From Bon Appétit · Adam Campbell-Schmitt · · 2m
Best Blenders Tested for Every Budget
Vitamix VX1 wins as best blender overall after thorough testing across price points.
In brief
Vitamix VX1 wins as best blender overall after thorough testing across price points. Vitamix VX1 is the top blender for most users with 1440 watts, 64-oz pitcher, and 10 speeds at $330. Originally reported by Bon Appétit.
What we tested
We tested 40 blenders to find the best at every price point for smoothies, soups, and ice crushing.
Best blender overall
Vitamix VX1 offers 1440 watts, 64-oz pitcher, 10 speeds, and is $330 with 5-year warranty.
Best cheap blender
Nutribullet Power Core provides 700 watts, 1.5L capacity, and is $98 with 1-year warranty.
Best Vitamix for low cabinets
Vitamix Ascent X2 has 1500 watts, 48-oz pitcher, and fits under standard cabinets at 17 inches tall.
Compact full-size blender
Chefman Obliterator delivers 1380 watts, 48-oz capacity, and is 16 inches tall with 7.1-inch base.
Best personal blender
Nutribullet Ultra provides 1200 watts, 24-32 oz capacity, and is $99 with 1-year warranty.
How we tested
We focused on ice crushing, hard ingredient blending, and soup texture without overheating.
What we looked for
Power, ease of use, size compatibility with cabinets, quality materials, and cleaning efficiency.
Other blenders we liked
Vitamix 5200, Oster Extreme Mix, Cuisinart Hurricane Pro, and Breville Fresh and Furious.
Blenders we don't recommend
Ninja Detect, Nama C2, Tribest Backspin, Beast Mega 1200, Smeg, Breville Super Q, and others.
Vitamix 5200
Vitamix 5200 is $345 with 64-oz pitcher, 10 speeds, and 5-year warranty but is bulkier than VX1.
Oster Extreme Mix
Oster Extreme Mix has 1600 watts, 10-point titanium blade, and is $140 with 1-year warranty.
Cuisinart Hurricane Pro
Cuisinart Hurricane Pro delivers 1380 watts, 48-oz capacity, and is $450 with 3-year warranty.
Breville Fresh and Furious
Breville Fresh and Furious has 1100 watts, 50-oz pitcher, and is $150 with 1-year warranty.
Nutribullet Full-Size
Nutribullet Full-Size has 1200 watts, 1.5L capacity, and is $90 with 1-year warranty.
Oster Original 3-Speed
Oster Original 3-Speed has 700 watts, 1.5L pitcher, and is $98 with 1-year warranty.
The key point
Vitamix VX1 is the top blender for most users with 1440 watts, 64-oz pitcher, and 10 speeds at $330.
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