March 2023
Countertop Blenders: MetaRanking
This page highlights the aggregate summary of Blender rankings posted by key online experts, as of March 2023.
Summary
Between 14 Mar 2023 and 14 Mar 2023, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 86 Blender endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.
52 Countertop Blenders were endorsed in total, only 18 made it into this month's ranking (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included).
As of 14 Mar 2023, KitchenAid K400 takes the cake as the most critically-acclaimed blender with 5 expert endorsements. 1 expert out of 5 recommended it as the '#1 blender' this month. It is followed by Vitamix A3500 and Vitamix E310 Explorian , with 6 and 4 expert endorsements respectively.
Brand breakdown
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Vitamix:
6 Blenders
(#1 is Vitamix S30 )
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Nutri Bullet:
5 Blenders
(#1 is Nutribullet Smart Touch )
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KitchenAid:
4 Blenders
(#1 is KitchenAid Artisan Power Plus )
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SharkNinja:
4 Blenders
(#1 is Ninja BL610 Professional )
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Ninja Kitchen:
4 Blenders
(#1 is Ninja BN801 Pro Plus )
Price breakdown
At a glance - March 2023 Ranking
| Rank | Change | Price | Blender |
TechGearLab
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T3
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Rtings.com
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Forbes
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Tom's Guide
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Reviewed
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The Strategist
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TechRadar
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Delish
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Good Housekeeping
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KitchenAid K400
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-
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1
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2
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-
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-
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-
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-
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5
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2
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7
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2
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- | $650 |
Vitamix A3500
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-
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4
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-
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-
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4
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2
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5
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3
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5
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-
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3
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- | $350 |
Vitamix E310 Explorian
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-
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-
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-
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-
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6
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-
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4
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-
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1
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1
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4
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+1 | $539 |
Breville The Super Q
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-
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-
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-
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-
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1
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3
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-
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7
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-
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-
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5
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-1 | $152 |
Breville Fresh & Furious
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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1
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6
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4
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6
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- | $530 |
Vitamix 5200
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-
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-
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1
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4
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-
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-
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8
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-
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-
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-
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7
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- | $115 |
NutriBullet ZNBF30500Z
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3
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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4
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2
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8
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- | $297 |
Hurom Hexa Power High
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-
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-
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-
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1
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-
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-
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3
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-
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-
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-
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9
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- | $380 |
Blendtec Total Classic
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-
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-
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-
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-
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3
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8
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2
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-
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-
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-
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|
10
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- | $540 |
Vitamix Pro Series 750
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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5
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1
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-
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-
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-
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|
11
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- | $293 |
Cuisinart Hurricane Pro
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1
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-
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-
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-
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8
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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12
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- | $200 |
KitchenAid K150
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-
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-
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4
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-
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10
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-
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-
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8
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-
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-
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13
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- | $300 |
Zwilling Enfinigy Power
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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10
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10
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8
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-
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14
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- | Check price |
Nutribullet The Original
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-
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2
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-
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-
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-
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-
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6
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-
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-
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-
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16
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- | $550 |
Wolf Gourmet WGBL100S
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-
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-
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-
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2
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7
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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17
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+1 | $120 |
Cuisinart SmartPower Duet
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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10
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3
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18
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-1 | $550 |
Wolf Pro-Performance
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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7
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6
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19
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- | $300 |
Smeg 50's Style BLF01
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-
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7
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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9
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-
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Sorted by price:
| Position in ranking | Price | Blender |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | $114.87 | NutriBullet ZNBF30500Z [buy] [more info] |
| #17 | $119.95 | Cuisinart SmartPower Duet [buy] [more info] |
| #5 | $152 | Breville Fresh & Furious [buy] [more info] |
| #12 | $199.99 | KitchenAid K150 [buy] [more info] |
| #11 | $293 | Cuisinart Hurricane Pro [buy] [more info] |
| #8 | $296.65 | Hurom Hexa Power High [buy] [more info] |
| #13 | $299.95 | Zwilling Enfinigy Power [buy] [more info] |
| #19 | $299.95 | Smeg 50's Style BLF01 [buy] [more info] |
| #3 | $349.95 | Vitamix E310 Explorian [buy] [more info] |
| #9 | $379.95 | Blendtec Total Classic [buy] [more info] |
| #6 | $529.99 | Vitamix 5200 [buy] [more info] |
| #4 | $538.60 | Breville The Super Q [buy] [more info] |
| #10 | $539.99 | Vitamix Pro Series 750 [buy] [more info] |
| #18 | $549.95 | Wolf Pro-Performance [buy] [more info] |
| #16 | $550 | Wolf Gourmet WGBL100S [buy] [more info] |
| #2 | $649.95 | Vitamix A3500 [buy] [more info] |
We ranked KitchenAid K400 #1 in March 2023 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Countertop Blenders” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked KitchenAid K400 as #1.
