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7 Best Blenders to Buy in 2022, According to Expert Testing

We carefully reviewed this story in October 2022 and stand by our picks selected by the Good Housekeeping Institute. We are currently testing Vitamix blender models side-by-side and will share those testing results soon.

You need a blender that can easily process your ingredients into smooth, creamy perfection if you're whirring up an energizing healthy breakfast smoothie. But that's not all these kitchen staples are good for. Your blender should crush ice for silky smooth frozen cocktails and vegan protein shakes, puree velvety soup in minutes and grind oats for homemade oat milk.

In the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab, we’ve tested everything from immersion blenders to food processors and more than 100 blenders over the years to find the best high-performance blender models. Our top tested picks include blenders ranging from $80 to $550 from brands that we love including picks from Vitamix and Ninja and models that have personal blending cups with lids for easy portability. These are the best blenders you can buy in 2022, according to extensive testing and in-home use by Good Housekeeping experts.

You can read more about how we evaluate blenders in our Lab — plus everything you need to know to shop for your appliance — at the end of this guide. If you're looking to explore more options, we've also reviewed the viral Beast blender.

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Best Overall Blender

Vitamix

E310 Explorian Blender

Vitamix

Now 17% off

$290 AT AMAZON $290 AT SUR LA TABLE $290 AT WALMART

Weight 11.5 pounds
Dimensions 11 x 8 x 18 inches
Jar Material Plastic
Jar Capacity 48 ounces

2

Best Value Blender

NutriBullet

Blender Combo

Nutribullet

Now 14% off

$129 AT AMAZON

Weight 10 pounds
Dimensions 8 x 8 x 17 inches
Jar Material Plastic
Jar Capacity 64 ounces, 32 ounces and 24 ounces

3

Best Blender Food Processor Combo

Cuisinart

SmartPower Duet Blender/Food Processor

Cuisinart

Now 46% off

$97 AT WAYFAIR $100 AT HOME DEPOT $109 AT WALMART

Weight 10. 5 pounds
Dimensions 16 x 7 x 8 inches
Jar Material Glass
Jar Capacity 40 ounces

4

Best Blender for Smoothies

Breville

The Fresh and Furious Countertop Blender

Breville

Now 41% off

$165 AT AMAZON $200 AT SUR LA TABLE $200 AT WALMART

Weight 9 pounds
Dimensions 7 x 8.5 x 17 inches
Jar Material Plastic
Jar Capacity 50 ounces

5

Best Personal Blender

Ninja

SS101 Foodi Smoothie Bowl Maker & Nutrient Extractor

Ninja

Now 33% off

$80 AT AMAZON $120 AT HOME DEPOT $125 AT WAYFAIR

Weight 6. 5 pounds
Dimensions 7 x 7 x 11 inches
Jar Material Plastic
Jar Capacity 14 ounces and 24 ounces

6

Best Blender for Frozen Drinks

Wolf Gourmet

Pro Performance Blender

Wolf Gourmet

$550 AT AMAZON $550 AT SUR LA TABLE $550 AT WAYFAIR

Weight 16 pounds
Dimensions 9 x 7.5 x 20 inches
Jar Material Plastic
Jar Capacity 64 ounces

7

Best Blender for Crushing Ice

KitchenAid

K400 Variable Speed Blender

KitchenAid

$300 AT AMAZON $320 AT KITCHENAID. COM

Weight 12 pounds
Dimensions 9 x 8 x 16 inches
Jar Material Plastic
Jar Capacity 56 ounces

How we test blenders

In our recent side-by-side test at the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab, we tested 25 new blenders. We have tested more than 100 blenders over the years, including numerous immersion blenders and personal blenders, to find the best high-performance models. We test each with the same standardized recipes to see how they stand out among the rest. When we test personal blenders, we adjust the recipes accordingly.

Good Housekeeping/Eva Bleyer

In our most recent test, to see how well blenders could handle hard ingredients, we ground more than 3 pounds of coffee beans, blended nearly 10 pounds of frozen strawberries and pulverized over 650 ice cubes. This photo shows how seven different blenders blended the same strawberry green smoothie recipe very differently.

