Blenders: Reviews

Updated December 2009
 

Best general-use blender

Oster Classic Beehive Blender *Est. $65 Compare Prices
 
Expert & User Review Sources:

Cook's Illustrated Magazine: Editors whip up broccoli soup, smoothies and pesto in nine inexpensive blenders.

The Wall Street Journal: Passy tests several blender models and lists the pros and cons for each. He praises the Oster Classic Beehive as "powerful" and ...

CNNMoney.com: This short article discusses three blenders, including the Oster Classic Beehive Blender, which is the author's budget pick. ...

Amazon.com: There are more than 100 reviews at Amazon.com for the Oster Classic Beehive blender. Overall, most owners are happy with it, ...

Target.com: There are only a few reviews at Target.com for the Oster Beehive, but all are positive. Owners praise its simple design and ...

 

Budget blender

Kalorik BL-16909 *Est. $40 Compare Prices
 
Expert & User Review Sources:

Cook's Illustrated Magazine: Ten basic blenders are evaluated by editors at Cook's Illustrated in rigorous hands-on tests. The best blenders have V-shaped ...

Buzzillions.com: The Kalorik BL-16909 gets good ratings from several reviews posted at Buzzillions.com. Owners praise its attractive styling and ...

Amazon.com: There aren't as many reviews posted for the Kalorik BL-16909 at Amazon.com as there are at Buzzillions.com, but those listed are ...

 

Multifunction blender

Vita-Mix 5200 *Est. $450 Compare Prices
 
Expert & User Review Sources:

ConsumerReports.org: Editors at ConsumerReports.org test 31 blenders, ranking them in order of overall points tallied from individual tests on ...

Cook's Illustrated Magazine: Editors test two fancy blenders that claim to do more that just make smoothies. Each blender is compared with the other as well ...

Wine Spectator: Sam Gugino, a longtime kitchen-gear tester, evaluates five more expensive blenders. Tests include cheese grating, puréeing soups ...

Amazon.com: Owner-written reviews mostly praise the Vitamix's power and ability to prepare everything from soup to ground nuts. The main ...

 

Blenders Runners Up:

Blendtec Total Blender *Est. $400

3 picks including: Amazon.com, Food & Wine Magazine…

Breville Ikon Hemisphere BBL600XL *Est. $200

3 picks including: Amazon.com…

Cuisinart SmartPower CBT-500 *Est. $100

2 picks including: Amazon.com, Cooking.com…

Oster Fusion BRLY07-Z *Est. $80

2 picks by top review sites.

Waring MBB *Est. $130

2 picks by top review sites.

     
 
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Blendtec Home TB-621-BHM The Professional's Choice 1,560-Watt Total Blender, Black
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New: $599.00 $399.95   
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Breville BBL600XL Ikon 750-Watt 51-Ounce Blender
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New: $249.99 $189.00   
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KitchenAid KSB560OB 5-Speed 56-Ounce Blender, Onyx Black
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New: $129.99 $79.99   
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Cuisinart CBT-500 SmartPower 600-Watt Premier Power Blender, Brushed Stainless
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New: $150.00 $90.00   
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Oster Fusion Blender - BRLY07B
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New: $71.49 $69.99   
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Waring MBB518 Professional Quality Food & Beverage Blender, Stainless Steel
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New: $190.00   
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Hamilton Beach 51101 Single-Serve Blender with Travel Lid
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New: $19.99 $16.81   
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