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TechRadar Verdict

The KitchenAid K150 blender is a basic model and the most affordable in the KitchenAid blender range. It’s a simple, no fuss blender with no accessories and minimal speed settings, it’s ideal as a first blender but seasoned cooks might find the lack of speed settings frustrating. It’s great for crushing ice, making mayo and it can blend a good smoothie. The downsides are the small capacity pitcher and the fact the base is plastic not metal like other premium KitchenAid blenders.

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KitchenAid offers a range of high-power premium blenders, the KitchenAid K150 is a lower spec blender at a more affordable price. There are some compromises to achieve the lower price tag, these include making the base from plastic rather than die-cast metal and a lower-powered motor, there’s also fewer speed settings and programs.  

However, if you’re looking for a blending appliance from a premium manufacturer but can’t stretch to the price of other KitchenAid blenders, this model is a great choice, particularly for novice cooks or households where it’ll only get occasional use, because the compromises won’t be too noticeable.

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Design

Performance

Should I buy?

With just two colors to choose from (three in Australia and four in the UK) it doesn’t offer the wide range of color options that you usually get from KitchenAid, so you may not be able to coordinate it with other KitchenAid appliances in your home. But there are compatible accessories available to buy separately, which would make it a more versatile blender.

With just three speeds, it’s easy to operate and in our tests it made a decent smoothie and has no problem crushing ice so is ideal for simple everyday tasks. It’s not the best model for larger households where the smaller 48oz/ 1.4 liter capacity jar might not be big enough, but as an entry-level model it’ll get the job done.

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KitchenAid K150 price and availability

Available through the KitchenAid, this is the lowest price blender model in the KitchenAid range and will set you back $99.99/ £229/ AUS $299.

The brand also offers the KitchenAid Artisan K400, which is its mid-range blender offering a more powerful motor and larger capacity pitcher, and is priced at  $249.99/ £299/ AU$499. 

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KitchenAid appliances commonly feature multiple color options,  however, this blender comes in a much smaller choice of hues; red or black, plus cream in Australia and the UK, which also has a fourth grey option. The three-part blending system combines the intelli-speed motor with a ribbed pitcher and asymmetric blade,  and KitchenAid claims this combination gives optimum blending results.

The 48oz/1.4-liter pitcher capacity is on the smaller side compared to other KitchenAid blenders, but the base is a fairly standard size, which means despite the small blending capacity it’ll take up a similar amount of space on your worktop as other models such as the KitchenAid K400, with an overall measurement of 14.8 x 7.1 x 8.5 inches/37.6 x 18 x 21.6 cm (h x w x d). The plastic base makes it lighter than other KitchenAid blenders, which have a much heavier but also more robust die-cast metal base. This model weighs 8lbs/ 3.63kg so if you want to store it in a cupboard, you’ll have no problem lifting it in and out.

Being an entry-level model, it doesn’t come with any personal blending cups or other accessories but there are plenty of compatible accessories available to purchase separately should you get the blending bug. There are only three speeds, plus a combination pulse/ ice crush mode, which will be fine for most people, but more experienced cooks may prefer a model with extra speed settings for more control.

There’s no recipe book included in the box and the manual doesn’t give advice on blending times and speeds, but with just three speeds to choose from, it’s not too tricky to figure it out.

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Performance

The KitchenAid K150 blender is easy to set up, the jug slots straight on to the base and can be rotated to ensure the handle is positioned either to the left or the right. It’s also really simple and intuitive to use, there’s barely any need to consult the instruction manual.

While it doesn’t have any preset timed programs, the pulse setting doubles as an ice crush setting. We tried it out and the ice was crushed quickly and evenly. We also filled it to maximum capacity with water and switched on to the highest speed setting to check for leakage, but there was absolutely no leaking from anywhere in the jar or the lid.

