Best blenders for home use

Pros

• Green smoothie setting
• Carafe and lid are dishwasher safe
• Great smoothie results in testing

Cons

• 50-ounce capacity

We were very impressed with how well this blender performed for its great price point. The green smoothie setting yielded a smooth and creamy texture with no sign of fibrous kale or spinach. This blender also has a regular smoothie button which will provide you with a juice-bar-quality smoothie in one minute. In our tests, this blender pureed soup to a silky smooth texture and produced a mighty fine margarita, as well. The Fresh and Furious is easy to clean, and the jar and lid are dishwasher safe. In our tests, we found very few flaws, though the jar is just 50 ounces and became stained a little from tomato sauce.

Another high-performing blender from Breville that we have tested is the Breville 3X Bluicer Pro. In our tests, this model produced creamy and smooth soup and a strawberry green smoothie that had no sign of kale. While this model is a little more pricey, it does offer the ability to juice with it as well — two appliances in one!

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Best Personal Blender

Ninja SS101 Foodi Smoothie Bowl Maker & Nutrient Extractor

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Best Personal Blender

Ninja SS101 Foodi Smoothie Bowl Maker & Nutrient Extractor

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$49 at Amazon$110 at Walmart$121 at Wayfair

Pros

• Blender base suctions firmly to your counter
• Produces super smooth smoothies
• Built-in tamper

Cons

• More pieces to store

If you prefer to be able to choose between a personal smoothie and a smoothie bowl, then the Foodi Smoothie Bowl Maker & Nutrient Extractor is a great pick. This personal blender's jar features a built-in tamper and doesn’t need as much liquid to blend ingredients to a smooth, very thick consistency — perfect for a smoothie bowl. In our tests, this model easily tackled both green and berry smoothies with very few residual seeds and super smooth results.

This model also suctions firmly to your counter, which keeps it completely in place for its pulse-style auto-smoothie setting. In addition to the 14-ounce smoothie bowl jar, this model comes with two 24-ounce blender jars with travel lids, which are all dishwasher-safe.

If you want the option to switch between personal smoothies and blending up party-sized batches of frozen margaritas then the Foodi Power Blender & Processor System is another great pick from the Ninja Foodi line. In our tests, the blender produced smooth and creamy soups and milkshakes.

5

Best Blender Food Processor Combo

Cuisinart SmartPower Duet Blender/Food Processor

5

Best Blender Food Processor Combo

Cuisinart SmartPower Duet Blender/Food Processor

$73 at Walmart$80 at Wayfair$150 at Overstock

Pros

• Great appliance for small kitchen
• Several blending options
• All parts except for base are dishwasher-safe

Cons

• Only 500 watts

This highly popular Cuisinart blender/food processor combo has a low-profile 40-ounce glass jar and seven blending and processing options that are clearly marked and easy to use. We love that it comes with a compact food processor bowl for chopping, stirring and shredding. When blender testing, we found that this blender was very easy to clean and that it ground ingredients exceptionally well. And once the food processor attachment was on, we were even more impressed with how this model minced parsley, shredded carrots and sliced pepperoni.

All parts, except for the base, are dishwasher safe. Of note: At 500 watts, this is not the most high-powered blender, and if you do overwork the blender it will stop working temporarily until it cools down.

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Best Blender for Crushing Ice

KitchenAid K400 Variable Speed Blender

6

Best Blender for Crushing Ice

KitchenAid K400 Variable Speed Blender

$300 at Amazon

Pros

• Self-clean cycle
• Sleek design and many colors to choose from
• Easy to use presets

Cons

• Start button is on the small side

This sleek blender claims to blend “even the toughest ingredients, from kale to almonds'' and it passed our test with flying colors.

We couldn’t taste the kale in our smoothie, it crushed ice into snow-like consistency and it even blended chia seeds smoothly. It features easy-to-use presets for crushing ice, smoothies and icy drinks. Plus, a little soap and water added to the self-clean cycle makes sure no food bits are left behind in hard-to-reach spots. In our tests, we noticed that the “Start” button is a little small and sometimes needed to be pressed several times to activate. We love its sleek design and that you can pick from a variety of fun colors.

While this blender is at a lower price point compared to similar high-powered blenders, KitchenAid also has a smaller and lower-cost model that performed well in our tests. The K150 3 Speed Ice Crushing Blender allows you to easily whirl up a soup or a smoothie in one batch even though its pitcher has a smaller 6-cup capacity.

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Best Blender for Frozen Drinks

Wolf Gourmet Pro Performance Blender

7

Best Blender for Frozen Drinks

Wolf Gourmet Pro Performance Blender

$550 at Amazon$550 at Sur la Table$550 at Wayfair

Pros

• Sleek design
• Produces creamy shakes and smoothies
• Four pre-programmed options

Cons

• Blender jar is not dishwasher safe

The Wolf Gourmet Pro Performance Blender stood out to us in many ways with its sleek design, featuring its signature red knob and lightweight jar with a comfortable handle. There are 10 speed settings on the blender and four pre-programmed options: soup, puree, ice crush and smoothie. This blender produced a very smooth, thick milkshake and a smoothie that was creamy and homogenous.

In our tests, this super powerful blender also produced great frozen drinks. It also has a unique emulsion cap that allows you to add oil to the blender at an optimal pace to get a great emulsion in sauces and dressings. This pick is also sized to fit under most cabinets. The blender jar is hand-wash only.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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. She graduated from NYU with a bachelor of science in food studies, nutrition and public health and is a trained chef through the Natural Gourmet Institute. Eva has more than 10 years of experience in the food industry, working as a food stylist, personal chef and marketing manager.

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. She’s an experienced product tester and recipe creator, trained in classic culinary arts and culinary nutrition. She has worked in test kitchens for small kitchen appliance brands and national magazines, including Family Circle and Ladies’ Home Journal.

Best blender 2023: tested by experts

Whether you need a post-workout protein shake or a frozen margarita for an evening with friends, the best blender can do it all. 

We've compiled this guide to the best blenders after months of hands-on testing, comparing each great buy against another from top brands, including Ninja, NutriBullet, Vitamix, and KitchenAid. Our testing process covered more than an easy summer berry smoothie; we blended tough, fibrous kale, frozen fruits, nuts, ice, and much more, and with blenders that can handle hot ingredients, we made soups out of skin-on vegetables and chunky onions in order to see how creamy and smooth our finished results would be. 

Some these blenders are compact enough to be stored in your kitchen cabinet between uses; others are countertop models that are good looking enough to show off.  Just like in our listing of the best food processors on the market, we point out the pros and cons of each. 

The best blenders 2023, according to our experts

Why you can trust Homes & Gardens Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test.

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1. Vitamix A3500 Ascent Series Smart Blender

Best blender overall

Specifications

Capacity: 64 oz.

