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Best Buy Ratings and Reviews

Customer Reviews for Oster 16-Speed Blender - Brushed Nickel

Oster 16-Speed Blender - Brushed Nickel

Model: 6812
SKU: 8439816
UPC: 034264415652
Create tasty fruit smoothies with this 16-speed blender that features 450 watts of power. The 5-cup glass jar provides plenty of room for your favorite ingredients.
Average Customer Rating:
3.935 out of 5
3.9
 out of 
5
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Rating Snapshot 31 reviews
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77% of customers would recommend this product to a friend 
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24 out of 31
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Customer Reviews for Oster 16-Speed Blender - Brushed Nickel
Review 1 for Oster 16-Speed Blender - Brushed Nickel

Great

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: bd273y64
from My Location
on 04/19/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Durability
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Usefulness
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Powerful, cheap
What's not so great: It does not come with some cool fire flames decals on the sides
I got this blender last week and I've used to 5-6 times already. I dont know why everyone is complaining about the noise of this thing (?). It has a 450W motor of course it will be loud. If you have a car with 450HP would you think it would sound like a hybrid?? No, its powerful and loud. I like it like that. Great blender. Buy it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 2 for Oster 16-Speed Blender - Brushed Nickel

Not great quality

Customer Rating
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Posted by: wjm5678
from Lynn, MA
on 04/05/2012
What's great about it: Looks nice
What's not so great: Cheaply made
The first time I tried to use this, the base was cracked & the motor smelled like it was overheating. I tried to exchange it, but there were no more in stock, so I got a different model.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 3 for Oster 16-Speed Blender - Brushed Nickel

Great 16 speed blender

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: Boonta
from Seattle, WA
on 04/04/2012
Value for Price
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Durability
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Usefulness
4.0 out of 5
4.0
What's great about it: Easy to use
Good for blending anything into a smoothie! I mix kale, spinach, cottage cheese and berries for a high nutritional value smoothie.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 4 for Oster 16-Speed Blender - Brushed Nickel

Okay, but expected more

Customer Rating
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Posted by: LTLZIG
from Colorado
on 03/01/2012
This blender looks good and is made with quality. My complaint is that for the money, I would have expected better performance. I always have to use the highest setting to blend anything. It would have been okay with just an on/off switch. Smells hot if run it too long. Might return it if I have the time.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 5 for Oster 16-Speed Blender - Brushed Nickel

Great Blender for all uses.

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: Vol1980
from Atlanta
on 03/01/2012
Value for Price
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Durability
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Usefulness
4.0 out of 5
4.0
What's great about it: Ease of use. Durability.
What's not so great: Chrome finish looks a bit cheap. Would look better with stainless or brushed finish.
Actually has more 'speeds' than is necassary. Is there really 16 different blender speeds needed? Other wise it is strong, durable and easy to use. This one was bought to replace the same, but older version, of the blender that worked great for 8 years of daily use. The old one stiull worked great except the teeth where the top half connected had worn almost smooth and began to slip! New model is extra fast crushing ice!
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 6 for Oster 16-Speed Blender - Brushed Nickel

It blends stuff

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: Mcabr
from Not Texas, TX
on 10/12/2011
What's great about it: It makes soup
What's not so great: Annoying features and low quality components
So far this blender works for what we need it to. Mostly making soups and sometimes smoothies. Haven't tested out the ice crushing ability. Only complaints I have is that the off button is also the pulse button so you have to give it one more blast before it turns off, kind of annoying. Also that black plastic ring is worthless. I took it off and left it off. Speeds don't seem all that necessary. The middle speeds seem to all be about the same. For the price though I think it is worth it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 7 for Oster 16-Speed Blender - Brushed Nickel

Too loud and takes forever to make smoothies

Customer Rating
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Posted by: Taye
from Nashville, TN
on 04/14/2011
What's great about it: Price
What's not so great: Loud and not enough power
I thought the blender would look nice on the counter until I realized that the bottom of pitcher is made of cheap plastic (I purchased the blender online). The blender is the loudest I've had and it takes FOREVER to make a smoothie using frozen fruit. You have to add liquid or keep shaking the jar. It's going back ASAP!!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+4points
4out of 4found this review helpful.
Review 8 for Oster 16-Speed Blender - Brushed Nickel

Okay only

Customer Rating
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Posted by: dracs
from LNK
on 01/02/2011
Value for Price
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Durability
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Usefulness
2.0 out of 5
2.0
I would have given good rating but for flimsy plastic base which cracked after year, the o ring rubber also broke. Not very impressed. Though motor is still going strong but not the best. Having thick thing like ice cream will freeze it and it would budge until you dilute
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
0points
1out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 9 for Oster 16-Speed Blender - Brushed Nickel

Good

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: andynunlist
on 10/22/2010
What's great about it: This blender has a powerful motor.
I always look to buy devices with motors with large wattage ratings. When a person buys something with a small wattage rating it just burns out, then you have to replace it making the final purchase expensive. This Oster® blender is rated at 450 Watts whereas my 350 Watt blender has just smoked just when I didn't need the problem.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 10 for Oster 16-Speed Blender - Brushed Nickel

Good but very noisy

Customer Rating
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Posted by: Orin
from Rock Hill
on 07/24/2010
What's great about it: Blends fast
What's not so great: noisy
Fair blender but there are much cheaper ones out there.
You would not usually conisder on purchasing a blender how noisy it is. This one is very loud. In the mornings if you want to make a shake you could wake the whole house. You can not have a conversation near it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+3points
5out of 7found this review helpful.
Review 11 for Oster 16-Speed Blender - Brushed Nickel

