DER OPTIMUM 9200A (2.Gen.) | KITCHENAID K400 | |
Motor: | 2611 Watt | 1200 Watt |
HP (horse power): | 3.5HP | 2HP |
Speed/rpm: | max 48,000 rpm (idle) | max 32,000 rpm (idle) |
Grade: | domestic & commercial | domestic |
Blades: | 6 blade assembly | 4 blade assembly |
Blade quality: | stainless steel | stainless steel |
Jug applications: | One Jug Wet/Dry (BPA Free) | One Jug Wet/Dry (BPA Free) |
Jug size: | 2L | 1.7L |
Security feature: | Built-in sensor to detect over-usage | Built-in sensor to detect over-usage |
Digital display: | No (The Optimum G2.6 has a digital display) | No |
Speed settings: | Six preset functions (Timer: 20 sec, 35 sec, 45 sec and Speed Level: Slow, Medium, Fast) + Pulse button | 3 preset recipe programs: ice crush, icy drinks and smoothie 5-speed variable speed dial |
Accessories: | 2l BPA free jug with lid and cap, heavy duty tamper tool for improved processing and mixing (bpa free), spatula, nut milk bag, 100+ page recipe book + product manual | 1.7L graded, ribbed BPA-free jar Vented solid-seal lid with removable ingredient measuring cap BPA-free tamper |
Decibel: | 84dB | 90.1dB |
Weight: | 4,8kg | 5.4kg |
Dimensions (W x D x H): | 19 x 22 x 51cm | 19.3 x 22.9 x 40.1 cm |
Warranty: | 5 year domestic optional lifetime warranty +115€ | 5 years replacement warranty on parts and labour against manufacturer's faults for household use |
Price: | €298 | €329 |
DER OPTIMUM 9200A (2.Gen.) | KITCHENAID KSB1585 | |
Motor: | 2611 Watt | 550 Watt |
HP (horse power): | 3.5HP | 0.9HP |
Speed/rpm: | max 48,000 rpm (idle) | max 11,500 rpm (idle) |
Grade: | domestic & commercial | domestic |
Blades: | 6 blade assembly | 4 blade assembly |
Blade quality: | stainless steel | stainless steel |
Jug applications: | One Jug Wet/Dry (BPA Free) | One Jug Wet/Dry (BPA Free) |
Jug size: | 2L | 1.7L |
Security feature: | Built-in sensor to detect over-usage | NA |
Digital display: | No (The Optimum G2.6 has a digital display) | No |
Speed settings: | Six preset functions (Timer: 20 sec, 35 sec, 45 sec and Speed Level: Slow, Medium, Fast) + Pulse button | 4 speeds - Chop, Mix, Puree and Liquify, with Pulse, Crush Ice and Hot Foods modes |
Accessories: | 2l BPA free jug with lid and cap, heavy duty tamper tool for improved processing and mixing (bpa free), spatula, nut milk bag, 100+ page recipe book + product manual | 1,75l BPA free plastic jug, stay put lid with ingredient cup plus Diamond Blender Recipe Book featuring over 60 recipes |
Decibel: | 84dB | NA |
Weight: | 4,8kg | 4.5kg |
Dimensions (W x D x H): | 19 x 22 x 51cm | 22.9 x 21.6 x 41.9 cm |
Warranty: | 5 year domestic optional lifetime warranty +115€ | 2 years parts and labour against manufacturer's faults for household use |
Price: | €298 | €179.99 |
DER OPTIMUM 9200A (2.Gen.) | KITCHENAID MAGNETIC DRIVE BLENDER | |
Motor: | 2611 Watt | 1300 Watt |
HP (horse power): | 3.5HP | 2HP |
Speed/rpm: | max 48,000 rpm (idle) | max 16,500 rpm (idle) |
Grade: | domestic & commercial | domestic |
Blades: | 6 blade assembly | 4 blade assembly |
Blade quality: | stainless steel | stainless steel |
Jug applications: | One Jug Wet/Dry (BPA Free) | One Jug Wet/Dry (BPA Free) |
Jug size: | 2L | 1.8L |
Security feature: | Built-in sensor to detect over-usage | Built-in sensor to detect over-usage |
Digital display: | No (The Optimum G2.6 has a digital display) | No |
Speed settings: | Six preset functions (Timer: 20 sec, 35 sec, 45 sec and Speed Level: Slow, Medium, Fast) + Pulse button | 4 pre-set recipe programs (juice, soups/sauces, milkshakes, icy drinks/smoothies) Variable speed and pulse function |
Accessories: | 2l BPA free jug with lid and cap, heavy duty tamper tool for improved processing and mixing (bpa free), spatula, nut milk bag, 100+ page recipe book + product manual | 1,75l BPA free plastic jug, stay put lid with ingredient cup plus Magnetic Drive Blender Recipe Book |
Decibel: | 84dB | NA |
Weight: | 4,8kg | NA |
Dimensions (W x D x H): | 19 x 22 x 51cm | 19 x 33 x 41 cm |
Warranty: | 5 year domestic optional lifetime warranty +115€ | 7 Years |
Price: | €298 | €499 |
DER OPTIMUM 9200A (2.Gen.) | KITCHENAID K150 | |
Motor: | 2611 Watt | 1300 Watt |
HP (horse power): | 3.5HP | 2HP |
Speed/rpm: | max 48,000 rpm (idle) | max 11,600 rpm (idle) |
Grade: | domestic & commercial | domestic |
Blades: | 6 blade assembly | 4 blade assembly |
Blade quality: | stainless steel | stainless steel |
Jug applications: | One Jug Wet/Dry (BPA Free) | One Jug Wet/Dry (BPA Free) |
Jug size: | 2L | 1.36L |
Security feature: | Built-in sensor to detect over-usage | Built-in sensor to detect over-usage |
Digital display: | No (The Optimum G2.6 has a digital display) | No |
