Optimum 9400 1st Generation

I bought an optimum blend 9400 over ten years ago (around 2014) and make a green smoothie nearly every day. It works just as well as the day I bought it in 2025! It’s amazing! Show details ·  1

My first introduction to quality blending – This was my very first blender, and a number of my friends had competing brands but they paid double the price for theirs. It was great blender to start with, but I left it in the USA, so, once I got back I purchased another one. So, for price, durability, cleaning and general overall use, 10/10. Show details ·  1

Long lasting, Powerful Blender – I have had this blender for aprx 5-6 years now. It only started having some issues at the 5 year mark (last year)-which is pretty good longevity, even if it does mean it may not be under warranty-I'm checking. (which is still upsetting, but really can't complain). It's been used at home only, more during summer. Sometimes daily, sometimes weekly.… Read more ·  2

Can handle anything really- nuts, ice, frozen fruit etc. Which makes it very practical. It IS heavy - so it stays on the bench. I've made ice cream, smoothies, Batters, soup etc. Very Versatile. I've not yet made nut milk or butter...It is a little loud, but it's far enough away from bedrooms so it's not a problem. The jug now appears to be leaking, so I need to replace that- $160 for a new one, which is more than when I last checked. But as the machine was smoking last year, (which may still have been under warranty) I may need to replace the machine too. I was told it may be the blade assembly - so am waiting to hear back what that might cost to fix to see if it's viable. (sent a message & Froothie normally reply promptly) We've moved/changed banks, so trying to find purchase stuff may simply be too difficult. In which case, I need to know options - repair vs replace. So it might need to wait. But at $100/yr so far, it's a pretty good investment. It's a Reliable machine, sturdy & long lasting. Worth it. (and replacement jugs ARE available, which is good)

Blender brought in 2015, stops working the second time – The motor in my blender is unreliable. I brought the blender in 2015 and after a year (2016) the blender stopped running. I have to sent it back for repair. Today (Oct 2018) the motor went bizarre - slow and then fast (alternating between the two speeds) and will be sending it back. It looks very likely the motor in my blender base is very… Read more

unreliable.

January 27th 2019 Update: Comparing the warranty between Froothie against others manufacturers

Recently my repaired blender (sent for repaired in Nov 2018) failed again. During that time (Nov 2018) I decided to purchase a Nutri Bullet MAX 12 Piece 1200 Watt N12-1207 to be used during the repaired by Froothie (my family cannot do without our daily smoothies). When the repaired blender arrived back, we again used the Optimum 9400 blender as we were happy with the blender. But alas, it fails again in mid Jan 2019 so have to switch back to nutribullet. During the blending of the smoothies the rubber band dropped and was cut.

Immediately we went back to the seller and without any question a replacement was offered instead of getting the customer to sent the blender for repair. Pretty disappointed win the handling of the warranty. Customers have to sent the blender back (a cost that the customers had to bear) and bear all the risks i.e. if the blender get broken on the way to the repair shop it is the customers responsibilities as the original packaging had been discarded. If the blender is under warranty (5 years), Foothie must be proud of the quality of their product/s. But repairs after repairs really put me off and are costing me dollars.

10+ years still going strong! – This blender deserves a review after using mine almost daily for 10+ years now! I originally wanted to invest in a decent blender for my smoothies and other recipes such as almond milk, grinding oats, pancake batters etc. I was comparing with the vitamix at the time and didn’t want to invest that much money, so I opted for the optimum 9400 1st gen… Read more ·  1

and it’s still going strong! It came with a 5 year warranty at the time, which I had to submit for a repair once after almost 5 years. I think it was something to do with the motor, I can’t remember. But the team were super friendly and helpful to take it to my local repairer. And then I’ve still got another 5 or so years out of it! Seriously the best investment for a high quality, everyday blender without breaking the bank. Highly recommended and will upgrade with an optimum by Froothie again! Thank you so much!

Powerful & great support – Bought 9400 in 2014 & in 2016 the motor & blade assembly were faulty. Got it fixed & replaced under warranty and have been running without issue since then which makes it 9yr old now. Its definitely more value for money than other blender when you consider how long it last even with daily use. Will buy the 2nd generation once this one decides to retire. Show details ·  1

Awesome blender for everyday use – Does a great job every time I use it. I make smoothies each morning with frozen mango’s, bananas, or berries, nuts, seeds, etc and perfect every time. Even with soups too! Couldn’t live without it :) Show details ·  1

Brushes keep burning out every 18 months or less! – I am disappointed in the Optimum 9400 blender because since we bought it in June 2014, 3 sets of brushes have burnt out, and the blender just stops. We only do smoothies in it, not even nut butters which probably are harder on the motor, it is only used one or two times a week and it is an excellent blender when it works. Froothie Support have… Read more

been good but it is frustrating and it costs us everytime we have to send it back. Is the Optimum 9400 2nd Generation better, have they improved it?

