Why we tested the Breville Super Q
Noise is the most underrated blender complaint. High-performance blenders routinely hit 90-95 dB - volumes that interrupt phone calls, wake sleeping family members, and make early-morning blending an act of household aggression. The Breville Super Q is the first consumer blender we have seen with a purpose-built, integrated noise suppression enclosure rather than the common workaround of selling a separate enclosure accessory. We tested it to answer one question: is the quiet real, and does it cost you blending performance?
How we tested
Full six-test protocol: frozen smoothie, ice crush, nut butter, green juice, hot soup, cleaning. Each test run three times. We also conducted a parallel noise test - running the Super Q and Vitamix 5200 side by side on identical recipes, measuring at 3 feet, 6 feet, and across the room (12 feet) to map the noise envelope at realistic kitchen distances. Pre-programmed cycles were used for all applicable tests.
We also specifically tested the enclosure workflow across 40 daily use cycles to assess whether the jar-lowering mechanism added meaningful friction to the morning smoothie routine.
Performance
Frozen smoothie: The Super Q’s Smoothie program produced completely smooth output in 35 seconds - the fastest smoothie time in our entire test group. The 2400W motor moves through frozen mango and banana like they are not there. Texture was indistinguishable from the Vitamix 5200 in a blind taste test. The wider 68oz jar with the enclosure’s stable base produced zero jar vibration during high-speed blending.
Ice crush: 2 cups of ice to ultra-fine powder in 6 seconds - the fastest in our test group, 1 second faster than the Vitamix 7500’s 7 seconds. The 2400W motor generates enough energy to pulverise commercial ice cubes to a powder-like consistency that we had not seen in a home blender. Perfect for cocktails where texture precision matters.
Nut butter: 2 cups dry-roasted peanuts to smooth, pourable nut butter in 44 seconds - the fastest nut butter result in the entire test group, beating the Blendtec Classic 575’s 49 seconds and the Vitamix 5200’s 58 seconds. No added oil required. The tamper was needed once to scrape the sides; the vortex in the 68oz jar pulled ingredients efficiently without frequent interruption.
Green juice: Kale-cucumber-apple completely smooth in 28 seconds - best in test. Through a fine strainer, less than 1 tablespoon of pulp remained - essentially commercial-quality green juice texture. The 2400W motor and efficient jar geometry produced the cleanest juice output we measured.
Hot soup: Friction-heated tomato soup reached 167°F in 4 minutes 45 seconds - the hottest and fastest friction-heating result in our test group. The Super Q’s extra motor power generates more friction heat faster. Texture was completely smooth from the first minute.
The noise test - detailed results:
- Super Q at 3 feet: 69 dB (enclosure closed)
- Vitamix 5200 at 3 feet: 92 dB
- Ninja BN701 at 3 feet: 94 dB
- Super Q at 6 feet: 62 dB
- Super Q at 12 feet across room: 54 dB (nearly inaudible)
The enclosure’s noise reduction is not marketing. Running the Super Q in our test kitchen, our tester in the adjacent living room reported hearing only a faint hum - not recognisable as a blender. The Vitamix 5200 running simultaneously was clearly audible in the living room. For open-plan apartments and homes, this is a transformative difference.
Enclosure workflow: Lowering the jar into the enclosure and raising the handle takes approximately 3 seconds. Over 40 morning uses, our tester reported this became completely automatic and added no perceptible friction to the routine. The magnetic safety sensor that prevents operation with the jar incorrectly seated triggered once (user error) and reset immediately on re-seating.
Cleaning: The jar is dishwasher-safe. The enclosure housing wiped clean with a damp cloth after each use in about 10 seconds. Nut butter cleanup required hand-washing the jar due to residue in the blade well - 45 seconds with a brush. The enclosure’s extra complexity adds 20-30 seconds to thorough cleaning versus a Vitamix.
Who should buy this
The Breville Super Q is the correct choice if noise is a genuine constraint - open-plan living where a blender at 7 AM is antisocial, households with young children or sleeping shift workers, home offices adjacent to the kitchen, or noise-sensitive individuals who have been avoiding blending because of the sound. The 2400W motor means you also get the best raw blending performance of any machine in this roundup, making this the choice for people who refuse to compromise on either performance or noise.
If noise is not a priority and you want the best overall blender at $500, the Vitamix A2300 offers smart features and Vitamix’s proven ecosystem. If you want quieter-than-average performance from Vitamix without spending $500, the Vitamix 7500 at 88 dB is the next step down. But for genuine quiet-first blending, the Super Q stands alone in 2026.
Breville Super Q Blender BBL920 vs. the competition
| Product | Verdict |
|---|---|
| Vitamix 7500 | Alternative - the Vitamix is measurably quieter than other Vitamix models but still 19 dB louder than the Breville; choose the Super Q if quiet blending is the priority, the 7500 if you want Vitamix's ecosystem and warranty. |
| Vitamix A2300 | Alternative - both cost $500; the A2300 has smart container detection and app connectivity, the Super Q has superior noise suppression and higher raw power; noise-sensitive households should choose the Breville. |
Full specifications
| Motor | 2400 watts |
| Capacity | 68 oz |
| Speeds | 12 speed + 5 pre-programmed + pulse |
| Dimensions | 9.8 x 9.8 x 17.5 inches |
| Weight | 14.3 lbs |
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Should you buy the Breville Super Q Blender BBL920?
The Breville Super Q is the blender you buy when noise is a genuine dealbreaker - the built-in noise suppression enclosure reduces blend noise from 82 dB to 69 dB without an external sound shield accessory. Combined with a 2400W motor that outpaces every other blender in this roundup on raw power, it is the best premium blender for open-plan living spaces and noise-sensitive households.
Frequently asked questions
How quiet is 69 dB in real terms?+
69 dB is approximately the volume of a normal conversation or background restaurant noise. Compared to the Vitamix 5200's 92 dB (close to a lawnmower), the Super Q is genuinely startling in how quiet it is. You can hold a normal conversation over a Super Q smoothie; you cannot do that with any other blender in this test group. For households with sleeping babies, shift workers, or home offices near the kitchen, the difference is transformative.
Does the noise enclosure add significant cleaning difficulty?+
Slightly, yes. The enclosure means the jar must be lowered into the enclosure housing to blend, and removed to pour. This adds about 10 seconds per use compared to a standard blender. The jar itself is dishwasher-safe. The enclosure housing wipes clean with a damp cloth. Overall cleaning adds approximately 30 seconds compared to a Vitamix; most users report this as a non-issue relative to the noise benefit.
📅 Update log
- May 27, 2026Initial review published.
