The Best Blenders Available

Here we explore the top three rated blenders in each category. You can use this independent and unbiased information to sidestep some of the time consuming research, and quickly zero in on the best blenders available.

With so many sub standard appliances on the market today, this info will also ensure that you buy the best blender for the money.

For example, it's true that you can pay under $30 for some cheap blenders, but be prepared to pay that amount five or six times over the next ten years, as many of these machines have a short life span.

So if at all possible try not to fall in to that trap, and look to spend $60 or more on a new blender. In fact, my best advice is to spend around $80 - $150 for a higher quality blender with a decent warranty.

Select one of the best blenders that you can afford from the options below. And if funds allow, opt for a semi professional $300+ blender that will give even better results and potentially last 15 to 20 years.

Best $300+ Semi Profesional Blenders For Home Use

1) Vitamix Blender

• One of the most complete and best blenders on the market today that will handle just about anything you ask.


• This blender chops, grinds, minces, juices and crushes ice with smooth efficiency and even cooks soup!


• Built using a Swedish energy saving motor that has variable speed settings, and hardened blades made from stainless steel.


• A 64 oz jar that is great for long cool drinks in the summer or hearty soups during the winter.


• Great Instruction via the cook book and DVDs.


• The high price of this blender does put some people off, but you are buying a true quality blender that is extremely durable and comes with a long warranty.


• What else can we say? It is expensive, but once you buy it, you're set for life...so save up the money for this blender.


• Read more in our Vita Mix Blender Review

 

2) Blendtec Blender

• Blendtec excelled themselves with the original Total Blender. Replacing 9 other kitchen items, this multi-purpose blender will blend, mix and chop pretty much anything you would want.


• But the new Wildside Blender is even better (pictured right). A larger 3 qaurt HP3A container has been added along with new blades that are 4 inches long for additional reach and the 'fifth side' allows for concoctions that are well blended.


• Grind coffee, crush ice for cool slushies, mix professional quality drinks, create fruit juice, blend creamy soups, mix frothy milkshakes or frappes, chop or puree vegetables, liquefy foods and even knead dough to make bread, pasta or pizza bases.


• Housing a 1500 Watt motor that can spin its 3 steel blades at 29,000RPM, this blender gives you ultimate power.


• Huge three quart jug that can hold the largest quantities of soup, sauce or beverages.


• Unique Smart touch Tec-nology ™ touchpad control operates the blender, so that once you select a function the blender takes over and makes the perfect recipe every time.


• At only twenty inches high the Blendtec will fit under most cupboards in the kitchen


• Read more in our Blentec Blender Reviews

Best $80-$150 Quality Blenders

1) KitchenAid 5-Speed Blender

Our top rated blender priced at around $100 is the KitchenAid 5 Speed blender, we see this blender as the best value for money, and its highly recommended by a host of consumers.

They like its long lifespan and ability to make just about any chopped or blended recipe. It also comes in a wide variety of colors, making it easy to find the right one to match any kitchen.

The construction is incredibly durable, which means you won't need to be replacing your blender any time soon.

Read more in our KitchenAid 5 Speed Blender Review

2) Waring PBB2 Professional Bar Blender

Coming second on our list of best blenders is the Waring Pro Blender PBB Series, at around $100 this is an excellent addition to any kitchen. You won't be disappointed with the build or quality of the parts as you mix, crush, grind, purify, chop or blend solids and liquids in seconds.

If you want the perfect milkshake, smoothie, soup or sauces then the Pro Professional Blender series should be the only series of blenders you look at. All this and a sturdy, classic looking base which complements the Waring Professional Blender PBB Series of blenders perfectly.

If you want a high quality, durable blender then consider a Waring Pro blender.

Read more in our Waring Pro Blender Review

3) Oster Classic Beehive Blender

Third is the Classic Oster Beehive Blender. Its a powerful blender, designed to handle even the toughest blending jobs, yet is still capable of mixing great drinks, soups, sauces and any other blending requirement you have.

The other advantages of the Oster Beehive Blender include the ice crusher blade which gives perfectly crushed ice every time.

If you are looking for perfectly chopped food then the pulse option will also give you the control you need to make sure you're not over-chopping.

Read more in our Oster Beehive Blender Review

The Best Blender for Frozen Drinks

Margaritaville Frozen Concoction Maker

Undoubtedly one of the best blenders for frozen drinks is the Margaritaville Frozen Concoction Maker.

For the price, you won't be disappointed in the speed and durability of this fantastic blender.

The Margaritaville has 4 preprogrammed settings so you can make a smoothie one minute then a margarita the next... An ice crushing, frozen drink lover's dream!

Read more in our Margaritaville Frozen Concoction Maker Review