CULINARY CHEF Retro Smoothie Maker Personal Blender with Mason Jar
- Countertop Blender
- 16.9 fl oz
- 300 watts
- Corded electric
- More reviewed than 82%
A compact personal blender that handles ice and frozen fruit fine for solo servings, but the plastic housing and occasional jar-sticking reports mean it is not built for years of hard daily use.
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How it ranks among the 135 countertop blenders we track
4.0★ across 2,600 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
2,600 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
300+ bought on Amazon last month.
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The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 135 countertop blenders we track - how the scorecard works · full countertop blenders data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Jun 13, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
A single serve countertop blender with a 300W/23000RPM motor and stainless steel blades, sold with two jars: a 20.3 oz BPA free plastic cup and a 16.9 oz glass mason jar. Chrome lever start/stop with a multi-function dial.
The glass mason jar is the real point of difference here, since most personal blenders in this price range only ship with plastic. Build quality reports are split: several owners have used it for months without issue, while others describe the jar sticking in the base or the blade mechanism jamming after light use.
- 300W / 23000 RPM motor
- 20.3 oz BPA free jar plus 16.9 oz glass mason jar
- Heavy duty stainless steel blades
- Chrome lever start/stop with multi-function dial
Who it's for
Fits someone blending single smoothies or shakes in a small kitchen who wants a glass option instead of an all-plastic cup. Less suited to daily heavy use where a metal-bodied blender would hold up better.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Owners consistently liked the power for the size and were glad to have a real glass jar instead of only plastic, using it daily for smoothies and milkshakes. The recurring complaint is mechanical: a jar that gets stuck in the base or a blade assembly that jams after a period of normal use, and a housing that some describe as flimsy plastic including the handle.
Performance notes
The 300W, 23000 RPM motor with stainless steel blades is enough to crush ice and pulverize frozen fruit into smoothies and milkshakes. The chrome lever controls start and stop, and a power indicator light shows when the unit is ready.
Specifications
| Brand | CULINARY CHEF |
|---|---|
| Model | CSMM100BLACK |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 3.75 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 5.2 × 5.9 × 12.4 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 16.9 fl oz |
| Number of Speeds | 1 |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 300 watts |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Voltage | 110 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Glass, Stainless Steel |
| Container Material | Glass |
| Material Type Free | BPA Free |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Smoothie Maker |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Manual, Switch, Knob |
| Is the item dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Crushing |
| Style | Retro |
| Part Number | CSMM100BLACK |
| Item Type Name | CULINARY CHEF Retro Smoothie Maker Personal Blender with Mason Jar, Perfect for Shakes and Smoothies, Countertop, Dishwasher Safe, BPA-Free, High Power 300W, Black |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Manual |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in countertop blenders.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| CULINARY CHEF Retro Smoothie Maker Personal Blender with Mason JarThis product | 4.0 / 5 | 2,600 | 4.0 / 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 |
| Vitamix E310 Explorian BlenderVitamix | 4.6 / 5 | 5,483 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Ganiza Smoothie BlenderGaniza | 4.4 / 5 | 5,926 | 4.2 / 5 |
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Questions about the CULINARY CHEF CSMM100BLACK
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the CULINARY CHEF CSMM100BLACK come with a glass jar?
Yes, it ships with one BPA free plastic jar (20.3 oz) and one glass mason jar (16.9 oz).
Is this blender dishwasher safe?
The listing specifies it is dishwasher safe; the jars and lids are the parts intended for cleanup.
How powerful is the motor?
It runs a 300W motor at 23,000 RPM, enough for ice and frozen fruit according to the spec sheet.