January 2025
Countertop Blenders: MetaRanking
This page highlights the aggregate summary of countertop blenders rankings posted by key online experts, as of January 2025.
Summary
On 3 Jan 2025, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 83 blender endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.
45 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 Jan 2025, Vitamix A3500 takes the cake as the most critically-acclaimed blender with 8 expert endorsements. 2 experts out of 8 recommended it as the '#1 blender' this month.
Brand breakdown
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Nutri Bullet: 6 blenders
(#1 is NutriBullet ZNBF30500Z)
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Vitamix: 5 blenders
(#1 is Vitamix A3500)
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Ninja Kitchen: 5 blenders
(#1 is Ninja SS401)
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Breville: 4 blenders
(#1 is Breville The Super Q)
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KitchenAid: 3 blenders
(#1 is KitchenAid K400)
Price breakdown
At a glance - January Ranking
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The Strategist
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Reviewed
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Tom's Guide
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Good Housekeeping
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T3
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TechRadar
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TechGearLab
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Delish
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Forbes
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Rtings.com
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Vitamix A3500
The Vitamix A3500 blender is highly praised for its generous container size, powerful motor, variable speed controls, and easy cleaning process, making it a versatile and reliable choice for blending tasks.
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5
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2
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5
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1
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4
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8
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5
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1
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2
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- | $485 |
Breville The Super Q
The Breville The Super Q Blender is a powerful and versatile blender with a range of features, including 12 speed settings and five pre-programmed settings, making it suitable for various blending tasks, and its easy cleaning options and durable construction make it a reliable choice.
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7
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KitchenAid K400
The KitchenAid K400 Blender is a powerful and versatile blender with a durable container, multiple blending speeds and programs, and easy cleaning options, making it a reliable and user-friendly choice for various blending tasks.
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4
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7
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1
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6
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2
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4
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Vitamix E310 Explorian
The Vitamix E310 Explorian Blender is a compact and powerful kitchen appliance that offers precise blending control and durability for a range of recipes.
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4
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9
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5
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Breville Fresh & Furious
The Breville Fresh & Furious Blender is a powerful and versatile blender that is perfect for making large quantities of smoothies, protein shakes, and other blended beverages, with its 1100-watt power output, five-speed settings, and four pre-programmed settings.
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4
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6
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Blendtec Total Classic
The Blendtec Total Classic Blender is a high-powered and durable blender that offers advanced features and easy cleaning, making it a versatile and reliable choice for blending a wide range of ingredients.
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2
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9
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4
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5
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7
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NutriBullet ZNBF30500Z
The NutriBullet ZNBF30500Z Blender Combo is a powerful and versatile blender that offers precise control, easy cleaning, and is suitable for various blending tasks, although caution should be exercised with the to-go lids and handle.
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NutriBullet Pro 900
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6
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2
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4
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9
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Vitamix Pro Series 750
The Vitamix Pro Series 750 is a high-performance blender with a range of features, including variable speed settings, pre-programmed settings, and a self-cleaning function, making it a versatile and durable option for various blending needs.
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6
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Smeg BLC02WHMUK
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8
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5
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11
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Wolf Gourmet Pro-Performance
The Wolf Pro-Performance blender is a high-quality and durable blender with a large container, powerful motor, and versatile speed settings, making it perfect for blending large batches of various recipes.
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6
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15
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Cuisinart SmartPower Duet
The Cuisinart SmartPower Duet blender is a versatile and powerful kitchen appliance that offers a range of features to meet various blending and food processing needs.
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3
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16
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Ninja BL610 Professional
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7
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KitchenAid K150
The KitchenAid K150 Blender is a compact and versatile blender with a powerful motor, multiple speed settings, and a durable construction, making it suitable for a range of blending tasks.
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Breville The 3X Bluicer
The Breville The 3X Bluicer is a powerful and versatile kitchen appliance that offers efficient performance, easy cleaning, and a range of features for blending, juicing, and more.
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6
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19
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Nutribullet Smart Touch
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7
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Zwilling Enfinigy Power
The Zwilling Enfinigy Power Blender is a high-powered and versatile blender that can handle tough foods, with a durable construction and easy-to-use features.
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We ranked Vitamix A3500 #1 in January 2025 because:
- 8 independent experts mentioned it in their “best countertop blenders” rankings.