T3
The best blender
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Pros
Powerful enough for most things
Good size
Keenly priced for a KitchenAid
Usual sexy KitchenAid styling
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Cons
Glass jug is kinda heavy
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TechRadar
A good looking sturdy blender
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Pros
Stylish design
Powerful
Easy to use
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Cons
No additional accessories included
Didn’t work well on nuts
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Delish
Best Budget Blender
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Pros
Cost-effective
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Cons
Poor at grinding down small particles like strawberry seeds
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Good Housekeeping
Best Blender for Crushing Ice
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Pros
Self-clean cycle
Sleek design and many colors to choose from
Easy to use presets
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Cons
Start button is on the small side
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We ranked Vitamix A3500 #2 in March 2023 because:
- 6 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Countertop Blenders” rankings.
T3
Best premium blender
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Pros
Intuitive design is a great help
Tamper feature ensures more consistency
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Cons
Whopping great jug
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Tom's Guide
The best smart blender
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Pros
Makes delicious smoothies
Includes large plastic tamper
Fast auto-clean mode
10-year warranty
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Cons
Sub-par performance when making oat milk and nut butter
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Reviewed
Best Upgrade/ Editors' Choice
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Pros
Blends exceptionally well
Very fast and powerful
Intuitive controls
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Cons
Only affordable when refurbished
Loud
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TechRadar
Best premium blender
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Pros
Powerful blades can crush ice, nuts and blend fruit
Array of speed settings
Dishwasher-safe parts
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Cons
Takes up a lot of space
Expensive compared to the rest of the market
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Delish
Best Large-Capacity Blender
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Pros
Wide range of programs and attachments
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Cons
Container is hand-wash only
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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 March 2023 ranking
TechGearLab
T3
Rtings.com
Forbes
Tom's Guide
Reviewed
The Strategist
TechRadar
Delish
Good Housekeeping
We ranked Vitamix E310 Explorian #3 in March 2023 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Countertop Blenders” rankings.
- Out of those, 2 experts ranked Vitamix E310 Explorian as #1.
Tom's Guide
The best blender for small batches
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Pros
Near pro performance at an modest price
Ideal for small batch preparation
Can produce hot soups
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Cons
Pitcher wiggles at the base
Subpar ice crushing
Loud at 110dB
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Delish
Best Blender / Editor's Pick
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Pros
Multiple speed settings
Self-cleaning
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Cons
Pricey
6-cup carafe
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Good Housekeeping
Best Overall Blender
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Pros
Ultra powerful motor
Produced silky smooth margaritas in testing
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Cons
Carafe only has a 6-cup capacity
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We ranked Breville The Super Q #4 in March 2023 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Countertop Blenders” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Breville The Super Q as #1.
Tom's Guide
The best blender overall
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Pros
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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Cons
Heavy design at over 10 pounds
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Reviewed
Editors' Choice
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Pros
Very fast and powerful
Adaptable and versatile
Super quiet
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Cons
Massive base
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TechRadar
A powerful large capacity blender
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Pros
Large capacity
Easy to use
Comes with an additional smoothie cup
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Cons
Takes up a lot of space
Doesn’t cope well with small quantities
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We ranked Breville Fresh & Furious #5 in March 2023 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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Pros
Compact
Affordable for a Breville appliance
Effectively blends and crushes
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Cons
Small blending jug
Some leaking out of inner measuring lid
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Delish
Best Blender for Smoothies
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Pros
Produces a creamy, grit- and chunk-free smoothie in one minute
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Cons
50-ounce jar is prone to stains
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Good Housekeeping
Best Blender for Smoothies
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Pros
Green smoothie setting
Carafe and lid are dishwasher safe
Great smoothie results in testing
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Cons
50-ounce capacity
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We ranked Vitamix 5200 #6 in March 2023 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Countertop Blenders” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Vitamix 5200 as #1.
We ranked NutriBullet ZNBF30500Z #7 in March 2023 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Countertop Blenders” rankings.
