October 2024
Countertop Blenders: MetaRanking
This page highlights the aggregate summary of countertop blenders rankings posted by key online experts, as of October 2024.
Summary
On 4 Oct 2024, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 83 blender endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.
46 blenders were endorsed in total, only 17 made it into this month's ranking. (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included)
As of 4 Oct 2024, Vitamix A3500 takes the cake as the most critically-acclaimed blender with 7 expert endorsements. 1 expert out of 7 recommended it as the '#1 blender' this month.
Brand breakdown
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Nutri Bullet: 6 blenders
(#1 is NutriBullet ZNBF30500Z)
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Vitamix: 5 blenders
(#1 is Vitamix A3500)
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Ninja Kitchen: 5 blenders
(#1 is Ninja Pro Plus BN701)
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Breville: 4 blenders
(#1 is Breville The Super Q)
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KitchenAid: 3 blenders
(#1 is KitchenAid K400)
Price breakdown
At a glance - October Ranking
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Rtings.com
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Forbes
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TechRadar
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TechGearLab
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Delish
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Tom's Guide
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Good Housekeeping
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T3
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Reviewed
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The Strategist
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Vitamix A3500
The Vitamix A3500 blender is highly praised for its generous container size, powerful motor, variable speed controls, and easy cleaning process, making it a versatile and reliable choice for blending tasks.
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KitchenAid K400
The KitchenAid K400 Blender is a powerful and versatile blender with a durable container, multiple blending speeds and programs, and easy cleaning options, making it a reliable and user-friendly choice for various blending tasks.
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Breville The Super Q
The Breville The Super Q Blender is a powerful and versatile blender with a range of features, including 12 speed settings and five pre-programmed settings, making it suitable for various blending tasks, and its easy cleaning options and durable construction make it a reliable choice.
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Breville Fresh & Furious
The Breville Fresh & Furious Blender is a powerful and versatile blender that is perfect for making large quantities of smoothies, protein shakes, and other blended beverages, with its 1100-watt power output, five-speed settings, and four pre-programmed settings.
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Vitamix 5200
The Vitamix 5200 is a powerful and durable blender with a large capacity and variable speed control, making it a versatile and reliable option for any kitchen.
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Blendtec Total Classic
The Blendtec Total Classic Blender is a high-powered and durable blender that offers advanced features and easy cleaning, making it a versatile and reliable choice for blending a wide range of ingredients.
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Vitamix E310 Explorian
The Vitamix E310 Explorian Blender is a compact and powerful kitchen appliance that offers precise blending control and durability for a range of recipes.
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NutriBullet ZNBF30500Z
The NutriBullet ZNBF30500Z Blender Combo is a powerful and versatile blender that offers precise control, easy cleaning, and is suitable for various blending tasks, although caution should be exercised with the to-go lids and handle.
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NutriBullet Pro 900
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Vitamix Pro Series 750
The Vitamix Pro Series 750 is a high-performance blender with a range of features, including variable speed settings, pre-programmed settings, and a self-cleaning function, making it a versatile and durable option for various blending needs.
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Smeg BLC02WHMUK
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Wolf Gourmet Pro-Performance
The Wolf Pro-Performance blender is a high-quality and durable blender with a large container, powerful motor, and versatile speed settings, making it perfect for blending large batches of various recipes.
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Cuisinart SmartPower Duet
The Cuisinart SmartPower Duet blender is a versatile and powerful kitchen appliance that offers a range of features to meet various blending and food processing needs.
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Ninja BL610 Professional
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KitchenAid K150
The KitchenAid K150 Blender is a compact and versatile blender with a powerful motor, multiple speed settings, and a durable construction, making it suitable for a range of blending tasks.
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Breville The 3X Bluicer
The Breville The 3X Bluicer is a powerful and versatile kitchen appliance that offers efficient performance, easy cleaning, and a range of features for blending, juicing, and more.
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Zwilling Enfinigy Power
The Zwilling Enfinigy Power Blender is a high-powered and versatile blender that can handle tough foods, with a durable construction and easy-to-use features.
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We ranked Vitamix A3500 #1 in October 2024 because:
- 7 independent experts mentioned it in their “best countertop blenders” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Vitamix A3500 as #1.
