While shopping for your next blender, keep in mind your lifestyle and how you will be using the blender. If you want the option of various uses in addition to blending, opt for one that doubles as a food processor. Whether you need to blend for just yourself or the whole family will also play a role in your blender decision. Whatever its use will be, we’ve got the perfect blender for you. We’ve compiled a list below of our top picks for the best blenders on the market so you can skip the research and start blending!
Magic Bullet NutriBullet
The best personal blender
Maybe you don’t want to sacrifice counter space for your new blender. Maybe you don’t need to make complex recipes for multiple people. Maybe you just want a capable blender that can whip up a smoothie in a couple of seconds before you walk out the door in the morning. The Nutribullet by Magic Bullet is a hassle-free contraption that can satisfy your basic blending needs. The Nutribullet certainly isn’t the most powerful blender on our list, but with its 600-watt motor and blade design (four blades with two below), this compact device is capable of making hummus, creams, juices, and sauces alongside your typical fruit smoothie. The blender also comes with a couple of extra cups, so you can take your drinks to go.
Why we love it:
- Single-serving blending
- Compact size
- Comes with a to-go cup
Ninja 400 Watt Master Prep
The best value blender
Ninja’s 400 Watt Master Prep blender is cool, compact, and cost-conscious — great for college students or those who just don’t want to splurge on a blender. The 400-watt power pod holds up to 48 ounces of material, and the 40-ounce food processing bowl is perfect for dicing veggies or making chunky dips and sauces. There’s also a 16-ounce chopping bowl for salads. Convenient storage lids snap onto the Master Prep’s chambers for safe refrigeration, and all the containers are both BPA-free and dishwasher safe. One-touch pulse operation makes it both simple and ergonomic. This isn’t a heavy-duty blender, so don’t buy it expecting to puree root vegetables or blend for several minutes on end, but it’s an excellent value for those that just want the occasional milkshake or hummus spread.
Why we love it:
- Blending pitcher and chopping bowl
- One-touch pulse operation
- Compact and affordable
Vitamix Professional 7500
The best high-end blender
Unfortunately, top-of-the-line appliances often command a top-of-the-line price. Vitamix is one of the world’s most respected blender manufacturers, and the Professional 7500 is just about the best of the best. The 64-ounce jar is big enough to hold several smoothies’ worth of ingredients at once, and the blender has several pre-programmed settings for different purposes, all of which can be adjusted for speed (the dial runs from one to 10). Sound-dampening technology also ensures that the 750o won’t blow your eardrums out during use, and the self-cleaning feature is a godsend; simply drop in some water and dish soap, run the sucker for a minute, and it will be ready for whatever comes next!
Why we love it:
- Top-of-the-line quality
- High-performance motor
- Self-cleaning feature
PopBabies Portable Blender
The best portable blender
If you’re all about having shakes or smoothies on the go then you might find the PopBabies Portable Blender a handy travel companion. Its compact and perfect for personal use as you can blend and drink from the very same bottle. It can be charged via USB and is also powerful enough to crush whatever you can fit in it, be it ice or frozen fruit. It comes with a mini ice cube tray and a wide-mouth funnel to make adding ingredients a breeze. Cleaning up is just as easy since it is dishwasher safe.
Why we love it:
- Compact and portable
- USB chargeable
- Dishwasher safe
When it comes to the world of blenders, it can be challenging to find the right fit for you and your lifestyle. Keep in mind your intended use for your new blender, whether you just need your daily single-serving smoothie or a batch for the whole family, and you’ll be ready for a perfectly blended meal every time.
