Pros
- Quietest full-power blender in its class without a separate sound enclosure
- Blend quality rivals or matches Vitamix — smoothies, nut butter, and hot soup (TechGearLab ranked it #1 of 15)
- Personal blending cup included at no extra cost (a paid add-on on Vitamix)
- Intuitive presets plus a tamper and dishwasher-safe components
- Industry-leading 10-year warranty covering the full blender, including the motor
Cons
- Expensive at ~$500 — the same tier as the Vitamix A3500
- At 18 inches tall it won't fit under most standard cabinets
- Large footprint and heavy
- Shorter high-performance track record than Vitamix (launched 2019)
- Noise suppression is real but overstated — ~82 dB is still audible
Specifications
- Motor
- 1800W peak / 2.4 HP
- Jar
- 68 oz BPA-free copolyester + personal blending cup (included)
- Speeds
- 12 variable
- Presets
- 5 one-touch (Dairy Smoothie, Green Smoothie, Ice Crush, Frozen Desserts, Soup)
- Noise
- Noise-suppression + cooling design; ~82 dB (quieter than unenclosed rivals)
- Tamper
- Included
- Height
- ~18"
- Warranty
- 10-year limited (full blender incl motor)
Performance
The Super Q blends at a level that trades blows with Vitamix — silky smoothies, ground nut butter, crushed ice, and hot soup all land cleanly, and independent testing has repeatedly ranked its blend quality at the top of the field. The 1800W-peak motor and 12 speeds give it the muscle for fibrous greens and frozen fruit, and the included tamper handles the thick stuff. What sets it apart is the noise-suppression and cooling design: it does everything a Vitamix does at a volume you can hold a conversation over, which no other unenclosed machine here manages.
Build Quality
A dense, well-damped motor base and a BPA-free copolyester jar make this feel every bit the $500 machine. The noise-and-cooling engineering is the standout — it is real, not marketing. The 10-year warranty covers the full blender including the motor, matching Vitamix. The main knock is track record: the Super Q launched in 2019, so it has a shorter proven-longevity history than Vitamix's decades of field data.
Value Assessment
At ~$500 it undercuts the Vitamix A3500 by about $200 while matching it on blend quality and warranty, and it throws in a personal cup that Vitamix charges extra for — so on paper it is the better-value premium machine. The catch is the 18-inch height, which rules it out for under-cabinet storage, and the shorter reliability record. If quiet operation matters to you, the value case is strong; if it does not, the Blendtec offers similar power for $100 less.
Who Should Buy It
Anyone who wants top-tier blend quality but has been put off by blender noise — open-plan kitchens, early risers, households with sleeping kids or roommates. Also a smart pick if you want the included personal cup and a full 10-year motor warranty.
Who Should Skip It
Buyers who need an under-cabinet fit (it is 18 inches tall), shoppers who do not care about noise and want to save money (the Blendtec is $100 less), and anyone who wants the longest proven reliability record — that is still Vitamix.
Final Recommendation
The Breville Super Q is the best choice if noise has been your dealbreaker: it matches Vitamix on blend quality and warranty while running dramatically quieter, and it costs less. Just measure your cabinet clearance first — at 18 inches, it lives on the counter.