Last Updated: August 15, 2019 (Refresh Now)
Breville VBL136 Blend Active Personal Blender 300 W 50Hz Blue plastic
Last Updated: August 15, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.7
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Ease of Use
153easy to clean, easy, use and clean, quick, compact
+97%
-3%
" ... Simple to use, no messing and easy to clean ... "
" ... Quick and easy to use ... "
" ... Quick and easy to use. ... "
" ... Very good value and so easy to use. ... "
" ... Bottle caps are easy to break so be careful how you open them. ... "
" ... The bottle can be taken away, the machine is easy to use, wonderful! ... "
" ... Easy to use and easy to clean ... "
" ... Brill and easy ... "
Blend Quality
144blends, blend, blender, fruit, blending
+91%
-9%
" ... It blends very nice ... "
" ... With this little blender, you blend everything in a bottle that you can directly drink your shake from or fasten the lid to take away, no transferring to different containers leaving half the shake behind on the first one, no extra washing up. ... I have only used it so far on meal replacement powder shakes, so not a significant test of its blending power, but it does that in about one second flat. ... "
" ... It's a good size, easy to use and blends even frozen fruit with ease. ... "
" ... One blend of anything you like is well enough for a person or two(as for a one single cup) ... "
" ... Great item, used it twice and made some great smoothies ... "
" ... Excellent choice to make smoothies and shakes. ... "
" ... Blends quickly and washes really nicely if you have a dishwasher. ... "
" ... Used it to make fruit smoothies and it works really well. ... "
Cleaning
135easy to use, clean, use and clean, bottles, bottle
+97%
-3%
" ... so quick and easy to use and clean, I make shakes everyday and this is the best blender iv ever used . ... "
" ... Easy to use, works good for frozen fruits, easy to clean. ... "
" ... It is easy to use it, it is easy to clean it, I just love it. ... "
" ... This blender is SO easy to use and to clean. ... "
" ... I also find it’s not that easy to clean but we don’t have a dishwasher so might not affect those that do. ... "
" ... Easy to use and clean and no trouble blending frozen fruit or ice cubes. ... "
" ... So easy to use easy to clean love the fact you can blend & go ... "
" ... Easy to clean and use ... "
Price
109value for money, money, worth, value, waste of money
+90%
-10%
" ... Good for the price ... "
" ... Really good for the price, especially since you get two mixers. ... "
" ... Great little blender for the price. ... "
" ... Great little blender for low price. ... "
" ... Excellent value for money - so fast, efficient. ... "
" ... Great for the price too. ... "
" ... Great quality and price. ... Worth every penny ... "
" ... Perfect for the price you are paying. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
104easy to use, use and clean, clean, blender, bottles
+100%
" ... Easy to use, easy to clean, does a great job! ... "
" ... This one is so convenient and easy to clean. ... "
" ... Easy to clean and use ... "
" ... Blades are easy to clean. ... "
" ... It's relatively easy to clean, although it's best to rinse everything straight after ESPECIALLY the blade, as that can be a nightmare if left to dry. ... "
" ... It’s so simple to use and clean! ... "
" ... Super easy to clean & very compact so doesn't take up too much space on the worktops. ... "
" ... Easy to use, clean and blends everything quickly. ... "
Storage
96bottle, 2 bottles, lid, two bottles, blender
+91%
-9%
" ... Good size, quite strong and lid for drinking is very convenient even for our toddler. ... "
" ... Two bottles are very handy. ... "
" ... You get 2 bottles which is even better . ... "
" ... Best investment ever, I have also offered one to a friend, and purchased another for me just in case, and also to have spare bottles as they are quite expensive to buy on their own ... "
" ... We use it for making fruit drinks. ... "
" ... Easy to use and we like how you get two bottles with lids. ... "
" ... Easy to use, great for smoothies, doesn't take up too much room ... "
" ... Being able to make my blends in a receptacle that becomes the drinks bottle is a great idea, and being as this one covers all my requirements, I can't see me trying others. ... "
