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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.

1

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 for Smoothies

Breville

The Fresh and Furious Countertop Blender

Breville

Now 30% off

$196 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

4

Best Personal Blender

Ninja

SS101 Foodi Smoothie Bowl Maker & Nutrient Extractor

Ninja

Now 11% off

$107 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

5

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

6

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

7

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

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.

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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.

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.

The 6 Best Blenders - Fall 2022: Reviews

  1. Table of Contents
  2. Intro
  3. Best Blender
    1. Best Upper Mid-Range
      1. Best Mid-Range
        1. Best Budget
          1. Best Personal
            1. Best Immersion
              1. Recent Updates
              2. All Reviews
              3. Discussions

              Updated Nov 18, 2022 at 09:50 am

              By Theresa Ketterling

              Although blenders are often associated with smoothie making, they're versatile and handy tools in any chef's kitchen. An immersion blender, for example, is well-suited for blending hot food directly into your pot to make soup. In comparison, a personal blender can be a good choice for those looking to take their single-serve blends with them on the go. Finally, full-size blenders can hold much more food than other types of blenders, so they're generally more suitable for large families or professional use. Some even come with additional attachments, like a food processor, which allows you to make coarser chopped food like salsa or knead bread dough.

              We've tested over 80 blenders, and below are our recommendations for the best blenders you can buy. You can also check out our picks for the best personal blenders, the best immersion blenders, and the best Vitamix blenders.


              1. Best Blender

                Vitamix 5200

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                Multi-Purpose

                9. 2

                Smoothies (Single Serving)

                9.0

                Smoothies (Multiple Servings)

                9.5

                Ice Crushing

                8.9

                Soups

                9.5

                Professional Use

                9.2

                Blender Type

                Full Size Blender

                Power

                1,491 W

                Hot Blending

                Yes

                See all our test results

                The best kitchen blender that we've tested is the Vitamix 5200. This premium blender has fantastic build quality and comes with a long, seven-year U.S. warranty (depending on where you buy it). It includes a 64-ounce jar, a 2-part lid, and a tamper, and it's versatile enough for all kinds of recipes. If you like to make smoothies, it makes a nearly perfectly smooth blend with ingredients like kale and blueberries in just a few minutes. You can add hot ingredients to the jar for recipes like soup and sauce. It easily pulverizes ice cubes, so it's also great for making crushed ice for cocktails or smoothie bowls with frozen fruit.

                Its controls are straightforward, with a pulse mode switch and speed dial that gives you lots of control over the blend. It comes with a taller, narrower jar than other Vitamix models, and it's easier to use for thick mixtures like hummus or nut butter since you hardly need to use the tamper. However, it doesn't have any extra features like blending programs or a timer. These features don't necessarily make for a better blend; however, if you like your machine to stop automatically or display the blending time, more expensive 'Ascent' blenders like the Vitamix A3500 come with lots of extra features and perform similarly. The A3500's jar is dishwasher-safe, unlike the 5200's, but both blenders are easy to clean by hand.

                See our review

              2. Best Upper Mid-Range Blender

                KitchenAid K400

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                Multi-Purpose

                8.9

                Smoothies (Single Serving)

                9.2

                Smoothies (Multiple Servings)

                9.2

                Ice Crushing

                9. 0

                Soups

                9.2

                Professional Use

                8.1

                Blender Type

                Full Size Blender

                Power

                1,119 W

                Hot Blending

                Yes

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                The KitchenAid K400 is a worthy option if you don't want to spend that much on a blender. This full-size blender isn't as well-built as the Vitamix A5200 and has a slightly smaller 56-ounce capacity. Its one-year U.S. warranty is also much shorter. However, it's very sturdy and delivers a versatile performance since you can use it to process hot ingredients, blend smoothies free of unprocessed bits, and make snow-like crushed ice.

                Unfortunately, processing thick mixtures like hummus is a more difficult task. It can make a smooth blend eventually, but it's a longer, harder process since it doesn't come with a tamper, and you need to stop the blender to scrape the sides of the jar. Otherwise, its design is well-suited for a variety of recipes. It has a good range of speed settings, so you can adjust the blending speed to suit your recipe. There are a few automatic blending programs you can access with the speed dial. The jar and lid are dishwasher-safe, but unfortunately, if you're cleaning them by hand, the lid and non-removable blades take some time to get completely clean.

