# Best Blenders Tested for Every Budget

> Vitamix VX1 wins as best blender overall after thorough testing across price points.
- Title: Best Blenders Tested for Every Budget · Bon Appétit | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: vitamix, blender, vx1, nutribullet, chefman, countertop, smoothie, price, blender testing, home kitchen, food, lifestyle
- Source: Bon Appétit — https://bonappetit.com/story/best-blender
- Author: Adam Campbell-Schmitt
- Published: 2023-02-01T22:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: vitamix, blender, vx1, nutribullet, chefman, countertop, smoothie, price, blender testing, home kitchen, food, lifestyle
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Vitamix VX1 is the top blender for most users with 1440 watts, 64-oz pitcher, and 10 speeds at $330.