To test its smoothie-making ability, we blended a mix of spinach, pineapple, apple juice, yogurt, and banana on the highest setting. A couple of very small flecks of spinach weren’t completely liquidized and if we’re being super picky it wasn’t the silkiest smooth smoothie we’ve ever had when compared to very high-end expensive blenders, but it was still smooth and a great result in a lower power blender.

At 86dB chopping nuts was the loudest of our tests and is the same noise level experienced when stood 20 feet away from an automatic cash wash. We used the pulse setting and even gave them a stir halfway through but despite this, the nuts weren’t very evenly chopped. There was a mixture of larger chunks, powder, and some nicely chopped pieces, so not a great result.

It makes a good mayo and the blade configuration means that it can blend very small quantities so it had no problem blending two egg yolks. The lid has a removable cap which made it easy to pour in the oil and it produced a thick emulsified condiment.

There’s no dedicated self-clean program, but the manual gives instructions on how to use speed setting three to clean it, which works well. The jar and lid are also dishwasher safe, so cleaning is simple and quick.

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Should I buy the KitchenAid K150?

Buy it if… 

You want KitchenAid on a budget
This isn’t exactly a low-priced blender, but for the money, you’ll get a KitchenAid blender at a more affordable price than the premium models with optional accessories that you can purchase when your budget allows.

You want a blender that’s simple to use
With just three speed settings and a pulse/ ice crush program, this blender is about as simple and easy to use as they come.

You want a blender that’s easy to clean
The jug and lid are dishwasher safe meaning it's really simple to clean the blender after use.

Don’t buy it if… 

You want a large blending jug
The 48oz/ 1. 4 liter jug is suitable for most blending tasks, but if you have a big family or know you will be blending very large quantities, this isn’t the model for you.

You want lots of blending speeds and preset programs
The three blending speeds don’t allow for very fine adjustments and control, plus there are no preset timed programs for things like smoothies or ice crush, there isn’t a self-cleaning cycle either.

You want personal blending cups included in the box
If you want a blender with lots of accessories included as standard, avoid this model as it just comes with the main blending jug and although the accessories are available, they’ll come at an extra cost.

First reviewed: July 2021

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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Intro
  3. Our Verdict
  4. Compared To Others
  5. Differences
  6. Test Results
  7. Deals
  8. Discussions

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Reviewed Sep 22, 2020 at 08:23 am

By John Panoryios, Vanessa McCuaig, Yannick Khong

8. 7

Multi-Purpose

8.7

Smoothies (Single Serving)

8.3

Smoothies (Multiple Servings)

8.1

Ice Crushing

8.1

Professional Use

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Blender Type

Full Size Blender

Power

650 W

Hot Blending

Yes

The KitchenAid K150 is a full-sized blender designed for crushing ice. While it doesn't produce bar-quality ice in the ten seconds that the manufacturer advertises, it can still produce it quite quickly. It can also make smooth, spreadable nut butter but struggles to fully process fibrous food like kale. It doesn't have very many speeds either, and its extra features are quite limited. On the upside, this well-built blender is very easy to clean as you can put its jar, lid, and blade assemblies directly into the dishwasher for a quick clean.

Our Verdict

8.7 Multi-Purpose

The KitchenAid K150 blender is great for multi-purpose use. While it doesn't come with a personal jar for you to take smoothies with you on-the-go and has some difficulty fully processing fibrous food like kale, it does a great job of blending almonds into smooth, spreadable nut butter. You can also make bar-quality ice with it in about two minutes, and you can even hot blend, which is great if you like to make soup.

Pros

8.7 Smoothies (Single Serving)

The KitchenAid K150 blender is decent for making smoothies and protein shakes. It can blend a smoothie in about two minutes but it struggles to fully process fibrous fruits and vegetables like kale. It has a great build quality though and it's easy to clean as the jar, blade assembly, and lid are all dishwasher-safe.