Speed settings: | Six preset functions (Timer: 20 sec, 35 sec, 45 sec and Speed Level: Slow, Medium, Fast) + Pulse button | Ice-Crush setting + 3 speed options |
Accessories: | 2l BPA free jug with lid and cap, heavy duty tamper tool for improved processing and mixing (bpa free), spatula, nut milk bag, 100+ page recipe book + product manual | 48 oz jar 2 part lid Instruction manual |
Decibel: | 84dB | 93dB |
Weight: | 4,8kg | 3.8kg |
Dimensions (W x D x H): | 19 x 22 x 51cm | 18.2 x 23.1 x 37.6 cm |
Warranty: | 5 year domestic optional lifetime warranty +115€ | 1 Year |
Price: | €298 | €229 |
DER OPTIMUM 9200A (2.Gen.) | KITCHENAID KSB8270 PRO LINE | |
Motor: | 2611 Watt | 2600 Watt |
HP (horse power): | 3.5HP | 3.5HP |
Speed/rpm: | max 48,000 rpm (idle) | Not Disclosed |
Grade: | domestic & commercial | domestic |
Blades: | 6 blade assembly | 4 blade assembly |
Blade quality: | stainless steel | stainless steel |
Jug applications: | One Jug Wet/Dry (BPA Free) | One Jug Wet/Dry (BPA Free) |
Jug size: | 2L | 1.75L |
Security feature: | Built-in sensor to detect over-usage | Built-in sensor to detect over-usage |
Digital display: | No (The Optimum G2.6 has a digital display) | No |
Speed settings: | Six preset functions (Timer: 20 sec, 35 sec, 45 sec and Speed Level: Slow, Medium, Fast) + Pulse button | Variable 11 Speed Pre Set Programs: Soup, Smoothies, Juice, Pre-Rinse |
Accessories: | 2l BPA free jug with lid and cap, heavy duty tamper tool for improved processing and mixing (bpa free), spatula, nut milk bag,100+ page recipe book + product manual | Flex Edge Tamper, Measuring Cup, Thermal Jug |
Decibel: | 84dB | 93dB |
Weight: | 4,8kg | 9.2kg |
Dimensions (W x D x H): | 19 x 22 x 51cm | 26.7 x 23.1 x 44.9 cm |
Warranty: | 5 year domestic optional lifetime warranty +115€ | Full 10 years parts and labour against manufacturers faults for household use only Not suitable for Commercial use. Will void all warranty. |
Price: | €298 | €649 |
DER OPTIMUM 9200A (2.Gen.) | KITCHENAID KSB560 | |
Motor: | 2611 Watt | 550 Watt |
HP (horse power): | 3.5HP | Not Disclosed |
Speed/rpm: | max 48,000 rpm (idle) | Not Disclosed |
Grade: | domestic & commercial | domestic |
Blades: | 6 blade assembly | 4 blade assembly |
Blade quality: | stainless steel | stainless steel |
Jug applications: | One Jug Wet/Dry (BPA Free) | One Jug Wet/Dry (BPA Free) |
Jug size: | 2L | 1.75L |
Security feature: | Built-in sensor to detect over-usage | Built-in sensor to detect over-usage |
Digital display: | No (The Optimum G2.6 has a digital display) | No |
Speed settings: | Six preset functions (Timer: 20 sec, 35 sec, 45 sec and Speed Level: Slow, Medium, Fast) + Pulse button | Pulse mode operating with all 5 speeds and a Crush Ice button |
Accessories: | 2l BPA free jug with lid and cap, heavy duty tamper tool for improved processing and mixing (bpa free), spatula, nut milk bag, 100+ page recipe book + product manual | Not Disclosed |
Decibel: | 84dB | Not Disclosed |
Weight: | 4,8kg | Not Disclosed |
Dimensions (W x D x H): | 19 x 22 x 51cm | 21 x 18 x 39cm |
Warranty: | 5 year domestic optional lifetime warranty +115€ | 2 year parts and labour against manufacturers faults for domestic use |
Price: | €298 | €179 |
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Kate Magic - Kates Magic Bubble Website :
Globally renowned raw food expert Kate Magic has over two decades of experience of raw eating and is the Creative Director of the Raw Living and Kate’s magic Bubble website. The author of four raw lifestyle books, Kate tours internationally giving talks and workshops on raw foods which showcase her unique blend of fun, down-to-earth practicality and spiritual wisdom. She is also mother to three teenage boys whom she is raising on a raw vegan diet.
“"I actually think the Optimum 9200A Next Gen is the best blender I have ever used. It makes light work of everything, it's super quick and super easy to use. I thought the Optimum 9400 was good, but this takes it to another level! I recommend Froothie to all my clients, over all the other high-speed blenders on the marketplace."” -
Slinky Studio :
Popular culture lifestyle product review website.
““The flagship ability of the OPTIMUM 9200A (2nd GEN) blender is in makingsmoothies that achieve a high standard of consistency at speed… It also pulls off a palatable price tag in comparison to offerings from Blendtec and Vitamix at £429 …”” -
Charlotte - Clean Eats Charlotte Website :
Charlotte is a food blogger and recipe developer who is keen to inspire a healthy, happy lifestyle with a desire to make food as yummy and as close to nature as possible. Her blog is called Clean Eats Charlotte, which is listed as one of the top UK blogs on taste.co.uk. Her recipes are packed full of clean wholefoods and superfoods.
