KitchenAid 5KSB1585BOB Diamond Blender - Black

Product Information

The blender features a three-part blending system that combines the ribbed jug design with an asymmetric blade and Intelli-Speed motor control which senses contents and maintains optimal speed and power; these features all work in harmony for efficient blending. Positives: Heavy-duty blender with a clean look and easy to use controls. Designed to compete against other high-performance blenders. Kitchenaid offers a 10 year hassle-free replacement warranty on their ProLine blenders which is similar to competing premium brands. It’s available from KitchenAid directly or via a wide range of retailers in the US, UK, and Australia. This affordable hand blender from KitchenAid offers simple features and does the job. It won’t replicate the performance of any of the above countertop blenders but this hand blender is great if you just want to make small batches. The blender line is designed for serious cooks and those who want a commercial strength blender at home to make any blended drink, nut butters, soups, dough, and more.

Offering reliability, power and functionality without a high-end price tag, the Diamond Blender could be a cook’s best friend. Positives: Attractive blender with many color choices and solid metal die-cast base. Performs well with ice and blending smoothies. The Intelli-Speed Motor Control works pretty well throughout the entire blending process. Easy to use and clean design. The ProLine series features 2 main blender models: The KSB8270 and KSB7068. We focus on the KSB8270 in this review as the added benefits of the KSB8270 vs KSB7068 are the special thermal jar for making hot soups and the added preset blending functions for making soups, smoothies, and juice. For a more affordable option the Diamond blender is a decent performer but keep in mind that it isn’t the most powerful blender in its price range. FAQ’s : Positives: In general it is a nice looking blender with a sturdy feel, clean design, and simple controls. We’ve used this model for years and find that it blends frozen fruit, ice, raw vegetables, and soft items quite easily.

This blender is very simple to use and we tested it first by trying out the preset smoothie program. It pulverized leafy spinach and fibrous pineapple into the rest of the smoothie ingredients to create a very smooth, nicely aerated smoothie with absolutely no bits. Nothing was left trapped under the blades and because smoothie making is a preset program, it stops automatically when it’s done. The blender reached a noise level of 84dB, which is average for this type of appliance, and the jug has a good pouring lip which worked well without dripping. The K400 is designed with a powerful 1.5 HP motor that outperforms Kitchenaid’s lower priced diamond blade blender series (see review below). This model features a unique blade design and heavy-duty build quality. It is designed to be able to puree any smoothie or drink that you dream up. The KitchenAid diamond 5 speed blender model KSB1575 is their most popular blender (it is available also in KSB1570 and KSB655) as it is easy to use, available is over 20 colors, and reasonably priced. While there isn’t a recipe book included, there are plenty of tips for getting the best results from different foods – such as making baby food or pancake batter – in the instructions. The die-cast metal base is durable and weighs in at almost 12 lb/ 5.4kg (6.6kg for the UK model due to the glass jug) which is heavy. If you don’t want it permanently on the countertop, it’s not easy to move around, but the high-end design and the range of color choices make it a desirable appliance that you won’t feel the need to hide away.

The Pro Line is KitchenAid’s most powerful blender designed to compete with top brands like Vitamix. It has been on the market for about 4 years. The “diamond” refers to Kitchenaid’s new pitcher design at the bottom of the pitcher which is supposed to improve blending results. A: Same blender just slightly different control panel design. Both blenders offer same functionality. The KSB1575 comes with a 60oz soft grip diamond shaped container and the KSB1570 comes with the 56oz round bottom container.Negatives: While this blender has a lot of power, testers found that it didn’t offer quite the same blending performance as Vitamix or Blendtec and the KitchenAid ProLine required more use of the tamper for even blending. Not sure if the performance difference is due to Kitchenaid’s blade or jar design versus Vitamix and Blendtec’s.

To test for leakage, we filled the KitchenAid K400 to max capacity with water and blended it at full speed. We’re pleased to say there was no leaking at all.

KitchenAid is a well respected appliance brand and their blender always have a nice design and feel. We recommend the K400 if you want the strength of a high-powered blender without the high price tag of the Proline model. Simple to use variable speed dial and 3 preset recipe programs (Ice Crushing, Icy Drinks, and Smoothie). This model also uses KitchenAid’s soft start motor which helps to pull ingredients into the center at the beginning for better blending results. The blender doesn’t have adjustable speeds but it does offer seven buttons for stir, chop, mix, puree, liquefy, crush ice, and pulse which allow you to adapt it to what you are making. Negatives: Less power than more expensive models.Not designed to perform the same blending functions as a countertop blender.