We’ve looked at a wide range of blenders on the market to bring you our top picks. We focused on several key criteria to ensure that we recommend only the most efficient and user-friendly options.
We prioritized efficacy, maintenance, and customization options. We also considered overall convenience — we only recommend appliances that we ourselves would use in our own kitchens. Here are the top 5 blenders that meet all criteria!
NINJA Blender Duo with Auto-iQ — BL642
The NINJA BL642 is a super versatile blender for personal use. It has a 1500 W motor and two sets of blades — the sturdy Nutri Ninja Pro Extractor blades and the Stacked Blade Assembly, both of which easily break down whole fruits, vegetables, seeds, and ice.
It comes with a set of 3 Nutri Ninja cups, measuring 500 ml, 650 ml, and 900 ml in volume, as well as a pitcher that can easily hold up to 1500 ml of liquid. What’s more, all 4 containers and their lids are dishwasher-safe, but we don’t recommend washing them on sanitization programs that reach extremely high temperatures.
The NINJA BL642 has several preset programs, called Auto-iQ, which are optimized for pureeing, grating, chopping, and making smoothies. These programs don’t require any complex setups, as they’re available directly on the base alongside the speed buttons.
Overall, the NINJA BL642 is a powerful, user-friendly appliance that’s a great addition to any kitchen.
nutribullet Blender Combo (Full-Size)
The nutribullet Blender Combo is great for making smoothies quickly and to-go. It comes with a pitcher that holds up to 64 oz with an integrated blade set, as well as a 32 oz cup and a 24 oz handled cup. The cups come with an easy-twist extractor blade assembly, as well as 2 lids that let you take your smoothie to-go without having to pour it out.
It has 3 speed settings, a Pulse button, and a special Extract program. The program made the best smoothies in our tests, and it’s super convenient how the run cycle is automatic, so the blender shuts off once it’s done.
The cups and to-go lids are dishwasher-safe, but only on the top rack and not at high temperatures. The pitcher is also dishwasher-safe, but we recommend following the instructions in the manual for the best longevity and minimal damage to the blades.
Vitamix Explorian Blender
The Vitamix Explorian blender allows for a lot of fine-tuning while blending. While it doesn’t have any fancy preset programs, it has a dial that controls 10 speed levels, making it a great choice for all kinds of precise blends. It also comes with a tamper that lets you scrape down the sides of the 48 oz container without having to stop blending.
The 10-step dual really comes in handy to control the speed for the best results when blending various types of fruits, vegetables, and nuts to make smoothies, salsas, and nut butters.
The container, lids, and tamper are all dishwasher-safe, and you get detailed step-by-step instructions on how to safely wash each component by hand.
Blendtec Total Classic Blender
The Blendtec Total Classic Blender is the most powerful blender on this list, with a whopping 1560 W power motor. It has 10 different blending speeds, and 6 different preset programs for making smoothies, sauces, soups, or even cocktails.
We were surprised to see that the blender’s blades are actually blunt, which pulverizes ingredients super finely, prevents injuries, and increases the blades’ durability significantly. Another convenience is the easy-access lid, which lets you add in ingredients while blending, without having to remove the lid.
While the pitcher isn’t safe to wash in a dishwasher, it’s very easy to clean by hand.
All in all, we found that the Blendtec Total Classic is great for everyday blending, as well as more complex tasks, like making nut butters and preserves.
Breville Fresh & Furious Blender
The Breville Fresh & Furious Blender is great everyday use. It’s very stable on its base and surprisingly quiet for a blender. All of its 8 presets (5 of which are general modes, like Mix, Chop, or Liquify, and 3 for smoothies and auto-pulsing) provide excellent results with all kinds of ingredients.
The auto-clean button is pretty useful too, with detailed instructions on how to use the function, as well as a guide for both manual washing and using a dishwasher for the pitcher.
While the blender may look intimidating to a first-time user, with its lots of buttons and an LCD display, it makes it super easy to make smoothies, soups, and other blended concoctions.
Comparison of the Top 5 Blenders
Bottom Line
If you’re looking for a powerful and customizable blender, the Ninja Blender Duo with Auto-iQ is definitely the best pick — it’s easy to use and clean, and it comes with 3 cups.
The nutribullet Combo is an excellent choice for quickly making smoothies, while the Vitamix Explorian and Blendtec Total Classic are both great for ingredients that need strong and precise blending. Last, but not least, the Breville Fresh & Furious offers great value without compromising on quality.
