The Breville Super Q is Breville’s answer to the question a lot of blender shoppers ask: can I get Vitamix-level power without the jet-engine noise? This review covers what the Super Q offers on paper, what Breville says about its noise, how it stacks up against the Vitamix 5200, and whether the cheaper Breville Fresh & Furious is enough for you. We haven’t lab-tested the Super Q ourselves, so we stick to Breville’s specs, and the Amazon listing.
Verdict in brief
Buy the Super Q if you want a premium, high-powered blender for smoothies, soups and nut milks, you value a quieter-than-usual machine, and you’d use the included personal cup. Its 10-year limited warranty (per the listing) is one of the longest in the category.
Skip it if you only make a smoothie a few times a week (a mid-range blender will do), or you want the simplest possible manual machine with a long service record, in which case the Vitamix 5200 is the classic choice.
Specs at a glance
- Motor: 1800 watts, which Breville calls “the highest possible rating” for a household plug, with a quoted blade tip speed of 186 mph under load.
- Containers: 68 oz copolyester jug plus a 24 oz personal blending cup with its own blade system. The base recognizes which vessel is attached and adjusts.
- Speeds: 12 settings.
- Programs: 5 one-touch programs: two Smoothie programs, Pulse/Ice Crush, Frozen Desserts, and Soup.
- Noise: noise suppression technology with a cooling system designed to reduce operating noise.
- Lid and cleaning: Breville Assist Lid with ring pull, plus a one-touch Auto Clean program.
- In the box: tamper, spatula, recipe book.
- Warranty: 10-year limited (per the Amazon listing; confirm on the listing for your exact model).
Noise: what Breville claims
Breville markets the Super Q around its noise suppression technology, which combines a cooling system and design changes meant to reduce the sound you hear. Breville doesn’t put a decibel figure on the Amazon listing, so treat “quiet” as relative: it’s still a high-powered blender and you’ll hear it.
Programs and the personal cup
The five programs cover most of what people buy a high-end blender for:
- Smoothie (two programs): one for regular fruit smoothies and one for thicker or green smoothies with leafy greens and fibrous produce.
- Pulse/Ice Crush: turns ice into snow for frozen drinks.
- Frozen Dessert: for thick, spoonable blends like “nice cream” from frozen bananas. Keep the tamper handy.
- Soup: Breville describes this as a fast cold-to-hot soup program, so you can start with cooked-but-cooling vegetables and finish with a hot, smooth soup in the jug.
The 24 oz personal cup is a real advantage over most premium blenders, which make you buy a personal-cup adapter separately. You blend straight in the cup, swap the blade for a lid, and go. If protein shakes or single smoothies are your daily routine, see our best blenders for smoothies roundup too.
Breville Super Q vs Vitamix 5200
| Breville Super Q (BBL920) | Vitamix 5200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Motor (per listing) | 1800 watts | 2 HP |
| Main container | 68 oz copolyester jug | 64 oz classic container |
| Personal cup | 24 oz cup with its own blade, included | Not included |
| Speeds | 12 | 10 variable + High |
| Programs | 5 one-touch (two Smoothie, Pulse/Ice Crush, Frozen Dessert, Soup) | None (manual) |
| Noise | Noise suppression and cooling system | No noise-reduction feature listed |
| Cleaning | Auto Clean program | Self-clean with warm water and soap |
| Extras | Tamper, spatula, recipe book | Tamper |
| Warranty (per listing) | 10-year limited | 7-year limited |
Where the Super Q wins: preset programs, a personal cup in the box, noise suppression, a longer listed warranty and an Auto Clean button. It’s the more feature-rich package.
Where the Vitamix 5200 wins: simplicity and track record. The 5200 has been sold for many years, it’s a straightforward manual machine with fewer things to go wrong, and its tall container is excellent for big batches and hot soups made by blade friction. Our Vitamix models compared guide explains where the 5200 sits in Vitamix’s lineup.
If you want one blender that does smoothies for one and soup for four without extra purchases, the Super Q is the stronger pick. If you prefer a no-frills workhorse, go Vitamix.
Super Q vs Breville Fresh & Furious
The Fresh & Furious is the cheaper Breville that appears on our home page list. It’s a mid-range blender with an 1100-watt motor, a 50 oz Tritan jug, nine one-touch programs, five speeds, an LCD timer and Auto Clean. Breville also describes it as a quieter, efficient design.
| Breville Super Q | Breville Fresh & Furious | |
|---|---|---|
| Motor (per listing) | 1800 W | 1100 W |
| Jug | 68 oz + 24 oz personal cup | 50 oz Tritan jug |
| Programs / speeds | 5 programs, 12 speeds | 9 one-touch programs, 5 speeds |
| Display | Programs + speed controls | LCD timer counts up/down |
| Cleaning | Auto Clean | Auto Clean |
| Warranty (per listing) | 10-year limited | 3-year limited |
| Tier | Premium | Mid-range |
Pick the Fresh & Furious if you mostly make smoothies and frozen drinks for one or two people and want the Breville ease of use at a lower tier. Pick the Super Q if you want more power for nut butters and soups, a bigger jug, the personal cup and the longer warranty.
Who should buy something else
If you mainly want quiet, the Super Q is a strong option, but it isn’t silent, and no full-power blender is. If you blend early in the morning in a small apartment, consider blending at a lower speed for longer or choosing a smaller personal blender for single smoothies. If you mostly make protein shakes, a personal blender is cheaper and quicker to clean. And if you want a blender mainly for hot soups, a hand blender used right in the pot can be the simplest route.
Pros and cons
Pros
- 1800-watt motor, 12 speeds and 5 useful programs
- Personal 24 oz cup with its own blade included
- Noise suppression technology to reduce operating noise
- Auto Clean and a lid that’s easy to pull off but seals tight
- 10-year limited warranty per the listing
Cons
- Premium tier, so it’s more than most casual blenders
- Bigger base and jug take up counter and cabinet space
- More electronics than a manual Vitamix, so there’s more that could need service down the road
FAQ
Is the Super Q Pro different from the Super Q?
Breville has sold more than one version of the Super Q, and some retailers carry a “Pro” or bundle with different accessories. Compare the model number and the “What’s included” list on each listing before buying. The model we recommend here is the BBL920 in Black Truffle, sold by Amazon.
Does the Breville Super Q heat soup?
Yes. Breville lists a Soup one-touch program that goes from cold to hot. Like other high-speed blenders, it heats soup through blade friction rather than a heating element, so it takes a few minutes.
Is the Super Q dishwasher safe?
Breville’s Auto Clean program handles everyday cleaning of the jug and blades. For dishwasher guidance on the jug, personal cup and lids, follow the instruction book for your model.
Is the Super Q worth it over a Vitamix?
If you want programs, a personal cup and a quieter blender, yes. If you want a simple manual blender with a long track record, the Vitamix 5200 remains a great choice.
Bottom line
The Breville Super Q is one of the most complete premium blenders you can buy: a strong motor, useful programs, a personal cup, noise suppression and a long listed warranty. If you want something simpler and proven, the Vitamix 5200 is still the benchmark, and if you want a Breville at a lower tier, the Fresh & Furious covers smoothies well.
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