Pitcher: Plastic

Dimensions: 11 x 8 x 17 inches

Power: 1500W

RRP: $649 / £699

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Reasons to buy

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Makes impeccable soups

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Self-heating blades

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Incredible power

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Five presets 

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Ten+ speeds

Reasons to avoid

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Very noisy

With five presets to choose from, the Vitamix A3500 Ascent Series Smart Blender is as high-tech as a blender can be. It also has a manual dial that can go up to ten different (noisy) speeds, and we love that the pitcher simply lifts away from the base with no twisting, meaning it can favor both left and right-handed users.  

The powerful blades not only blend but also cook out soups and sauces. We made an incredible tomato soup completely from scratch using the ten-minute preset soup mode. You should be aware that it can't cook firmer ingredients like potato or carrot, but it's still a suitable substitute for the best immersion blenders if you're willing to cook your ingredients before adding them to the jug. 

Included with the blender is an excellent recipe book, a quick start guide, and a tamper to reach down and make sure that more solid ingredients like dips are incorporated fully into the blades while the Vitamix works. The jug isn't dishwasher-safe, but it does have a self-clean mode that can finish the job in just 30 seconds. 

Our full Vitamix A3500 Ascent Series Smart Blender review has more details

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2. NutriBullet Pro 900 Series Blender

Best bullet blender

Specifications

Capacity: 32 oz.

Pitcher: Plastic

Dimensions: 12.01 x 7.72 x 15.94 inches

Power: 900W

RRP: $119.99/ £90

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Reasons to buy

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Makes creamy shakes and smoothies

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Very easy controls

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Perfect for taking on the go

Reasons to avoid

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Not suitable for large servings

Available in a range of colors and with various attachments for drinking on the go or around the house, the NutriBullet Pro 900 Series Blender is perfect for smaller, individual servings. It's a brilliant personal blender that impressed us when we tried it for ourselves. 

We found that the NutriBullet Pro 900 Series Blender made fantastic smoothies and shakes. They came out very green with no seeds or fibers left un-blended. Even kale and berries were pulverized. Although simple to operate, the bullet-style blender shape is perfect for reaching everything inside the cup. Simply twist on the lid and lock it into the powerful blending base to start your smoothie. 

The blender comes with a screw-on handle and lids for sipping. Everything but the blades themselves can go through the dishwasher, and it's easy enough to clean the blades under running water after your drink is finished. 

Our full NutriBullet Pro 900 Series Blender review has more details

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3. Zwilling Enfinigy 64-oz. Countertop Power Blender

Best blender for multiple servings

Specifications

Capacity: 64 oz.

Pitcher: Tritan

Dimensions: 17 x 7.5 x 8.5 inches

Power: 1400W

RRP: $300/ £349

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Reasons to buy

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Four presets and ten manual settings

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Self-cleaning

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Safety locking system

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Vacuum-seal attachment for freshness

Reasons to avoid

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Not particularly compact

Tried and enjoyed by us, the Zwilling Enfinigy 64-oz. Countertop Power Blender has a very attractive design that's modern but still classic, with a ribbed pitcher for an elevated finish. Lock the Tritan pitcher onto the smart backlit base to choose from five presets or 12 powerful manual blending settings. Zwilling is known to make some of the top kitchen knives you can buy, so it's no surprise the winglet blades are incredibly sharp, as well as made in Germany. 

You do not need to lock the Efinigy Countertop Power Blender onto the base, simply slot it in and press down the lid to light up the control panel. It won't blend unless the lid is attached, and it does so firmly. This is because you can buy a vacuum-sealing insert to keep smoothies and soups fresh in the refrigerator. 

The five modes are Pulse, Smoothie, Cocktail, Ice Cream, Ice Crushing, and Cleaning. It is very powerful, with preset speeds and pulsing modes for making drinks and even sauces and dips. Should you struggle to blend everything, you can use the pusher insert that goes into the top of the lid to stir safely.  

Our full Zwilling Enfinigy Countertop Power Blender review has more details

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4. Beast Blender + Hydration System

Best personal blender

Specifications

Capacity: 33.8 oz.

Pitcher: Tritan

Dimensions: 4.92 x 4.92 x 15.75 inches

Power: 1000W

RRP: $195

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Reasons to buy

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Sleek design

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Very powerful 

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Great with ice

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Comes with handy accessories

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Dishwasher-safe parts

Reasons to avoid

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Only one button

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Grooves make removing drinks tricky

With both a half and full liter capacity, the Beast Blender comes fully equipped for making drinks to-go or home blending. There's a carry lid, a removable blending lid (like that of the NutriBullet), and a diffuser insert that can be used to make fruit or cucumber-infused drinks, or even iced teas. Our smoothies were faultless, but we also made impressive crushed ice and delicious dips with this versatile blender. The removable parts are also dishwasher-safe. 

Designed for complete hydration, the Beast Blender + Hydration System has a secure seal that keeps drinks fresh for up to a week. We tried this out on pancake batter and it really impressed us. No skin formed on the top of our batter and we were able to get the same results for breakfast two days after we blended the mix.

We liked the ribbed vessel, which looks lovely when not in use. However, it can make scraping dips and thicker liquids away from the inside tricky. The controls are very minimal, with one button that automatically adjusts to achieve the desired consistency. Of course, you may want a specific consistency if you're making a chunky dip or crushed ice so a manual mode may have been useful. We enjoyed the internal temperature monitoring, which came in very helpful when it came to warm mixtures and soups. 

Our full Beast Blender review has more details

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5. KitchenAid K400 Variable Speed Blender

Best blender for professional results

Specifications

Capacity: 1.4 ltrs / 56 oz.

Pitcher: Glass

Dimensions : 9.02 x 7.59 x 15.8 inches

Power: 1200W

RRP: $299.99/ £299

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Reasons to buy

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Choice of colors

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Tough glass pitcher

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Great for crushing ice

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Very powerful

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Made excellent soups

Reasons to avoid

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Heavy

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The lid is tricky to remove

Available in a smart range of colors to match the company’s best stand mixers, the KitchenAid K400 Variable Speed Blender makes a statement. However, it also has a very powerful blender that doesn't shy away from tough ingredients. It comes with a large 56 oz. jar, made out of robust and extremely thick glass. It may be a touch on the heavy side, but this gives you an impression of how long this blender will last.

A single dial on the front lets you choose from the five-speed settings and pulse, plus the special modes: smoothie, ice crush, frozen drink, and clean. In testing, we found that this was almost too smooth to turn, and it was easy to knock your setting out of place and accidentally set the blender off. 

The pitcher's weight means there’s no need for a locking mechanism: drop the pitcher and integrated blades onto the base and you’re ready to go. The pitcher is also dishwasher-safe, and so is the lid. However, the lid does stick so firmly into place that we felt it needed some muscle to remove. 

Nothing is a problem for this blender: ice is crushed into fine snow, hard fruits and vegetables are blended into smooth drinks, and you can whizz through dry ingredients thanks to the powerful 1200W motor.

Our KitchenAid K400 blender review has more details

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6. Breville The 3x Bluicer

Best blender and juicer combo

Specifications

Capacity: 50 oz.