Good Housekeeping/Eva Bleyer

To help mimic how a home consumer would use a blender, we also make vanilla milkshakes and frozen margaritas. During Lab testing, we weigh the final product and strain it through a mesh sieve to evaluate whether all ingredients are fully blended and whether each grind or puree is uniform.

Good Housekeeping/Eva Bleyer

We also make a broccoli leek soup, if the blender is equipped to blend hot ingredients. A blender must have vents in order to safely blend hot ingredients and you should avoid blending hot liquids in a personal blending cup, which could potentially cause burns upon opening.

Good Housekeeping/Eva Bleyer

If a blender comes with a food processor attachment, we also test that attachment to see how well it performs. We shred carrots and mozzarella, mince parsley, grind parmesan and slice pepperoni and tomatoes.

When testing, we rate the helpfulness of the owner’s manual and evaluate how easy each model is to assemble, use and clean. We also consider how noisy each blender is while operating. Finally, we check how well the blender cups resist staining from tomato sauce that is left overnight. We measure the wear after 14 cycles in the dishwasher.

What to consider when shopping for blenders

✔️ Blades: While it might seem counterintuitive, better-performing blenders do not come with sharp blades (which tend to dull over time). Instead, they come with strong blades that stand the test of time and are able to pulverize just about anything. This also makes them much safer to clean.

✔️ Size: If you don't plan to keep your blender on your countertop, look for a lightweight model. They're more portable but also more likely to skid around on the countertop when in use. If you want to keep your blender on the counter, be sure to consider the height, as some models are too tall to fit neatly underneath kitchen cabinets. If a countertop blender is too big for your kitchen, consider an immersion blender that’s slim and can tackle most of the same tasks.

✔️ Glass vs. plastic carafe: Glass is heavier, but it won’t retain odors or stain as easily as plastic models. Most high-powered blenders do not use glass jars because they're not guaranteed to be completely shatterproof, but if you really want glass, look for one that’s been thermal-shock tested (which means you can blend ice in a canister that's come straight from the dishwasher). Many of our top-performing blenders have jars made of BPA-free Tritan plastic, which can withstand high-speed blades.

✔️ Wattage: Blenders with higher wattage tended to perform better, but this was not always the case: The overall design of the blender is more important in determining performance.

Why trust Good Housekeeping?

In the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab, Eva Bleyer has tested everything from ranges to juicers to kitchen scales to blenders. As a trained chef from the Natural Gourmet Institute with a background in health-supportive cooking, she has a great deal of experience using blenders. Eva conducted the most recent side-by-side testing of 25 blenders.

Nicole Papantoniou is the director of the Good Housekeeping Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab where she oversees all of Good Housekeeping's content and testing related to kitchen appliances, tools, gadgets and gear. She's been testing kitchen appliances professionally since 2013 and has worked at kitchen appliance companies where she helped develop some popular blenders and hand blenders as well as many recipes for them. She is trained in classic culinary arts and is a professional recipe developer. Nicole oversaw the most recent side-by-side testing of 25 blenders.

Eva Bleyer Kitchen Appliances & Innovation Lab Reviews Analyst Eva (she/her) is a reviews analyst in the Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab, where she tests kitchen gear, home appliances and culinary innovations.

Nicole Papantoniou Kitchen Appliances & Innovation Lab Director Nicole (she/her) is the director of the Good Housekeeping Institute's Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab, where she has overseen content and testing related to kitchen and cooking appliances, tools and gear since 2019.

10 Best Blenders 2022 | The Strategist

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Blenders can purée vegetables into soup, crush nuts into butter, whir dressings and sauces into silky emulsifications, chop ingredients into salsas, and, of course, make smoothies. They’re truly so useful, as much of a staple for many people as a stove or microwave. But there are also a lot to choose from, and in an attempt to narrow down the wide and overwhelming field, I asked a bunch of pros and avid cooks about the ones they rely on in their own kitchens.

First things first: Vitamix reigns supreme in the blender universe. Many of the people I spoke with own various models — it is, hands down, the most lauded brand across the board, making the kinds of pieces that will last you an actual lifetime. That being said, if you don’t use a blender with a ton of regularity, can’t splurge on something so pricey, or are living in a small space that doesn’t accommodate big appliances, there are plenty of other options with ringing endorsements to back them up.

