Are blenders and food processors usually rated in terms of average wattage or peak wattage?

I saw the Ninja blender and food processors were advertised as "peak wattage 1500." Some other blending machines at a similar price range had lower wattage, but most of them did not say "peak." In electrical engineering (my field), there is peak values and other values (such as operating values).

Is it reasonable to assume most blenders and food processors are advertising their peak wattage (and not a lower wattage under load or RMS power)?

I simply want to compare apples to apples when selecting one to buy.

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Best Answer

I'm no electrician, but as Amps = Watts/Volts they had better be telling you the peak load, or you risk blowing fuses.

1500W on 240v = 6.25A.
1500W on 120v = 12.5A

This isn't like cheap hi-fi where they tell you the peak figure to make you think it's going to be louder ;)

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What wattage is good for a food processor?

For a full-sized processor (9 cups or larger), seek out a motor that's at least 600 watts.

How strong is a blender motor?

Manufacturers typically indicate blender motor speed in watts and occasionally in horsepower -- 1 horsepower equals 746 watts. The majority of household models fall within 500 to 750 watts, though options range from 300 to as high as 1,500 watts.

How many watts does a Vitamix have?

Take the Vitamix 7500, a popular $530 blender, as an example. It's marketed as a 2.2-horsepower blender. But, it operates at 120 volts and 12 amps, or 1,440 watts.

How much horsepower does a ninja blender have?

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