                See our review

              3. Best Mid-Range Blender

                Ninja Foodi Cold & Hot Blender

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                Multi-Purpose

                8.7

                Smoothies (Single Serving)

                8.7

                Smoothies (Multiple Servings)

                9.0

                Ice Crushing

                9.6

                Soups

                9. 3

                Professional Use

                8.7

                Blender Type

                Full Size Blender

                Power

                1,400 W

                Hot Blending

                Yes

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                The Ninja Foodi Cold & Hot Blender is the best mid-range blender we've tested. Once again, the lower price tag represents a step down in build quality. It's not as well-built as the KitchenAid K400 but feels very sturdy. The 64-ounce jar is made of glass, which you may find is less prone to scratches and discoloration than plastic. It's a superb ice crusher and makes very smooth and spreadable nut butter, although it's not as easy to use for that as the Vitamix 5200. It doesn't come with a tamper, but the jar has a two-part lid, so you can pour more ingredients in without stopping the machine. It's very well-suited for processing fibrous ingredients, but if your recipe includes tough additions like kale, it makes a slightly grainier puree than the pricier options on this list.

                This blender has a heating element built into the main jar, so you can use it to make hot soup. There are a few blending programs for hot recipes and more common presets like 'Smoothie' and 'Frozen Drink'. However, there are only three speed presets for manual blending, so you have few options for fine-tuning the blending speed compared to the more expensive blenders on this list. It's also a bit louder than the KitchenAid blender. Unfortunately, it's hard to clean the jar because food can get stuck under the non-removable blades. The lid is dishwasher-safe, but you can't put the jar in the dishwasher or immerse it in water because of the heating element.

                See our review

              4. Βest Budget Blender

                KitchenAid K150

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                Multi-Purpose

                8.7

                Smoothies (Single Serving)

                8.7

                Smoothies (Multiple Servings)

                8. 3

                Ice Crushing

                8.1

                Soups

                8.6

                Professional Use

                8.1

                Blender Type

                Full Size Blender

                Power

                650 W

                Hot Blending

                Yes

                See all our test results

                If you don't use your blender every day or want a budget-friendly option, look at the KitchenAid K400. This blender looks like a smaller version of the KitchenAid K400 and doesn't have as much power, but it's still quite versatile. It also has a smaller 48-ounce capacity, but unless you plan to blend drinks for a party, it'll be big enough for most recipes. It has a good build quality and is small and light for a full-size blender, which is nice if you want to store it in a cupboard. Βlends like broccoli soup or kale smoothies take a little longer to process than a more expensive model like the KitchenAid K400, but it can still power through tough ingredients to make a smooth blend. It's an excellent ice crusher and fairly easy to use to make thicker mixtures like hummus or nut butter.

                There are only three preset speed settings, so you don't have a lot of options for fine-tuning the speed. There's a two-part lid for the jar to help with adding ingredients mid-blend, but no tamper is included. Like the K400, it's not the easiest to clean by hand, but the jar and lid are dishwasher-safe. It also comes in several colors, which is a little unusual for a blender. Keep in mind that some color options are more expensive. If you're looking for a cheaper blender, the Oster Pro 1200 is usually available for less than $100. It performs similarly and even comes with a personal jar for smoothies. However, its mediocre build quality is a major downside.

                See our review

              5. Best Personal Blender

                Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO

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                Multi-Purpose

                7.8

                Smoothies (Single Serving)

                9. 2

                Smoothies (Multiple Servings)

                8.0

                Ice Crushing

                7.3

                Soups

                3.7

                Professional Use

                6.8

                Blender Type

                Personal Blender

                Power

                1,100 W

                Hot Blending

                No

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                If you're looking for a compact blender and don't need to blend hot ingredients, try the Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO. You may want to consider a personal blender if your priority is smoothie-making since it comes with a pair of 24-ounce personal jars with resealable lids. You can use these jars to make fantastic, silky single-serve smoothies with stubborn ingredients like blueberries or seeds. It also makes snow-like crushed ice for frozen drinks like slushies. Its short, compact motor base means it takes up less space than the KitchenAid K150, so you may prefer it if you have a small kitchen, as long as you don't mind its more limited capacity.

                It also comes with a 14-ounce 'Smoothie Maker Bowl' intended for thicker mixtures. There are arms inside the jar that you rotate with a knob on top to stir the ingredients as they're blending, making it very simple to process tough ingredients like nuts into smooth, spreadable butter. It's easy to clean by hand, and all the jars and lids are dishwasher-safe. However, since it's a personal blender, it's more limited than the full-size options on this list. It has only one speed setting, so you can't adjust the speed to suit your recipe, and it's not safe to use for hot blending. It's also the loudest blender on this list, so it's unpleasant to stand next to it for more than a minute or two while it's running.