“"I have had this blender for a few weeks now and I am absolutely loving it. I have spent a lot of money over the past few years trying to find a blender that was multi-functional and was able to do everything that I needed in order to be creative in the kitchen. I have already successfully made delicious banana ice creams, nut milks and soups with this blender and I can honestly say when I first switched it on I was blown away by its power! It made me jump initially! It really can shred up anything and make it into a fine liquid.…"” -
Choclette Cacao – 'Tinandthyme Website :
Food loving vegetarian blogger with a sweet tooth but eating a lot of healthy stuff too. Experimenting with unusual foodstuffs and creating recipes are two of my food passions. I specialise in recipes that have some sort of chocolate element, be they savoury, raw, vegan, vegetarian, healthy or just plain indulgent. I'm also passionate about my home county of Cornwall and try to use as much local produce as possible. Chocolate Log Blog was one of the top five food blogs in Cornwall Today (Jan 2014) and currently ranks as #9 in the UK according to e-buzzing Gastronomy.
“"It has automatic blending options, which means you don’t have to hover over your morning smoothie when there are so many other things to be done. It can be set to low, medium or high speed and includes a pulse function……….. I’ve put it through its paces a few times and conducted a number of tests, all of which it passed with flying colours. When I made a raw chocolate and goji berry smoothie, it was impossible to detect even a tiny bit of goji berry. Our kale blended to a fine green juice and a couple of other ingredients I wasn’t sure about had similarly successful results. I will be posting some of the things I’ve made in due course…."” -
Lorna Hall - ‘Naturally-Bee Website :
Naturally Bee is a blog created by Lorna Hall (BMedSci (Hons) MNurs RN) which focuses on nature as the key to physical and mental wellbeing.
“"Anyway, I am pleased to announce that with the Optimum 9200 , pesto-related catastrophes and grainy-tasting smoothies are a thing of the past! …….So far in my optimum 9200 I have made Smoothies (my favourite of which is pineapple & passionfruit, which I will share below!), Humus, Hot soup (from raw ingredients), plus, it can also make other dips and spreads (including nut-butters), desserts and dressings. And it can grind grains to make flour. But this blender can do both dry and wet ingredients in the same container, rather than you having to faff about with separate ones….."” -
Meghan from naturallymeghan.com :
I'm Meghan and I'm a smoothie-loving vegan foodie with a passion for creating delicious and nutritious plant-based recipes. When I'm not experimenting in the kitchen I enjoy practising yoga and pilates, upcycling vintage furniture and posting pictures of my breakfast on my Instagram account (@naturallymeghan)!
“"The Optimum 9200A Next Gen is a high-speed blender which creates delicious fruit smoothies with ease, but it doesn't stop there; I've made green smoothies and banana ice cream in it, and this blender has managed it all perfectly. My previous blender didn't cope with frozen ingredients and tougher greens very well, so I'd usually end up with annoying lumps of frozen fruit or unpleasant bits of kale in my smoothies; the Optimum 9200A, however, has no difficulty with those things at all so I end up with ultra smooth drinks every time. That's not all it does though - it also has the ability to grind nuts and grains for flour, crush ice and make nut butters, hot soups, spreads and dips! Before discovering this blender I'd been toying with the idea of buying a Vitamix for a few months (well, a year actually!) but the Optimum 9200 actually rivals the Vitamix Pro 500 in terms of performance…."” -
Natasha Lipman aka “Nutritiously Natasha” :
Natasha Lipman is interested on how food can improve health. She blogs at Nutritiously Natasha and also writes for the Huffington Post and has featured on various BBC programmes. She is currently training to be an Integrative Health Coach at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.
“"One of the reasons I love my blender so much is because it’s so simple to clean. I have very little energy, and while I do think making sure I eat well is important, if I don’t have the energy to make something and then clean up, I’m just not going to do it. Here, all I need to do is throw my ingredients into the large 2l jug, blend, pour and enjoy. To clean, all I do is fill halfway with warm water, add a squirt of Ecover washing up liquid and blend on high for about a minute and then rinse. I’d highly recommend the Froothie Optimum 9200A blender for anyone who’s looking to get some serious blending action going on in the kitchen – it’s such a versatile piece of equipment and performs so many functions, that it is definitely invaluable to me…."” -
Kip Dorrell aka “The Messy Vegetarian Cook” :
Kip Dorrell is a freelance graphic designer, food and recipe writer, and self confessed messy cook. In addition to contributing to various publications, Kip is the blogger behind Messy Vegetarian Cook, where she showcases her plant based recipes and writes about vegan travel and food finds around the world.
“"I switched to using a high performance blender about five years ago, and while it can seem expensive to lay out so much dosh I believe it’s a worthwhile investment if you use a blender frequently, if you want to make day to day kitchen tasks easier (the smoothest hummus you’ll ever eat, easy veggie chopping, fast smoothies), and if you’re keen on making better tasting variations of products you would otherwise buy (nut butters and non dairy milks are a cinch).
The bar was high for me since it’s not my first time owning a high performance blender, but my first impressions of the Optimum 9200A are great. It does everything my other blender does and it’s so quiet. Gone are the days of questioning if it’s appropriate to make a smoothie or soup at 2am (I live in a block of flats) when I wake up starving and don’t want to wait until real people hours to eat…."” -
Karn Burns-Booth :
Karen Burns-Booth is a free-lance food & travel writer, recipe developer and food stylist with a passion for local, seasonal ingredients. She is a member of the prestigious Guild of Food Writers and regularly contributes to a variety of print publications and online recipe sites, as well as creating bespoke recipes for numerous major brands and supermarkets in the UK and Europe. Key brands Karen has worked with are: McCormick, Organic UK, Maille, Cath Kidston, Churchill China, Le Creuset, Le Parfait, Tala, John Lewis, Celebrity Cruises, Asda, Waitrose, Aldi, Sainsbury's, Tesco and many more. Karen specialises in preserving, baking, seasonal fare and healthy low-calorie recipes having recently lost weight on the 5:2 intermittent diet. In addition to writing for her own site, the award winning “Lavender and Lovage” blog, she also writes for Great British Chefs and runs a seasonal cookery school in SW France. When she is not in the kitchen she can be found travelling the world with a camera and notebook, searching for new ingredients and recipe inspiration.