8.3 Smoothies (Multiple Servings)

8.1 Ice Crushing

The KitchenAid K150 blender is great for crushing ice. This well-built blender can make bar-quality ice in about two minutes, which is great if you like to make frozen drinks.

Pros

8.6 Soups

The KitchenAid K150 blender is good for making soups. You can hot blend using this well-built blender, which is great if you love a smooth soup. However, it has a bit of a harder time fully processing fibrous fruits and vegetables like kale if raw. When you're done, you can even put the jar, lid, and blade assembly into the dishwasher for an easy clean.

8.1 Professional Use

The KitchenAid K150 is very good for professional use. This well-built blender can make smooth but sticky almond butter as well as bar-quality crushed ice. Its jar holds 48 ounces, which should leave plenty of room for whipping up food, and when you're done, you can put the jar, its lid, and blade assemblies in the dishwasher for a quick clean. However, it does struggle a bit more to process fibrous food.

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  1. Updated Aug 11, 2022: Converted to Test Bench 1. 0.
  2. Updated Sep 25, 2020: Updated 'Other Jar' score from N/A to 0.
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Compared To Other Blenders

The KitchenAid K150 blender is a full-sized blender that looks and performs somewhat similarly to the KitchenAid K400. However, it has noticeably fewer speeds and makes grainier smoothies as it struggles to fully process fibrous fruits and vegetables. It performs best when making bar-quality ice in around two minutes.

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The KitchenAid K400 is a better full-size blender than the KitchenAid K150. The KitchenAid K400 is more powerful, and it has a larger jar. Its build quality is better, it offers more speed settings, and it even has a self-clean program. Its smoothie performance is better too. However, the K150 is a bit more barebones in features. It has a similarly great performance to the K400 when making crushed ice or almond butter, but it can take a couple of minutes longer. It's also a bit easier to clean.

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The KitchenAid K150 is better than the Ninja Professional Plus Blender with Auto-iQ. The KitchenAid K150 is significantly better for processing small and big batches of fibrous ingredients for silky smoothies and soups. It can hot blend, it's easier to clean by hand, and it's much quieter. On the other hand, the Ninja's jar is bigger and it has the edge when it comes to crushing ice. 

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The Vitamix 5200 is a better overall full-size blender than the KitchenAid K150. The Vitamix feels better built, has more speed settings, and it can make almond butter, smoothies, and crushed ice with a smoother consistency in less time. It's also easier to clean, and it comes with a tamper to help push food into the vortex.

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The Vitamix Explorian E310 is a better blender than the KitchenAid K150. The Vitamix has a better build quality. It comes with a tamper and makes much better smoothies and smoother, more spreadable almond butter. It also takes less time to produce bar-quality crushed ice.

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The KitchenAid K150 is better for most purposes than the Oster Pro 1200. The KitchenAid has a significantly better build quality. It also makes much better almond butter. On the other hand, the Oster comes with a 24-ounce jar that you can use to make much better smoothies. It's easier to clean by hand when you're working with sticky ingredients and has a few preset modes.

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The KitchenAid K150 and the Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System with Auto-iQ have different strengths, and you may prefer either depending on your needs. The KitchenAid is much better for making almond butter and can be used for hot blending. On the other hand, the Ninja makes crushed ice with a better texture. It's easier to clean by hand and comes with extra accessories, including a food processing bowl and single-serve jars. 

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The KitchenAid Diamond and the KitchenAid K150 are similarly performing full-size blenders. The Diamond comes in a variety of colors, its jar is larger, and it produces almond butter with better consistency in less time. However, the K150 feels better-built and is easier to clean.

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The Ninja Foodi Cold & Hot Blender is a little better than the KitchenAid K150. The Ninja has a bigger capacity and better ice crushing performance. It can heat up room temperature ingredients and offers more automatic blending programs. However, the KitchenAid K150 performs similarly overall. It has a smaller 48-ounce main jar, but it's dishwasher-safe and easier to clean by hand. It's also much quieter when it's running.

