May 2024
Countertop Blenders: MetaRanking
This page highlights the aggregate summary of countertop blenders rankings posted by key online experts, as of May 2024.
Summary
On 3 May 2024, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 87 blender endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.
51 blenders were endorsed in total, only 17 made it into this month's ranking. (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included)
As of 3 May 2024, Vitamix A3500 takes the cake as the most critically-acclaimed blender with 8 expert endorsements. 1 expert out of 8 recommended it as the '#1 blender' this month.
Brand breakdown
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Vitamix: 6 blenders
(#1 is Vitamix A3500)
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Nutri Bullet: 5 blenders
(#1 is NutriBullet ZNBF30500Z)
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Ninja Kitchen: 5 blenders
(#1 is Ninja Blast)
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KitchenAid: 4 blenders
(#1 is KitchenAid K400)
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Breville: 4 blenders
(#1 is Breville The Super Q)
Price breakdown
At a glance - May Ranking
| Rank | Change | Price | Blender |
Reviewed
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T3
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The Strategist
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TechRadar
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TechGearLab
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Delish
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Tom's Guide
|
Good Housekeeping
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Forbes
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Rtings.com
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
|
- | $650 |
Vitamix A3500
|
2
|
4
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5
|
3
|
-
|
5
|
4
|
1
|
9
|
-
|
|
2
|
- | Check price |
KitchenAid K400
|
4
|
1
|
-
|
5
|
-
|
2
|
-
|
7
|
-
|
2
|
|
3
|
- | $539 |
Breville The Super Q
|
3
|
-
|
-
|
6
|
1
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
4
|
- | $400 |
Vitamix 5200
|
-
|
-
|
8
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
1
|
|
5
|
- | $300 |
Vitamix E310 Explorian
|
-
|
-
|
4
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
6
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
6
|
- | $184 |
Breville Fresh & Furious
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
6
|
-
|
4
|
-
|
-
|
|
7
|
- | $380 |
Blendtec Total Classic
|
9
|
-
|
2
|
-
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-
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-
|
3
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
8
|
- | $128 |
NutriBullet ZNBF30500Z
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
4
|
4
|
-
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
|
9
|
- | $650 |
Vitamix Pro Series 750
|
6
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
10
|
- | $470 |
Wolf Pro-Performance
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
7
|
-
|
6
|
-
|
6
|
|
11
|
- | Check price |
KitchenAid K150
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
7
|
-
|
-
|
9
|
-
|
7
|
-
|
|
13
|
+1 | $400 |
Cuisinart Hurricane Pro
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-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
-
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8
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
14
|
+1 | Check price |
Cuisinart SmartPower Duet
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
10
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
-
|
|
15
|
+2 | $100 |
NutriBullet Pro 900
|
-
|
-
|
6
|
4
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
16
|
- | $236 |
Breville The 3X Bluicer
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
5
|
-
|
5
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
17
|
+2 | $195 |
Beast B10 Health
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-
|
-
|
9
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
8
|
-
|
|
18
|
-6 | $280 |
Zwilling Enfinigy Power
|
-
|
-
|
10
|
-
|
-
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8
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
We ranked Vitamix A3500 #1 in May 2024 because:
- 8 independent experts mentioned it in their “best countertop blenders” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Vitamix A3500 as #1.
Reviewed
Best Vitamix / Editors' Choice
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Blends exceptionally well
Very fast and powerful
Intuitive controls
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Only affordable when refurbished
Loud
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T3
Best premium blender
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Intuitive design is a great help
Tamper feature ensures more consistency
Super premium
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Whopping great jug
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TechRadar
The best premium blender
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Powerful and effective
Lots of speed settings
Dishwasher-safe parts
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Takes up a lot of space
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Delish
Best Large-Capacity Blender
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Wide range of programs and attachments
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Container is hand-wash only
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Tom's Guide
The best smart blender
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Makes delicious smoothies
Includes large plastic tamper
Fast auto-clean mode
10-year warranty
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Sub-par performance when making oat milk and nut butter
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Good Housekeeping
Best Overall
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Superior performance
Self-detect technology
Pairs with Vitamix app
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Very loud while grinding ingredients
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Forbes
Best High-End Blender
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Very powerful motor that yields smooth, consistent results
Handle slits on the base make it easier to lift
Backed by a free 10-year warranty
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Quite loud and heavy (but to be expected for its power)
Some plastic parts don’t feel very durable for the blender’s price
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We ranked KitchenAid K400 #2 in May 2024 because:
- 6 independent experts mentioned it in their “best countertop blenders” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked KitchenAid K400 as #1.
