Hamilton Beach Wave Action Blender 40 Oz
- Capacity: 40 fl oz
- Wattage: 800 watts
- Number of Speeds: 3
- Container Material: Glass
Last refreshed Jun 13, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
Strong ice-crushing performance and the dual-jar setup make it a solid pick for smoothies on a budget, but be aware some units have failed around the five month mark.
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ASIN: B07R4BG8MWModel: 58181Category: Countertop Blenders
Overview
The Hamilton Beach 58181 Wave Crusher pairs an 800 watt base with a 40 ounce glass jar for family-size batches and a 20 ounce travel jar with a flip lid for single smoothies. Six preset functions plus pulse cover milkshakes, purees and crushed ice.
- 800 watts peak power with stainless steel blades
- 40 ounce glass jar plus 20 ounce travel jar
- 6 blending functions with pulse
- Flip-top lid on the personal jar for drinking on the go
Pros and cons
- Crushes ice and frozen fruit without added liquid tricks
- 20 ounce travel jar blends and doubles as a drink container
- Blade unscrews from the jar for quick cleanup
- Six functions plus pulse cover most smoothie and shake needs
- Some units stop working around five months of use
- Slightly louder than some competing blenders
- Best results need frozen ingredients fed in gradually rather than dumped in
Specifications
| Brand | Hamilton Beach |
|---|---|
| Model | 58181 |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 40 fl ozlower than 72% of 72 countertop blenders |
| Number of Speeds | 3 |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 800 wattslower than 75% of 100 countertop blenders |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Voltage | 110 voltslower than 89% of 98 countertop blenders |
| Construction & materials | |
| Container Material | Glass |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Material | Glass |
| Color | Silver |
| Material Type Free | BPA Free |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Pour Spout |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Other details | |
| Is the item dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Control Type | Push Button |
| Part Number | 58181 |
| Style | 40oz Glass Jar + 20oz Travel Jar |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Blending |
Closest rivals on specs
NutriBullet Pro Blender- Wattage 800 vs 900 watts (-11%)
NutriBullet Pro 1000 Blender- Wattage 800 vs 1000 watts (-20%)
KOIOS BL328 Blender and Food Processor Combo- Wattage 800 vs 1000 watts (-20%)
Frequently asked questions
Does the Hamilton Beach 58181 come with a travel cup?
Yes, it includes a 20 ounce personal jar with a flip-top lid in addition to the 40 ounce glass pitcher.