TechRadar
The best premium blender
Powerful blades
Crushes ice, nuts and more with ease
Lots of speeds + timer function
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Bulky
Investment pricing
Overkill for most people
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Delish
Best Large-Capacity Blender
Wide range of programs and attachments
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Container is hand-wash only
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Tom's Guide
The best smart blender
Makes delicious smoothies
Includes large plastic tamper
Fast auto-clean mode
10-year warranty
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Sub-par performance when making oat milk and nut butter
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Good Housekeeping
Best Overall
Superior performance
Self-detect technology
Pairs with Vitamix app
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Very loud while grinding ingredients
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T3
Best premium blender
Intuitive design is a great help
Tamper feature ensures more consistency
Super premium
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Whopping great jug
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Reviewed
Best Vitamix / Editors' Choice
Blends exceptionally well
Very fast and powerful
Intuitive controls
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Only affordable when refurbished
Loud
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We ranked KitchenAid K400 #2 in October 2024 because:
- 6 independent experts mentioned it in their “best countertop blenders” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked KitchenAid K400 as #1.
TechGearLab
Best No-Frills Blender
Exceptional frozen beverages
Efficiently mills flour
Sleek, retro style
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Struggles at blending hearty recipes
Incapable of making nut butter
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Delish
Best Budget Blender
Cost-effective
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Poor at grinding down small particles like strawberry seeds
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Good Housekeeping
Best Blender for Crushing Ice
Self-clean cycle
Sleek design and many colors to choose from
Easy to use presets
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Start button is on the small side
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T3
The best blender overall
Powerful enough for most things
Good size
Keenly priced for a KitchenAid
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Glass jug is kinda heavy
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Reviewed
Blends exceptionally well
Attractive design
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Less sensitive controls
Lack of features
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Methodology: combine opinions of key experts
Identify Experts
We identify key publishers and experts that consistently review and recommend countertop blenders.
Capture Rankings
For each publisher we find a currently recommended "top 10" list of countertop blenders, it must be updated in the last 9 months.
Aggregate Rankings
We put all those lists together and aggregate them. The more frequently a product is recommended, the higher it is in our ranking
Experts chosen for October 2024 ranking
We ranked Breville The Super Q #3 in October 2024 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best countertop blenders” rankings.
- Out of those, 2 experts ranked Breville The Super Q as #1.
TechRadar
The best premium blender
Ultra-powerful
Easy to use
Comes with extra smoothie cup
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Fewer presets than #1
Bulky
Not great with small quantities
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TechGearLab
Best Overall Blender / Editor's Choice
Thoughtful presets
User-friendly interface
Food processing capabilities
Includes to-go cup
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Slightly fickle lid
Blades are not removable
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Tom's Guide
The best blender overall
Excellent build
Quiet(er) compared to other blenders
Rated as one of the best in all of our tests
10-year warranty
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Heavy design at over 10 pounds
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Reviewed
Best Upgrade / Editors' Choice
Very fast and powerful
Adaptable and versatile
Super quiet
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Massive base
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We ranked Breville Fresh & Furious #4 in October 2024 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best countertop blenders” rankings.
TechRadar
The best medium capacity blender
Blends and crushes effectively
Compact for a jug blender
Affordable for a Breville appliance
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Minor leaking from inner lid
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Delish
Best Blender for Smoothies
Produces a creamy, grit- and chunk-free smoothie in one minute
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50-ounce jar is prone to stains
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Good Housekeeping
Best Blender for Smoothies
Green smoothie setting
Carafe and lid are dishwasher safe
Great smoothie results in testing
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50-ounce capacity
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We ranked Vitamix 5200 #5 in October 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best countertop blenders” rankings.
- Out of those, 2 experts ranked Vitamix 5200 as #1.
Forbes
Best Blender Overall
Powerful, quick and consistent performance
Can make hot foods
Comes with 10 speeds that you can control even during blending
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Very loud, but you won’t have to run it for a long time due to its power
Expensive, but includes a seven-year warranty
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We ranked Blendtec Total Classic #6 in October 2024 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best countertop blenders” rankings.
TechGearLab
Best Heavy-Duty Blender
Great at blending hearty recipes
Dependable durability
Wide variety of presets
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Not designed for fine-grained processing
Poor grinding performance
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Tom's Guide
The best blender for smoothies
Excellent for smoothies
Large 75 oz capacity
Makes great hummus
10-year warranty
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Inconsistent ice crushing
Loud at 108dB
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Reviewed
Great at crushing ice
Easy to clean
Well-built
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Bad at finely blending smoothies
Not attractive
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We ranked Vitamix E310 Explorian #7 in October 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best countertop blenders” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Vitamix E310 Explorian as #1.
