We judged the Breville Fresh & Furious purely as a smoothie machine: how smooth it gets leafy greens and berry seeds, how it copes with frozen fruit and ice, how easy it is to use and clean, and whether the price is fair for what you get.
What we like
- Quieter than most full-size blenders
- Green smoothie preset
- Compact footprint
Watch out for
- Not as powerful as Vitamix or Blendtec
- Mid-range price
Key facts
| Typical price | $180 |
|---|---|
| Type | Full-size |
| Power | 1,100 W |
| Capacity | 50 oz |
| Tamper | No |
| Dishwasher-safe | Yes (jar) |
| Warranty | See Breville’s warranty terms |
Checked Oct 9, 2026 on the official site. Prices and terms change: confirm before you buy.
Smoothies to make first
Recipes that show off what this full-size blender does best.
Green · Tropical smoothieKale Pineapple Smoothie
195 cal 4 g protein
Berry smoothieAçaí Smoothie Bowl
345 cal 6 g protein
Nut butter smoothiePeanut Butter Banana Smoothie
495 cal 20 g protein
Smoothie performance
Fruit smoothies are smooth and creamy; with kale or lots of seeds you may notice a little texture unless you blend longer or start with the greens and liquid. It handles frozen fruit well as long as there is enough liquid; very thick blends may need a stop to stir. Thick smoothie bowls are possible with patience, but without a tamper you’ll stop to stir.
Size, cleanup and day-to-day use
It holds 50 oz, so it suits one or two smoothies at a time. Dishwasher-safe: yes (jar). The quickest cleanup for any blender: fill it a third with warm water and a drop of dish soap and blend for 30 seconds right after use.
Who should buy it
Best for: a quieter blender with dedicated green-smoothie presets. The main trade-off: not as powerful as Vitamix or Blendtec.
Price checked October 2026, blenders go on sale often, so compare a few retailers and check the warranty (See Breville’s warranty terms) before you buy.
Our verdict
A great pick for: a quieter blender with dedicated green-smoothie presets. The catch: not as powerful as Vitamix or Blendtec. If that’s a deal-breaker, see the alternatives below.
Frequently asked questions
Can the Breville Fresh & Furious make smoothie bowls?
Thick smoothie bowls are possible with patience, but without a tamper you’ll stop to stir.
Is the Breville Fresh & Furious dishwasher safe?
Yes (jar).
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Alternatives to Breville Fresh & Furious
Vitamix’s entry model blends nearly as smoothly as the 5200 with a shorter jar that fits under cabinets. It’s the high-end blender we’d recommend to most smoothie fans.
- Type
- Full-size
- Power
- 1,380 W (2 HP)
- Capacity
- 48 oz
- Warranty
- 5 years
The benchmark high-performance blender. It pulverizes kale stems, seeds and ice into a perfectly smooth drink, makes thick smoothie bowls with the tamper, and a 7-year warranty means it lasts.
- Type
- Full-size
- Power
- 1,380 W (2 HP)
- Capacity
- 64 oz
- Warranty
- 7 years
More power than the BL610 plus Auto-iQ programs that pulse and pause for you: press “smoothie” and walk away. Smoother results with greens than cheaper Ninjas.
- Type
- Full-size
- Power
- 1,400 W
- Capacity
- 72 oz
- Warranty
- 1 year
The main Vitamix rival: powerful, very smooth and run by simple preset buttons. A shorter jar fits under cabinets, and the 8-year warranty is the longest we’ve seen.
- Type
- Full-size
- Power
- 1,560 W
- Capacity
- 75 oz (FourSide jar)
- Warranty
- 8 years