Optimum 8200

Amazing Machine – I always think it's good to have comparisons when reviewing a product. I make a lot of smoothies and I have tried 3 different brands, they all had trouble handling frozen fruit, the blades quickly went blunt and the motors struggled. Also because of the jug design - two of them regularly leaked when being operated. I had been looking for a new… Read more ·  1

blender for some time but have not found anything suitable at a reasonable price. My daughter has an Optimum blender and loves it so I decided to invest in one - I'm so pleased I did. The Optimum 8200 has the grunt required to handle decent size frozen fruit and ice with ease and speed. The jug can hold up to 8 cups of liquid and you just sit it on the base and push a button (it even has 3 timers) You quickly have a perfectly blended, velvet smooth drink. A recipe book is included with lots of ideas on how to use your Optimum blender (soup, cocktails, cakes, desserts, nut milk even cheese!!). At NZD$297 I consider this product great value for money

Worth the price and very versatile – Clearly very capable, well made and powerful blender. Very short learning curve to make this blender work to full advantage. Very happy with my purchase so far. Especially love how well it blends certain seeds like chia, hemp and flax to give another a smoother texture and release more of the nutrients. Whole new smoothie world! Show details ·  1

Excellent value – this is my second optimum blender - they are excellent. Easy to use, powerful and easy to clean. The ex-demo model is like new. Makes excellent shakes and smoothies. very happy with this product, I highly recommend Show reply

The best – This is our 2nd froothie & it’s exceptional. Nothing wrong with our other one …. Our daughter has that one now ….still going well after 10 years of service. Also the service you get & advice …. 2nd to none. Definitely recommend. Show reply

Very disappointed with design and functionality – The jug is much too heavy even with nothing in it. The shape is too tall and narrow so that the food at the top does not get blended properly. Trying to shred chicken which was easy in my old Oscar blender, I need to constantly push the chicken down as it bunches up at the bottom and gets stuck in the blades, adding ice to a smoothie doesn't chop up ice properly.....just not at all what I was expecting from all the reviews.

Started well, ended badly – Purchased in mid 2016, the unit was used for one smoothie on weekdays only. Never pushed, the machine did the job well, apart from being a little loud. A few months ago, the machine started becoming very noisy and was vibrating so much that it would be moving. It then started throwing out blackish brown powder and smoke under the jug when in… Read more

use. It was no longer safe to use. After multiple messages to the manufacturer, one message back requested I go through a range of checks on the unit, plus provide the recipe I used at the time, and various other things including photos, proof of purchase, etc., which I provided within the day. Then the thread went quiet. After several prompts requesting a reply, I kept receiving automated responses stating that they were very busy with a large volume of messages. So, after near 2 weeks, I sent one last prompt. A response came back within minutes. They want me to package the machine, pay $29 postage to send the unit for an assessment- which will be charged to me if they decide the machine is okay. On top of the initial outlay, that’s not good enough. The 5 year warranty is sounding like it won’t be honoured. My last smoothie maker, which was a fraction of the cost, lasted for 15 years. I am very disappointed to outlay so much money for 3 years’ use. In my opinion, their last communication is worded in a manner that indicates I would be wasting my time, energy and money in sending this unit back. It is extremely frustrating ... perhaps that was the intention.

For that one i have to write a review, i received the optimum 8200 only 3 days ago and i love it already. It's absolutly fantastic! With my old blender (jtc omniblend) there were sometimes a few crumbs/chunks left in smoothies, but with the optimum it's so soo smooth i'm impressed. I tried already one of my dips and also no problem at all, it just… Read more ·  1

makes it so smooth! So after 3 days 10/10 points. Not to forget the price, absolutly recommend that blender!

Finally a blender that do the job . Do not leak and blend so good that my family do not complain about lumps in the soup. The motor is very powerful I only use it in low speed and do the job fantastic Show details ·  2

Excellent blender and great value – The Optimum 8200 is a powerful blender and excellent value. At $300, I'd say it's in the same league at Blendec (which I previously owned) or Vitamix at nearly half the price. I mostly make smoothies. But it's had no issues blending ice, hemp seeds or any other frozen fruits. I've also used it to make pasta sauce once. The build quality is… Read more ·  1

excellent. Both the jug and the base are robust. The included nut milk bag and tamper tool is handy.

I bought it from Froothie and those guys are the best. Customer service is top notch.

I ordered it for Christmas and they said it had to be ordered by the 22nd to make it before Christmas. I ordered the night of the 21st which was a Saturday. Sunday night my wife told me to make sure it's a white one and I hadn't picked a colour. It went to the default red. I emailed them to ask if it could be changed and within a few hours they had updated the order and I got the white one.

I had an issue with help seed not being full blended. So I emailed them and again within a few hours, they gave me a tip to blend the hemp seed with the liquid separately before adding frozen fruits and indeed made for a much smoother smoothie.

I highly recommend this blender.

Note that it super loud. But that doesn't bother me too much. It's probably louder than other blenders I've used.

Pleasantly Surprised – I was pleasantly surprised by the engineering and quality build of this product at a very competitive price break. I would recommend to any prospective shopper. Show reply

Great machine – Great machine. Excellent for hot frothy coco. Minor awkardness with clearing food from around cutting blades. Delighted with purchase and efficiency of purchase and delivery. Show details ·  1

Game changer & built to last! – Absolutely love the 8200 blender & jug! Powerful, easy to clean & use! I use it several times a day for smoothies, Nicecream, sauces, hommus, soup & so much more. Game changer in the kitchen.. I have referred many friends due to good price & all its capabilities. Built to last! Show details ·  1

Happy after 9 years of daily use – I bought the old version of the Optimum High Speed Blender from Froothie (Optimum 8200) 9 years ago and it has been one of the best investments. I've used the blender more than my cooking appliances/stove and it's been faithful without any issues. After 9 years I needed a new jug set, but the "motor part" is just as good as before. Support has been very helpful. When the motor won't cooperate any longer I'll buy one of the new models :) Show details ·  1

Great value for money – Great product, does the job well amd love the red colour . Very neat efficient unit with plenty of power ! Also great staff and service which is very refreshing these days Show details ·  1

10/10 – The best blender! This is my second one, first one started dying after 9 years and i eecided it wad time for a new one. Its EXACTLY like a vitamix without the price tag. Also fantastic customer service. Thanks Frootie! Its a cold press juicer for ne next ;) Show details ·  1

Value for money, long lasting – I have had this blender now for 9 years and it is amazing. It has needed the blades replaced twice in its lifetime but the customer service and help given is outstanding. Much easier and cheaper to replace the blades than the whole blender. I definitely recommend these blenders if you want quality and a long lasting product. Show details ·  1

Easy to use,3 speeds offer good choice – Loved it,smoothies or frozen is awesome,3 speed settings can liquify on high or more light blend on low,fast time and easy to use. Show details ·  1

The best purchase I’ve made – When I make my green smoothies, the ingredients I use blends very well, there are no lumpy bits. It’s not a noisy machine which is great. Happy with my purchase. Show reply

Beats all the other brands! – This is such a solid blender, i have always used VITAMIX however wont be going back now i have used the Optimum 8200! Also very easy to clean! Show details ·  1

Love it! – Far exceeds my expectations. Bought a little while ago but only just got around to using. I can see myself using this every day. Would love to buy the mini jug for my Optimum 8200. Show reply