Product Reliability
69stopped working, weeks, month, broke, broken
+41%
-59%
" ... This broke about a month after I brought it would not recommend at all ... "
" ... But it will not be long lasting. ... "
" ... Broked after 2 weeks ... "
" ... It's stopped working after 3 uses only ... "
" ... not good failed after the second time in use ... "
" ... I bought this a year ago, but actually I did not use it in the last 6 months. ... But after a few weeks the black thing with the knives just did not want to fit anymore and I had to press it by force. ... "
" ... I bought it in April and it is broken in May. ... "
" ... The product started leaking after a month of using, even though there are no damages. ... "
Size
47small, size, powerful, handy, easy to use
+100%
" ... I love the size and the lightness of it it’s not too big nor heavy which is so easy to move and carry around. ... "
" ... nice size to be used everywhere ... "
" ... It is perfect for my requirements and the bottles are a good size. ... "
" ... Love the size I don't really have to find any space for it, very compact. ... "
" ... Very compact and comes with 2 bottles. ... "
" ... Comes with two bottles which is really handy. ... "
" ... Easy to use, quiet and good size ... "
" ... Powerful little thing. ... "
Build Quality
43lid, blender, unscrew, bottles, lids
+42%
-58%
" ... The grey rubber rings inside the black lid allow seeping through to the blender which can get inside and out the bottom. ... The black lid is awkward to get into position before blending and doesn’t slot it sufficiently . ... "
" ... We did this very carefully but it was very difficult to unscrew. ... "
" ... I tried to put back on but it just kept coming loose. ... "
" ... I’ve only used this less than about 8 times since purchasing in December and it’s already broke. ... "
" ... One lid broke trying to unscrew, and the other has cracked all over. ... "
" ... Poor quality build too. ... "
" ... The plastic rubber inside was mixed with my mixture and everything i put inside runs from below and its dangerous . ... "
" ... Anyway, it broke very quickly. ... "
Freezer
40smoothies, cubes, blending, shakes, fruit
+85%
-15%
" ... I had doubts because it is small but it has real power even for ice. ... "
" ... Even cuts up ice into tiny shavings for frappes with ease. ... "
" ... So far, I have only made smoothies and vegan ice-cream with it, and blending power wise, it is good for what you pay for. ... "
" ... I've been adding ice to some of the shakes and it's proved no problem to the blades. ... "
" ... Using it everyday on ice for a few months now impressed with it. ... "
" ... Use some water for frozen fruits or ice and it will blend perfectly. ... "
" ... Easy to use and clean and no trouble blending frozen fruit or ice cubes. ... "
" ... I’ve used it for my shakes with ice, fruit smoothies, soups. ... "
Food Items
37smoothie, drinks, fruit, breakfast, fruits
+95%
-5%
" ... I do my little ones milkshakes and my smoothie plus I even use it to whisk if making sauces for meals etc you have to do it in short bursts or you can smell hot plastic and the bottle slightly warms but this is my first blender so i dont know if thats the norm with them all. ... "
" ... Bought this to make individual smoothies and mix meal replacement drinks. ... "
" ... I am not a fruit eater and this product makes me love consuming fruits! ... "
" ... We use it to make smoothies most mornings and it works great even with frozen fruit. ... "
" ... Excellent for my morning smoothie and for blending my homemade soups ... "
" ... Love this device, for the price it does a fantastic job of blitzing down fruit and veggies into delicious and nutrocious shakes, can't go wrong for this price. ... "
" ... now it’s breakfast every morning. ... comes with a few recipes . ... "
" ... Now I can have fresh smoothies every morning in less than 2 minutes. ... "
Overall performance
22good, fast, value for money, obviously, gets
+95%
-5%
" ... Does the job. ... "
" ... Great for smoothies obviously but also good for breadcrumbs and other quick little tasks. ... "
" ... Does the job ... "
" ... Excellent value for money - so fast, efficient. ... "
" ... Do the job ... "
" ... It does the job etc ... "
" ... Does the job. ... "