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The KitchenAid K150 is better than the Ninja Professional Blender NJ601AMZ. The KitchenAid has a better build quality and comes with a 2-part lid. It can hot blend and does a better job processing fibrous ingredients like kale. It's quieter and has more speed settings. The Ninja has a bigger capacity and can crush ice more uniformly and more quickly, but the KitchenAid is also great for ice crushing.

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The KitchenAid K150 and the Ninja Power Blender & Processor System have different strengths. They perform similarly, but the KitchenAid blender can blend hot ingredients. It comes with a 2-part lid so you can add ingredients mid-blend and offers a wider range of speed settings. On the other hand, the Ninja comes with more additional jars and accessories, including a personal jar for single-serves and a dough blade. It's also better suited for ice crushing.

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The Vitamix 7500 is better than the KitchenAid K150. The Vitamix makes much better smoothies and crushed ice with a better texture. It's much better-built, comes with a tamper, and has a faster maximum blending speed.

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The Ninja Mega Kitchen System BL770 is a better full-size blender than the KitchenAid K150. The Ninja is more powerful, its main jar can hold more food, and it comes with two additional jars that you can take with you on the go. It also produces better smoothies, almond butter, and crushed ice. It adjusts its speed according to the jar size, and it comes with a food processing attachment.

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The KitchenAid K150 is a significantly better full-size blender than the Hamilton Beach Power Elite Multi-Function. The KitchenAid can make almond butter as well as crushed ice. It also makes a better smoothie in less time, but it's still foamy and grainy. It also has a significantly better build quality.

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The KitchenAid K150 is better than the Smeg BLF01. The KitchenAid has a much better build quality, can make spreadable almond butter, can blend hot ingredients, and is much easier to clean by hand. The Smeg does a better job of incorporating kale into a smoothie, but only if you add extra liquid compared to the KitchenAid.

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Differences Between Sizes And Variants

The KitchenAid K150 blender comes in several color variants: Passion Red, Dark Gray, Matte Black, Matte Velvet Blue, Onyx Black, White, and Contour Silver. Some models come with two additional 16-ounce personal jars. As we haven't tested these personal jars, we don't know if they perform similarly to our test unit.

Test Results

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Design

Blender Type

Full Size Blender

Height

14. 8" (37.6 cm)

Width 7.2" (18.2 cm)

Depth 9.1" (23.1 cm)

Weight

8.4 lbs (3.8 kg)

Shaft Length (Immersion Blenders)

N/A

The KitchenAid K150 blender is somewhat bulky, although it isn't as tall as the KitchenAid Diamond. That said, it's not very heavy, and it shouldn't take up too much space on your counter or in your cupboard. You can also take off its lid and jar to store separately if you don't have a lot of vertical space.

The KitchenAid K150 blender has a great build quality. Although most of it is made from plastic, such as the motor base transmission, it feels solid and better built than the KitchenAid Diamond. The jar's transmission gears are steel, while the control dial is metal. Overall, when blending, the jar feels very stable and sturdy. However, the handle doesn't feel very comfortable.

Main Jar Capacity

48.0 oz (1,420 ml)

Additional Jar Capacity

N/A

Jar/Beaker Material

BPA-Free Plastic

Dishwasher Safe

Yes

Blade Type

Sharp

Blade Count

4

Removable

No

Dishwasher Safe

Yes

This blender has four sharp blades; two point downwards while two point upwards, which helps to create a vortex. While they can't be removed from the jar in order to clean them, they're dishwasher safe when put in the bottom rack.

Two-Part Lid

Yes

Lid Closing Type

Friction

The jar's lid is made from plastic. It has rubber-like grooves on the bottom of its lip to create a friction seal. The center cap can be removed to add food mid-blend and can also be used as a measuring cup up to 45ml or 1.5 ounces. You can put this lid and its center cap into your dishwasher's top rack for an easy clean.

