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Best general-use blender
Pros: blends most things as well as the pricey Vitamix blender, crushes ice to snow and aces frozen drinks, simple and intuitive to use, dishwasher-safe, quiet and well-built
Cons: no durability history
021614054104
BBL605XL
Five, plus pulse
BPA-free Eastman Tritan copolyester
750 watts (1 horsepower)
Yes
6.5 inches wide by 8 inches deep by 17 inches high
Not listed
One-year limited
Breville
48 ounces
General-use blender
*Est. $200
Brushed metal
One-piece jar/blade assembly, inner measuring lid for adding food while blending, LCD timer, pre-programmed ice-crush and smoothie settings, illuminated buttons, Breville Assist ring-pulls for lid and electrical plug, cord storage
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Best blender under $100
Pros: outstanding all-around blender and food chopper, includes three blending containers with storage lids, dishwasher-safe, quiet
Cons: plastic parts may break quickly, dangerously sharp blades
622356529785
QB1004
One
BPA-free plastic
450 watts (0.6 horsepower)
Yes
11 inches wide by 7 inches deep by 19 inches high
7 pounds
Two-year limited (direct Ninja Kitchen purchase); one-year limited (purchased from other retailers)
Euro-Pro
48- and 40-ounce pitchers and 16-ounce chopping bowl
Budget general-use blender
*Est. $65
Black
Nonslip base, storage lids, microwave-safe pitcher and bowl, recipe book
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Best heavy-duty blender
Pros: multifunction machine grinds grain, makes ice cream, hot soup and more, easy to clean by blending soapy water, seven-year warranty and proven durability
Cons: tamper required for fully blending some foods, mixed reviews for noise
703113018466
5200
10
BPA-free Eastman Tritan copolyester
2 horsepower
No
7.25 inches wide by 8.75 inches deep by 20.5 inches high
10.6 pounds
Seven years
Vitamix
64 ounces
Heavy-duty blender
*Est. $450
Black, brushed stainless, platinum, red, white
One-piece jar/blade assembly, vented lid with plug for adding food while blending, soft-grip ergonomic handle, tamper with collar to prevent hitting blades, cookbook, DVD tutorial
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Best single-serve blender
Pros: can blend single servings or a whole quart, blends right in the lidded travel cups, tough, dishwasher-safe, BPA-free blending containers
Cons: bogs down with very thick mixtures and ice, travel cups have an open drinking hole, several owners say it breaks too quickly
086279029898
CPB-300
Two, plus pulse
BPA-free Eastman Tritan copolyester
350 watts (0.5 horsepower)
Yes
10.1 inches wide by 10 inches deep by 15.8 inches high
5.6 pounds
Three-year limited
Cuisinart
32-ounce jar, four 16-ounce travel cups and 8-ounce chopping cup
Single-serve blender
*Est. $70
Black/stainless steel, white, pink
Standby mode, safety interlock, auto stop, slip-proof feet, cord storage, recipe book
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Budget single-serve blender
Pros: blends a single serving Blends in the lidded travel cup, small and lightweight, quiet
Cons: too little power for some users, not very durable
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51101B
One
Plastic
175 watts (0.2 horsepower)
No
5.2 inches wide by 4.2 inches deep by 11.9 inches high
2.2 pounds
One-year limited
Hamilton Beach
14 ounces
Single-serve blender
*Est. $16
Black
Cord wrap storage, travel lid