Reviewed
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Blends exceptionally well
Attractive design
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Less sensitive controls
Lack of features
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T3
The best blender overall
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Powerful enough for most things
Good size
Keenly priced for a KitchenAid
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Glass jug is kinda heavy
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TechRadar
A cool jug blender for stylish kitchens
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Stylish design
Powerful
Easy to use
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No additional accessories included
Didn’t work well on nuts
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Delish
Best Budget Blender
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Cost-effective
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Poor at grinding down small particles like strawberry seeds
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Good Housekeeping
Best Blender for Crushing Ice
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Self-clean cycle
Sleek design and many colors to choose from
Easy to use presets
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Start button is on the small side
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Methodology: combine opinions of key experts
Identify Experts
We identify key publishers and experts that consistently review and recommend countertop blenders.
Capture Rankings
For each publisher we find a currently recommended "top 10" list of countertop blenders, it must be updated in the last 9 months.
Aggregate Rankings
We put all those lists together and aggregate them. The more frequently a product is recommended, the higher it is in our ranking
Experts chosen for May 2024 ranking
Reviewed
T3
The Strategist
TechRadar
TechGearLab
Delish
Tom's Guide
Good Housekeeping
Forbes
Rtings.com
We ranked Breville The Super Q #3 in May 2024 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best countertop blenders” rankings.
- Out of those, 2 experts ranked Breville The Super Q as #1.
Reviewed
Best Upgrade / Editors' Choice
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Very fast and powerful
Adaptable and versatile
Super quiet
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Massive base
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TechRadar
The best large-capacity blender
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Large capacity
Easy to use
Comes with an additional smoothie cup
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Takes up a lot of space
Doesn’t cope well with small quantities
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TechGearLab
Best Premium Blender / Editors' Choice
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Thoughtful presets
User-friendly interface
Personal cup and blender
Heats soup well
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Slightly fickle lid
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Tom's Guide
The best blender overall
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Excellent build
Quiet(er) compared to other blenders
Rated as one of the best in all of our tests
10-year warranty
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Heavy design at over 10 pounds
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We ranked Vitamix 5200 #4 in May 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best countertop blenders” rankings.
- Out of those, 2 experts ranked Vitamix 5200 as #1.
Forbes
Best Blender Overall
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Powerful, quick and consistent performance
Can make hot foods
Comes with 10 speeds that you can control even during blending
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Very loud, but you won’t have to run it for a long time due to its power
Expensive, but includes a seven-year warranty
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We ranked Vitamix E310 Explorian #5 in May 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best countertop blenders” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Vitamix E310 Explorian as #1.
Delish
Best Blender / Editor's Pick
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Multiple speed settings
Self-cleaning
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Pricey
6-cup carafe
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Tom's Guide
The best blender for small batches
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Near pro performance at an modest price
Ideal for small batch preparation
Can produce hot soups
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Pitcher wiggles at the base
Subpar ice crushing
Loud at 110dB
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We ranked Breville Fresh & Furious #6 in May 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best countertop blenders” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Breville Fresh & Furious as #1.
TechRadar
The best blender overall
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Blends and crushes effectively
Compact for a jug blender
Affordable for a Breville appliance
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Smallish blending jug
Minor leaking from inner lid
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Delish
Best Blender for Smoothies
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Produces a creamy, grit- and chunk-free smoothie in one minute
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50-ounce jar is prone to stains
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Good Housekeeping
Best Blender for Smoothies
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Green smoothie setting
Carafe and lid are dishwasher safe
Great smoothie results in testing
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50-ounce capacity
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We ranked Blendtec Total Classic #7 in May 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best countertop blenders” rankings.