                See our review

              6. Best Immersion Blender

                Ninja Foodi Power Mixer System

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                7.3

                Smoothies (Single Serving)

                7.1

                Smoothies (Multiple Servings)

                8. 0

                Ice Crushing

                5.2

                Soups

                9.4

                Professional Use

                8.0

                Blender Type

                Immersion Blender

                Power

                650 W

                Hot Blending

                Yes

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                If you blend a lot of soups and sauces, you may prefer an immersion blender like the Ninja Foodi Power Mixer System. While the KitchenAid K150 and the pricier full-size blenders on this list are safe for hot blending, immersion blenders are meant for processing hot ingredients directly in a pot or pan. You don't need to transfer your recipe into a blender pitcher and can store the blender in a kitchen drawer when you're done. This very sturdy model does a great job of making smooth, well-blended purees for recipes like vegetable soup or fruit smoothies. It comes with a 24-ounce beaker you can use for smoothies or small batches of sauce or dip, and it has a lid so you can easily store what you make. It's also very easy to clean by hand, and all its accessories, including the blending arm, are dishwasher-safe.

                This model also stands out from other immersion blenders since it comes with two beaters and converts into a hand mixer, so you can use it when you're making cookie dough or cake batter. There's also a whisk attachment for tasks like whipping cream or stirring salad dressing. However, it's not the quietest immersion blender, and like virtually all immersion blenders, it's not as versatile as the full-size options on this list. It's hard to use to make nut butter and can't crush ice.

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              Recent Updates

              1. Nov 18, 2022: Replaced the Vitamix A3500 with the Vitamix 5200 as the 'Βest Βlender', because it's cheaper and performs similarly.

              2. Oct 19, 2022: Replaced the Oster Pro 1200 with the KitchenAid K150 as the 'Βest Βudget Βlender'.

              3. Sep 19, 2022: Reorganized article and added the Vitamix A3500, the KitchenAid K400, the Ninja Foodi Cold & Hot Blender, and the Ninja Foodi Power Mixer System.

              4. Jul 08, 2022: Checked that picks represent the best recommendations and that the products are in stock.

              5. Jun 10, 2022: Added the Bamix Mono M133 and the Vitamix Explorian E310 to Notable Mentions.

              All Reviews

              Our recommendations above are what we think are currently the best kitchen blenders for most people. We factor in the price, feedback from our visitors, and availability.

              If you'd like to do the work of choosing yourself, here's the list of all our blender reviews. Be careful not to get too caught up in the details. While no blender is perfect for every use, most are good enough to please almost everyone, and the differences are often not noticeable unless you really look for them.

              Discussions

              15 best stationary blenders - 2022 rating (Top 15)

              Oberhof Wirbel E42

              Wirbel E42 from the German brand Oberhof is a blender that not only culinary lovers, but also professional chefs and pastry chefs will be happy to see in their kitchens. It is distinguished by high power and speed of rotation of working nozzles - up to 45,000 rpm. Thanks to this, the blender easily copes with the hardest, thickest, viscous products. 6 stainless steel blades are 80% thicker and 10 times stronger than comparable blades. The special design allows them to create, in addition to the main vortex, its 4 microvortices for the fastest and most uniform mixing of products. The two-piece screen and subdued chambers make the blender virtually silent. It is very easy to control the blender - operating modes (there are 6 of them) and speed (there are 8 of them) are selected on the touch screen. BPA-Free Tritan impact-resistant transparent bowl with a capacity of 2 liters. Another important plus of the device is the ability to work at high speeds for a long time.

              Advantages

              • Very high power
              • Stylish stainless steel case
              • Volume bowl
              • Quiet operation compared to similar models
              • There are 8 automatic programs

              Quote from reviews

              An excellent Oberhof E42 blender, positioned as a professional, but I use it at home, because I have long wanted a device with such power. I bake cakes to order and almost everything is done with the help of this device. It instantly prepares sauces, creams, smoothies. It is very convenient that there are 8 speed settings for cooking different dishes. And pleases the voluminous bowl, in which even nuts can be chopped without problems. With this blender, by the way, also copes quickly and well.

              Brief characteristics

              • maximum power 2200 W
              • strong tritan container
              • stainless steel body
              • smooth speed switch
              • noise up to 70 dB

              Silanga BL1500 PRO

              Silanga BL1500 PRO - Versatile, versatile, easy to use using a kitchen appliance. Grinds products of any hardness: ice, nuts, cereals, raw and cooked vegetables/fruits.

              Has three built-in programs, one of which allows you to cook hot puree soups. The contents of the bowl are heated simultaneously with the grinding of food, thanks to the high speed of rotation of the knife block. Block make up 6 blades of heavy-duty Japanese steel.

              Motor and bowl connectors metal, with silicone gasket to reduce vibration. The material of the bowl is heat-resistant, transparent, polyester TRITAN, which has consumer properties of safety glass. The switch allows you to smoothly select one of 5 speed modes.