“"……So, what is a Froothie? Well, it’s a pretty neat and awesome bit of kit! I was sent a Froothie OPTIMUM 9200A NEXT GENERATION blender (RRP: £429), although if you buy one now, you can save a WHOPPING £100 and secure one of these amazing machines for only £329! The list of what you can do and make in one of these blenders is astounding…….. So far, I have made a curd and this sauce in my Froothie, and both have turned out well – with the curd being an absolute winner, as the machine cooks the eggs as it blends – that recipe will be on Lavender and Lovage in a few days. But back to today’s recipe – as you can see from the photo collage above, I simply chucked all the ingredients in the large 2 litre Froothie jug, blended the sauce for UNDER a minute and voilà, I was rewarded with a spicy, creamy and delicious enchilada sauce for all my Mexican cooking…"” -
Emmanuelle Moss :
Emanuelle Moss is a board certified nutritionist since 2003, a raw food chef with her own Raw Food Brand : Ready Raw and a Wellness Coach. She discovered her calling in life to be of service in empowering others to restore their body’s wellbeing by encouraging their ‘intestinal garden’ to flourish through eating pure, living plant food medicine.
“"I am thrilled to share with you the new Power-house Optimum 9200A Next Generation blender, what a find it is! It ticks all the boxes of durability, power, and efficiency with a sleek design, a must have for all those wanting to bring raw into their kitchen. The best part is that the 9200 has an extra-added bonus of being half the price of leading blender brands! Explore the fun in creating healthy, delicious, vibrant foods from smoothies, nut milk, cocktails, soups, ice cream, nut butter and cheesecake, the list is endless! What a difference a high performance blender makes to your life."” -
Gregg Chapman aka “Raw Food Didge Dude” :
I am a qualified Neuro Linguistic Programming Practitioner. I also train Students and Teachers in Schools, Universities and Colleges the art of meditation and stress management. I also see clients for private didgeridoo sound therapy sessions, Neuro linguistic programming and energy psychology.
My Raw food Journey started when in 2013 we purchased the optimum 9400 blender. We were just about to invest in a Vitamix machine but then discovered the Australian owned Optimum distributed by Froothie. Well of course being an Aussie and an Ambassador for all things Australian, we had to invest in the Optimum, from there Raw Food Didge Dude was born and Raw Food and Healthy eating became vital to support my physical body to function to enable me to do my work.
“"I am amazed by the power of the new optimum 9200A Next Generation, what a beast – Without any shadow of doubt this is an amazing blender – highly recommended. I have tried so many different recipes and they are all brilliant !!!! I will be publishing new ones on my website, so please check them out at :http://www.rawfooddidgedude.com."” -
April-Tui Buckley from ‘Simplify Your Health’ :
The Balanced Vegan is a blog created by April-Tui Buckley, a passionate foodie hoping to inspire others to reconnect with food and navigate their way through the overload of nutrition information. Born in New Zealand, April-Tui has had a passion for health and wellness since her mid teens, becoming vegetarian 25 years ago at aged 14 and then progressing to a complete plant based diet. Originally trained as an aromatherapist, she holds a Diploma in Nutrition and recently completed the Plant Based Nutrition Certificate with Cornell University and the T Colin Campbell Centre for Nutrition Studies. This year she also studied Urban Agriculture. The goal is to simplify what she has learnt to help ordinary people live a more natural, balanced and healthy life. The Balanced Vegan encourages you to reconnect with your food via your kitchen and home garden. Recipes are designed to show you how easy & enjoyable cooking and making your own food can be and how simple it is to achieve optimum health and wellness.
“"The Optimum 9200A Next Generation, is the latest model and this is again another fantastic kitchen gadget. I have given it some pretty serious challenges, including making a cake! And, like the previous blender I reviewed, it delivers every time. I particularly wanted to show readers just what this is capable of, so much more than just smoothies.
First things first, lets look at the specs and what this new machine can do….."” -
Poppy Velosa from ‘Bunny Kitchen’ :
Poppy Velosa is the writer of Bunny Kitchen, a vegan blog ranked in the top 50 UK blogs by the Foodies100 index and has been featured in vegan cookbooks. Poppy is a passionate animal activist and student veterinary nurse with a special interest in natural remedies and works as a part time wildlife care supervisor in a wildlife rehabilitation hospital. Poppy has been vegetarian since she was six years old and believes that vegan food should be simple and delicious and always nourishing and this way it becomes more accessible to everyone. Poppy enjoys developing new recipes, practicing food photography and baking.
“"My new Froothie 9200 is the sixth blender I have owned in less than 2 years. I’m not kidding……...This thing is a game changer. I use it so much each day and even plan my meals around what I can use the blender for! It is not just a smoothie machine – this incredibly durable and powerful machine can do so much. I use it to chop vegetables, make nut milks and creams, make date paste, grind flours, mix cake batter, even to knead bread dough and of course the most deliciously creamy smoothies in seconds. And no gradual placing ingredients, just dump it all in, press one of the really simple to use pre-programmed speed buttons (20, 35 & 45 seconds) or speed settings (high, medium, low & pulse) and voila, creamy smoothie ready to pour whilst you do other things. It’s truly a pleasure. There is no need to pre-soak nuts or seeds for blending and the specially designed blade means everything will be blended and nut butters can be whipped up in the same jar without need for a special attachment. The speed creates so much friction heat that you can actually cook ingredients in it without a special heating element! How cool is that? Simply add fresh ingredients like ripe tomatoes and seasonings and blend for a few minutes to have hot tomato soup ready! And as a bonus, it even cleans itself! Simply add hot water and a drop of dish soap and use on the 20 second function then rinse!"” -
Tash from “akitchencat” :
Tash is a former MasterChef Australia contestant, an avid kitchen gadget collector and recipe book hoarder.