Reviewed
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Great at crushing ice
Easy to clean
Well-built
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Bad at finely blending smoothies
Not attractive
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Tom's Guide
The best blender for smoothies
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Excellent for smoothies
Large 75 oz capacity
Makes great hummus
10-year warranty
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Inconsistent ice crushing
Loud at 108dB
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We ranked NutriBullet ZNBF30500Z #8 in May 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best countertop blenders” rankings.
TechGearLab
Best Bang for the Buck
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Fantastic at pureeing
Heats soups
Great at crushing ice and blending drinks
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No presets or timers
Can be more difficult to clean
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Delish
Best Blender with Personal Blending Cups
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Powerful
Suction cups at base prevent it from moving around while in use
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Be careful removing the cups to avoid messes
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Good Housekeeping
Best Value Blender
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Easy-to-read control panel with large buttons
Produces kale smoothies without flecks of kale
Personal-sized cups with lids for portability
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Must use caution when removing the cups to avoid messes
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We ranked Vitamix Pro Series 750 #9 in May 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best countertop blenders” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Vitamix Pro Series 750 as #1.
We ranked Wolf Pro-Performance #10 in May 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best countertop blenders” rankings.
Delish
Best Blender for Shakes
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Emulsion cap makes adding oils to salad dressings and sauces a breeze
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Hand-wash only
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Good Housekeeping
Best Powerful
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Sleek design
Produces creamy shakes and smoothies
Four pre-programmed options
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Blender jar is not dishwasher safe
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We ranked KitchenAid K150 #11 in May 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best countertop blenders” rankings.
TechRadar
The best value KitchenAid blender
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Effective at blending and crushing ice
Simple to use
Dishwasher safe jug and lid
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Only three speed settings
No preset programs
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Tom's Guide
The best compact blender
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Simple to use
Solid performance for its price
Lots of color options
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Smaller 48 oz capacity jar might be too small for multiple servings
Not very stable
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Forbes
Best Blender For Crushing Ice
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Asymmetrical blades designed to maximize ice-crushing
Intelli-Speed motor control maintains the right speed for pitcher’s contents
Very sturdy base
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At 650 watts, not the most powerful motor on this list
Lid can be difficult to remove after blending
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We ranked Cuisinart Hurricane Pro #12 in May 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best countertop blenders” rankings.
TechGearLab
Runner Up Blender / Editors' Choice
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Silky smoothies
Excellent at pureeing
Crushes ice with ease
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Blades showed signs of wear
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Tom's Guide
The best blender for pulsing
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Backlit buttons and LED display
Capable of 30,000 RPM
10-year Limited Motor Warranty
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Bulky in size
Angled display is hard to read from afar
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We ranked Cuisinart SmartPower Duet #13 in May 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best countertop blenders” rankings.
Delish
Best Blender with a Food Processor Attachment
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Features food processor and blender functionality
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Less powerful than our other recommendations
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Good Housekeeping
Best Blender Food Processor Combo
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Great appliance for small kitchen
Several blending options
All parts except for base are dishwasher-safe
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Only 500 watts
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We ranked NutriBullet Pro 900 #14 in May 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best countertop blenders” rankings.
TechRadar
The best blender for small kitchens
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Simple single-speed setting
Small size is good for small kitchens
Easily crushes ice and nuts
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Only one speed
Small capacity
A spatula would be handy
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We ranked Breville The 3X Bluicer #15 in May 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best countertop blenders” rankings.
TechGearLab
Best Multipurpose Blender
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Juicer-Blender hybrid
Simple assembly
Convenient presets
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Subpar pureeing abilities
Spout doesn't work well for thicker liquids
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Tom's Guide
The best blender which also juices
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Combines two appliances in one
Intuitive to operate
Easy to clean
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Spout design pours poorly with thicker liquids
Struggles crushing ice
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We ranked Beast B10 Health #16 in May 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best countertop blenders” rankings.
Forbes
Best Blender For Small Kitchens
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Packs a lot of power (1,000 watts) for such a small gadget
Pitcher doubles as a portable jar
Easy to clean
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Only makes small portions
Ridges on jar might make it harder to clean
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We ranked Zwilling Enfinigy Power #17 in May 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best countertop blenders” rankings.
Delish
Best Blender for Soups
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High-carbon steel blades are powerful and efficient
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Jar is hand-wash only
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