Best overall | Best less expensive | Best even less expensive | Best manual | Best small | Best large Best for smoothies | Best quiet | Most stylish | Best immersion

Capacity: For this category, I’ve listed the maximum capacity for each blender. The size you want will be determined by what you plan to use it for most (different if you primarily intend to emulsify salad dressings versus blend smoothies for a few people at a time, for example).

Automatic or manual: Some blenders on this list are automatic, meaning they have predetermined settings that allow you just to click and walk away. Others are manual, so you have to monitor the blending process the whole time.

Size: These machines can get bulky, so when choosing one, you want to make sure you’re considering where you’re going to store it and plug it in. Here, I’ve noted the exact dimensions of each model.

Vitamix Professional Series 750 Blender

$559

$630 now 11% off

$559

64 ounces | Automatic | 8. 5 by 8.5 by 17.25 inches

Like I said before, Vitamix has a lot of blender options. On the lowest end, there’s the Vitamix One for $250 — a no-frills but still-powerful option if you don’t need or want a bunch of settings, buttons, and attachments. On the highest end, there’s this model. Despite the name, it is beloved by professionals and regular cooks alike. It’s expensive, yes, but according to everyone who owns one, well worth the investment. It comes with five presets for smoothies, soups, frozen desserts, purées, and a self-cleaning option (you just drop a bit of soap in, whir the motor, and rinse). And unlike the One, it can easily handle tougher ingredients like nuts and grains (which means it’s also extra-efficient at crushing ice). Plus, as with all Vitamix blenders, it comes with a great warranty — something noted by Green Kitchen Stories co-founder David Frenkiel and recipe developer Sophia Roe. “If any piece of it gets run down or stops functioning properly, they take care of it,” Frenkiel says. Finally, it’s got a lower profile than many, able to sit underneath most regular kitchen cabinets.

“This blender is industry-standard and used across most professional kitchens. When I was head of product at Daily Harvest, I used it every day for research and development,” says Jessica Young, former fine-dining chef and current founder and CEO of Bubble. Moon Juice founder Amanda Chantal Bacon also employs the Vitamix at her shops but has one at home, as well. “I love using it because of its ability to whip air into ice cream or tonics or even coconut milk — it gives the fluffiest mouthfeel that no other blender can replicate,” she says. Gaby Dalkin, cookbook author and blogger at What’s Gaby Cooking likes that “it has a smoothie setting, so you can throw all your ingredients in, turn it on, and walk away. ” Nutritionist and wellness coach Molly Alliman told us she uses hers “every single day” and that “it works for blending frozen fruits, heartier vegetables like kale, whole nuts, and anything else that would leave chunks in other blenders.” Finally, Jewish Food Society founder Naama Shefi turns to her 750 for pasta sauces, among other things. “It’s a great way to sneak in protein like almonds for my kid because it blends right in,” she says.

$559 at Amazon

Buy

$580 at Best Buy

Buy

Blendtec Total Blender Classic

$376

$376

36 ounces | Automatic | 8 by 7 by 15 inches

The Blendtec Classic comes enthusiastically endorsed by Christine Sahadi, owner of New York City’s Middle Eastern market and restaurant, Sahadi’s. She told me about it for this story a while back, noting in our interview that both Blendtec and Vitamix make very good quality units. “I just personally like the Blendtec,” she says. She has owned hers for more than a decade and finds that its super-powerful blades, which operate at five preset speeds, emulsify sauces, dressings, and aioli handily. It also, perhaps most importantly for Sahadi, makes the perfect hummus. “If you don’t have a really good blender, you have to add a lot of ice water or cooking liquid to help smooth things out,” she explains. “By the time you get there, the hummus has become too drippy.” The Blendtec, it’s important to note, has just a bit more than half the capacity of the Vitamix 750, so you won’t be able batches that are quite as big.

$376 at Amazon

Buy

$380 at Walmart

Buy

Hurom Hexa Power High Speed Blender

$297

$297

68 ounces | Automatic | 17 by 13 by 9 inches

If you want a high-speed blender on the larger side — and one that’s less expensive than both the Vitamix 750 and the Blendtec — Strategist writer Kat Gillespie recommends this Hurom. She notes the plastic container’s sturdiness and says the base “has a nice weight to it,” though she warns that the appliance is definitely “pretty hefty and takes up space.” The machine has both automatic controls (for smoothies, ice crushing, and soup) and manual ones; Gillespie uses hers mostly for smoothies. “It makes the perfect consistency — very smooth, no lumps, even if you don’t measure out a good ratio of liquids to solids — and is very convenient as you go about your morning and do other things,” she says, referring to the automatic button you can simply press and walk away from.

