kitchenaid 9-speed hand held mixer that I bought last year, this blender actually has several speeds that produce appreciably different results. Any blender can whiz the heck out…" - on Jun 26 2009 …full review

"…cats really don't like it :( But it only takes a few seconds to mix up a smoothie so i don't really mind that at all (i think the cats have gotten used to it). Happy buying!! " - on Jun 15 2009 …full review

"…well to not only break up the ice but to whip it into "snow" in seconds. I have used a vita mix blender side by side and the results are identical at a fraction of the cost. I would…" - on May 27 2009 …full review

"…the blade is very high-end, which is why it is a little noisier (ever use a KitchenAid stand mixer?). The KitchenAid has some of the same features as high-end blenders such as Blendtec…" - on Mar 30 2009 …full review

"…polycarbonate jar and new blade design feels eerily similar to the much more powerful Vita-Mix which has become the industry standard in smoothie shops. This replaces a Kitchenaid…" - on Mar 16 2009 …full review

"We use the blender daily to make fresh fruit smoothies. It works great and looks great on the counter. It handles ice very well. It cleans up easily. We love it." - on Jun 26 2009 …full review

"I was looking for a blender which would help me make smoothies. I was almost about to buy a Vitamix but I thought that I would give this a shot and see if it works out or not as the price…" - on Jun 15 2009 …full review

"…different models on amazon. I have no regrets whatsoever!! I have used this daily to make smoothies which consist of frozen fruit as well as fresh fruits/veggies, flax seed, various…" - on Jun 15 2009 …full review

"I bought this blender after burning out the motor on the previous one making smoothies. We tend to make a smoothy just about every night and with the previous blender the ice was always…" - on May 27 2009 …full review

"I use a blender daily for fruit smoothies, and this one is far superior to any previous one I've owned. Blender is thoughtfully designed, sturdily built and a pleasure to use. I…" - on May 3 2009 …full review

"…is quieter and smoother sounding. The fastest two speeds are somewhat noisy, but not in a grinding, counter-rattling way. NOTE: Cord plug is three-prong, and directions warn against…" - on May 3 2009 …full review

"…and a KitchenAid; while the Blendtec is unstoppable (this is the blender that you see grinding up rakes and golf clubs on the Internet), the KitchenAid is an exceptional home…" - on Mar 30 2009 …full review

"…matter what it is you want to grind up the 56oz capacity and .9 horsepower are enough to send any stupid oster or black and decker machine sulking home with their tails between their legs" - on Jan 22 2008 …full review

"I purchased this blender primarily to make smoothies in the morning with kefir, fruit juice and frozen/fresh fruit. As expected, it works better when the frozen fruit thaws a bit; nature…" - on Jan 11 2009 …full review

"…one (but would love to) and for me, this was the alternative. I have never tried to make hot soup but i am suspecting that this machine may not be able to do that. If you are buying it…" - on Jun 15 2009 …full review

"…fans, and I'm saving money on lunches by making homemade soups in the blender. It's really easy to clean, too, which is important. And, it looks good. In sum, I couldn't be happier." - on Dec 28 2008 …full review

"Have only used 3 times so far but already love it!!!! Made a soup using chopped vegetables and made a smoothie using frozen fruit. Both were easy for the blender to handle and both…" - on Aug 25 2008 …full review

"…it is amazing with ice for frozen drinks and it does wonders with whole vegetables. For the soups, just boil then blend. For example, I typically drink 2 to 3 protein shakes/day. I like…" - on Jan 19 2008 …full review

"I have used this blender almost every day since I bought it about 6 weeks ago. I use it mostly for milkshakes and smoothies. I love the 56 ounce pitcher, which makes it possible to make…" - on Apr 1 2009 …full review