              Advantages

              • 3 preset programs and 5 continuously variable speeds
              • Japanese motor with overheating protection
              • Ability to cook hot cream soups
              • Blade speed up to 31000 rpm
              • 6 blades made of Japanese steel
              • Volumetric jug made of TRITAN
              • Faulty start protection

              Quote from reviews

              I studied the blender market, looking for a powerful, reliable and high-quality home. Silanga BL1500 PRO fits perfectly into the kitchen. Knives beat and grind absolutely all products. When preparing cream soup before, after grinding in a blender, it was necessary to pass through a sieve to sift the unground pieces. This blender solved that problem. Making smoothies, cocktails, sauces is now a pleasure! Calmly grinds carrots, nuts, not to mention soft fruits and vegetables. Smooth speed control and built-in programs are provided for all occasions.

              Brief characteristics

              • Bowl material - ECO plastic (TRITAN)
              • RPM - 31000
              • 6 blade cutter
              • 3 built-in programs
              • 5 speed settings
              • Power - 1200 W
              • Bowl volume - 1.5 l

              Silanga BL550 Smoothie maker

              Silanga BL550 Smoothie maker perfectly grinds fruits, vegetables, herbs for preparation of fresh puree, sauces, smoothies, cocktails. Deals with grinding cereals and frozen foods when added with liquid ingredients.

              Compact blender suitable for home and garden use. Bowl- Shaker to GO comes with a drinking lid, fits the size of a car cup holder and bicycle bottle holders.

              Four-blade knife block made of durable Japanese steel, speeds up to 24 thousand revolutions per minute. The 550 ml bowl is made of high quality TRITAN plastic, does not lose transparency after repeated use, does not stained from contact with products. Connecting elements "base-bowl" made of durable plastic. All removable parts are dishwasher safe.

              Advantages

              • Compact and lightweight
              • Simple operation
              • to GO shaker set
              • Removable knife block
              • Japanese motor with overload protection
              • Blade speed up to 24000 rpm
              • Dishwasher safe

              Quote from reviews

              Was looking for a small blender for a detox diet. I've been using it for a year now and I love it! I make smoothies in the morning and then take them to work. The bottle is of excellent size, easily fits in a purse. A versatile and small device performs absolutely all the functions of a stationary blender. Smoothie, sauce, milkshake, even coffee grinds! In a shaker and water with lemon, you can take with you to training. Plus, all parts are dishwasher safe!

              Brief characteristics

              • Bowl material - ECO plastic (TRITAN)
              • Weight - 1.3 kg
              • RPM - 24000
              • Cup volume - 550 ml
              • 4-blade cutter
              • To-go shaker set

              AirFree A9

              Model with unique hot soup function and vacuum function. It is possible to prepare drinks in a vacuum environment, which preserves the original color and taste of the products. The body is stable, streamlined, 8 sharp knives in the block. Rubber seals in the jug socket reduce vibration and dampen noise during operation of the appliance. It comes with a sturdy 1.5 liter jar made of safe, lightweight and durable tritan, soup and vacuum lids, a hose and several vacuum containers. The control panel is represented by an electronic display and a speed selection knob, on which there is an on / off and pause button. The menu has 3 automatic programs - juicing (suitable for smoothies and cocktails), crushing ice and cooking soup (chopping and heating the contents of the jug).

              Advantages

              • Stylish look
              • Sharp knives
              • Good power
              • Equipment
              • User friendly
              • Easy to clean

              Quote from reviews

              The blender helps to realize any flights of gastronomic fantasy. I cooked cream soups, nut milk, nut paste with dried fruits, smoothies and juices, cocktails with ice, powdered sugar, buckwheat flour, chicken pate, you can’t remember everything at once. All this in automatic modes and without fear that the engine may burn out from solid ingredients. I put apples with a blender with peel and seeds, they are not felt at the exit. Tomato peel and seeds too. In smoothie mode, you can get a perfectly smooth, delicate texture, and in manual mode, you can leave small pieces.

              Brief characteristics

              • Maximum power: 2000 W
              • Jug material: plastic
              • Jug capacity: 2 l
              • Includes: travel bottle
                Additional features: stepless speed control
              • Design features: vacuum, non-slip feet

              VLK Profi 2100/2200

              A modern multifunctional appliance that combines 4 useful devices: a mixer, a soup cooker, a juicer and a blender, as a result of which it saves space in the kitchen. Significantly simplifies and speeds up the cooking process. The power is 1200 W, sharp stainless steel blades, the volume of the heat-resistant bowl is 1.2 liters. A special hole in the lid will allow you to add products directly during the process. For control, a touch panel with indicative backlight is provided. In addition to six automatic programs that allow you to chop and whip various products, prepare soup, minced meat and cream, as well as make mousses and cocktails, you can independently set the heating speed and temperature. Perfectly prepares baby food dishes, grinds vegetables and fruits into the most delicate puree and heats up to the desired temperature.

