BEST DEALS ON BLENDERS:
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Magic Bullet Blender — $37.04 (save $12.95)
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Vitamix E310 Explorian Blender — $289.95 (save $60)
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Oster Pro 1200 Watt Kitchen Blender — $55.27 (save $24.72)
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Hamilton Beach Power Elite — $29.99 (save $5)
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NutriBullet NBR-1201 High-Speed Blender — $57.16 (save $2.83)
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Ninja Professional 72oz Countertop Blender — $89.99 (save $10)
Today’s lesson in Cooking as a Grown-Ass adult: Blenders are used for more than frozen margs in summer and collecting dust in winter.
Hot soup without a stove, coffee without a coffee maker, and whipped cream without a hand mixer are just a few of the tasks these multitasking appliances can tackle. Similar to the way the mystical Instant Pot replaces a sauté pan or slow cooker, blenders can expand your meal possibilites tenfold without the clutter of multiple machines. Read more…
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BEST OVERALL
Vitamix Professional Series 750
This classic Vitamix annihilates fruits and nuts and has presets to make just about anything.
- Power: 1,560 watts
- Container size: 64-ounce
- Automated settings: smoothies, hot soups, frozen desserts, purées, self-cleaning
- App-connected: No
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BEST FOR MIXING DOUGH
Ninja Mega Kitchen System (BL770)
Expand to pizza or cookie dough with this food processing bowl — just ignore the noise.
- Power: 1,500 watts
- Pitcher size: 72-ounce
- Automated settings: dough, blend, crush, single serve
- App-connected: No
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BEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK
Calphalon Auto-Speed Blender
Novices and experts alike will appreciate the auto-adjusting speeds, screen, and long warranty.
- Power: 1,100 watts
- Container size: 67.6-ounce
- Automated settings: smoothie, dip, milkshake, frozen drink
- App-connected: No
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BEST PERSONAL BLENDER
NutriBullet Balance
Track fitness goals and nutrition facts with the Bluetooth smart scale and Balance app.
- Power: 1,200 Watts
- Container size: 32-ounce
- Automated settings: None
- App-connected: Yes
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BEST SMART BLENDER
Vitamix A3500
Walk-away convenience and the touchscreen are life-changing, but iPads can be bought for cheaper.
- Power: 1,500 watts
- Container size: 64-ounce
- Automated settings: smoothies, hot soups, dips and spreads, frozen desserts, self-cleaning
- App-connected: Yes
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BEST HAND BLENDER
Breville Control Grip Immersion Blender
Dressing, soup, merengue, and whipped cream can achieve the perfect texture with 15 trigger speeds and an ergonomic handle.
- Power: 280 watts
- Pitcher size: 42-ounce
- Automated settings: None
- App-connected: No
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BEST FOR WORKOUTS
Oster Blend-N-Go
A pre-gym smoothie always feels rushed, but this blending pitcher doubles as a sport bottle.
- Power: 400 watts
- Pitcher size: 20-ounce
- Automated settings: None
- App-connected: No
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BUDGET PICK
Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher (58163)
This classic blender is great for newbies and triples as a personal blender and food processor — but you get what you pay for.
- Power: 700 watts
- Container size: 40-ounce
- Automated settings: milkshake/easy clean, purée/smoothie, dice/salsa, crush ice/grate
- App-connected: No
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BEST FOR TRAVELING
PopBabies Personal Blender
USB charging makes this great for going off the grid or for work.
- Power: 175 watts
- Container size: 14-ounce
- Automated settings: None
- App-connected: No
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BEST FOR SWITCHING UP RECIPES
NutriBullet
Though it only has one speed, you’ll get two different blade options included with the set.
- Power: 600 watts
- Cup size(s): Two 18-ounce, one 24-ounce
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BEST FOR EXTRACTING NUTRIENTS
Nutri Ninja with FreshVac Technology
Get the most nutrients and best flavors from your produce with this blender’s FreshVac pump.
- Power: 1,100 watts
- Cup size(s): Two 24-ounce
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BEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK
Magic Bullet
A cheap, reliable blender that isn’t too feature-heavy.
- Power: 250 watts
- Cup size(s): One 12-ounce, two 18-ounce
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BEST FOR TAKING IN THE CAR
Homgeek Personal Mini Blender
With two slim sports bottles, this compact blender is a solid choice.
- Power: 300 watts
- Cup size(s): Two 20-ounce
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BEST FOR CAMPING
Cozibot Travel Blender
Just because you’re far from an outlet doesn’t mean you need to skip your smoothie.
- Power: 65 watts
- Cup size(s): One 13-ounce
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