Cuisinart CPB-380P1 Hurricane Compact Juicing Blender
- Countertop Blender
- 32 fl oz
- 500 watts
- Corded electric
- More reviewed than 66%
A capable small-batch blender at a fair price, provided you register that the blade unscrews the opposite direction and don't fight it.
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How it ranks among the 135 countertop blenders we track
4.1★ across 732 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
732 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
A compact 32oz personal blender from Cuisinart with a 1+ peak HP motor, two travel cups, and a rotary dial for pulse, low, and high. Built for daily smoothies, juices, and protein shakes rather than large-batch blending.
Reviewers who switched from full-size Vitamix or Ninja units cite this as a smaller, easier-to-clean alternative for daily use. The one recurring surprise: the blade assembly threads the opposite way from a standard jar, which trips people up until they learn it and, in at least one case, led to a leak during use.
- 1+ peak HP motor
- 36-inch cord
- Dishwasher-safe jar and cups
- Accessories lock onto the base
Who it's for
Suits someone making a smoothie or shake once or twice a day who wants a jar small enough to wash by hand. Not the choice for anyone who wants a blender with a familiar thread direction and no learning curve, or who regularly blends hot liquids in the plastic travel cups rather than the main jar.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Owners who traded up from a Ninja or bullet-style blender report noticeably finer blending of kale, spinach, and berry seeds. The most common complaint is the reverse-threaded blade assembly: several reviewers describe twisting the wrong way out of habit, and one reported a full leak after the threads worked loose mid-use.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Blends leafy greens and ice finer than budget bullet blenders
- 32oz jar and two travel cups included
- Removable blade assembly for cleaning
- Handles hot liquids like coffee in the main jar
- Blade assembly threads the opposite way, confuses new owners
- Not built for continuous heavy-duty use
- Travel cups aren't meant for hot liquids
Performance notes
The rotary dial gives three manual states, pulse, low, and high, rather than presets, so texture comes down to how long you hold it there. The 1+ peak HP motor is reported to handle kale, spinach, frozen berries, and ice with less leftover residue than lower-power personal blenders, and it can take hot liquids like coffee when blended in the main jar rather than the travel cups.
Specifications
| Brand | Cuisinart |
|---|---|
| Model | CPB-380P1 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 6.5 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 7.5 × 10.5 × 13.9 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 32 fl oz |
| Number of Speeds | 3 |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 500 watts |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Plastic |
| Material Type Free | BPA Free |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Gun Metal |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Blender base^32oz BPA-Free Tritan Jar^16oz double-wall travel cup w/ lock lid^16oz single-wall travel cup w/ lock lid^8oz chopper cup^4 heavy-duty reusable straw^Instruction book |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Warranty Description | 3 years |
| Other details | |
| Is the item dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Pulse |
| Style | Modern |
| Part Number | CPB-380P1 |
| Item Type Name | Compact Juicing Blender |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Manual |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in countertop blenders.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuisinart CPB-380P1 Hurricane Compact Juicing BlenderThis product | 4.1 / 5 | 732 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Ninja BN801 Professional Plus Kitchen SystemNinja | 4.8 / 5 | 14,563 | 4.7 / 5 |
| NutriBullet NBR-1201 12-Piece High-Speed Blender/Mixer SystemNutriBullet | 4.5 / 5 | 26,800 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Margaritaville Bahamas Frozen Concoction Dual Mode Beverage Maker Home Margarita Machine…Margaritaville | 4.7 / 5 | 2,800 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Vitamix E310 Explorian BlenderVitamix | 4.6 / 5 | 5,483 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the Cuisinart CPB-380P1
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Cuisinart CPB-380P1 blade unscrew like a normal jar?
No. Reviewers note the blade assembly uses reverse threads, so it comes loose turning the opposite direction from most blenders.
Can I blend hot coffee in the Hurricane's travel cups?
Reviewers who make hot drinks like bulletproof coffee recommend using the main 32oz jar, not the travel cups.
How many speed settings does the CPB-380P1 have?
It uses a rotary dial with pulse, low, and high rather than multiple numbered speeds.