Pitcher: Plastic

Dimensions: 16.9 x 12.3 x 10.9 inches

Power: 1000W

RRP: $299.95/ £299

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Reasons to buy

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Powerful blending and juicing in one

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All the modes you need

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Capable ice crushing 

Reasons to avoid

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No manual option

We love the Breville The 3x Bluicer for its blending and juicing attachments, which double up to make a very capable machine for just about any drink you could wish for. The blender has three modes: Smoothie, Ice Crush, and Cocktail. It also has a self-clean setting that allows you to simply add water and dish soap for it to automatically clean in under one minute.  

It makes a delicious smoothie bowl and could power through soup and sauces too. It's got a large capacity and the lid clamps on with a twist-out top to add more ingredients as you blend. 

The idea is that you can then use the blender pitcher to catch the juice that comes out of your juicer and even add in strawberry or milk to then blend up fresh ingredients with your juice for an added kick of flavor. While it's expensive it's actually an efficient way to double down on the combined power of the best juicer and an excellent blender. 

Our full Breville The 3x Bluicer review has more details

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7. Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System with Auto-IQ

Best blender for multiple functions

Specifications

Capacity: 2.1 ltrs / 72 oz.

Pitcher: Plastic

Dimensions: 17.64 x 9.96 x 7.52 inches

Power: 1400W

RRP: $219.99/ £199.99

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Reasons to buy

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Can be used as a food processor

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Good safety features

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Dishwasher-safe parts for easy cleaning

Reasons to avoid

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Will take up a lot of space

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Quite loud

Many blenders just come with a standard pitcher, with accessories costing extra. If you want to expand the repertoire of what you can do, then the Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System with Auto-IQ makes sense. As well as the 72 oz. pitcher, you get a 64 oz. food processor bowl (this has chopping and dough) and two 24 oz. blending cups for single-serve drinks to take away.

There are five Auto-IQ programs: smoothie, ice crush, extract, chop, and dough, but which ones are available depends on the accessory attached: you can’t crush ice, for example, when the food processor is connected, but you can with the single-serve cup and the pitcher.

Outside of the Auto-IQ programs, there are Low, Medium, High, and Pulse settings. With a powerful motor, the Ninja Professional can easily crush ice and blend smooth smoothies. However, we found it quite loud, though. Safety features are neat, and the accessories and lids have to be in place for the blender to operate. Every part is dishwasher-safe, for easy cleaning.

Our Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System with Auto-IQ review has more details

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Best blender for everyday use

Specifications

Capacity: 48 oz.

Pitcher: Plastic

Dimensions: 8.5 x 7.1 x 14.8 inches

Power: 650 watts

RRP: $99 / £229

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Reasons to buy

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Lift-out design

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Lightweight

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Straightforward to use

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Easy to clean

Reasons to avoid

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The lid is a bit stiff

The KitchenAid K150 3 Speed Ice Crushing Blender is seriously good value. It has three speeds, a pulse setting, and a generous 48oz plastic pitcher. The price is great for the value for money with this blender. It's got three speeds, which are surprisingly powerful for the motor size, and a pulse mode that's designed to crush ice and offer complete control.

We were able to make a thick and creamy smoothie bowl in the KitchenAid K150, with even frozen chunks of spinach and frozen strawberries. It worked through slices of lemon (skin, seeds, and all) with no trouble, although it took some pulsing and stirring to get every little piece of fruit. 

While it comes with only one pitcher, you can buy add-on personal blender cups, and even citrus juicers to expand the functions of your KitchenAid K150. There is a removable insert in the lid that can allow you to add a stream of liquid or some extra ingredients to your smoothie or soup, and the pitcher slots in and out of the base with no need to screw it in.

Our full KitchenAid K150 3 Speed Ice Crushing Blender review has more details

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9. Vitamix E310 Explorian Blender

Best value premium blender

Specifications

Capacity: 48 oz

Pitcher: Plastic

Dimensions: 18 x 8 x 11 inches

Power: 1400 watts

RRP: $349.95 / £399

Today's Best Deals

Reasons to buy

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Empty List

Reasons to avoid

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Empty List

The Vitamix blender we listed at #1 is an exceptional blender, but that quality comes with a hefty $600 price tag. Enter the Vitamix E310 Explorian: Vitamix's cheapest, most basic blender. Made in the USA, this powerful blender doubles as a soup maker, so you can make delicious hot soup right in the pitcher. That's no gimmick - we loved the corn soup it made on test. 

It breezed through every one of our assessments, making perfect smoothies, delicious fro-yo, and a tasty nut butter. However, it really stands out when crushing ice, turning 10 ice cubes into perfect slush in seconds. We were also really impressed when we made hummus. You don't even need tahini — this thing is so powerful it minced sesame seeds on the spot. 

However, bear in mind that our expert tester Helen wasn't a fan of the safety features on this blender. You can run the blades with the lid off, which could lead to accidents, and it's also still pretty pricey for a blender. 

There's more information in Helen's full Vitamix E310 Explorian blender review. 

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10. Smeg BLF01 50s Blender

Best blender for smart features (and looks)

Specifications

Capacity: 1. 5 ltr / 48oz

Pitcher: Tritan

Dimensions : 13.65 x 7.75 x 6.4inches

Power: 800W

RRP: $300 / £179

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Reasons to buy

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Smart features

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Stylish design

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Multiple modes, including one for ice

Reasons to avoid

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Only one pitcher

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Can't handle hot things

We can attest that the Smeg BLF01 50s blender is not only a joy to look at, but it's also lovely to use. For a start, a range of colors are available, from red to baby blue, and all come with the same high-quality Tritan jug and die-cast aluminum base. 

While the look may be retro, it's all modern regarding how the Smeg BLF01 50s Blender works. We used it to make a light and lump-free smoothie using frozen ingredients, where the frozen setting came in very helpful.

The pitcher is not advised to use hot ingredients so we had to wait for our soup to cool before use, but we were impressed with just how creamy the result was. It was also easy to pour in the cream while the blender worked thanks to the lid, which has a stopper for measuring and adding as you blend. 

Not all parts can be placed in the dishwasher, but the pitcher can. It cleans a treat and doesn't require screwing into the base, instead just slots into place. Not the best blender for versatility, but it certainly delivers on aesthetics and delicious results. 

Our full Smeg Blender review has more details

Where to buy the best blenders

• Amazon blenders
• Bed Bath & Beyond blenders
• Best Buy blenders
• KitchenAid blenders
• Macy's blenders
• Ninja blenders
• NutriBullet blenders
• Target blenders
• Walmart blenders

How we review the best blenders

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Every blender in our best blender guide has been tested hands-on and reviewed by members of the Homes & Gardens team. When we test blenders, we crushed ice, blended frozen fruit into thick smoothie bowls, and made green smoothies from fibrous kale and spinach. 

Where a blender claims to be safe for use with hot ingredients, we also made soups to put this to the test. When making soups we typically include ingredients that are prone to staining such as turmeric, taking into account if the pitcher was left stained by this. 