" ... Mine does just as good a job!! ... "
Fit
19tight, base, seal, screw, dislodged
+42%
-58%
" ... Used it regularly but the clips on the bottle are weak and break. ... "
" ... Not even a piece of tape to hold it shut, anyone could have taking parts out of it, or even took the whole thing, due to it advertising what it is. ... "
" ... The black lid is awkward to get into position before blending and doesn’t slot it sufficiently . ... "
" ... I tried to put back on but it just kept coming loose. ... "
" ... But after a few weeks the black thing with the knives just did not want to fit anymore and I had to press it by force. ... "
" ... Not good quality, not fit for purpose. ... "
" ... One lid broke trying to unscrew, and the other has cracked all over. ... "
" ... After using this for the best part of 2weeks the lid snaps while trying to twist the lid off ... "
Marketplace
17seller, thank, fast, delivery, time
+65%
-35%
" ... Im so impressed, its the first time in a long time that ive purchased something from amazon and truly felt i got a great deal worth every penny. ... "
" ... In one of the pictures, you can see the products used. ... "
" ... Delivery was on time. ... "
" ... at the Amazon price it was a bargain, arrived fast and is used every day. ... "
" ... A big thank you. ... "
" ... Excellent for the price you wouldn’t be disappointed fast delivery by the seller also ... "
" ... As described thanks. ... "
" ... Lucky they ship two. ... "
For Kids
15son, loves, kids, daughter, student
+100%
" ... My husband loves them ... "
" ... Bought for my son's birthday, he loves it. ... "
" ... Present for uni student ... "
" ... Such a treat for kids. ... "
" ... I have made some milk shakes which the kids loved. ... "
" ... Bought for my son ... "
" ... Welcome Christmas pressie for my granddaughter. ... "
" ... A gift for our son. ... "
As Gift
15bought, loves, present, birthday, son
+93%
-7%
" ... It was a present for my mum and she absolutely loves it. ... "
" ... Welcome Christmas pressie for my granddaughter. ... "
" ... Bought for my son's birthday, he loves it. ... "
" ... Present for uni student ... "
" ... I had no problem with this as it was for me and not a gift. ... "
" ... Bought it as a gift for my friend and she loves it! ... "
" ... Bought as a present ... "
" ... Bought it as a gift and it was appreciated! ... "
Returns
14return, replacement, back, unfortunately, seller
+7%
-93%
" ... returned for refund . ... "
" ... It also cannot be transferred to a replacement so also wasted another few quid on that. ... "
" ... It comes with no guarantee so the seller refuses to accept any returns after a certain period. ... "
" ... I will contact the seller, hope to be refunded or replaced. ... "
" ... I should have returned it but was too busy and missed the opportunity. ... "
" ... I returned it immediately. ... "
" ... I have had this product before and unfortunately this didn’t work and had to be returned. ... "
" ... A call made to the company - I was asked to contact Amazon and request a replacement. ... "
Capacity
13house, room, take, small, family
+100%
" ... Just what every house needs ... "
" ... Second one of these one for house one for caravan ... "
" ... This is probably my favourite piece of equipment in the house. ... "
" ... This is the second one I've brought to have at my partners house. ... "
" ... In fact I’ve got my whole family hooked onto using this. ... "
" ... Someone thought I was drilling in the next room ... "
" ... Have bought for myself and also for friends and family ... "
" ... Doesn't take up much room on the worktop (bonus in my tiny kitchen). ... "
Controls
10blend, use, hold, would, well
+30%
-70%
" ... the only adjustment I would make to the product is that I would have switch rather than a hold button as I have to stand there and blend my drink without being able to walk away. ... "
" ... You need to keep pressing button too. ... "
" ... It worked well until I came to use it this week and the blend button now is jammed and will no longer work. ... "
" ... Really disappointed it’s broken already - blend button is stuck won’t go in ... "
" ... I have only been able to use it 3 times and now the button has broke. ... "
" ... Only nuisance is holding the button to blend. ... "
Delivery
10product, time, good, quick, fast