              Advantages

              • Compact and beautiful design
              • Build Quality
              • Multifunctional
              • Heat-resistant glass jar
              • Good power

              Quote from reviews

              I cook puree soup, sauces, applesauce, nut milk. As a blender, it is also good and quite powerful. Very suitable for a family of two. For mothers with a child, the thing is indispensable.

              Brief characteristics

              • Maximum power: 1200 W
              • Jug material: glass
              • Housing material: plastic
              • Jug capacity: 1.2 l
              • Number of speeds: 6
              • Control: electronic
              • Additional functions: ice pick, stepless speed control, self-cleaning, soup cooker
              • Design features: display, non-slip feet, ingredient hole

              Polaris PTB 1834G

              Advantages

              • Well equipped
              • Sufficient power
              • Build Quality
              • Functionality
              • Holds well on suction cups

              Quote from reviews

              Great blender. Copes with tasks 100%. Definitely did not regret the purchase, I recommend!

              Brief characteristics

              • Maximum power: 1800 W
              • Jug material: glass
              • Case material: metal
              • Jug capacity: 2 l
              • Control: mechanical
              • Attachments: chopper
              • Includes: travel bottle
              • Additional functions: ice pick, stepless speed control
              • Design features: non-slip feet, ingredient hole

              Kitfort KT-1361-1

              Advantages

              • Easy to use
              • Nice design
              • Good power
              • Stable
              • Material quality

              Quote from reviews

              I have been using this blender for over a year now. During this period of time, no difficulties arose with him. Honestly, I don't use it every day. An indispensable thing in the household)
              I made nut paste, crushed ice, I constantly make smoothies in it, it turns out delicious

              Brief characteristics

              • Maximum power: 2200 W
              • Jug material: plastic
              • Housing material: plastic
              • Jug capacity: 2.5 l
              • Number of speeds: 8
              • Control: electronic
              • Additional functions: ice pick
              • Design features: display, non-slip feet, ingredient hole

              Moulinex LM811132

              Advantages

              • Robust construction
              • Quiet
              • Bulk beaker
              • Quality and simplicity
              • Convenient and clear operation
              • Easy to clean

              Quote from reviews

              Super. I just love this blender. Price-quality at altitude. I advise everyone who is now on the path of choice.

              Brief characteristics

              • Maximum power: 1200 W
              • Jug material: glass
              • Jug capacity: 1.5 l
              • Number of speeds: 3
              • Control: mechanical
              • Additional features: ice pick, stepless speed control, self-cleaning
              • Design features: non-slip feet, ingredient hole

              RAWMID Future RFB-02

              Advantages

              • High Power
              • Easy to clean
              • Multifunctional
              • Quality plastic

              Quote from reviews

              A thing worthy of its price. It's like a reliable car on the road. Became an indispensable assistant in the kitchen. The vacuum function is awesome, very intuitive device.

              Brief characteristics

              • Maximum power: 2900 W
              • Jug material: plastic
              • Housing material: plastic
              • Jug capacity: 2 l
              • Number of speeds: 10
              • Control: electronic
              • Additional features: ice pick, stepless speed control, self-cleaning
              • Design features: vacuum, display, non-slip feet, ingredient hole

              RAWMID Dream Samurai BDS-04

              Advantages

              • Good power
              • Nice design
              • Fast shreds
              • Handy large jug 2L
              • Excellent workmanship

              Quote from reviews

              Powerful, it can even make a homogeneous cream paste from coconut flakes, it turns ordinary cottage cheese into a delicate cream! He is beautiful!

              Brief characteristics

              • Maximum power: 2900 W
              • Jug material: plastic
              • Housing material: plastic
              • Jug capacity: 2 l
              • Number of speeds: 7
              • Control: mechanical
              • Additional functions: ice pick, stepless speed control
              • Design features: non-slip feet, ingredient hole, drain tap

              Philips HR2105

              Advantages

              • Glass bowl
              • Grinds well
              • Easy to clean
              • Robust construction and easy to disassemble
              • Reliability

              Quote from reviews

              For a long time I chose a blender from a huge variety of models, stopped there and never regretted it. There is nothing superfluous in the kit, it does not take up much space in the kitchen, a glass jug. The blender perfectly crushes ice, it is very convenient to knead the dough for pancakes and prepare various smoothies in it. Due to the fact that the jug is made of glass, it does not absorb any odors and is ideal for those who cook often and a lot. Was very pleased with my choice.