Cleaning a blender is a very important part of the user process, so we give props to blenders that can be cleaned in a dishwasher. However, some also come with self-cleaning settings that can prevent ingredients from sticking to the blades of the pitcher. We cleaned every blender by hand to see how easy this was, and if it felt safe. 

Our review and testing guidelines provide more insight into our process. 

Our testers and reviewers

Millie is our Reviews Editor, and has been testing product and writing for Homes & Gardens since the beginning of 2021. Millie specializes in small appliances, but as a lover of al fresco dining, she's also always on the hunt for the best grills and pizza ovens for entertaining friends and family.

Midwestern product tester and writer Courtney Irwin is a working mom of three who loves nothing more than a good deal. Equal parts entrepreneur and family-gal, she can often be caught in her kitchen testing products for Homes & Gardens. Courtney has spent years curating home content and loves trying the latest and greatest things for home. For this blenders buyer's guide, she tested the Beast Blender.

How to choose a blender

A blender is a great tool for cooking and making drinks, such as smoothies, keeping the pulp of fruit and vegetables as well as the juice.

The type of blender you buy really depends on how often you want to use it and what you mostly want to use it for. All blenders are capable of making smoothies, particularly blending softer fruits.

Motor
If you want to make frozen fruits or desserts or deal with harder fruits or vegetables, then you may need a machine with a more powerful motor, so that it can crush ice into fine snow. 

Programs
Look out for a blender that has automatic programs for the kinds of drink or action that you want, as this takes the guesswork out of using a blender.

That said, manual controls are important if you want finer control over the results, say blending a soup that still has some chunks in it.

A pulse function is a great way to get fine control: the blender runs while you press the button but stops the second that you release it. 

Features
Move up the price scale and you’ll find that you get additional features. Some of the most powerful blenders, for example, can use friction to heat raw ingredients, delivering hot soup in just a few minutes.

Capacity
Look out for the total capacity of the blender: go for a larger one if you’ve got a big family to feed. Accessories can also be important, either in the box or as additional extras: self-serve cups let you take a drink on the move, and grinding cups can be a handy way of dealing with herbs and spices in smaller volumes.

If you want something that can blend directly into a pot or pan, one of the best immersion blenders we've reviewed will be more appropriate. 

How much does a blender cost?

Budget really comes down to how much you’ll use the blender. If you’re only an occasional user, then a budget model ($100 to $150) makes sense. At this price, you’ll get decent controls but you may find that your results aren’t quite as smooth.

If you use a blender every day, then you need to move up the scale. Spend over $200 and you’re likely to get more accessories and programs. 

If you want the best results then you’re looking at spending $400 or more. At this price, you’ll get the fastest motors, more control, and, often, a wider range of automatic programs to make your job easier.

For those who just want a personal-sized blender, one of the best portable blenders we have reviewed will suit you better. 

Who makes the best blender?

Vitamix is well known for its high-end, powerful blenders. These machines are a great choice for those that blend daily and that want the absolute best results. Controls can be rather basic on some models, so these choices are ideal for experienced users.

Ninja products tend to be cheaper, and may not produce quite as smooth results. However, you’ll generally get more automatic programs and the overall value is usually very good, with many sets coming with a lot of accessories to expand what the blender is capable of. We have a complete Vitamix vs Ninja guide that goes into more detail, and you can also take a look at Ninja vs NutriBullet and Vitamix vs Blendtec for more comparisons. 

Are glass pitchers better than plastic?

Most blenders come with a hardened plastic pitcher, but you’ll find the odd model that has a glass one. Strictly speaking, glass is harder wearing and won’t scratch as easily as plastic. This can make a difference if you regularly crush ice, as the sharp edges can scratch cheaper plastics. Plastic can also get tainted by ingredients staining.

The downside of glass is that it’s much heavier and if you drop it, you’re likely to end up cracking or breaking the pitcher. 

Modern plastics are much better, particularly on high-end machines, so you shouldn’t notice scratching. And, plastic is lighter and less likely to break if you drop it.

Which blender is best for smoothies?

In our testing process, all our blenders performed well on smoothies. However, our top pick, the Vitamix A3500 Ascent Series Smart Blender, our second pick, the NutriBullet Pro 900, made particularly faultless smoothies.

Which blender is best for juicing?

We found that the Breville The 3x Bluicer, which has been designed as a blender and juicer in one was the best blender for juicing.

Which blender is best for crushing ice?

We found the best blender for crushing ice was the KitchenAid K150 3 Speed Ice Crushing Blender.

Which blender is the quietest?

Typically, the smaller, less powerful blenders we featured on our list are quieter than larger or more powerful blenders. Also, the ingredients you are blending will affect noise. So, while our best blender, the Vitamix A3500 Ascent Series Smart Blender is judged to be very noisy, it does produce the best results, so you may need to sacrifice peace and quiet for those few seconds your blender is in action.

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Top 5: Best Immersion Blenders | 2023 Ranking

 ⭐ Below is a list of the top 5 M-G Immersion Blenders. This material is updated regularly. We remove obsolete devices from here and add the most relevant ones. In 2023, the best blender in terms of price / quality is the Wollmer G522 Katana. 

Everyday cooking is hard to imagine without a blender, which in a couple of minutes grinds, whips and mixes any food to the desired consistency. The market is overflowing with offers, and finding the right device turns into a real problem for the buyer. In this article, we will tell you how to choose an immersion blender for the home that will delight you with high-quality cuts and will last for many years in the kitchen without breakdowns, and moreover, we will check the 5 best models in practice in 2023.

Let's not stir up intrigue: won the Wollmer G522 Katana hand blender. It showed itself perfectly in 3 tests, has a rich package, is easy to use and copes even with solid products. As a bonus, it is now on sale at the manufacturer with a big discount in honor of February 23 and March 8

⭐ Our choice (2023)

With a maximum power of 1200 W and a titanium knife, it copes with hard foods

Ideal for use at home. Efficiently whips, mixes and grinds, and all 3 tests confirmed this

Rich set: whisk, chopper and bowl, smoothie bottle, ice crusher, recipe book

Easy to use: intuitive mechanical controls, stand holder included

The best all-round blender

Wollmer G522 Katana

⭐ Best offers

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Which hand blender is better (video tips)

How to choose a hand blender (3 criteria) Antonrin and former chief

I have been repairing appliances for over 20 years. Since 2018, when I founded My Gadget, testing gadgets and keeping an eye on new devices has been my job. More than a hundred submersible and stationary blenders have passed through my hands, each of which I studied closely. With such experience, it was easy for me to formulate requirements for the best.

After studying the blender market, I selected five popular models and compared them to each other, guided by the following criteria:

1. High power. If the power of the blender is less than 700 W, then it will not be able to mix thick cocktails and solid foods, which makes it practically useless in a modern kitchen where a fruit smoothie is prepared with a blender and even minced meat is made.
2. Chopper included. The blender should be versatile and be able not only to knead cottage cheese or beat the dough, but also be suitable for working with solid foods: nuts, meat or even ice. For this, a grinder must be included in the configuration. Models without chopper were not considered by us
3. Overtemperature protection. Due to their compact size, powerful blenders can get warm and this is normal. It is not normal if such models do not have overheating protection and they burn. Therefore, blenders not protected from overheating were not taken into our rating.