Not so lucky

Customer Rating
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Posted by: Anonymous
from Dallas, Tx
on 05/27/2010
Value for Price
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Durability
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Usefulness
2.0 out of 5
2.0
What's great about it: It's ok
What's not so great: Takes a long time to blend frozen fruit
I've owned this blender for over 6 months, and I haven't had the best of luck with it. What drew me to it were the reviews on here; however, I haven't had the same results. I mainly use it to make fruit smoothies, so even if I'm using frozen fruit, slightly defrosted frozen fruit, or ice, it takes a VERY long time for it to blend/mix my smoothie (yes I include some liquid when I'm blending).
I hope everyone else continues to have better luck with theirs. Mine was a dud.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+5points
5out of 5found this review helpful.
Review 12 for Oster 16-Speed Blender - Brushed Nickel

Coolest blender

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: alleyuseless
from NoHo,CA
on 05/20/2010
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Durability
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Usefulness
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Everything
I'm not some weirdo health nut, but this thing can make smoothies( I feel like a jerk even typing the word ) like a fiend. So far it's sturdy as heckl, and looks cool too !
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
1out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 13 for Oster 16-Speed Blender - Brushed Nickel

great blender

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Erroroprtr101
from los angeles, ca
on 04/24/2010
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Durability
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Usefulness
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: good price for a great blender makes shakes, smoothies, and mixes fast
What's not so great: nothing
great blender does what i need it to do and looks nice too :)
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 14 for Oster 16-Speed Blender - Brushed Nickel

Smooth shake maker

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Yonderboi
from New Jersey
on 03/12/2010
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Durability
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Usefulness
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: 450 watt motor, glass jar
What's not so great: loud motor
Great blender for the price. It pulverizes anything you put into in seconds.
I use it mainly for protein shakes - ice and frozen fruits are no problem.
Nice looking too although the chrome finish base is actually plastic, still Im very happy with this purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 15 for Oster 16-Speed Blender - Brushed Nickel

Powerful Blender ~ Quieter ~ Yummy Smoothies!

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Tara
from Home
on 01/05/2010
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Durability
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Usefulness
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Whips up my frozen/fresh fruit protein smoothies in seconds
What's not so great: N/A
I absolutely love my new blender. I searched Google for ratings and specs and found that most people love this blender. Now I know why. My fruit & protein smoothies are quick and easy. This thing doesn't even wake my husband! My previous blender was a Hamilton-Beach 10-speed and THAT was loud. I promise that you will love this blender. I searched long & hard and found that most of every reviewer on various sites recommends this blender.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 16 for Oster 16-Speed Blender - Brushed Nickel

Not Impressed

Customer Rating
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Posted by: RyeNoVA
from Washington, DC
on 12/07/2009
Value for Price
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Durability
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Usefulness
3.0 out of 5
3.0
What's great about it: Design
What's not so great: Durability
I have owned this blender for less than 30 days and it started smoking the other night while I was blending Ice & Booze.. Would not recommend based on it not even making it 30 days.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+5points
5out of 5found this review helpful.
Review 17 for Oster 16-Speed Blender - Brushed Nickel

Blend Blend Blend, perfect for Frappuchino's!! :)

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Tenchan
from Placentia, CA
on 10/14/2009
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Performance
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Ease of use, crushes ice well, easy to clean!
What's not so great: nothing so far, it's too awesome!
I save loads on making my own knock off version of Starbuck's caramel frappachino's with this awesome machine! : ) it blends everything together and makes it a deliciously smooth.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 18 for Oster 16-Speed Blender - Brushed Nickel

This Blender Changed My Life!!!

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: GCDC
from Washington DC
on 09/19/2009
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Performance
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: uh Helllllloooooo... EVERYTHING!
What's not so great: Not a thing
This blender has changed my life for the better! When i first bought it I was in a very deep rut... didn't want to go anywhere, do anything... spent my days just sittin around the apartment. Then one day, i had an idea... i would make a smoothie featuring bananas and strawberries... crazy, i know. Sounds easy enough... i went to the market bought some strawberries and bananas and fruti juice and brought them home... very excited! Then it happened...i was crushed with the realization that i no longer owned a blender... i was ready to give up. I moped around for a couple of days until i had a revelation... i could buy a brand new blender at Best Buy. I ran down the street to BB (drove actually... HELLLLLOOOOOO, it is like 3 miles away) and started to look for blenders (didnt know if they sold them or not). Because the store was organized so well... i was able to find the blenders aisle lickety split :) There were some really expensive ones there , stainless steel and everything and there were a couple of cheapies... all plastic, all the time. And then i saw this one... great looking, very attractive perfectly priced and the customer service rep assured me that it blends stuff. i was overjoyed! I grabbed it off the shelf and ran to the checkout line (literally ran). They rang me up and for some reason the price was even cheaper than posted on the shelf... this was MY DAY people! Anyway, i brought it home and made a smoothie... it was ok, tasted kinda bittter actually... i think cause i didnt remove the tops of the strawberries.... but what the hell, i got it done. Im still just hanging around the apartment but find myself thinking of going out and doing stuff more and more. The end.
I would recommend this to a friend!
-1point
7out of 15found this review helpful.
Review 19 for Oster 16-Speed Blender - Brushed Nickel

Top of the line blender

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: john18
from Orlando,FL
on 06/23/2009
Value for Price
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Performance
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Works smoothly
What's not so great: A bit expensive.
The oster blender is one of the best. It has great quality and gets the job done quickly! It's a must have if you like to make smoothies.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 20 for Oster 16-Speed Blender - Brushed Nickel

Good all around

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: brassa
from NH
on 06/08/2009
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Performance
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Great blender, Plenty of power, looks good too so you dont mind it being seen left on the counter. I like it and the price is great.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
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