              Brief characteristics

              • Maximum power: 400 W
              • Jug material: glass
              • Housing material: plastic
              • Jug capacity: 1.5 l
              • Number of speeds: 2
              • Control: mechanical
              • Design features: cord compartment, non-slip feet, ingredient hole

              Philips HR3571

              Advantages

              • Good power
              • Good looking
              • Glass jug
              • Functionality
              • Build Quality

              Quote from reviews

              Beautiful, stylish design, comfortable, moderately noisy (works fine, does not yell), I use it for mixing cocktails - excellent, in 1 minute at min speed, the bowl is washed simply, quickly. Definitely recommend

              Brief characteristics

              • Maximum power: 1000 W
              • Jug material: glass
              • Case material: metal
              • Jug capacity: 1.5 l
              • Control: mechanical
              • Additional functions: ice pick, stepless speed control
              • Design features: non-slip feet, ingredient hole

              Moulinex LM811D10 PerfectMix

              Advantages

              • Glass bowl
              • Material quality
              • High power
              • User friendly
              • Good functionality

              Quote from reviews

              Nice powerful blender. Looks very good quality, well made. I tried all modes and programs. The smoothie comes out with a creamy texture on the Smoothie program. Super! The self-cleaning program, although it may not be mandatory, is a very pleasant moment. This is my first stationary blender so I don't have anything to compare it to. But I really liked everything. I recommend to buy.

              Brief characteristics

              • Maximum power: 1200 W
              • Jug material: glass
              • Case material: metal
              • Jug capacity: 2 l
              • Number of speeds: 18
              • Control: mechanical
              • Includes: shovel
              • Additional features: ice pick, stepless speed control, self-cleaning
              • Design features: cord compartment, non-slip feet, ingredient hole

              VES electric M-143

              Advantages

              • Easy to use
              • Takes up little space
              • Additional cup with lid
              • Good power
              • Nice design

              Quote from reviews

              This is love at first time))) smuzzy makes at a time! Everything cuts. He does not want to work without some water, he definitely needs a glass.
              It is convenient that the glasses have a lid. Zasmuzzil and went to work.

              Brief characteristics

              • Maximum power: 500 W
              • Case material: metal
              • Number of speeds: 1
              • Control: mechanical
              • Includes: travel bottle
              • Additional functions: ice pick
              • Design features: non-slip feet

              Zigmund & Shtain BS-439D

              Advantages

              • Nice design
              • Compact size
              • Stable
              • Easy to clean
              • Easy to use

              Quote from reviews

              Easy to use, stable, works not too loud, does not irritate the ear. Perfectly mixes everything, beats and grinds. Pretty fast... No need to wait 15 minutes (according to instructions) between batches of mixing or whipping products. Fine home appliance

              Brief characteristics

              • Maximum power: 700 W
              • Jug material: glass
              • Housing material: plastic
              • Jug capacity: 1. 5 l
              • Number of speeds: 2
              • Control: mechanical
              • Design features: non-slip feet, ingredient hole

              Philips HR2228

              Advantages

              • Stylish design
              • Comfortable large shift knob
              • Large bowl
              • Usability
              • Easy to clean

              Quote from reviews

              Big capacious bowl, looks good, not bulky. Ease of use, easy to clean. I recommend to buy

              Brief characteristics

              • Maximum power: 800 W
              • Jug material: glass
              • Housing material: plastic
              • Jug capacity: 2 l
              • Number of speeds: 3
              • Control: mechanical
              • Additional functions: ice pick
              • Design features: non-slip feet, ingredient hole

              Panasonic MX-KM5060STQ

              Advantages

              • Beats and grinds well
              • Spice, nut and coffee grinder
              • Glass bowl
              • Works fast
              • Simple design

              Quote from reviews

              He's perfect! Perfect size, perfect power, pricks years, grinds greens, you can make cocktails, mousses. My diet has become much more varied with the advent of this thing in the kitchen. And I've only been using it for three weeks - what will happen next.

              Brief characteristics

              • Maximum power: 800 W
              • Jug capacity: 1.5 l
              • Number of speeds: 2
              • Control: electronic
              • Attachments: grinder
              • Additional functions: ice pick
              • Design features: non-slip feet, ingredient hole

              ARESA AR-1120

              Advantages

              • Good power
              • Not loud
              • Glass bowl
              • Ice pick function
              • User friendly
              • Good looking

              Quote from reviews

              Buying a desktop blender was my dream. Now, using it almost every day, I'm not overjoyed. Grinds and whips quickly and efficiently. I make various sauces in this blender, sometimes I whip cocktails and crush ice. The bowl is easy to get, it is also convenient to wash it. I can not help but note the stylish design of the blender - it looks great in the kitchen.