Rating of submersible blends 2023

To determine the winner, we used 3 tests:

9000. We mixed a mix of milk, frozen cherries and sliced ​​banana, then passed the resulting mixture through a sieve and compared the leftovers. This will allow us to understand the quality of the main nozzle and whether the declared power corresponds to reality
• Chopper attachment test with vegetables. We loaded a large cut of vegetables inside and tested how well the blenders can chop vegetables. With this test, we check the sharpness and number of turns of the knife. Poorly sharpened knives will turn vegetables into mush instead of cutting them.
• Meat grinder test. We cut the chicken breast into large pieces and tested how well blenders can grind meat. This test will show how well the blender works with solid products and whether it has enough power for high-quality chopping of meat.

1st place - Wollmer G522 Katana

⭐ Our pick (2023)

Handles tough food with 1200W max power and titanium blade

Ideal for home use. Efficiently whips, mixes and grinds, and all 3 tests confirmed this

Rich equipment: whisk, chopper and bowl, smoothie bottle, ice crusher, recipe book0005

Best All-Purpose Blender

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Wollmer G522 Katana

Features

• Power - 1200 W
• Number of speeds - 20
• Turbo mode - yes
• Control - mechanical
• Additional Features - Ice Crushing, Infinitely Variable Speed ​​

Contents

• Blender Attachment
• Whisk Attachment
• Chopper
• Measuring cup
• Ice pick
• Smoothie bottle with removable knife block

Wollmer G522 Katana became the leader. We were extremely satisfied with the test results of this model:

1 test - 4 points: In the first test, almost all frozen cherries were crushed and passed through a sieve.

Test 2 - 5 points: The vegetables on the second test were cut into small pieces and did not turn into porridge.

3 test - 4 points: The meat on the third test turned into minced meat - no worse than in a meat grinder! It can be safely used for cooking.

Total - 13 points: You can read the detailed test text by clicking on the title below.

Testing the Wollmer G522 Katana

The first test of the model put us in a positive mood. Particularly inspired by the convenient operation: two buttons and 20 speeds to choose from:

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The result is good and achieved thanks to the four bladed titanium blade. As it turned out, not a single blender is able to grind frozen cherries to such a state that its remains pass through a sieve. This made it easier for us to separate the leaders from the losers. And Wollmer was among the first.

Result - 4 points .

A confident start, but then a more pleasant surprise awaited us. Chopper test at maximum speed:

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The blender easily chopped both potatoes and carrots and then mixed them. This mixture can be easily used, for example, for frying, if you add onions there. If it needs to be brought to a homogeneous creamy mass, then there is a main nozzle that does a good job of mixing homogeneous mixtures.

Result - 5 points .

The last test was just as easy. Confident work at medium power.

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The stuffing turned out homogeneous and without any complaints. But we didn't give it five points, since this option cannot be called the best by a margin, as it was in the previous test.

Result - 4 points.

Total - 13 points .

Thus, the Wollmer G522 Katana becomes the sole leader in testing and receives the title of the best. In addition, I would like to note the rich blender package. In addition to the minimum required set, which includes a whisk, a main attachment and a chopper chopper, the G522 set includes: an ice pick, a holder-stand, a recipe book and a smoothie bottle in which you can make a drink on the road using a removable blade. block.

Users also note the high power of the blender and the quality of mixing:

This model has a very rare feature - it comes with a smoothie bottle. Since other models do not have such a bottle, we did not test it.

We consider the Wollmer G522 to be the best choice and therefore made a detailed review of this model.

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2nd place - Braun MQ 9027X

2nd place

A large number of speeds allows you to work with different types of products

Good chopping quality with the main attachment

High power for working with solid products

Medium quality vegetable chopper, not suitable for cutting vegetables for salads

Not the best result for working with meat, not suitable for minced meat

Technological blender

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Braun MQ 9027X

Features

• Power - 1000 W
• Number of speeds - 10
• Turbo mode - no
• Control - mechanical
• Additional functions - stepless speed control

Contents

• Blender Attachment
• Whisk Attachment
• Chopper
• Measuring cup
• Puree attachment

In second place was a blender from Braun. We were skeptical about adjusting the speed by pressing force. Summary of test results:

1 test - 5 points: Almost all the cherries were crushed with the main nozzle.

2 test - 3 points: Further, the performance of the Braun MQ 9027X went downhill - the result of the test with vegetables was quite average.

Test 3 - 3 points: The meat test was also not very impressive.

Total - 11 points: You can read the detailed text of the test by clicking on the heading below.

Testing the Braun MQ 9027X

The first thing we did was test the main nozzle. We found the speed control by pressing to be not very convenient. Especially if you want to include not the maximum speed.

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Since we were testing at maximum speed, the result turned out to be appropriate - very good. The blender showed a quality comparable to the leader.

Result - 5 points .

The first disappointment awaited us. The chopper bowl of this blender is significantly smaller than the competition, so we had to load fewer vegetables into it. But for the purity of the experiment, we kept the large cut:

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The result is so-so. The contents of the bowl are something between sliced ​​\u200b\u200band porridge, into which vegetables began to turn.

Result - 3 points.

After the previous test, we did not expect anything special from the blender.

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He was acceptable. The meat was chopped into minced meat without turning into porridge. The pieces, however, were not entirely homogeneous - the control problem affected.

Result - 3 points .

Total - 11 points .

Users report low blender power:

3rd place — Philips HR2655

3rd place

Large set, suitable for working with a large number of types of products

Good quality of the chopper with vegetables, high-quality chopping without turning into puree

Good quality of meat chopping in the chopper

5 No

5 switching speeds, smooth pressing does not allow maintaining one speed of the blender

Poor quality of the main nozzle with berries

Without precise speed control

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Philips HR2655

Features

• Power - 800 W
• Number of speeds - adjustable by pressing
• Turbo mode - no
• Control - mechanical
• Additional functions - stepless speed control

Package

• Blender attachment
• Whisk Attachment
• Chopper
• Measuring cup with lid
• Soup container

Next on our list is the blender from Philips. We expected a lot from such a technologically advanced model, but in tests it proved to be average. Brief results:

1 test - 3 points: With cherries, the test result turned out to be frankly average.

2 test - 4 points: But we were satisfied with the results of chopping vegetables in the chopper: Philips HR2655 chopped them well.

3 test - 3 points: With meat, the result was worse - the lack of precise speed control was to blame.

Total - 10 points: You can read the detailed test text by clicking on the title below.

Test Philips HR2655

We started by testing the main nozzle. Philips has a measuring cup that is much narrower than other competitors, and is equipped with a lid that allows you to take it with you.

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Average result. At maximum speed, there are no problems with control.

Result - 3 points .

Then we went to the chopper and loaded the vegetables. The result turned out to be quite worthy, at the level of the leaders of the rating:

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As a result, the blender still turned the vegetables into porridge, but before that it managed to grind them. If this blender had a more precise power control system, it could have done better.