- Out of those, 2 experts 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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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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Sounded noticeably loud while grinding ingredients
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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 blades
Crushes ice, nuts and more with ease
Lots of speeds + timer function
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Bulky
Investment pricing
Overkill for most people
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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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We ranked Breville The Super Q #2 in January 2025 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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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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TechRadar
The best premium blender
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Ultra-powerful
Easy to use
Comes with extra smoothie cup
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Fewer presets than #1
Bulky
Not great with small quantities
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TechGearLab
Best Overall Blender / Editor's Choice
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Thoughtful presets
User-friendly interface
Food processing capabilities
Includes to-go cup
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Slightly fickle lid
Blades are not removable
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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 January 2025 ranking
The Strategist
Reviewed
Tom's Guide
Good Housekeeping
T3
TechRadar
TechGearLab
Delish
Forbes
Rtings.com
We ranked KitchenAid K400 #3 in January 2025 because:
- 5 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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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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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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TechGearLab
Best No-Frills Blender
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Exceptional frozen beverages
Efficiently mills flour
Sleek, retro style
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Struggles at blending hearty recipes
Incapable of making nut butter
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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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We ranked Vitamix E310 Explorian #4 in January 2025 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best countertop blenders” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Vitamix E310 Explorian as #1.
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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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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We ranked Breville Fresh & Furious #5 in January 2025 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best countertop blenders” rankings.
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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TechRadar
The best medium capacity blender
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Blends and crushes effectively
Compact for a jug blender
Affordable for a Breville appliance
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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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We ranked Blendtec Total Classic #6 in January 2025 because:
- 4 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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TechGearLab
Best Heavy-Duty Blender
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Great at blending hearty recipes
Dependable durability
Wide variety of presets
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Not designed for fine-grained processing
Poor grinding performance
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We ranked NutriBullet ZNBF30500Z #7 in January 2025 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best countertop blenders” rankings.
Good Housekeeping
Best Value
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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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TechGearLab
Best Bang for the Buck
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Affordable
Heats soup remarkably well
Includes multiple to-go cups
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Singular preset
Struggles to crush ice
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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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We ranked NutriBullet Pro 900 #8 in January 2025 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best countertop blenders” rankings.
Tom's Guide
The best single-serve blender
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Affordable choice
Incredible power
Surprising versatility
Compact
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Limited warranty
Not designed for dry products
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TechRadar
The best blender for small kitchens
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Simple but effective
Compact footprint
Jug can be used for storage
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Only one speed
Blade tricky to clean
Food can get stuck on the sides
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We ranked Vitamix Pro Series 750 #9 in January 2025 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 Smeg BLC02WHMUK #10 in January 2025 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best countertop blenders” rankings.
Tom's Guide
The best blender for frozen ingredients
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Sleek high-tech look
Powerful blending, especially with frozen produce
Vacuum pump for smoother results
Plenty of settings
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Blades get quite hot
Some recipes needed a re-blend
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T3
The best vacuum-pump blender
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Fun retro design
Lots of power and modes
Vacuum pump feature
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Vacuum pump requires batteries
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TechRadar
The best blender for ice
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Outstanding at crushing ice
High-end, stylish design
Auto clean function
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Manual mode not so impressive
Premium price
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We ranked Wolf Gourmet Pro-Performance #11 in January 2025 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best countertop blenders” rankings.
Good Housekeeping
Best Powerful Blender
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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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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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We ranked Cuisinart SmartPower Duet #12 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best countertop blenders” rankings.
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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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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We ranked Ninja BL610 Professional #13 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best countertop blenders” rankings.
TechGearLab
Best Buy on a Tight Budget
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Straightforward interface
Extra-large pitcher
Excellent blended frozen beverages
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Subpar grinding
Unable to heat soup
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We ranked KitchenAid K150 #14 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best countertop blenders” rankings.
TechRadar
The best value KitchenAid blender
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Effective at blending
Simple to use
Stylish design
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Only three speed settings
No preset programs
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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 Breville The 3X Bluicer #15 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best countertop blenders” rankings.
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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TechGearLab
A Unique Blender-Juicer Combo
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Spin fresh juice for smoothies
User-friendly presets
Can maximize counter space
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Subpar pureeing abilities
Inability to crush ice
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We ranked Nutribullet Smart Touch #16 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best countertop blenders” rankings.
Reviewed
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Sleek
Helpful presets
Has child safety features
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Lid is difficult to take off
Difficult to know if a button has been pushed
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Tom's Guide
The best blender under $100
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4 auto blend modes
3 power levels and pulse settings
Powerful blending, even frozen ingredients
Comes with a tamper
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Bulky blending base component
Really loud
Finicky cleaning under blades
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We ranked Zwilling Enfinigy Power #17 in January 2025 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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