              Brief characteristics

              • Maximum power: 600 W
              • Housing material: plastic
              • Jug capacity: 1.5 l
              • Number of speeds: 2
              • Control: mechanical
              • Additional functions: ice pick, stepless speed control
              • Design features: non-slip feet, ingredient hole

              Overview of blenders - Health Center of Dr. Goncharenko

              Contents

              1. Overview of blenders. Best blender 2013
              2. Category - "What will you need instead of a blender"
              3. Lightweight Non-Professional Blenders Category
              4. Consumer Grade Stationary Blenders Category
              5. Category "High-speed powerful blenders for permanent home and professional use"

              Professional mixer (blender)

              - healthy cuisine - green smoothies, shakes from any fruits, vegetables and herbs at your place at any time of the year!

              Have you often asked yourself the question “Which vitamins and minerals are better to drink to “feed” the body”? I'm sure yes. I will express my opinion - the best source of this is not pharmaceutical preparations and dietary supplements, but natural freshly squeezed juices and green cocktails. Read two articles on the subject "The Green Cocktail Revolution" and "How to Make a Green Cocktail"

              You will need good technique to make them. Such a question of choosing a model of a blender and a juicer stood before me 2 years ago. And having carefully studied all kinds of sites and reviews, I chose the model of the professional blender JTC OmniBlend TM-800 and auger juicer Hurom HU-100 (chrome) The technique has justified itself by 100%, for 2 years of operation there are no complaints, the technique has proven itself perfectly. Moreover, many of my friends and patients have purchased this technique and were satisfied.

              Overview of blenders. Best blender 2013

              Healthy food practitioners who use blenders almost constantly were asked which blender they consider to be the best and by what parameters. Models of 9 brands were named among the winners0750 JTC Omniblend (Taiwan) , American blenders Vitamix (Vitamix) and Blendtec (Blendtek).

              In terms of quality / price, the best blender according to the results of surveys and reviews was awarded to the brand JTC Omniblend .

              Vitamix due to sharper knives give a slightly softer consistency when mixing, so they are leaders in quality, but in terms of price / quality ratio, at a price of US $ 850, they are not the most affordable choice for everyday use.

              So, why are powerful professional blenders better for everyday use, for basic recipes for tasty and healthy food? How to choose the best blender in its class? What type of knives are best? What blender power is optimal, is 200, 600 watts enough, what is better than 950 watt blenders, why 1.500 watts is not always good?

              If you just need to choose a small ordinary blender for half a year at most a year, then it's best to go to any supermarket and ask the consultants which ones break less than the rest. If you would like to seriously understand which blender is best for long-term use, you should first consider professional blenders.

              Blenders overview - what do consumers use?

              • Category - "What will you need instead of a blender"

                There may be various food processors, coffee grinders, meat grinders, juicers. For example, an old chopper is a Ukrainian food processor from the 90s. With most delicious live recipes, he can not cope. Low power and number of revolutions, unprofessional knife. Verdict "Better than nothing - if possible - replace."

              • Lightweight non-professional blenders

                - submersible manual Brands Philips, Bosch, Brown, Mulinex, etc.
                Their plus is the chopper function in a separate bowl, but there is not enough power for normal cocktails. The only advice, if you want to buy submersible ones, is better to take at least 600 watts of power - and it will last longer and cope with a viscous mass, greens better.
                Typically 500 watts or less. Low-powered and short-lived blenders.
                Literally in half a year, when we just started using ordinary blenders, we burned several of them. These were classic immersion blenders. Alas, they simply do not withstand the normal full load. Sometimes they can beat something, but they are not intended for permanent use.
                The only use of such blenders - if you buy WIRELESS battery-powered immersion blenders - for use away from civilization one-time. This is the best way to use immersion blenders.

              • Consumer Grade Stationary Blenders

                Power up to 800 Watts. There are good stationary consumer blenders, but initially they are not designed for long-term use. They are already closer to professional ones - at least in terms of price and even beat well. But their minus is either small cups, or an unprofessional knife that cannot cope with solid ingredients, is not suitable for green cocktails (you need good power and a good knife to grind greens to chlorophyll), or low speed power and with viscous mixtures it starts " load" and breakdowns.
                So now, for comparison with professional ones, I took a stationary consumer one for the test - I monitor performance - well, almost like a submersible, the good thing is that you don’t have to hold it in your hands, but the result is the same as submersible fans. And also overstrains when you need to cook a lot. Theoretically, a cocktail can also be whipped green if you beat it for a very long time.