Result - 4 points .

Difficulties arose with the last test, because here it was necessary to control the speed of rotation of the knives and try to keep it at average values:

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It is really difficult to hold the button in the middle position, the finger constantly breaks off, which stops the engine. Therefore, the end result turned out to be ragged. Because of this, we can conclude that management is more of a hindrance than a convenient feature.

Result - 3 points .

Total - 10 points.

As a result, Philips scored only 1 point more than REDMOND, which helped him to take the final third place in the overall standings.

Despite the quality work with vegetables, users did not appreciate the work of the blender with fruits:

4th place - REDMOND RHB-2913

4th place

High power makes it easy to process solid foods on the device

Works well with meat, can make minced meat out of it for cutlets

Works poorly with frozen berries, does not grind them completely

Small equipment, suitable for working with a small amount of food

Chopper does not chop vegetables well, turning them into porridge

Budget option - minimum configuration

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REDMOND RHB-2913

Features

• Power - 1200 W
• Number of speeds - 5
• Turbo mode - yes
• Control - mechanical
• Additional functions - stepless speed control

Contents

• Blender Attachment
• Whisk Attachment
• Chopper
• Measuring cup

In fourth place is the REDMOND blender. The device comes with only the necessary minimum of accessories, and the device coped with the work mediocrely. Brief test results:

1 test - 3 points: The cherries were crushed approximately at the level of Philips

2 test - 2 points: The blender coped with vegetables in the chopper worse than all the other participants in the rating.

2 test - 4 points: The work of REDMOND with meat saved the situation. We were satisfied with the result of this test.

Total - 9 points: You can read the detailed text of the test by clicking on the title below.

Testing REDMOND RHB-2913

The beginning was rather positive. We passed the blended mixture through a sieve and washed it with water:

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Much less crushed cherry pieces inside. Still imperfect, but no worse than Philips. Confident middle man.

Result - 3 points .

Testing the chopper at maximum power, REDMOND had far fewer problems. Before we go into detail about the test, take a look at it for yourself:

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The contents inside the chopper bowl also began to turn into mush before the knives chopped the vegetables, but the remaining pieces were much smaller and no longer swirled so clearly along the walls inside the nozzle. This result was the worst among all participants.

Result - 2 points .

The last test for REDMOND was to grind several pieces of chicken at medium speed. With this test, the blender had no particular problems:

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The pieces of meat did not turn into porridge and turned out to be quite evenly cut. Our expert group did not have any special claims.

Result - 4 points .

Total - 9 points .

The REDMOND blender was exactly what we expected. There are not enough stars from heaven, but it is quite capable of coping with a simple task. Fourth place.

Reviews say the blender is unreliable:

5th place - Bosch MSM 88190

5th place

Large set, which has a lot of different nozzles

12 speeds suitable for working with different types of products

Poor quality of grinding frozen foods. The knife is not sharp enough for this

Chopper grinds vegetables into a porridge, skipping the even cutting step. It will not work to prepare cuts for salad

Does not work well with meat. You can make pate in it, but not minced meat for cutlets

Rich equipment - low quality

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Bosch MSM 88190

Features

• Power - 1200 W
• Number of speeds - 12
• Turbo mode - yes
• Control - mechanical
• Additional functions - stepless speed control, ice crushing

Package

• Blender attachment
• Whisk Attachment
• Chopper
• Combine with graters
• Plastic chopper blade
• Ice pick
• Measuring cup

Let's finish Bosch, which frankly disappointed us, although we had high hopes for it. Rich equipment and a large number of positive reviews promised an interesting device. The reality turned out to be much more prosaic. Brief test results:

1 test - 2 points: Frozen cherries were not crushed completely.

2 test - 3 points: The vegetables in the chopper turned into a mushy mass.

3 test - 3 points: The same thing happened with meat.

Total - 7 points: You can find the detailed text of the test by clicking on the title below.

Testing Bosch MSM 88190

First of all, we tested the operation of the main submersible nozzle: we added cherries, chopped bananas to a glass and poured it all with milk. A simple smoothie recipe that no device should have trouble mixing. The main difficulty is frozen cherries and their peel. We checked the success of the test by how much of it remains after 30 seconds of work:

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The result is depressing. At the bottom of the sieve was a huge amount of unground cherries. We thought that it was the products, but the results of the other participants in the rating convinced us.

Result - 2 points .

After the immersion part, we moved on to checking the operation of the chopper. First loaded inside raw peeled potatoes and carrots. The task of the blender was to chop the vegetables into crumbs. For objectivity, we gave all blenders 10 seconds at maximum speed:

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As you can see, some of the vegetables began to turn into porridge even before the Bosch blender chopped the contents. In the video, it is easy to see the potato pieces wandering along the wall while the chopper is running.

Result - 3 points.

After learning about the capabilities of the blender at maximum power, we decided to test how the blender copes with the grinding of denser products at lower power. Therefore, we set the average speed and scrolled through several pieces of chicken breast for 20 seconds:

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The minced meat also quickly began to turn into an unpleasant creamy mass, while the difference between the maximum and average speed is insignificant. The blender almost always runs around the advertised 800 watts.

Result - 3 points.

Total - 7 points.

Based on the test results, we left the Bosch MSM 88190 in last place. A large package is designed, rather, to hide flaws in the design of the blender, rather than expand its functionality.
Plastic chopper blade
Ice pick
Measuring cup

Finding the best immersion blender

The best blender of 2023. Qualitatively grinds any products, homogeneously kneads mixtures, the package includes a smoothie bottle

8 050 ₽ at Wollmer.ru 8 115 ₽ on OZON 8 115 ₽ on Yandex.Market

⭐ Best choice

Wollmer G522 Katana

Good work of the main nozzle. Too small chopper and speed control by pressing force.

10 800 ₽ on Yandex.Market

👍Not bad

Braun MQ 9027X

Not the most comfortable handling average results. It will, but without enthusiasm.

10 936 ₽ on Yandex.Market 6 980 ₽ for OZON

😐

Philips HR2655

We appreciated the must-have features for a good immersion blender in the kitchen - the ability to mix a homogeneous mass with a immersion attachment and finely grind different types of food with a chopper. Now we know which immersion blender is better to choose for the home.

During testing, we found that adjusting the speed of rotation of the blades by pressing the button is an extremely inconvenient feature. And impressive equipment can serve to cover up other shortcomings of the blender, as happened with Bosch.

Rating of the best blenders 2022 - an overview of the TOP 12 blenders for home and expert recommendations on their choice

May 16, 2022

8 min. for reading

Eldorado's Choice Kitchen Appliances

You can hardly find a more indispensable and versatile appliance in the kitchen than a blender. Sometimes it seems that these devices are capable of almost everything: from preparing baby formula and smoothies to kneading dough and crushing ice, from cooking minced meat to slicing vegetables and fruits into a salad.

But how do you find the right kitchen helper? Which type of blender is right for you: stationary or submersible? Finally, what attachments and additional features should be considered necessary?

