Equipment

Which Blender is Right For You?

We’ve reviewed dozens of blenders of varying styles, designs, prices, and purposes. So which one is right for you?

By Lisa McManus

Published on January 15, 2021

Best Blender Overall

ATK RecommendsVitamix 5200Price (approx): $449Best For: Everything! Heavy-duty blending, smoothies, frozen drinks, milkshakes, raw foods, nuts, grains, and more.

Midpriced Blender

ATK RecommendsBreville Fresh & FuriousPrice (approx): $200Best For: Smoothies, dips, mayonnaise, frozen drinks, milkshakes, nut butters. A serious blender at a moderate price.

Blender Less Than $100

ATK RecommendsNutriBullet Full Size BlenderPrice (approx): $80Best For: Smoothies, frozen drinks, milkshakes, nut butters, dips; low speed is too fast to emulsify mayonnaise.

Personal Blender

ATK RecommendsNinja Nutri Ninja ProPrice (approx): $60Best For: Single servings of smoothies, milkshakes, salad dressings. Small batches right in a travel cup.

Portable Blender

ATK RecommendsPopBabies Personal Portable BlenderPrice (approx): $37Best For: Single servings of smoothies and protein drinks, on the go. Small, battery-powered blender.

Immersion Blender

ATK RecommendsBraun Multiquick 5 Hand BlenderPrice (approx): $60Best For: Pureeing soups right in the cooking pot, mixing salad dressings, whipping cream.

Now get your blend on!

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