              • Category “High speed power blenders for permanent home and professional use”

                Vitamix, USA
                The leader in this field has always been Vitamix, an American blender, but its price in Russia starts from US $850. Expensive, but worth it, as the warranty is 7 years and they usually last for decades.
                Blendtec, USA
                Close to Vitamix is ​​the powerful Blendtec professional blender, but at the same cost from US $750 it has programmable modes, which is not bad for professional bars, but rather difficult to master for ordinary users. Programmed via computer.
                Some live food professionals in the US consider this blender to be the best in terms of power and functionality (program).

              JTC Omniblend, Taiwan

              The main disadvantage of top-class American blenders is their high price (from UAH 6700, US $850). Therefore, a powerful professional Omniblend blender is now being actively sold at a price 2 times lower than the main American top-class models. At the same time, not only is it no worse than the Americans, but in some parameters it is better.

              In terms of engine power, quality of knives, bowl, motor durability, professional functions, and the ability to prepare professional recipes, not only is it not inferior, but in some moments surpasses the market leaders.

              The overheating protection function is very effective - it is this function that guarantees the durability of the motor for more than 5 years. In the event of a threat of overheating and subsequent breakdown, the motor automatically turns off.

              Even in the USA, in the homeland of the leading brands of professional blenders, Omniblend is very seriously pushing the position of leaders, American partners give it the same as for Vitamix 7 years of warranty. Now we can definitely consider that in the category the best-selling and affordable of high-quality professional blenders is the Omniblend.

              Assembly JTC Omniblend as well as most of the equipment now, including market leaders, is made in China, but Omniblends are distinguished from Chinese copies by their own ISO-certified factory. JTC itself is located in Taiwan, has been dealing with electronics and household appliances for over 26 years!

              What to pay attention to when choosing a blender

              In any blender for preparing various recipes, special attention should be paid to the following parameters:

              • Power - the optimal number of revolutions for a professional blender is 30-40 thousand revolutions per second. In terms of revolutions, professional blenders from 20 thousand to 38 thousand revolutions per minute. That's good enough power for all the recipes you need.
                The Taiwanese blender has 38k rpm and the motor uses less power than 1.5kw, although it puts out up to 2200w, it uses less than 1000w.
                Mid-range professional blenders have at best up to 1000 watts of power, and up to 20 thousand. revolutions torque.
                Chinese copies claim 1.5 kW and up to 29 thousand. revolutions.
                The fact is that the power in kilowatts does not exactly show the engine power (engine power is more likely to be confirmed by the number of revolutions), but rather the energy consumption, since when taking into account an inefficient engine, kilowatts will simply go into the air. If a blender with a power of 1.5 kW produces only 20 thousand revolutions, this is of course not a very effective option.
              • Professional knives - minimum 4 bladed, preferably 6 bladed two piece. Two-piece knives - the upper part consists of a crusher - a powerful knife that grinds solid ingredients and a lower chopper knife.
                This design is optimal both for green cocktails, when you need to grind the leaf cells very finely to release chlorophyll, and for nut mixtures, when the nut is ground like in a coffee grinder. Conventional blenders burn out very quickly if you start using them for nut mixtures. Or you have to first grind the nuts in a coffee grinder. Which just exhausts and discourages cooking. Also, a good knife and power allow you to turn the blender into a flour grinder and a meat grinder (chopper of soaked grains, sprouted, etc.) - since it is very difficult to grind pre-soaked grains with an ordinary blender and in a coffee grinder already unreal.
                With powerful blenders, viscous liquids are best ground in pulse mode and also at reduced speeds! It turns out to be a powerful blender and the juice can be squeezed out - just grinding it very finely and squeezing it through gauze or a special cloth.
              • Large cup
                1.5-2 liters when you are faced with the task of feeding more than 3 people. For example, Omniblends have 1.5 and 2 liter cups, while a 1.5 liter cup is actually more comfortable and holds more than 1.5 liters, just a glass marked with divisions ends at 1.5 liters. And you can add more. A 2 liter glass has no divisions and its shape is less convenient in my opinion, but it holds more. 1.5 liter glass looks more professional.
                A large capacity is a must if you want to eat healthy food with the whole family, or treat friends. Or have a party!
              • Control
                Speed ​​control knobs are useful, timers are convenient (but not on Chinese machines - as they create additional factors for breaking electronics), the pulse function is useful when grinding nuts and ice.
              • Warranty
                As for the warranty, the Omniblender manufacturer officially gives a 2 year warranty, but the Americans who promote the same blender in the USA boldly give a 7 year warranty on them and they consistently serve this period and more.

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