Let's figure it out together! Let's talk about the most important characteristics that you should pay attention to when buying, and present our own rating of blenders in 2022.

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Tips for choosing a blender. What should you pay attention to when buying?

The best blenders for home in 2022

Blender type: immersion or stand

The choice of blender type depends on the area of ​​\u200b\u200bits use. The stationary blender, which is located on the table, with a spacious bowl, perfectly copes with the preparation of dishes from liquid ingredients: shakes and smoothies, infant formula and popular creamy soups with a delicate texture. These devices have high power and blade speed that cannot be achieved in compact submersible models. Careful grinding of vegetables and fruits will allow you to extract all the useful vitamins and trace elements from them, which will surely appeal to adherents of a healthy lifestyle.

In addition, the stationary device will free the user from having to hold the device in their hands: just press the button and the blades will move on their own. Most often, stationary blenders come with only a basic set of knives, but with the necessary set of attachments, they can even handle salad, minced meat or mashed potatoes. But there are some nuances here. Since the blades are fixed on the centrifuge, it is difficult to achieve a uniform consistency. Large hard pieces of food will inevitably stick to the walls, clog into the corners of the bowl and under the knife: in this case, only manual mixing of the ingredients will help. Finally, the most advanced stand blenders often boast cool extras like keep warm.

The immersion blender has to be handled by hand, which can be tiring. But the benefits that it gives the user fully pay for it. With such a device, you will be able to direct the blades yourself to the most remote corners of the bowl, which will allow you to achieve the most even grinding of products and a uniform consistency. An immersion blender is simply indispensable for preparing salads, kneading sauces and dressings.

At the same time, there are many more various attachments for an immersion blender, which often come with the device. Needless to say, this will make the kitchen appliance much more multitasking than stationary counterparts? For example, with a simple whisk you can whip cream or get an amazing cream for a cake, and a dough hook will provide the user with a basis for making homemade bread, buns and even pizza.

Device power and rotation speed

Blender motor power is the main indicator that directly determines the speed of rotation of the device blades and, as a result, what the device will be capable of in general. It is important to understand that the power of submersible blenders, other things being equal, will be inferior to the power of stationary devices: the latter, by virtue of their design, allow manufacturers to install a stronger centrifuge and a powerful motor. Then it all depends on what exactly you want to do with the blender and how much you are willing to spend on the purchase.

The power of the most budget models varies from 300 to 600 W. This is enough for chopping and kneading liquid ingredients, making sauces, smoothies and soups. It’s better not to even look at models with power below 250 watts if you don’t want to bump into pieces of fruit in your cocktail. If your plans include grinding hard foods like nuts, frozen berries or vegetables, you should look at a device with a power of at least 700-900 watts. For kneading thick dough and crushing ice, it is advisable to have a model with a power of 1000 W or more at your disposal.

In addition to power, you should pay attention to the available speed settings. Everything is simple here: the more speed modes a blender has, the better. For the most energy-intensive and complex tasks, we spin the centrifuge to the maximum, and for simple kneading, we twist the speed - this will allow not only better control of the cooking process, but also save on energy costs. In the most advanced blender models, instead of choosing from several speed modes, you can find the function of smooth speed adjustment using a special knob. This will provide even more control when cutting and mixing products, but will also affect the price tag of the device.

Variety of attachments and functionality

Let's move on to the analysis of possible functions and attachments for a blender - they determine what the device will be capable of. There are no universal standards here: manufacturers act according to the formula "who cares what much." Someone supplies a whole arsenal of various nozzles in the kit, while someone completes the blender with only one standard knife. Fortunately, nozzles can always be purchased separately. But you can’t say the same about the operating modes - you should familiarize yourself with their assortment in advance. Let's list the most popular and demanded nozzles and blender modes of operation.

Most popular blender attachments

• Immersion nozzle (leg). Used for chopping, slicing and blending food in an immersion blender. Equipped with a protective cap that will protect the user from splashing and keep all the ingredients in the bowl.
• Knives in various sizes. Standard attachments, usually supplied with the device. Suitable for cutting vegetables and fruits into a salad, as well as chopping meat.
• Dicing knife. A very useful attachment for those who like to cook not only tasty, but also beautiful.
• Ice pick. An indispensable companion for lovers of cocktails and chilled drinks.
• Graters. Ideal for grinding soft foods.
• Whisk. Suitable for high-quality whipping of cream, preparation of creams and sauces.
• Pyureshnitsa. Special attachment for smooth mashing potatoes or other vegetables and fruits.
• Dough hook. Eliminates the need for hand-kneading baking dough forever.
• Mill. Small attachment with container for crushing nuts and spices. It can also be used as a coffee grinder.
• Mayonnaise. Special narrow attachment to help combine difficult-to-blend ingredients and whip mayonnaise.
• Vacuum nozzle. Supplied with the container and allows you to pump out all the air from it to keep food longer.

The most useful blender modes

• Pulse mode. Designed for crushing particularly hard ingredients such as ice or nuts. Used for short cycles.
• Turbo. High-speed operation for the fastest and most uniform grinding of products. Suitable for making smoothies, purees and smoothies, but can also come in handy when chopping meat.
• Heating mode. Allows you to prepare soups, hot cocktails and warm purees directly in the blender bowl without the use of additional devices.

Material of bowl and blades

With the material of knives, everything is quite simple: in most modern models they are made of stainless steel, and this is the best option. Stainless steel blades are tough enough to cut even the hardest foods, resist wear and tear from liquid contact, and are easy to clean.

But with the choice of bowl material, everything is somewhat more complicated. As a rule, manufacturers use one of three possible materials, each of which has its own pros and cons.

Size, design, storage

Immersion blenders usually fit in a kitchen cabinet or even a drawer. In addition, they are easy to take with you to the country house, to visit or transport to another apartment if necessary. For stationary blenders, ergonomics is a much more important parameter. Before buying, be sure to evaluate the dimensions of the device: it is difficult to understand from the pictures what gigantic sizes the most powerful blenders can reach!

The issue of storing additional nozzles and other useful peripherals is relevant for both stationary and immersion blenders. If you don't want extra parts scattered all over the kitchen, it makes sense to look after a blender that allows you to conveniently store everything in one place. For example, knives, blades and other attachments are in a bowl, like in a nesting doll.

Finally, not the last argument in favor of this or that household appliance for many is the design of the device. For those who love a futuristic appearance that screams that unprecedented power is hidden under the body of the device, we recommend that you take a closer look at the blenders from Moulinex. Of the inexpensive devices that will fit into almost any interior, it is worth noting stationary models from Kitfort, Bosch and Philips. If you prefer retro design, then KitchenAid's vintage line of premium blenders is sure to please.

Kitfort KT-1380

Customers choice

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Type: stationary

Power: 300 W

Bowl/blade material: plastic/stainless steel

not only high demand, but also user reviews. And no wonder! For a small price, the user will receive a reliable device that will perfectly cope with the preparation of soups, purees and baby food. The kit also comes with a coffee grinder attachment for lovers of an invigorating drink. Pulse mode will help grind solid foods. Of course, you won’t find any particularly advanced features here, but it’s hard to find a better blender at this price.

