Revealed: The $49 Kmart blender that outperformed a $2,200 high-end model - as shoppers claim it's BETTER than a NutriBullet
- Australian consumer experts have praised a $49 digital blender from Kmart
- CHOICE has claimed the budget product performed better than a $2,200 model
- The best-selling gadget earned a stellar 90 per cent performance score
- Canstar Blue said it has 'features that other brands have for much more money'
- Many shoppers raved about the product, claiming it's 'better than a NutriBullet'
Consumer experts have praised a $49 digital blender (pictured) from Kmart for performing better than a $2,200 high-end model
Australian consumer experts have praised a $49 digital blender from Kmart for performing better than a $2,200 high-end model.
CHOICE named the 1.5 litre model as one of the 'best buys' from the retailer's Anko range after putting dozens of Kmart products to the test.
The experts said they were very impressed with the budget product, which is one of Kmart's best-selling gadgets, after they examined 37 models on the market.
'Look, it's no Vitamix in the status department, but this $49 blender held its own in the kitchen, receiving a more-than-respectable 90 per cent performance score,' the consumer watchdog said.
'It certainly blitzed some of the (more expensive) competition, outclassing even a $2200 model.'
CHOICE named the 1.5 litre model as one of the 'best buys' from the retailer's Anko range after putting dozens of Kmart products to the test
In the testing lab, the experts put the blender through its paces, including blending a range of ingredients such as soft food and ice, chopping carrots and creating a green smoothie using fruits and vegetables.
Consumer review website Canstar Blue also weighed in on the digital blender.
'The digital blender packs a lot in for the price, and has features that other brands have on their blenders for much more money,' the experts said.
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'These are great budget options for some lighter blending or for families who aren't obsessively blending tough vegetables every day.'
They added: 'All in all, Kmart's blenders are no frills and low on gimmicky features, but that translates to giving you a better price - prices that are sure to suit almost everyone.'
The experts said they were very impressed with the budget product, which is one of Kmart's best-selling gadgets, after they examined 37 models on the market
Many impressed shoppers have raved about the affordable product, with some claiming 'it's better than my NutriBullet'.
'We have had ours for about six months. We use it all the time. Very happy with it,' one customer said, while another added: 'Use mine three to five times per week and it's still like new, had it nearly a year now.'
One woman whose blender is 'still going strong' after two years said it's the 'best blender I've ever owned... it easily makes ice frappes'.
And another shopper added: I have it and it is great, every feature of it does it's job.'
Despite it's features and attractive price tag, many said the blender is quite loud every time they use it.
'The digital blender is great but very loud. I always say "loud noises" before turning it on when others are around so I don't startle anyone,' one woman said.
And another added: 'My hubby has used it more than I have, he says it's good but it's a bit noisy. He only ever uses it to make smoothies or milkshakes though.'
The digital blender is currently sold out online, but will return to the website soon, as there's still stock available at selected stores.