Stopped working twice – Purchased Feb 2016, stopped working March 2017. After some hassle Froothie repaired it for no charge.(replaced motor) Stopped working again in 2017, gave up on it and bought a $30 blender (with an easy to clean glass bowl) from the Good Guys. I also had to replace the bearing in the bowl.  Show details

7yrs in and still going strong! – I've purchased Optimum 9400 nearly 7yrs ago. I am still using it and It is still working great. I'm happy with the product! The base is very sturdy as well. Show reply

Can't live without it – This is our second Optimum blender, we are extremely happy with its performance. It travels with us wherever we go. We are so used to it we can't live without it. We do everything with it, grinding nuts, mixing cakes, soups and sesame seed milk. It's reliable, easy to use, easy to clean, safe and above all it's good value for money. Show details ·  1

Optimum 9400 2l Jug – Excellent machine but the jugs wet blade assembly leaks after a while. Replacement jug is $174! OUCH... Even the blade assembly replacement is $90, a lot more than the Vitamix. Show reply

Powerful blender – This machine has so much power it blends everything we have tried. The only tip is to make sure there is enough liquid in the jug as if there is not then the blades just spin at a really high rpm not achieving anything. Show details ·  1

My favorite appliance in the kitchen – I bought my blender about 5 years ago and I can't live without it. I use it every single day - often more than once. I make smoothies, nut milks, grind nuts, vegan slices - there is nothing the Optimum can't blend. A couple of months ago, it died on me (after more than 5 years of not missing a beat) and I send it in. I was expecting a quote… Read more ·  2

for how much it would cost to fix since I couldn't find any receipts or warranty documents and was sure, it was out of warranty anyway, but about three weeks later it arrived back at my house completely fixed and with no bill attached. I was amazed, such great service! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

A great product with great customer service to back it up! – We have purchased both an Optimum 600 juicer and Optimum 9400 blender from Froothie and both products have been superb and used on a daily basis for many, many years. The blender is astoundingly strong and can blend pretty much anything. In this day and age, both great products and great support are getting harder and harder to find. But in Froothie we have received both. We will definitely be supporting them by purchasing more in the future. Show details ·  1

Essential Appliance for the Kitchen – I bought this blender for my baby as I wanted to puree foods and it worked perfectly. However I also wanted to make my own juices, soups and blend ingredients so after a tremendous amount of research I went for the Optimum 9400 and I have been very pleased with my choice ever since. Show details ·  1

A strong blender, good for all my bizarre shakes! – A good blender, doing a very good job. Ice cube, hard things, everything! We use it almost every day for some years. what I dislike- it noisy a little bite and the jug had broken twice. The first time was close to the purchase and had replaced with no charge, and now, after some years, I have to pay. BUT IT WORSE IT! Show details ·  1

Blends very well – Blends even the toughest of foods including ice. The jugs are very sturdy and you make smoothie after smoothie, it's just a workhorse! We use for our entire business and couldn't fault this product. Show details ·  1

Great machine and after sale service from Froothie – Super machine. Performs all blending jobs well. Is a little noisy but probably necessary to give the power. After 5 years it suddenly stopped working....Froothie honoured the warranty even though it was 1 month post 5years. They gave prompt and clear efficient service and notified me that machine had been fixed and Im awaiting its arrival. Would highly reccomend this machine. Show details ·  1

Creamy Smooth Blending – Bought my Optimum 9400 in 2013 and have used it extensively since to make everything that needed to be smoothly blended - nuts, grains, smoothies, everything. Loved it so much bought one for a family member and recommended it to a colleague who bought it for her mum who also loved it. Show details ·  1

Go for it – Very good blender, it make very smooth smoothies and creamy humos I also make peanut butter no issue at all, not so noisy either. I bought it 6 years ago and it is still solid. Show details ·  2

Still going strong 5 years on!! – Got the 9400 blender in October 2014 and it's been used basically everyday for years to make smoothies and is still running perfectly with all original parts including the jug. Extremely impressed with it and the customer care team who are quick and friendly to deal with. Show details ·  1

Best blender ! Bought it in 2014 – It’s over five years since I purchased the blender . I use it at least twice a week. It’s still as good as new. Often times use it to make smoothie. Dips and Paste at times . Seldomly soup . I have recommended it to many . Purchasing this product is one of the right choices I have made . Show details ·  1

Family's most favorite bench top appliance – We have owned this blender for 5.5 years and it is still going strong. My 6 year old daughter then was so excited to taste test everything I made from the blender. Now (11 years old) she is making her own smoothies for herself and her younger brother. This blender makes nut butter, icing sugar, ground spices, ice-cream, soup in a breeze. Same as cleaning! I can't fault anything about it. Show details ·  1

Amazing been using since 2014 – I use this most days and love it. Bought in 2014 and couldn't manage without it. Great for making nut butter, smoothies, frozen banana ice cream, healthy nut "cheesecake", blending dates... Show details ·  1