“"I’m in love with my new blender,[…] who I’ve since named Optimus because he’s red and strong, has been a very welcome change to my breakfast habits too. With the price of cereal being exorbitant and supermarket variety bread being the fluffy white mystery loaf, I’ve been enjoying breakfast smoothies every day – I can’t get enough of them, especially when they’re perfectly smooth and almost juice like."” -
Tiana, the coconut queen:
Tiana, the coconut queen, is a lover of everything coconut – coconut milk, cream, butter, water, oil, coconut meat! She loves to cook with it, blend it into our smoothies, and even use it in beauty products.
“"Three words. BEST BLENDER EVER! I just had to get that off my chest.[...] My life changed when I received my Optimum 9200A 2nd Gen Vortex Blender in August 2015. I used it right away and made a smoothie. My previous blender would have sputtered and struggled to chop through even the easiest of ingredients. But the Optimum 9200A took exactly 35 effortless seconds and the smoothie was so smooth – not a lump in site![...] My Optimum 9200A makes my day-to- day life so much easier. I am an extremely busy person and always on the go so having a blender that is quick to use, easy to clean, and performs at its best every single time, is ahhhh-mazing!"”
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- As a vegan I love simple and healthy smoothies with whole fruits, nuts, dates and greens. My previous vortex blender could only make these ingredients into a rough-ie! The Optimum blends them perfectly in no time. Plus it looks great, its not noisy and its incredibly easy to clean. The Optimum rocks!
Jacqui Edgecombe (String Fever Pty Ltd Croydon, VIC) - Hi Roy and the team at Athena Solutions, I would like to say that I have received my Optimum and the help and support from your team has been really reassuring. The vortex blender has truly performed well. It blends beautifully, makes great smoothies and even hot soup. I have had a Vita-mix from my daughter while deciding which vortex blender to purchase and the Optimum has been just as good, doing all that the Vita-mix does, so I am very happy with the result and the price is much more attractive, with the same 10 year warranty. Thanks so much
Rosetta and Danco Ilic (Rouse Hill, NSW) - I would like to thank you firstly for your wonderful customer service. Right from the start you were most helpful with all information and advice I had asked for. Also I appreciate how easily contactable your company is.
Secondly I would like to say how happy I am with the Optimum. I was previously using a standard vortex blender that was brand new out of the box and after one month of using it, it had blown up. I make quite a lot of smoothies and needed something more durable. After using the Optimum for the first time I was so happy with how quick and easy it was. The smoothie's come out so smooth and creamy and taste great. It saves me time and makes it more appealing to use on a regular basis. I can whip things up in no time at all and I find myself wanting to make more. I absolutely love it and have been bragging about it since I got it.
I'm drinking a smoothie as we speak that I whipped up this morning. I couldn't wipe the smile off my face this morning because I blended a whole bunch of stuff and it was so quick and easy which makes it so much more appealing as like everyone else, I'm so busy and time is so precious.
My friend was also interested in purchasing a new vortex blender, after seeing my new Optimum, she purchased the same one the next day. Im sure anyone who purchases the Optimum will be extremely happy as I am.
Thank you again.
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Venesa Jovanova (Tuggeranong, ACT) - Dear Froothie, Thank you for organising the prompt delivery of our new Optimum vortex blenders. We were very impressed with your great customer service and would recommend Athena Solutions without hesitation. The communication from both you and Roy was outstanding, all our queries and questions were answered promptly and it was refreshing to deal with a company with such great customer service skills.
Gary Griffith (Floreat, WA) - Thank you for my vortex blender I love it... was intending to purchase a vitamix but looking into your site I went with your vortex blender and im very happy it does everything the vitamix would have ive made juices ,nut butters, smoothies its great we use it every day
Amanda Ahern (Port Macquarie, NSW) - I Love my Optimum!! I'd like to say a big thank you for the sale of such a great machine, I love my vortex blender so much it's had me eating so much healthier.
Laura Exarhos (Yarralumla, ACT) - Hi I just received vortex blender, It felt very light in the box and I was worried that it must be small, when I opened the box I was pleasantly surprised by the size of the base. Next I couldn't wait to try it out to see if it was any good, so I tried my favourite test banana milk shake, no fuss… broke up big pieces of banana with 200 ml of milk blended for 35 sec; well I am impressed, no sign at all of any residue, that's the best result I have ever had, and in only 35 seconds. Very impressed, can't wait to try cocktails this weekend.
PS. Easy to clean, put some water in, turn on 10 seconds, tip out and drain on bench.
Anthony Butler (Bendigo, VIC) - I am thrilled to let you know that the vortex blender arrived today! It's absolutely fantastic! I really appreciate the excellent customer service I've received - I won't hesitate to recommend the Optimum or Froothie/Athena Solutions to everyone I know!
Thanks very much for your help, Rebecca
Rebecca and Philip Davis (Ranelagh, Tasmania) - Dear Roy
I received my vortex blender (delivered at work) on Thursday. My whole office knew it was coming - I couldn't contain my excitement in the build-up. On my lunch break I ran off to the markets and grabs some vegetable and fruit ingredients to blend. The anticipation was high. I blended two juices to share with my colleagues; one an incredible Popeye drink of cucumber, green apple, ginger, mint, lime and spinach, the other papaya, mango, grapes and mint. Both were delicious and amazingly smooth in texture.
