Oster 4096 Classic Beehive Design Blender

by Oster

• All-metal drive system for extra durability
• Stainless steel "ice crusher" blade
• 2-speed toggle with pulse
• 5-cup capacity, 500 watts

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 13.9 x 10.4 inches ; 8.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001KBY9LO
• Item model number: 4096
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (96 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,676 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #59 in Kitchen & Dining > Small Appliances > Blenders > Countertop Blenders

Product Description

Color: Chrome

The Oster 4096 Beehive Blender has two speeds and 500 watts of power so you can blend everything from frozen drinks to dips, sauces to smoothies, soup to nuts. Its large capacity, 6-cup glass jar is dishwasher-safe and has been thermal shock tested to withstand extreme temperature. Features a stainless steel "ice crusher" blade, Oster All Metal Drive for durability, and a removable filler cap.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

111 of 115 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Superior Product April 21, 2009

By Noah Roget

Color Name:Chrome

I recently purchased the Oster 4096-009 because my old blender couldn't handle making the frozen fruit smoothies I really enjoy. I chose this product because the brand and style has been around since my mother was young. I was a little turned off by the idea of the glass beaker so I ordered the stainless replacement and put away the glass one. I also ordered the blend-n-go cup because of the smoothie thing. The blender is awesome. It looks great on my countertop and works better than any I have ever owned. Don't be put off by the concept that this blender only has two speeds - that's all you need. Be honest - how many times have you used anything more than pulse or full bore on your blender? I thought about it and realized that was all I ever used. This is one heavy duty unit, capable of reducting ice to snow and frozen fruit and alcohol into some incredible frozen drinks. A must have for anyone who's into shakes, smoothies or other blended products.

35 of 39 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT DEAL! July 19, 2009

By L. Cusick

Color Name:Chrome

My new $37 "beehive" sits next to my soon-to-be-repaired $100+ KitchenAid, and it works great. I make smoothies every morning for breakfast and this baby kicks it. My son is brutal: ignores all procedural instructions, fills it with p.b., bananas, ice, and yogurt and then turns it on! It pauses a second then gets right to work. I'm like, "you have to put the ice in while it's running," and he's, "No you don't." We rarely take it apart to clean it, just rinse right away, sometimes a little suds, eh voila, it's done. I can tell you though the blades they are sharp!
Regarding other reviews, it is loud, but hey, it's a blender! And do not need any other speeds, just the one and pulse. Can't say about frozen drinks/ice slushees, however does fine with ice for smoothies. Great deal!

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Still good, but more cheaply made every year. July 24, 2011

By js

Color Name:Chrome

Bought this Oster to replace my 2 year old Oster(same model)that broke - the drive pin that spins the blade broke off. We make fruit smoothies every morning and this model seems to be the only sub-$100 blender that can handle the job (we tried many others).I supposed we could have fixed the old one, however, we must grudging accept that new appliances don't last long and that replacement parts are as expensive as buying a new one and a hassle to find.

Problem is that Sunbeam continually finds ways to cheap out on the construction.
This new unit is substantially lighter and contains alot more plastic than the 3 year old model. The chrome housing is thinner. And because of all this I think its alot louder.

This Oster still has the power to do the job so that is good, however I wonder if it will last even the 2 years the previous one did, given the cheap construction.
Apparently the only way to get the same power and better quality is to spend $350+ on the next level (vitamix, etc..) But, like the Dyson vacuum, I refuse to play that game. Is it too much to ask that they just make these things as tough as they did 20-30 years ago?
Good Luck!