Stow-Away Compartment

No

Cord Length

3.0 ft (0.9 m)

The power cord is long enough to reach an outlet on your kitchen counter. However, it may not be long enough if your outlets are near the floor. There isn't a compartment to store the cable when not in use either.

Performance

Jar Used

Main Jar

Fibrous Ingredients Processing

Fibrous Ingredients Texture

This blender makes adequate smoothies. While it takes about two minutes to blend everything together, the resulting drink is a bit foamy. The kale isn't completely processed either, giving you a grainy texture. On the upside, the motor doesn't heat up the smoothie, so it stays cool. If you want a blender better-suited for making big batches of smoothies, take a look at the Ninja Foodi Power Pitcher SS201.

Jar Used Main Jar

Fibrous Ingredients Processing

Fibrous Ingredients Texture

Update 09/25/2020: We discovered that the 'Other Jar' score was listed as 'N/A' and updated it to 0.

The KitchenAid K150 only comes with one jar.

Crushed Ice Preparation

Crushed Ice Texture

The KitchenAid K150 blender is excellent at crushing ice. It's able to produce bar-quality ice when using its pulse/ice mode in about two minutes.

Nut Butter Preparation

Nut Butter Texture

The KitchenAid K150 blender makes great almond butter. It takes several minutes using both the first and second speed settings, and you may need to stop blending to scrape the almonds from the jar's sides. However, the result is a sticky and smooth almond butter that's easily spreadable on toast.

Noise @ Max Speed

88.6 dB

Min Speed

4,000 RPM

Max Speed

11,600 RPM

Power

650 W

Speed Adjustment Based On Jar Type

No

The KitchenAid K150 blender has three fixed speeds, as well as a pulse/ice crush mode. Unfortunately, unlike the KitchenAid K400, there are no increments between the speed markings, so you cannot fine-tune the speed.

Ease Of Use

On/Off Switch

No

Speed Presets

3

Speed Dial

Yes

Hot Blending

Yes

Pulse/Turbo Mode

Yes

Programs

0

Blending Time Indicator

No

Programmable Timer

No

This blender only has a crushed ice setting. While its third speed can also be used as a cleaning cycle, we don't consider it a self-cleaning program as it's not a dedicated setting or mode. Check out the Calphalon ActiveSense if you want a blender that offers more preset programs for different types of recipes.

The KitchenAid K150 Blender is easy to clean. A quick rinse gets out most non-sticky food like smoothie residue and can be cleaned with a quick 60-second blend of hot water and soap. However, if you're cleaning more sticky foods such as almond butter, you need a soft dish sponge to get under some parts of the lid or the jar walls. The jar can also be a little hard to clean as it has non-removable upward-pointed blades. If you want a blender that's easier to clean, check out the Ninja Foodi Cold & Hot Blender.

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KitchenAid K150 Cream Blender 5KSB1325EAC

The K150 Blender is an ice-crushing blender that helps you make delicious smoothies. It is designed to easily crush ice in less than 10 seconds. The ingenious 3-piece mixing system effortlessly crushes ice with a powerful funnel and ribbed pitcher design, a unique asymmetric blade that mixes at four different angles, and an adaptive motor that maintains the optimum speed for all ingredients. Use the Ice Crush setting and blend your creations to achieve the perfect taste.

Delicious Smoothies & Shakes

Achieve the perfect smoothie taste, texture and consistency with the ability to crush ice in less than 10 seconds (based on half an ice tray).

Completely blends all ingredients

The blender maintains the optimum speed to blend all your favorite ingredients. Its soft start feature prevents splashing to blend completely with less mess.

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3-piece mixing system developed by the experts at KitchenAid.

Quick and easy

The K150 blender can blend and grind any food. You will get a uniform texture, wonderful aroma and taste, all the benefits will remain inside. The blender can crush ice in less than 10 seconds (based on half a tray of ice).

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