I couldn't wait to get it home and try blending with ice. Once home I did another vegetable juice, a fruit frappe and a Freddo Espresso. Now if you don't know what this is there's a picture below. Simply a shot or two of espresso, sugar or honey and ice blended smooth. Amazing!
I'm chuffed with the Optimum and can't wait to try more recipes! So please send me the PDF as it's available.
I'm yet to try grounding our coffee beans or making almond paste but I will and report back on how it goes. The almond paste will be a special one if I nail it. It's inspired by Amalou - a spread made from Argan nuts in Morocco - the same nuts that are pressed for cosmetic Moroccan oil. It has nuts, cinnamon and I think tahini in it.
So thank you very much.
Tina Loppacher (Haymarket, NSW) - Yeah, so far it's great. I used it the very first day to make a composite nut butter of almonds, cashews and brazil nuts. And I did all that on the lowest speed. I liked the way the vortex actually moved the entire viscous mix up the sides and down the centre until it was all smooth. There are other makes that won't do that with viscous pastes as parts get stuck on the walls and corners.
Andrew Healey (Mansfield, Queensland) - Hi Mario,
Yes all good. I am impressed with the vortex blender .. it's more like what I wanted compare to the previous machine.. this one is very much like the vitamix.
nice to have some programs but good to be able to just turn it on and let it run for a long or short as I like. blending is very smooth.. thanks again for all your help
Kurt Vogt (Caringbah, NSW) - This vortex blender is Fantastic. A friend of my wife's has the VITAMIX 5200, and she was very impressed with the quality and the price!
Michael Connolly-Greig (West Pymble, NSW) - Because my partner works away from home for longish periods and we are so happy with the Optimum we are buying another one so we both have one to use every day!
Fiona Crowe (Nedlands, WA) - Hi Roy,
Just letting you know I LOVE the our vortex blender. I couldn't believe how quick it was delivered! I basically make green smoothies for breakfast since being inspired by the literature that is around. I must say I am a complete convert! The smoothies are smooth and creamy and my breakfast takes less than 30 seconds to blend.
Yours in Froothie heaven,
Harlene Hercules (Ormond, Victoria NSW) -
Morning Mirna,
WOW!!!!!!
I just made my first smoothie which had 300mls sugar free Cottees cordial, one scoop of Max's Super Shred Protein Powder and 2 handfuls of Homemade Fruit Salad......SERIOUSLY AMAZING PIECE OF MACHINERY!!!!! If I say so myself, one of the best smoothies I've had in my life!!!!
Well worth the wait!!!!!
This machine is for home use and now I'm giving some serious thought to buying one for work as I spend so many hours there!!!!
I would please like to tap into the discount voucher for next year!!! Thanks for offering that up, great Customer Service on your part!!!
All the best for your business next year!!!!
Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!
Kind regards
Rob Jakovich (Aspendale, Victoria) -
"Used my vortex blender this morning, just to let you know, best smoothie ever. Told everyone on FB to get one!!!"
- Melissa Kelly (Gidgegannup, WA)
- Powerful Industrial High Speed 2,611 watt Motor!
- Precision High, Med, Low & Pulse Functions
- Heat-Resistant BPA FREE Eastman Tritan Copolyester Jug - Wet & Dry Applications
Approved by FDA, UL, SGS and the European Commission for Food Safety - Staggering speed, able to freeze ice cream and heat soups
- High quality tamper tool
- Automatic blending options for smoothies (blends automatically for set period of time, perfect for juice bars and people on the run; 20, 30 & 45 seconds)
- State of the art Two in One Stainless Steel 6-blade cutting assembly - Crushes ice, nuts and fruits in seconds
- Premium Quality, Transparent, Virtually Unbreakable 1.5L or 2L polycarbonate container
- Built-in sensor to detect over-usage; prolonging life of vortex blender
- Green Energy Consumption: Proprietary carbon brush motor only draws the power demanded
- Product Dimensions:19*22*51cm
- Product Weight:4.8KGS
- Fruit smoothies The Optimum is designed to make the best fruit smoothies in both domestic and commercial environments, crushing ice and fruits in seconds
- Green smoothies Kale, lettuce, celery, spinach, mints, cucumber, bananas or carrots, the Optimum will make sure your green smoothie is smooth and not fibrous
- Grinding nuts and grains The Optimum's 6-Blade assembly allows it to easily grind whole grains, beans, rice and kneading bread dough ready for the oven
- Crushes Ice The commercial-grade 3 Horse Power motor allows the Optimum to crush large quantities of ice in seconds, perfect for smoothies, slushies and ice cream
- Nut butters Chocolate Hazelnut, Peanut Butter, Almond Butter... you name it! The Optimum will make the most delicious preservative-free nut butters, using only one ingredient
- Nut milks Mix the nuts with some water, blend, filter, and serve for a natural dairy-free bowl of milk and cereal
- Ice cream from frozen fruits The Optimum turns your favourite fruits into a fat free, preservative free, beautiful guilt-free bowl of ice cream
- Hot Soups The same vortex blender which can make frozen ice cream can also make steaming-hot soups from all natural ingredients in less than 10 minutes! This is achieved with the Optimum 's incredible speed, allowing the vortex blender to heat the contents through friction heat
- Spreads and dips Whether you prefer a silky-smooth hummus dip or a chunky tomato salsa, the Optimum is here to help, offering you a range of dips and spreads to choose from
- Fresh Fruit Juices The Optimum is able to easily blend whole fruits and vegetables, unpeeled and uncut, creating a healthy juice full of fibre. Best of all... nothing is wasted, so cleaning is quick and easy
- Cocktails Cocktails can be prepared shaken, stirred or blended with ice for a frozen treat in seconds
- Omelettes The same way the Optimum can make a steaming hot soup, the friction of the blades can also cook beautiful omelettes in minutes!