TechGearLab
Best Bang for the Buck
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Pros
Fantastic at pureeing
Heats soups
Great at crushing ice and blending drinks
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Cons
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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Pros
Powerful
Suction cups at base prevent it from moving around while in use
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Cons
Be careful removing the cups to avoid messes
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Good Housekeeping
Best Value Blender
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Pros
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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Cons
Must use caution when removing the cups to avoid messes
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We ranked Hurom Hexa Power High #8 in March 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Countertop Blenders” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Hurom Hexa Power High as #1.
We ranked Blendtec Total Classic #9 in March 2023 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Countertop Blenders” rankings.
Tom's Guide
The best blender for smoothies
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Pros
Excellent for smoothies
Large 75 oz capacity
Makes great hummus
10-year warranty
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Cons
Inconsistent ice crushing
Loud at 108dB
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Reviewed
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Pros
Great at crushing ice
Easy to clean
Well-built
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Cons
Bad at finely blending smoothies
Not attractive
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We ranked Vitamix Pro Series 750 #10 in March 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Countertop Blenders” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Vitamix Pro Series 750 as #1.
Reviewed
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Pros
Blends very well
Well-built
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Cons
Less sleek than similar models
Manual controls
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We ranked Cuisinart Hurricane Pro #11 in March 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Countertop Blenders” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Cuisinart Hurricane Pro as #1.
TechGearLab
Best Overall Blender / Editors' Choice
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Pros
Silkiest smoothies
Excellent at pureeing
Crushes ice with ease
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Cons
Blades showed signs of wear
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Tom's Guide
The best blender for pulsing
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Pros
Backlit buttons and LED display
Capable of 30,000 RPM
10-year Limited Motor Warranty
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Cons
Bulky in size
Angled display is hard to read from afar
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We ranked KitchenAid K150 #12 in March 2023 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Countertop Blenders” rankings.
Tom's Guide
The best compact blender
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Pros
Simple to use
Solid performance for its price
Lots of color options
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Cons
Smaller 48 oz capacity jar might be too small for multiple servings
Not very stable
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TechRadar
The best value KitchenAid blender
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Pros
Effective at blending and crushing ice
Simple to use
Dishwasher safe jug and lid
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Cons
Only three speed settings
No preset programs
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We ranked Zwilling Enfinigy Power #13 in March 2023 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Countertop Blenders” rankings.
TechRadar
Best blender for batch servings
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Pros
Lightweight pitcher
Easy to use
Fast and powerful on high-speed settings
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Cons
Expensive
Pitcher position not ideal for left-handed users
Blades not low enough to mix very small quantities
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Delish
Best Blender for Soups
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Pros
High-carbon steel blades are powerful and efficient
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Cons
Jar is hand-wash only
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We ranked Nutribullet The Original #14 in March 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Countertop Blenders” rankings.
T3
Best cheap blender and best smoothie maker
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Pros
Easy to clean
Well priced
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Cons
Not so powerful
Low capacity
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We ranked Wolf Gourmet WGBL100S #15 in March 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Countertop Blenders” rankings.
Tom's Guide
The best blender for quality
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Pros
Quality design
5-year warranty
Great for frozen fruits
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Cons
Flat blades produce poor texture for dips
So-so ice crushing performance
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We ranked Cuisinart SmartPower Duet #16 in March 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Countertop Blenders” rankings.
Delish
Best Blender with a Food Processor Attachment
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Pros
Features food processor and blender functionality
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Cons
Less powerful than our other recommendations
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Good Housekeeping
Best Blender Food Processor Combo
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Pros
Great appliance for small kitchen
Several blending options
All parts except for base are dishwasher-safe
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Cons
Only 500 watts
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We ranked Wolf Pro-Performance #17 in March 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Countertop Blenders” rankings.
Delish
Best Blender for Shakes
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Pros
Emulsion cap makes adding oils to salad dressings and sauces a breeze
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Cons
Hand-wash only
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Good Housekeeping
Best Blender for Frozen Drinks
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Pros
Sleek design
Produces creamy shakes and smoothies
Four pre-programmed options
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Cons
Blender jar is not dishwasher safe
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We ranked Smeg 50's Style BLF01 #18 in March 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Countertop Blenders” rankings.
T3
Retro-styled, well-specced blender
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Pros
Unusually attractive for a blender
Optional travel bottle
Various colours
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Cons
Poorly labelled control wheel
Not as powerful as some
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TechRadar
The best retro style blender
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Pros
Compact
Matching appliances in the range
Attractive design
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Cons
Can get noisy
No cleaning program
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