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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Dimensions
    2. Build Quality
    3. Jar Capacity
    4. Jar/Beaker Materials
    5. Blades
    6. Lid
    7. Power Cord
    8. In The Box
  5. Performance
    1. Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches)
    2. Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity)
    3. Crushed Ice
    4. Nut Butter
    5. Noise
    6. Blade Speed
  6. Ease Of Use
    1. Controls And Programs
    2. Cleaning
  7. Comments

Smeg BLF01 vs Blendtec Classic 575

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Smeg BLF01
Blendtec Classic 575

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Smeg BLF01 Picture
Blendtec Classic 575 Picture

Variants

  • BLF01BL (Black)
  • BLF01CR (Cream)
  • BLF01PB (Pastel Blue)
  • BLF01PG (Pastel Green)
  • BLF01PK (Pink)
  • BLF01RD (Red)
  • BLF01SV (Silver)
  • BLF01WH (White)
  • Classic 575 (Black w/ Spoonula)
  • Classic 575 (White w/ Spoonula)

Our Verdict

Smeg BLF01

Blendtec Classic 575

The Blendtec Classic 575 is better than the Smeg BLF01. The Blendtec is much sturdier and has a better overall blending performance. It's also easier to clean and has a bigger capacity.

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Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

Multi-Purpose 

6.0
8.4

Hot Blending 
 

No
Yes

Nut Butter 
 

2.6
4.7

Build Quality 
 

4.5
7.0

Crushed Ice 
 

8.7
9.9

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) 
 

8.7
9.5

Cleaning 
 

7.5
8.5

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Blender Type 
 

Full Size Blender
Full Size Blender

Box Picture  

Smeg BLF01 Box Picture
Blendtec Classic 575 Box Picture

Height 
 

15.6" (39.5 cm)
15.2" (38.7 cm)

Width  

6.5" (16.5 cm)
7.3" (18.7 cm)

Depth  

7.2" (18.3 cm)
8.0" (20.3 cm)

Weight 
 

8.1 lbs (3.7 kg)
7.6 lbs (3.5 kg)

Shaft Length (Immersion Blenders) 
 

N/A
N/A

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Build Quality 
 

4.5
7.0

Build Quality Picture  

Smeg BLF01 Build Quality Picture
Blendtec Classic 575 Build Quality Picture

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Jar Capacity 
 

6.5
9.9

Main Jar Capacity 
 

48.0 oz (1,420 ml)
90.0 oz (2,662 ml)

Additional Jar Capacity 
 

N/A
N/A

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Jar/Beaker Materials 
 

Jar Picture  

Smeg BLF01 Jar Picture
Blendtec Classic 575 Jar Picture

Optional Jar Picture  

Smeg BLF01 Optional Jar Picture
Blendtec Classic 575 Optional Jar Picture

Jar/Beaker Material 
 

BPA-Free Plastic
BPA-Free Plastic

Dishwasher Safe 
 

Yes
Yes

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Blades 
 

Blades Picture  

Smeg BLF01 Blades Picture
Blendtec Classic 575 Blades Picture

Blade Type 
 

Sharp
Blunt

Blade Count 
 

4
2

Removable 
 

Yes
No

Dishwasher Safe 
 

No
Yes

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Lid 
 

Lid Picture  

Smeg BLF01 Lid Picture
Blendtec Classic 575 Lid Picture

Two-Part Lid 
 

Yes
Yes

Lid Closing Type 
 

Friction
Friction

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Power Cord  

Cable Picture  

Smeg BLF01 Cable Picture
Blendtec Classic 575 Cable Picture

Stow-Away Compartment 
 

Yes
No

Cord Length 
 

3.6 ft (1.1 m)
2.9 ft (0.9 m)

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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Smeg BLF01 Bundle Picture
Blendtec Classic 575 Bundle Picture

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Performance

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) 
 

8.7
9.5

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo  

Smeg BLF01 Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo
Blendtec Classic 575 Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo

Jar Used 
 

Main Jar
Main Jar

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Video  

Fibrous Ingredients Processing 
 

7.5
9.5

Fibrous Ingredients Texture 
 

9.0
9.5

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Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) 
 

9.8
9.9

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo  

Smeg BLF01 Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo
Blendtec Classic 575 Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Video  

Jar Used  

Main Jar
Main Jar

Fibrous Ingredients Processing 
 

9.0
9.5

Fibrous Ingredients Texture 
 

10
10

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Crushed Ice 
 

8.7
9.9

Crushed Ice Photo  

Smeg BLF01 Crushed Ice Photo
Blendtec Classic 575 Crushed Ice Photo

Crushed Ice Video  

Crushed Ice Preparation 
 

8.0
9.5

Crushed Ice Texture 
 

9.0
10

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Nut Butter 
 

2.6
4.7

Nut Butter Picture  

Smeg BLF01 Nut Butter Picture
Blendtec Classic 575 Nut Butter Picture

Nut Butter Video  

Nut Butter Preparation 
 

2.0
2.0

Nut Butter Texture 
 

3.0
6.5

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Noise 
 

6.0
5.2

Noise @ Max Speed 
 

96.9 dB
99.4 dB

Noise Video  

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Blade Speed 
 

Min Speed 
 

8,900 RPM
4,900 RPM

Power 
 

600 W
1,560 W

Max Speed 
 

18,800 RPM
22,200 RPM

Speed Adjustment Based On Jar Type 
 

No
No

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Ease Of Use

Controls And Programs 
 

Control Panel  

Smeg BLF01 Control Panel
Blendtec Classic 575 Control Panel

On/Off Switch 
 

No
Yes

Speed Presets 
 

4
5

Hot Blending 
 

No
Yes

Speed Dial 
 

Yes
No

Pulse/Turbo Mode 
 

Yes
Yes

Programs 
 

2
4

Blending Time Indicator 
 

No
Yes

Programmable Timer 
 

No
No

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Cleaning 
 

7.5
8.5

Self-Cleaning Video  

Cleaning Video  

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Smeg BLF01

Blendtec Classic 575

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