DOMESTIC FUNCTIONS
2020 BEST-SELLING KitchenAid RIVAL
DER OPTIMUM 9200A (2.Gen.) | KITCHENAID K400 | |
Motor: | 2611 Watt | 1200 Watt |
HP (horse power): | 3.5HP | 2HP |
Speed/rpm: | max 48,000 rpm (idle) | max 32,000 rpm (idle) |
Grade: | domestic & commercial | domestic |
Blades: | 6 blade assembly | 4 blade assembly |
Blade quality: | stainless steel | stainless steel |
Jug applications: | One Jug Wet/Dry (BPA Free) | One Jug Wet/Dry (BPA Free) |
Jug size: | 2L | 1.7L |
Security feature: | Built-in sensor to detect over-usage | Built-in sensor to detect over-usage |
Digital display: | No (The Optimum G2.6 has a digital display) | No |
Speed settings: | Six preset functions (Timer: 20 sec, 35 sec, 45 sec and Speed Level: Slow, Medium, Fast) + Pulse button | 3 preset recipe programs: ice crush, icy drinks and smoothie 5-speed variable speed dial |
Accessories: | 2l BPA free jug with lid and cap, heavy duty tamper tool for improved processing and mixing (bpa free), spatula, nut milk bag, 100+ page recipe book + product manual | 1.7L graded, ribbed BPA-free jar Vented solid-seal lid with removable ingredient measuring cap BPA-free tamper |
Decibel: | 95dB | 90.1dB |
Weight: | 4,8kg | 5.4kg |
Dimensions (W x D x H): | 19 x 22 x 51cm | 19.3 x 22.9 x 40.1 cm |
Warranty: | 5 year domestic optional lifetime warranty +115€ | 5 years replacement warranty on parts and labour against manufacturer's faults for household use |
Price: | €298 | €329 |
Optimum 9200 VS KITCHENAID KSB8270 PRO LINE
DER OPTIMUM 9200A (2.Gen.) | KITCHENAID KSB8270 PRO LINE | |
Motor: | 2611 Watt | 2600 Watt |
HP (horse power): | 3.5HP | 3.5HP |
Speed/rpm: | max 48,000 rpm (idle) | Not Disclosed |
Grade: | domestic & commercial | domestic |
Blades: | 6 blade assembly | 4 blade assembly |
Blade quality: | stainless steel | stainless steel |
Jug applications: | One Jug Wet/Dry (BPA Free) | One Jug Wet/Dry (BPA Free) |
Jug size: | 2L | 1.75L |
Security feature: | Built-in sensor to detect over-usage | Built-in sensor to detect over-usage |
Digital display: | No (The Optimum G2.6 has a digital display) | No |
Speed settings: | Six preset functions (Timer: 20 sec, 35 sec, 45 sec and Speed Level: Slow, Medium, Fast) + Pulse button | Variable 11 Speed Pre Set Programs: Soup, Smoothies, Juice, Pre-Rinse |
Accessories: | 2l BPA free jug with lid and cap, heavy duty tamper tool for improved processing and mixing (bpa free), spatula, nut milk bag, 100+ page recipe book + product manual | Flex Edge Tamper, Measuring Cup, Thermal Jug |
Decibel: | 84dB | 93dB |
Weight: | 4,8kg | 9.2kg |
Dimensions (W x D x H): | 19 x 22 x 51cm | 26.7 x 23.1 x 44.9 cm |
Warranty: | 5 year domestic optional lifetime warranty +115€ | Full 10 years parts and labour against manufacturers faults for household use only Not suitable for Commercial use. Will void all warranty. |
Price: | €298 | € 899 |
Please note we do not sell KitchenAid Products
"Speed (RPM) comparisons: Due to the unavailability of a benchmark assessment of a blender's RPM, Froothie no longer advertises the speed of the blenders and instead focuses on the power and quality of the products including materials, build quality and motor construction."
Both the KitchenAid and the Optimum 9200A (2nd Gen) Vortex Blender are premium quality blenders with excellent reputations in the industry. Both can make a wide range of fresh, delicious foods from hot soups to green smoothies to ice-cream to nut butters.
The advantages of the Optimum Vortex Blender, however, lie in its:
- Simpler functionality: The Optimum Vortex Blender offers several one-touch buttons for pre-programmed speed and power functions.
- Faster blending: The Optimum Vortex Blender operates at a faster motor speed, blending more quickly and reducing food oxidation.
- Multipurpose jug: The Optimum Vortex Blender allows you to combine wet and dry ingredients together – no need for separate jugs.
- Warranty period: Optional lifetime warranty available
- One-month, no-questions-asked, money-back guarantee: If you’re not happy with your Optimum Vortex Blender for any reason, simply send it back to us within 30 days of purchase. We’ll even pay the cost of return postage!
In the end, whether you decide on a KitchenAid or a Optimum Vortex Blender, you’ll have a high-quality appliance that should give you many years of use. Ultimately of course, it’s your decision, but if you’d like any further information or advice, please call us on 1300 309 900 or contact us online.
WHY IT’S THE BEST BLENDER
WHAT CAN YOU MAKE?
Smooth Smoothies
Kale, lettuce, celery, spinach, mints, cucumber, bananas or carrots, the Optimum will make sure your green smoothie is smooth and not fibrous.
Crush Ice
The commercial-grade 3.5 Horsepower motor allows the Optimum to crush large quantities of ice in seconds, perfect for smoothies, slushies and ice cream.
Frozen Fruit Ice Cream
The Optimum turns your favourite fruits into a fat free, preservative free, beautiful guilt-free bowl of ice cream.
