KitchenAid 5-Speed Diamond Blender
 
      This affordable five-speed model did exceptionally well in our chopping and mixing tests, and it has straightforward controls.
Pros and Cons
Pros
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          Blends exceptionally well 
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          Great at chopping and crushing 
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          Intuitive controls 
Cons
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          Old-fashioned appearance 
 
                   
                   
                   
                   
                  