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Always one to prepare for Device test Which makes a bold claim, I love it when something leads to exaggeration, whether it claims to be the first, smallest or fastest in its class. My latest obsession with the blender has a lot to do with its name: mop. My husband likes to call him the remover. He’s not entirely wrong. It effectively eliminates the boundaries between three-dimensional food items, such as diced pumpkin or almonds.

Introduction by ShiffmanSlipping in a bit of subtext even in its brand name, the Obliterator offers similar specs and performance to the industry-standard Vitamix, but at a fraction of the cost. Its regular price is $160, but it’s on sale often Amazon for $130 or lessSometimes a discount of up to 50% at the moment, for example, is Only $80.

While its warranty can’t rival the Vitamix’s (few are), if you’re looking for an introduction to a large-format blender with professional power—but without committing to an older machine at a pro-level price—the Obliterator is a solid choice.

What can you blur? Soup, nut butter, ice, etc.

My curiosity about the device’s ability to erase with soup began. I was making what I thought was a nice pureed soup from scratch with an immersion blender in my early cooking days, ignoring the fact that “puree” was just a loose interpretation of the result. “Very finely chopped” more accurately described the texture I achieved with a handheld device.

Once I got to know A Vitamix In culinary school, I was basically ruined by all the other mixers, or so I thought. In the post-culinary school scene (and on a post-culinary school budget), I wasn’t about to get such an appliance, so I settled for the poor results an immersion blender could achieve. (Or maybe I stopped making soup altogether out of disappointment? Honestly, I’ve blocked it out completely).

The blur has successfully brought back elegant soup dreams. With a large enclosure, powerful motor, and heavy base—not to mention a satisfying digital display that scrolls “Obliterator” when you turn it on—it’s proven up to the challenge. Squash, mushrooms, and even broccoli were effectively blended into the soup for consistency. A small flower bud remained unobliterated.

Although homemade nut butter wasn’t previously part of my regular repertoire, I was also committed to seeing Obliterator work on something a little trickier than already cooked cubed squash. Here, I also tested the automatic grinding feature for raw almonds, where the machine evaluates the task at hand and adjusts speed and timing in batches to maximize results.

I may not have used regular nut butter before, but the result was a creamy almond butter with a little avocado oil to help with it, and it came in less than two minutes. (It’s worth noting that for less cash production. Additionally, you can adjust the salt and/or sugar to your liking. So maybe I’ll get used to that.)

The ice crushing feature is also a standout feature of the Obliterator, easily and quickly reducing cubes into what can best be described as fluffy ice in about 90 seconds, ideal if your home likes snow cones or tropical cocktails, using a specific ice setting that does the work in batches.

Distinctive features and accessories that I loved

Obliterator’s ability to live up to hyperbole was my main concern; However, there were also some additional aspects that I appreciated a lot. Honestly, you get a lot for $160 (or less), both in terms of features and functionality.

This 20-ounce “travel jar” with lid offers portability and convenience and is perfect for smoothies and other small tasks, like quick sauces or salad dressings. If you’re making hollandaise sauce for one or two people, for example, this is perfect. The blender blades snap into the jar, similar to the way a standard Ninja works, and everything snaps easily and snugly onto the motor base, with no fuss to make sure everything is aligned correctly. Did you make a smoothie using the nut butter from the previous experiment for a real meta erase? Yes I did.

Also, as someone who doesn’t open the manual on occasion — which I honestly think makes me a fair and square reviewer, since I operate like a regular consumer — I was pleased to discover that the plunger included to help keep your herbs, etc. soft while blending, twists off to reveal a narrow, hidden scraper tool, perfect for getting nut butters and other ingredients you want to try to permanently attach themselves along the jug’s seams. Before that was necessary, the self-clean setting, where you add warm water and a bit of dish soap and press the start button, made light work of even the sticky setting after the nut butter.

The “fix the pitcher” message when the pitcher is not in place reassures you that you won’t accidentally erase any body part, which is a good thing. Finally, as with countertop appliances, the look is very elegant.

Mop vs. Vitamix: Cage Match by Numbers

So, if you’re wondering whether to go all-in with the Vitamix or try a cheaper device first, like the Obliterator, here’s how it all stacks up.

price	$370	$160
power	1400 watts	1380 watts
Blades	Laser cut, stainless steel	Stainless steel
kettle	48 oz., BPA-free plastic	48 oz., BPA-free plastic
Settings	10 variable speeds plus pulse	25* variable speeds plus pulse *Each of the five speeds is divided into 5
Available colors	3 – Red, black and slate	2- Black and white
Dishwasher safe	Yes	Yes
Self cleaning	Yes	Yes
weight	10.5 lbs	9.9 lbs
a guarantee	5 full years	One year limited

I would like to point out that the Obliterator is as close to a Vitamix as you can get in every meaningful way, especially with the weighted base that allows you to feel comfortable walking away even when operating at high speeds. It’s not necessarily quiet, especially if you’re working with hard objects, but it’s so effective that the noise doesn’t last long.

Should you hesitate to blur it? Not real

The only aspect I wasn’t able to gauge here regarding the Obliterator is its longevity, especially if you’ll be using it regularly for large projects like weekly nut butters or local snow cone jobs. However, it has an impressive rating of 4.8/5 with nearly 1,000 reviews on Chefman’s website, and it often retails on Amazon for half the MSRP of $80. At this level, Obliterator is truly a bargain, and a risk worth taking.