Haier HB-500

Inexpensive stationary blender

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Type: Stationary

Power: 1200 W

Material/blades: Glass/Stainless steel

One of the cheapest and powerful stationary blends with bowls with bowls with bowls eco-friendly glass that allows you to cook hot soups and purees and is dishwasher safe. Power is regulated with a reliable mechanical knob. Users note that with an animal power of 1200 watts, the device does not work too noisy. There is an ice crushing function, support for pulse mode and turbo mode: the latter is ideal for making smoothies. To make the perfect cocktail or fresh juice, a special filter will help to separate the juice from the pulp.

Ninja CB350EU

Fruit ninja

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Type: Stationary

Power: 1200 W

Chalice/blades: Plastic/stainless steel

An unusual guest in it, which brings a note of Asian color to it. The blender from the company with the speaking name is distinguished by a rather specific design: a triple set of aerodynamically shaped blades looks like a throwing weapon from some Hong Kong action movie. But don't be fooled: they cut fruits and vegetables quickly and efficiently, cutting through the air like a samurai sword. Moreover, even strong foods like nuts and ice will not resist the onslaught of a powerful motor. The set includes a chopper container, a measuring cup for drinks and a nozzle for kneading dough. Great set for home cooking!

Moulinex Infiny Force

from whipped cream to Kolki ice

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Type: 1000 W

Cup material: plastic/stainless steel. included. There is also a “leg” standard for this type of device with splash protection, and a grinder for solid foods, and an ice pick, and a whisk for whipping cream or egg whites, and a measuring cup for sauces, smoothies and cocktails. The power of 1000 W can be considered standard for the middle price category: it is enough to solve most tasks in the kitchen. And branded blades made using Powelix Life technology provide high-quality grinding and can last at least 15 years with a repair guarantee.

REDMOND RHB-2982

The best for your price

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Type: submersible

Power: 1200 W

Chalice/blades: Plastic/stainless steel

Budget model with premium blending capabilities. 1200 W of power is enough to solve the most complex tasks, including kneading dough and crushing ice. The powerful motor is equipped with protection against overloads and overheating. It is possible to smoothly adjust the speed of rotation of the blades, which can reach 15,700 revolutions per minute when the turbo mode is on. In addition to the standard “leg” with a protective cap, the kit includes a whisk, a grater and a disk for evenly chopping sausage, cheese or vegetables - just a gift for lovers of homemade salads!

Kitchenaid 5KSB4026eca

Unreasonable style

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Type: Personant

Power: 1200 W

Material Material/blade: Glass/Stainless steel

This blender is not the most powerful and not the most multifunction device in our selection. But that's not why they love him! The line of vintage stationary blenders from KitchenAid became famous primarily due to its outstanding retro design, immersing the user in the atmosphere of diners (fast food restaurant. - Note ed.) of the second half of the 20th century. One has only to glance at the elegant body without a single unnecessary detail, and it seems as if you found yourself in a classic Hollywood movie. Such a device will not only successfully cope with the preparation of cocktails, but will also become a highlight in any interior.

TEFAL PREPLINE HB64F810

Inexpensive submersible blender

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Type: submersible

Power: 800 W

Material Material/blades: Plastic/stainless

manual blender with an extremely democratic price tag and - Attention - Attention - Attractions - Attention - Attractions - Attention modes. Not every premium model can boast of such fine tuning. The 800W power is more than enough for making smoothies and purees, as well as chopping hard foods like nuts and frozen berries. The included whisk will help you whip cream, knead a sauce or prepare a cream. And the handle with anti-slip coating will make using the blender as comfortable and safe as possible.

BRAUN 4191-MQ5207WH

Maximum control

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Type: submersible

Power: 1200 W

Material/blade material: plastic/stainless steel

Rare blender in the initial price category, supporting the modest function of smooth changes speed. With the help of a convenient switch on the handle, the user can slightly add power to the blades or, on the contrary, slightly slow down while cooking. The manufacturer also provided an innovative blade design (they are located at a special angle and rotate in opposite directions). Thanks to this, the device perfectly grinds food, and splashes do not fly to the side. In the set of nozzles, the buyer, in addition to the usual grinder, will find a whisk and a puree.

BOSCH MMB6382M

We recommend for a smoothie and cocktails

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Type: Personant

Power: 1200 W

Material Material/blades: Glass/stainless steel

Excellent blender for making delicious and healthy drinks. Aerodynamically shaped knives guarantee uniform grinding of all products and the most delicate texture of smoothies and sauces, and the lid of the device is equipped with a portion pouring hole. The powerful motor allows you to crack nuts, ice and hard chocolate with ease. The device can be easily disassembled, has the function of automatic cleaning of pieces of food stuck to the walls, and a capacious 2-liter glass bowl can be safely loaded into the dishwasher.

Philips HR2228/90

Reliable and convenient

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Type: Stationary

Power: 800 W

Material/blades: Glass/Stainless steel

9000 by almost all indicators: average price, average set of programs, average power, suitable for making smoothies and whipping cocktails. What makes it stand out from the competition is its reliability and ease of use. A strong glass bowl with a volume of 2 liters will ensure environmentally friendly cooking and will be successfully washed in the dishwasher. Durable housing is resistant to scratches and other damage. A simple and time-tested mechanical control system will not allow you to get confused in the settings even for those who have never used blenders.

Braun HB901AI-MQ9147X

The most multifunctional

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Type: submersible

Power: 1200 W

Material Material/blades: plastic/stainless steel

Manufacturer promotes this model under the syllable more than simply a blender than simply a blender ”, and this is the rare case when a loud slogan is fully consistent with reality. One look at the assortment of baits is enough to understand what this beast is capable of. In addition to the standard dipping leg, the kit includes a metal whisk, a jug for cutting vegetables and fruits, a crushing blade, a chopper container for solid foods, and even a branded puree, which allows you to get a homogeneous mass without a single lump. Moreover, all these attachments are easy to change thanks to the convenient Fast-Click locking mechanism. For the most precise control over the cooking process in the device (in addition to three intelligent modes), there is also a smooth adjustment of the speed of rotation of the blades. It is difficult to find a more versatile device at this price.

MOULINEX INFINYMIX+ LM91HD32

The best professional blender

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Type: Stationary

Power: 1600 W

Material Material/Blade: Titani/Stainless

Premium blender from Mouulinex - Choice of Mouulinex - Choice of Mouulinex. With an incredible 1600W of power, it can effortlessly slice and knead huge portions of hard or frozen foods, crush ice, crush nuts, crush beans and coffee beans, and knead dough. The bowl is made of ultra-strong, safe and reliable Tritan plastic, withstands temperature changes, is easy to clean and allows you to prepare hot drinks and soups. An electronic panel with a bright display provides the most comfortable control and a choice of many modes, including smoothie, sorbet and automatic cleaning.

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