Delish
Best Blender / Editor's Pick
Multiple speed settings
Self-cleaning
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Pricey
6-cup carafe
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Tom's Guide
The best blender for small batches
Near pro performance at an modest price
Ideal for small batch preparation
Can produce hot soups
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Pitcher wiggles at the base
Subpar ice crushing
Loud at 110dB
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We ranked NutriBullet ZNBF30500Z #8 in October 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best countertop blenders” rankings.
TechGearLab
Best Bang for the Buck
Affordable
Heats soup remarkably well
Includes multiple to-go cups
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Singular preset
Struggles to crush ice
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Delish
Best Blender with Personal Blending Cups
Powerful
Suction cups at base prevent it from moving around while in use
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Be careful removing the cups to avoid messes
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Good Housekeeping
Best Value
Easy-to-read control panel with large buttons
Produces kale smoothies without flecks of kale
Personal-sized cups with lids for portability
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Must use caution when removing the cups to avoid messes
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We ranked NutriBullet Pro 900 #9 in October 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best countertop blenders” rankings.
TechRadar
The best blender for small kitchens
Simple but effective
Compact footprint
Jug can be used for storage
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Only one speed
Blade tricky to clean
Food can get stuck on the sides
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Tom's Guide
The best single-serve blender
Affordable choice
Incredible power
Surprising versatility
Compact
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Limited warranty
Not designed for dry products
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We ranked Vitamix Pro Series 750 #10 in October 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best countertop blenders” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Vitamix Pro Series 750 as #1.
We ranked Smeg BLC02WHMUK #11 in October 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best countertop blenders” rankings.
TechRadar
The best blender for ice
Outstanding at crushing ice
High-end, stylish design
Auto clean function
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Manual mode not so impressive
Premium price
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Tom's Guide
The best blender for frozen ingredients
Sleek high-tech look
Powerful blending, especially with frozen produce
Vacuum pump for smoother results
Plenty of settings
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Blades get quite hot
Some recipes needed a re-blend
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T3
The best vacuum pump retro blender
Fun retro design
Lots of power and modes
Vacuum pump feature
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Vacuum pump requires batteries
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We ranked Wolf Gourmet Pro-Performance #12 in October 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best countertop blenders” rankings.
Delish
Best Blender for Shakes
Emulsion cap makes adding oils to salad dressings and sauces a breeze
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Hand-wash only
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Good Housekeeping
Best Powerful Blender
Sleek design
Produces creamy shakes and smoothies
Four pre-programmed options
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Blender jar is not dishwasher safe
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We ranked Cuisinart SmartPower Duet #13 in October 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best countertop blenders” rankings.
Delish
Best Blender with a Food Processor Attachment
Features food processor and blender functionality
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Less powerful than our other recommendations
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Good Housekeeping
Best Blender Food Processor Combo
Great appliance for small kitchen
Several blending options
All parts except for base are dishwasher-safe
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Only 500 watts
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We ranked Ninja BL610 Professional #14 in October 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best countertop blenders” rankings.
TechGearLab
Best Buy on a Tight Budget
Straightforward interface
Extra-large pitcher
Excellent blended frozen beverages
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Subpar grinding
Unable to heat soup
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We ranked KitchenAid K150 #15 in October 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best countertop blenders” rankings.
Forbes
Best Blender For Crushing Ice
Asymmetrical blades designed to maximize ice-crushing
Intelli-Speed motor control maintains the right speed for pitcher’s contents
Very sturdy base
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At 650 watts, not the most powerful motor on this list
Lid can be difficult to remove after blending
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TechRadar
The best value KitchenAid blender
Effective at blending
Simple to use
Stylish design
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Only three speed settings
No preset programs
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We ranked Breville The 3X Bluicer #16 in October 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best countertop blenders” rankings.
TechGearLab
A Unique Blender-Juicer Combo
Spin fresh juice for smoothies
User-friendly presets
Can maximize counter space
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Subpar pureeing abilities
Inability to crush ice
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Tom's Guide
The best blender which also juices
Combines two appliances in one
Intuitive to operate
Easy to clean
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Spout design pours poorly with thicker liquids
Struggles crushing ice
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We ranked Zwilling Enfinigy Power #17 in October 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best countertop blenders” rankings.
Delish
Best Blender for Soups
High-carbon steel blades are powerful and efficient
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Jar is hand-wash only
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