Blendtec Designer 725
Blendtec's most advanced touchscreen blender. Does the technology justify the massive price tag?
The Smart Blender
The Blendtec Designer 725 looks like a blender from the future. The entire front panel is a sleek, illuminated touchscreen that only wakes up when you turn the machine on. It represents the absolute pinnacle of Blendtec's consumer technology, boasting a monstrous 3.8 peak horsepower motor.
The touch slider provides 100 different speeds, allowing for incredibly precise control. Simply slide your finger across the interface to ramp up the speed. It even tells you which speed is appropriate for chopping, mixing, blending, or pureeing.
SmartBlends Technology
What truly sets the 725 apart is its brain. It features 'SmartBlends' technology that can actually sense when a problem is occurring. If you don't add enough liquid, or if an air pocket forms (cavitation), the blender will display a message on the screen telling you exactly how to fix it.
- Pros: Massive 3.8 HP motor, gorgeous touchscreen interface, intelligent error sensing, stunning modern design.
- Cons: Exceptionally expensive, touchscreens can be annoying with wet hands, extremely loud.
- Best For: Tech enthusiasts, modern kitchen designs, and power users who want the strongest motor available.
Like all Blendtecs, it features the blunt-blade system and the WildSide+ jar. It obliterates absolutely anything you put in it. However, the touchscreen can be finicky if your hands are covered in water or food, requiring a quick wipe down before use.
Final Verdict
The Blendtec Designer 725 is a luxury appliance. If you want the most technologically advanced blender on the market that doubles as a conversation piece, this is it.