Delicious Nut Butter
Chocolate Hazelnut, Peanut Butter, Almond Butter... you name it! The Optimum will make the most delicious preservative-free nut butters, using only one ingredient.
Nut Milks
Mix the nuts with some water, blend, filter, and serve for a natural dairy-free bowl of milk and cereal
Grinding Nuts and Grains
The Optimum's 6-Blade assembly allows it to easily grind whole grains, beans, rice and kneading bread dough ready for the oven
Dough
You don't have to get sticky hands ever again. You can knead dough right here in the Optimum blender. This is perfect for making breads, pasta or even a beautiful pizza bases.
Hot Soups
The same blender which can make frozen ice cream can also make steaming-hot soups from all natural ingredients in less than 10 minutes! This is achieved with the Optimum 's incredible speed, allowing the blender to heat the contents through friction heat.
Spreads & Dips
Whether you prefer a silky-smooth hummus dip or a chunky tomato salsa, the Optimum is here to help, offering you a range of dips and spreads to choose from.
WHAT OUR 200K+ CUSTOMERS HAVE TO SAY
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Used by hundreds of Cafés, Bars and Restaurants worldwide! Pay Hundreds of dollars less than you would a KitchenAid or Blendtec, with the same power and quality.
The Optimum 9200A (2nd gen) has a very powerful motor with maximum motor power of 2611W (3.5HP) making this incredible machine the most powerful blender in the market. It can basically blend anything and with it you can achieve delicious smoothies, nut butters, soups, ice cream, grind coffee, crush ice and so much more.
Recent tests have shown that the Optimum Vortex Blender motor is far quieter than its competitors. While it usually operates at just 80–85 decibels, you can reduce the noise level even further to only 40 decibels with the optional sound cover. This officially makes the Optimum Vortex Blender the industry's quietest blender for your family or workplace!
Plus, because the motor is designed to cool more effectively, you get a lifespan measured in decades, rather than months. The result: fresh, nutritious soups, sauces, smoothies, ice-cream, and even nut butters and freshly ground coffee – for years to come.
Stainless Steel 6-Blade SystemOur blade system is unrivaled. We've developed the perfect blades through years of testing. It combines the highest quality materials with ingenious design elements that allow the end machine to outperform its competition.
Forged from a premium-quality form of stainless steel, the custom-alloy blades in your Optimum 9200A (2nd Gen) Vortex Blender can cut through the hardiest of ingredients. And while most domestic blenders offer two (or occasionally four) blades, your Optimum Vortex Blender contains six: enough to blend thick foods like nut butters into a smooth, silky consistency.
Two of the blades are also precisely angled to prevent dense foods from jamming and creating a vacuum in the blending jug.They're longer too than the original the Optimum 9200 Vortex Blender, which means they can handle more difficult domestic functions, e.g. chipping or grinding thick foods. And the multi-faceted edge on each blade allows you to effortlessly combine wet and dry ingredients in a single blending mix – saving you time and energy.
Durability
The Optimum 9200A (2nd Gen) Vortex Blender features an overload protection fault switch, which ensures that the machine is protected against overload damage. In the unlikely event that the machine overheats, this feature allows you to keep blending without having to switch it off until the motor cools down.
This goes well beyond the overheat protection found in most commercial grade blenders; and is a key reason behind the product's 5 years domestic or optional lifetime domestic warranty.
Lifetime Warranty
The only brand in the industry to offer this option! 24/7 Global customer service as well. Reach us any time!
Most Horsepower & Watts In The Industry!
Our commercial grade motors are the most powerful in the industry. Just checkout our comparison charts
BPA Free, Tough Tritan Jug
BPA Free, and incredibly tough. We have even tried hitting these with a hammer, or running over them with a car! They barely scratch!
VORTEX BLENDING
As the name suggest, our carefully designed jugs are made to create the perfect "vortex" for blending your ingredients. Vortex technology is unique to the best quality of blenders on the market such as Optimum and KitchenAid, and will not be found in cheaper quality blenders such as NINJA or other blenders on the market designed for domestic use.
The Vortex is Created By
- Expertly crafted shape of the blending jug.
- High quality and design of blades.
- The high speed of the blender (40,000 to 48,000 rpm) which is unique to high speed blenders.
Advantages of Vortex Blending
- Smoother end product
- Faster Blending
- Huge reduction in oxidation of ingredients
Thousands of satisfied customer testimonials and food expert reviews
It doesn't matter whether you're a professional working in the bustle of a café or juice bar, or a busy parent creating fresh, healthy meals at home. Either way, you don't have time to mess around: you need a blender that keeps pace with your hectic lifestyle.
The Optimum 9200A (2nd Gen) Vortex Blender is powerful enough to meet the demands of commercial use, while being simple and affordable enough for the average family. You'll find it in the kitchens of several franchises and organisations, as well as those of people just like you. And appearances in media that include Channel 7, Channel 9, USA Herald, Indy Posted and Segment have made Optimum® one of Australia's most recognised brands. Crafted from the highest quality materials, the Optimum Vortex Blender is designed to significantly outperform and outlast all of its competitors. In fact, we're so confident in its durability that we offer a 5 years domestic or optional lifetime domestic. Add that to our no-questions-asked, one-month money back guarantee, and it's easy to see why this product is a favourite in over 20 countries, including here in Australia. Discover more about the Optimum 9200A (2nd Gen) Vortex Blender below.
WHAT CAN THE OPTIMUM BLENDER MAKE?
COMMERCIAL FUNCTIONS FOR CAFÉS AND JUICE BARS
Although it has recently become popular as a domestic blender, the Optimum 9200A (2nd Gen) Vortex Blender was originally designed for heavy duty commercial use. Juice bars and cafes around the country, including franchises such as Wendy’s and Gloria Jeans, testify to its effectiveness in these settings.