- Motor
- 700 peak watts (Hamilton Beach rating)
- Jar
- 40 oz glass jar with pour spout
- Functions
- 12 blending functions on 4 buttons
- Blades
- Stainless steel Ice Sabre blades
- Mixing System
- Wave Action system, pulls ingredients down into the blades
- Dimensions
- 14.69 x 6.5 x 8.66 in
- Warranty
- 3-year limited
Hamilton Beach
Hamilton Beach Power Elite Blender
A budget 40 ounce glass-jar blender with 12 button-selected functions, for occasional smoothies and kitchen prep at the lowest price tier.
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All prices
| Store | Price | Checked | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Beach Best price | $39.99 | ✓ AUG 30 | Go to store |
Prices were checked on the dates shown and can change at any time. The store page is always authoritative. Shipping and taxes are not included.
| 2026-08-30 | Hamilton Beach | $39.99 |
| 2026-08-28 | Hamilton Beach | $39.99 |
Each line is the price we verified on that date.
Our verdict
Where it wins
- Costs a fraction of mainstream blenders and a tenth of a Vitamix
- Glass jar does not scratch or absorb odors the way plastic jars can
- Jar, lid and blades are dishwasher safe, and the warranty runs 3 years
Where it loses
- 700 peak watts is far below full-size rivals, so fibrous and frozen loads blend slower and coarser
- 40 oz glass jar is heavier than plastic and smaller than the 64 to 72 oz pitchers on family machines
- No single-serve cups or presets, just timed button pressing
At around $40 this is the sensible pick for occasional milkshakes, salsas and soft-fruit smoothies. Daily green-smoothie makers or ice crushers will outgrow the 700 watt motor quickly, and for them the Ninja Professional Plus at roughly $60 more is the better spend.
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Common questions
Can it crush ice?
Hamilton Beach markets the Ice Sabre blades for ice crushing and includes an icy drink function. With only 700 peak watts, expect small batches and coarser results than high-power machines produce.
Is the jar glass or plastic?
The 58148 series uses a 40 oz glass jar. Glass resists scratching and staining but adds weight and can break if dropped.
What is the Wave Action system?
Hamilton Beach's name for the jar geometry that funnels ingredients continuously down into the blades, which reduces the need to stop and stir.
Prices last verified Aug 30, 2026.