Brentwood JB-220PR Plastic Jar 12-Speed + Pulse Blender
- Countertop Blender
- 50 fl oz
- 300 watts
- Corded electric
- More reviewed than 69%
A budget blender that handles soft blending tasks well according to most owners, though the plastic jar and lower wattage mean it is not built for heavy, daily ice crushing.
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How it ranks among the 135 countertop blenders we track
4.2★ across 918 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
918 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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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
The Brentwood JB-220PR is a 350 watt countertop blender with a 50 ounce BPA free plastic jar, 12 speeds plus pulse, and a removable stainless steel blade assembly that is dishwasher safe.
At 350 watts it sits well below many countertop blenders in this batch, which owners connect to real limits on hard ingredients rather than just a spec sheet number, several describing it as fine for soups, sauces and smoothies but not built for heavy ice loads or hard items. One owner's motor failed after light use just past the warranty window, a data point worth weighing against the otherwise positive feedback.
- 350 watt motor with 12 speeds plus pulse
- 50oz BPA free plastic jar
- Removable stainless steel blade assembly
- Non-slip base for stability
Who it's for
This suits buyers who want a light, colorful blender mainly for soups, sauces, salsas and smoothies with small amounts of ice. It is not the choice for anyone blending hard ingredients or crushing full ice trays regularly, given its lower wattage and at least one reported motor failure.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Most owners like it for soups, sauces, salsas and smoothies, with several praising the price and the purple color, but reliability comes up as a concern: one buyer's motor burned out after about 15 uses just past the warranty period, and another returned their unit because the pitcher got stuck in the base and could not be cleaned.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 50oz jar and 12 speeds cover everyday blending
- Removable blade assembly, jar and lid are dishwasher safe
- Priced as a budget option for basic blending needs
- 350 watts struggles with hard ingredients or ice
- One owner's motor failed just outside the warranty period
- One buyer's pitcher got stuck in the base
Performance notes
At 350 watts, the motor handles soft and liquid blending tasks well but is not sized for heavy ice loads, and owners recommend adding ice in small amounts rather than all at once. The plastic jar is BPA free but several reviewers flag it as less durable than a glass jar, with one describing the pitcher getting physically stuck in the base.
Specifications
| Brand | Brentwood |
|---|---|
| Model | JB-220PR |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 4.3 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 50 fl oz |
| Number of Speeds | 12 |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 300 watts |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Voltage | 220 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Plastic |
| Container Material | Plastic |
| Material Type Free | BPA Free |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Purple |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | blender, Instruction manual |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Manual |
| Is the item dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Pulse |
| Style | Modern |
| Part Number | JB-22PR |
| Item Type Name | Brentwood Appliances JB-220PR 12-Speed Blender with Plastic Jar (Purple) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood JB-220PR Plastic Jar 12-Speed + Pulse BlenderThis product | 4.2 / 5 | 918 | 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 |
| 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 Brentwood JB-220PR
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How many watts is the Brentwood JB-220PR blender?
It runs on a 350 watt motor with 12 speeds plus a pulse setting.
Is the Brentwood JB-220PR jar dishwasher safe?
Yes, the removable blade assembly, jar and lid are all dishwasher safe.
Can the Brentwood JB-220PR crush ice?
Owners say it handles ice only in small amounts and is not built for heavy ice crushing.