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Blendtec Connoisseur 825 Commercial Blender

Last refreshed Jun 13, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.

Our verdict

A commercial-grade blender with a large-capacity jar and sound enclosure aimed at repeatable, high-volume blending across a wide recipe range.

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ASIN: B00YZ5CQSUModel: Connoisseur 825Category: Countertop Blenders

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Overview

The Blendtec Connoisseur 825 is a commercial blender built around the 90 oz WildSide+ jar, with 30 preprogrammed one-touch cycles plus pulse and a Q Series sound enclosure for quieter operation. It runs on a 1800 watt, 15 amp motor with a forged stainless steel blade.

Blendtec positions this below the Stealth line but still aimed at professional kitchens, with the WildSide+ jar's off-center fifth side designed to pull ingredients into the blade path faster than a symmetrical jar. The blade itself is intentionally dull, engineered to blend by force rather than a sharp edge, which the company markets as a safety feature during cleaning.

  • 1800 watt, 15 amp commercial motor
  • 90 oz WildSide+ jar, 36 oz blending capacity
  • 30 preprogrammed cycles plus pulse
  • Blendtec Q Series sound enclosure included

Who it's for

Aimed at cafes, juice bars and commercial kitchens that need one-touch programmed cycles for high-volume recipes like juices, soups and bread dough, plus home cooks who want that same programmed consistency at scale.

Pros and cons

Pros
  • 30 preprogrammed cycles plus pulse for varied recipes
  • Large 90 oz WildSide+ jar with 36 oz working capacity
  • Sound enclosure reduces noise during commercial use
  • Downloadable tool for custom recipe cycles
Cons
  • Dull blade design relies on force rather than a sharp edge, which some buyers may find unfamiliar

Performance notes

The 90 oz WildSide+ jar's narrow fifth side is designed to funnel ingredients back toward the blade continuously, which Blendtec says produces a smoother blend across the jar's 36 oz working capacity than a straight-walled jar of the same size. The sound enclosure covers the top and back of the unit to reduce noise during high-volume runs without changing motor output.

Specifications

BrandBlendtec
ModelConnoisseur 825

Frequently asked questions

What size jar comes with the Connoisseur 825?

It ships with the 90 oz WildSide+ jar, which has a 36 oz wet or dry blending capacity.

Does the Connoisseur 825 include a sound enclosure?

Yes, it comes with the Blendtec Q Series sound enclosure to reduce noise during commercial use.

Is the blade sharp?

No, Blendtec designs the forged stainless steel blade to be dull and roughly 10 times thicker than typical blender blades, blending through force rather than a sharp edge.