Blendtec Designer 650 Blender
- Wattage: 1560 watts
- Number of Speeds: 8
- Is the item dishwasher safe: Yes
- Blade Material: Stainless Steel
Last refreshed Jun 13, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A capable touchscreen blender for frequent smoothie and soup making, best suited to a kitchen with room to leave the jar in place.
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ASIN: B079ZXKGQFModel: Designer 650Category: Countertop Blenders
More from this brandAll Blendtec countertop blendersOverview
The Blendtec Designer 650 is a countertop blender with a 1560 watt motor, a capacitive touchscreen interface, and six preprogrammed cycles for tasks like smoothies, ice crush and hot soup. It ships with the WildSide+ jar and a vented Gripper lid, backed by an 8 year warranty.
Blendtec's own copy lists this as a 3.0 horsepower machine while the spec sheet states a 1560 watt motor, so treat the wattage figure as the reliable one. One reviewer who switched from a smaller Blendtec noted the WildSide+ jar is considerably larger than earlier models, closer in footprint to a Vitamix container, which matters if counter space is tight.
- 1560 watt motor
- Capacitive touchscreen interface
- Vented Gripper lid on the WildSide+ jar
- Compatible with other Blendtec consumer blenders
Who it's for
Works for someone making smoothies or blended soups regularly who wants touchscreen programs instead of manual guessing, and has counter space for a jar on the larger side. Less suited to a small kitchen where the blender needs to be tucked away between uses.
Pros and cons
- Six preprogrammed cycles plus 8 manual speeds and pulse
- Illuminated LCD shows remaining blend time
- 8 year warranty
- WildSide+ jar has a larger footprint than earlier Blendtec models
- Wattage and horsepower figures in the listing don't fully agree
Performance notes
The blunt safety blade is built thicker than a standard blender blade, and the jar's angled fifth side is meant to keep ingredients circulating for a more even blend. Eight manual speeds plus pulse sit alongside the six programmed cycles, so it can run hands off or manually depending on the recipe.
Specifications
| Brand | Blendtec |
|---|---|
| Model | Designer 650 |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Number of Speeds | 8 |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 1560 wattshigher than 77% of 100 countertop blenders |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Black |
| Material Type Free | BPA Free |
| Other details | |
| Is the item dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Part Number | 615164-D650C3201A1A-A1AP1D |
| Style | Modern |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Blending |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Multiple Speeds |
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Frequently asked questions
What preprogrammed cycles does the Designer 650 include?
Six cycles: batters, ice crush, smoothie, ice cream, whole juice and hot soup.
What warranty comes with the Blendtec Designer 650?
An 8 year warranty.
Is the WildSide+ jar compatible with other Blendtec blenders?
Yes, Blendtec lists it as compatible with all Blendtec consumer blenders.