+100%
" ... Arrived on time good quality ... "
" ... Came in good time and condition. ... "
" ... Fast delivery, thank you :) ... "
" ... Delivery was on time. ... "
" ... Got it delivered in a day which is awesome. ... "
" ... Quick delivery great product. ... "
" ... ONLY RECIEVED PRODUCT TODAY THEREFORE JUST GIVING FIRST IMPRESSION IF ITEM. ... "
" ... Very fast delivery and worth the money for what you get, amazing price ... "
Comfort
10side, easier, broke
+70%
-30%
" ... I love it, it is easy and versatile, it does not need much effort, waiting and fatigue, just put the things you want to make and you will find her ... "
" ... Getting that baby weight off has become easier. ... "
" ... Really good overall, but maybe the tops could be a bit easier to screw off. ... "
" ... Bought for husband so he doesn’t have to use my hand held wand he absolutely loves it!!! ... "
" ... comfy and good, but won't blend without liquid. ... "
Washing
8wash, bottles, bottle, water, smoothie
+100%
" ... After use it, you should wash it immediately. ... "
" ... Always at hand and really easy to wash too. ... "
" ... Washing up is so easy because it’s made in the bottles. ... "
" ... The beauty of these is that you blend in the bottle you then drink from, so you reduce the amount of washing up required and know that it fits in the bottle! ... "
" ... Came with 2 bottles, which helps with washing, and is generally easy to clean. ... "
" ... Does the job well, easy to use and wash. Really happy with the product, would definitely recommend it. ... "
" ... I wanted something small that I could make a quick smoothie in, wash and forget about. ... "
Color
7love, pink, green, works, got
+100%
" ... IT WORKS EASY TO USE CUTE NICE COLOUR IN PINK. ... "
" ... I love the colour. ... "
" ... Love the blue colour ... "
" ... Great colour as it’s nkt the standard green or pink one everyone gets. ... "
" ... Love the colour, works a charm. ... "
" ... Bought it for myself, thus choosing pink. ... LOL so I’d say the colour doesn’t make it gender specific. ... "
Power Consumption
6blending, enough
+67%
-33%
" ... Power seems less, ... "
" ... Blending power is not enough. ... "
" ... I have had no issues with its blending power either. ... "
" ... Good product with plenty of power. ... "
Baking
6mixing, mixer, make, smoothies, mix
+100%
" ... Was blending some beans to make bean cakes. ... "
" ... i haven't done much cooking blends with it but it looks heavy duty to be able to do that as well. ... "
" ... a spar mixer bottle is also included so you can actually make 2 at a time. ... "
" ... Ideal for smoothies and mixing milkshakes. ... "
" ... I love my new smoothing mixer, it makes having breakfast a lot more convenient. ... "
Volume
5+20%
-80%
" ... We had the nutribullet before but found it too heavy/industrious and loud. ... "
" ... The unit is very loud ... "
Sound Quality
5noise, little, bit
+20%
-80%
" ... Is quite noisy tho. ... "
" ... The first attempt made a worrying grinding noise. ... "
Freebies
4comes, also
+100%
" ... Also got a smoothie recipe book ... "
" ... comes with a few recipes . ... "
" ... It even comes with some recipes to follow. ... "
" ... The package, also includes some recipes to get you started. ... "
Design
4blends, nice, blend, job
+75%
-25%
" ... Amazing product, honestly shocked at the price because its so well made, and blends really well. ... "
" ... It blends very nice ... "
Setup
3well, hold, easy, clean, button
+100%
" ... So simple you don't need instructions! ... "
" ... THANKS THAT ARE VERY LIKE THE PRODUCT'S PROFESSIONAL ... "
" ... Easy to setup and clean and can make your blended drink in less than a minute once you get the hang of it. ... "
Coffee
3smoothies, stop, small, size, protein shakes
+67%
-33%
" ... I’m using it to make my iced coffee as well as my morning smoothies and Keto coffe. ... "
" ... It has litterely blended anything thrown at it from protein shakes, slushies to smoothies and even coffee when I was between coffee grinders! ... "
Cables
3use
+33%
-67%
" ... Plugged into use, began to cut the fruit up etc, looked up and saw the wire had melted! ... "
Battery Life
3+67%
-33%
" ... Making fresh juice ... "
" ... LETS HOPE IT ACTUALLY LASTS LONG. ... "
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