Optimum 8200 Questions & Answers (page 3 of 3)

The 8200 has a 2238 watt motor; the various nutri brands have around 700 watt motors. So I have no doubt that it can cope with thicker substances. Both the 9400 and the 8200 have the same size motor. I have pulsed frozen mango pieces successfully; I also use the 8200 to grind flax and chia seeds into a fine powder (takes only a few seconds). If you go to http://www.froothie.com.au/optimum-8200 and then scroll down and click on "what you can make" it gives quite a detailed list there. Whether the list is all comprehensive or not I do not know.
I do not make dough with mine, so I cannot comment on that aspect. So if you pose that question to Froothie themselves, they should be able to clarify it for you. Also the jug size for the 9400.
My understanding is that the major differences between the 8200 and the 9400 lie in the settings. Where the 9400 has 9 speed dial settings, the 8200 has three settings - slow, medium, fast.
Hope that helps.

Hi Hayley, if you give me your email address I can send you a copy of the 2 page Warranty Terms and Conditions. Just send it to my email: [email protected]
Of all the countless reviews I read before buying, it was clear that many inferior blenders like the Nutribullet have serious issues with the motor burning and smoking within months. I don't recall seeing any such complaints about the Optimum 8200. The quality is terrific. But best you check all the terms of the warranty yourself...
Lynn

Actually the terms and conditions are on the website. Google optimum 8200.

If you make more than half a jug full at a time, expect to burn this one out too. It does have a 5yr warrenty though. My guess is that there just isn't a good well priced blender out there.

I doubt that these are impartial. Froothie has offered the chance to win a food dehydrator to those who put up a review.

I did my review without any knowledge of a dehydrated offer or any offer so please do not second guess reviewers intentions. My review was 28 October. Plus people can review negatively or positively, either way it's a review.

Hi Marie... If you use Google you will find the Froothie website and you can compare. I don't know the difference except the 8200 is about $300 and is certainly good enough or better for the average household. Nutribullit are temperamental and not as durable or powerful.see
www.Froothie.com.au
cheers Greg

Hi, The recipe book looks good. I have not used it as I just make a similar smoothie each morning. I use the blender as a Nutribullit. However this blender is great solid quality, with variable speeds and times etc. The blender chops up all the vegies pretty well, so its not that gritty and easy to drink etc... Cheers Greg

Yes it is. Also find many recipes on line. I find that with children I can disguise the veggies in recipes like spaghetti bolognaise, meatballs and hamburger type foods. The optimum 8200 blends the veggies so fine that children do not realise what they are eating. Woohoo!

Hi MEL, we have the 2 litre and are very happy with it, although I have to admit that I have not had it full as yet, but good to know I have the extra capacity if I need it. Hope this helps your decision.

I got the 2 litre jug and fill it to max with almost every use. If you want to have smoothies instead of a meal, it's nice to have a very big filling one! But even when I don't want a big one, like if I'm on my way out the door, it's really nice to be able to make a smoothie for myself and my roommate (or she makes it!), in just one go, instead of two, saving time and effort. Taste results should be just as good with the smaller, so it depends on what you will be using it for. I find the extra room very handy, and can see no cons except the small extra cost which was well worth it for me.

Yes . I do frozen berries, banana, apple, pear, kale, spinach and ice.

I use a lot of frozen fruit such as, mango blackberry bluberry and they are blended in seconds,I havenoticed the 8200 does not completely break down small seeds found in strawberries kiwifruit and berries.

I have never had this problem,although it doesn't like it much if I put harder vegs in in large chunks without putting the water in first but smaller chunks makes things go a lot smoother .
If it concerns you give froothie.com a cal they seem easy to get along eith.

Hi Josh
The blender jug is 1.5 litre I think you can get a 2.0 litre as an extra but I think if you are looking for more output the 9400 would be better suited.

Its about 2200watts. Nearly four times higher than the Nutribullet!

It is not a juicer. It mixes all the ingredients into a thick shake like substance.

OK, thanks George. I'm sure if I add a little water it would be just as good.

As it is a blender, not a juicer, it retains all the healthy fiber, so it can be quite thick. I just add extra water/coconut water/rice milk, and it is fine - quite filling actually. I am very much in love with my blender :)

Yes you do

Yes you do.

I have not used or tried the 9400. The difference in price though is significant. The 8200 does everything it says it will do. We make green smoothies every morning. I make mango smoothies also that you eat with a spoon, with only ice and a little milk added to the mango. It depends what you really want to use it for. How much power do you need?

I guess it comes down to your needs. We wanted it for smoothies 3-4 times a week and ice drinks during summer. We didnt have a blender so weren't sure how much use it would get. Very happy with product quality and performance. If u are an experienced blender I would go for the 9400 but if ur a newbie like us (and a little strapped for cash) the 8200 is a fantastic option and good alternative to the NutriBullet which is the same price.

I use frozen fruit and ice and the 8200 has no problem with it at all..i have even put half carrots, beetroots in there and it blitzes them no problem at all... I have tried raspberries and you can still find the odd little grainy bits of seeds but not huge amount...I guess if you want to spent 3-4x the cost so that you can have a silky smooth smoothie then thats your prerogative but personally i find the 8200 does a magnificent job for everything i have put in it so far and i am still experimenting 3 weeks in :-)

Thank you. Sounds good

Not really sure Elaine on the differences. I got the 8200 because it was in my budget..I think the warranty is 10 years on the other models and they have a little more grunt with speeds slightly faster. I find mine does what i want it to do perfectly!

I have the newer model 8200 Monika and it is exactly the same with simply better quality components and a more powerful motor. :-)

Thank you...lol I ended up buying the 9400 and its totally amazing....I cant stop making things. There seems to be no end of things one can do..nothing the vitamix can do that the optimum cant.:)
regards...Monnie.