$297 at Amazon

Buy

$297 at Amazon

Buy

Vitamix E310 Explorian Blender

$290

$350 now 17% off

$290

48 ounces | Manual | 11 by 8 by 18 inches

A more affordable Vitamix model is this Explorian Series E310. If you don’t care about the automatic settings on the 750 or the smaller container size of this one, Ksenia Avdulova, founder of Breakfast Criminals, thinks it’s a sure bet, even with daily use. “I personally prefer the manual-switch experience versus touchscreen,” she says. Chef Seamus Mullen — who has been using Vitamix blenders for 25 years — is also a fan, noting that even the smaller models have “a powerful motor. ”

$290 at Amazon

Buy

$350 at Target

Buy

The Original NutriBullet Nutrient Extractor Blender

$70 now 24% off

$53

24 ounces | Manual | 5 by 5 by 14 inches

If you’re looking for something distinctly more affordable, or that will take up less counter or cabinet space, several experts raved about the NutriBullet. The machine comes with two cup sizes: 24 and 18 ounces. Both work for single-portion smoothies, of course (which, conveniently, you can detach from the bottom of the unit and take to go), as well as dressings and smaller-volume sauces. Bacon is a fan, calling it “the mightiest little blender.” Caitlin Sullivan, co-founder of Los Angeles restaurant Honey Hi agrees, saying “it’s affordable, so compact, and easy to clean — but it still has great blending ability.”

Ninja Professional Blender

$100 now 10% off

$90

72 ounces | Manual | 18 by 12 by 13 inches

On the opposite end of the spectrum, the Ninja is very big — not to mention the cheapest full-size option on this list. With 1,000 watts of power, it’s particularly great for juice- and smoothie-making, with an extra-large 72-ounce plastic pitcher and blades that easily crush ice and liquefy frozen fruits and vegetables. New York deputy editor Alexis Swerdloff has one and loves it. “This thing is powerful,” she says. “It’s super-easy to use and to clean.”

Vitamix 5200 Standard Blender

$300

$550 now 45% off

$300

64 ounces | Manual | 20.5 by 8.75 by 7.25 inches

The First Mess’s Laura Wright swears that the Vitamix 5200 model makes the best smoothies. And she should know — not only does the writer and recipe developer make the drink every single day, but she’s tried a good handful of other machines before (Vitamixes and non-Vitamixes alike) for that job specifically. “They always come out thinner, or with foam or bubbles,” she says. “It’s almost like the blades are too powerful on some of the newer Vitamixes.” Her 5200, on the other hand, creates the optimal thick-and-creamy texture — and has done so even after a decade of use.

$300 at Amazon

Buy

$480 at Vitamix

Buy

Beast Blender

$165

25 ounces | Manual | 4.92 by 4.92 by 15.75 inches

Strategist associate editor Louis Cheslaw was sent the Beast Blender last spring and has been turning out protein shakes consistently ever since. “Unlike the Ninja blender I was using before, it’s quiet enough that I feel comfortable using it at all hours of the day,” he says. “And even then, it’s so powerful that I rarely have it going for more than ten seconds. And while this is slightly less critical, it’s also incredibly pleasant in your hands — from the stately fluting on the portable, rinsable glass vessels to the magnetic lock when you connect it to the engine.” (For what it’s worth, Halle Berry is also a big fan.)

Zwilling Enfinigy Blender

$300

$300

61 ounces | Automatic | 7.6 by 7.6 by 16.7 inches

Zwilling’s full-size blender is one of the sleekest-looking on the market. For a generally bulky product, it has clean lines and a satisfyingly geometric shape, with a chic fluted design on the jar. It’s not all in the appearance, though: In the several months I’ve been using it, it’s also performed beautifully. The pre-programmed settings are nice to have (recently, I’ve been making use of the frozen-cocktail one, and I am also a fan of the wash button). But you can also manually control the blades with a turn of the dial and a push of the button — this feature lets me keep an eye on consistency so my emulsified dips get to the exact texture I want.

