KitchenAid Pure Power with Two Personal Jars review

The KitchenAid Pure Power KSB2078DG is the package to compare if you want the new Pure Power base and both a large countertop jar and a pair of small take-along jars. Its exact U.S. product page identifies the Matte Charcoal Grey SKU, a 68-ounce BPA-free plastic blender jar with lid, and two 16-ounce Personal Blender Jars with travel lids and blade assemblies. The extra cups change the package, not the motor or the number of blender bases: one person can run a full-size batch or a small cold blend, then clean and switch vessels.

Two personal jars are the distinguishing inclusion

KitchenAid lists three accessories in the box: the 68-ounce jar, its lid, and the pair of personal jars with their travel-lid and blade assemblies. The product page calls the small vessels 16 ounces (500 mL) and frames them for cold creations that can travel. If the household blends a large amount for the table and also wants small portions for the refrigerator or commute, this combination avoids buying the personal-jar attachment separately. The value is practical only if you will store and wash the cups; the pair does not let two people run the single base at once.

Read the box list carefully against the alternative KSB2079ER. That Empire Red configuration includes one personal blending jar rather than two, while retaining the 68-ounce full-size plastic jar. The two models share the core Pure Power proposition, so a need for one personal cup does not automatically justify the two-cup kit. Matte Charcoal Grey is the named 2078DG finish; the page also lists Black Matte, Empire Red and Porcelain White color options for this package family. Check the full suffix when comparing a listing or replacement jar.

Full-size jar and small-cup operation are different plans

The 68-ounce jar is the useful choice when your recipe is larger than a single serving. Its nominal size is not a promise that every blend can safely fill the vessel to the top. KitchenAid's product-page footnote says hot liquid should not exceed 40 ounces. The owner manual adds important handling directions: keep the lid center cap in place for hot ingredients, begin at the lowest speed and increase gradually. Do not apply that guidance to the Personal Blender Jar—the manual expressly says not to blend hot liquids or ingredients in it because pressure can cause a thermal burn. It also says the personal jar is not intended for grinding.

This distinction matters more than the word “personal” on a package. The model includes a full-size jar for broader family batch tasks and a separate 16-ounce vessel for cold small servings. If you need to make a hot soup batch, use the covered large-jar plan within the maker's 40-ounce hot-liquid limit and manual directions; the small cup is not the shortcut. If you need to grind dry ingredients, this personal jar is not the solution.

Controls let you choose rather than promise an outcome

The manufacturer describes a precision speed knob, ten preset speed levels, and a smooth glide between them, along with Pulse. It lists Smoothie, Ice Crushing and Clean Cycle buttons. That gives this machine both manual adjustment and named cycle buttons; it is not a controls-only base. A cycle label tells you what KitchenAid named the control, not that it senses the contents, heats a soup or produces a guaranteed texture. The listed 1,700-watt peak figure is a manufacturer rating, not a comparative test of blending speed, smoothness or durability.

For a fine-grained texture choice, the speed dial and Pulse let you stop, inspect and adjust rather than relying solely on a preset. The Clean Cycle is a separate convenience: the manual's actual clean routine is half a jar of warm water plus one or two drops of dish soap, with the lid secured and the Clean function run for 15 seconds, followed by a warm-water rinse. Do not let that quick routine replace the directions for a particularly sticky residue or a blade assembly that needs handling.

Plan for cleanup and safe assembly

The manual says the personal jar, blade assembly, lids, blender jar and lid center cap are dishwasher-safe on the top rack. It does not say to put the base or cord in water. Unplug before wiping those parts with a warm damp cloth and dry them; do not use abrasive cleaners or pads. The blades are sharp, so take care with the separate personal-jar blade assembly. Switch the blender off and unplug before you attach or remove parts, and let it cool completely before handling parts after a hot blend.

Those details make the two-cup kit a better fit for someone willing to manage one extra pair of small vessels, not necessarily someone seeking the fewest parts at the sink. If you rarely make a travel-sized drink, a package such as KitchenAid's KSB2072BM lists a 68-ounce jar and lid without personal jars. If you do want a cup but would rather not keep a spare, compare the one-cup KSB2079ER review.

Who should choose the KSB2078DG?

Consider it when you want one adjustable countertop machine, a large nominal jar, and two included cold-only 16-ounce cups. It is especially relevant if the same household rotates between family batches and portable portions. Choose a one-jar package instead if a second small vessel adds storage and washing without helping your routine. Choose a different setup if you need a documented warranty floor—the exact page and safety manual reviewed here do not establish a warranty duration—or if the small cup must handle hot mixtures or grinding. Keep the 68-ounce and 16-ounce operating plans separate in your comparison; a personal cup's presence does not make it a family-size vessel.