GE Immersion Blender

$52

$52

Various capacities | Manual | 3 by 4.5 by 15.3 inches

Although the functionality of an immersion blender is different, “for me, this is the best one — and the best blender in general,” says Richard Rea, the executive chef at the Butcher’s Daughter, who has been using one at home and one in his professional kitchen for several years. “Quite frankly, whenever people ask me what blender to use, I always push them towards this.” His reasoning is that it takes up much less space and is usually much less expensive while still doing everything you need. Indeed, Rea uses his for creamy soups, cashew ricotta, hummus, and all types of salsa. “It’s very strong,” he says of its powerful motor and sharp blades. “It breaks through nuts, and even some big, bulky blenders don’t do that.”

A less-expensive personal blender

$30

$40 now 25% off

An automatic personal blender

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A retro-style blender to leave out on display

• Molly Alliman, nutritionist and wellness coach
• Ksenia Avdulova, founder of Breakfast Criminals
• Amanda Chantal Bacon, founder of Moon Juice
• Louis Cheslaw, Strategist associate editor
• Gaby Dalkin, cookbook author and blogger at What’s Gaby Cooking
• David Frenkiel, co-founder of Green Kitchen Stories
• Kat Gillespie, Strategist writer
• Seamus Mullen, chef
• Richard Rea, executive chef at the Butcher’s Daughter
• Sophia Roe, recipe developer
• Christine Sahadi, owner of Sahadi’s
• Naama Shefi, founder of Jewish Food Society
• Caitlin Sullivan, co-founder of Honey Hi
• Alexis Swerdloff, New York deputy editor
• Laura Wright, author of The First Mess
• Jessica Young, founder and CEO of Bubble

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Blender is a popular device for making smoothies and cocktails today. It must be remembered that not every model is suitable for this purpose. To simplify the choice of the right device, we reviewed the models presented in online stores, studied their technical characteristics and features in order to collect the best and most reliable models in this article. Blenders are divided into groups according to the most popular request categories.

Best Smoothie & Shake Blender Ranking 2022-2023

Location Designation Price Description
Best Smoothie & Shake Blenders Price/Quality 2022-2023
1 Silanga BL550 Ask for price The Ultimate Smoothie & Shake Blender
2 Bosch MSM 67165 Ask for a price Best Smoothie & Shake Blender According to Experts
3 Philips HR3655/00 Ask for price Powerful and reliable stationary blender for shakes and smoothies
4 REDMOND RSB-3402 Ask for price A versatile kitchen appliance that can chop, blend and whip a variety of foods
Best Immersion Blenders for Smoothies and Shakes
1 Silanga BL800 Universal Ask for price The best quality/price immersion blender for smoothies and shakes
2 Bosch MSM66110 Ask for price The best immersion blender for smoothies and shakes according to users
3 REDMOND RHB-2964 Ask for price Good immersion blender for smoothies and shakes
Best Stand Blenders for Smoothies and Shakes
1 Silanga BL1500 PRO Ask for price The Ultimate Stand Blender
2 Philips HR2604 Ask for price Best stand mixer for smoothies and shakes today
3 Kitfort KT-1361-4 Ask for a price Fine and powerful blender for shakes and smoothies
Best Portable Smoothie & Shake Blenders
1 REDMOND RSB-3460 Ask for price The best model for 2022-2023, it allows you to make smoothies anywhere
2 Polaris PTB 0435 Cordless Ask for price Table top cordless blender with 5 modes
High Power Professional Smoothie & Shake Blenders
1 Kitfort KT-1399 Ask for price Best Professional Smoothie & Shake Blender with Button Control
2 RAWMID Future RFB-02 Ask for price High Power Professional Vacuum Blender
Best smoothie blenders with 9 cup0011
1 REDMOND RHB-2944 Ask for price Best smoothie blender with glass today
2 Polaris PHB 1384 Silent Ask for price Quality immersion blender with smoothie glass
Best Inexpensive Smoothie & Shake Blenders
1 Kitfort KT-3039-1 Ask for a price The best budget blender for smoothies and shakes, which will become an indispensable tool in your kitchen
2 LUMME LU-1836 NEW Ask for price Inexpensive, powerful and lightweight immersion blender with good functionality

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