Best blenders 2025: blitzing machines for smoothies, soups and liquidising

The best blenders are often bought to make smoothies or soup but they are much more versatile than that. If you want to make breadcrumbs, whip up sauces and, with some models, produce dough, blenders can do it. Some can even heat soups as well as producing them.

Blenders work by simply liquidising your ingredients into a thick fruity concoction of both juice and fibre-rich pulp. This is good for the digestive system, but rather more filling. It can also result in creamy sauces, fine breadcrumbs and smooth soups, too.

We've rounded up the best blenders at as many price points as possible, from budget to "Oh my god, how can a blender cost that much?" Our current favourite is the KitchenAid Artisan K400 due to its power, speed and looks, but we've found and reviewed plenty of options from Nutribullet, Ninja, Tefal and more.

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WRITTEN BY

WRITTEN BY

Bethan Girdler-Maslen

Bethan Girdler-Maslen is T3's Home Editor and covers style, wellness and living. As a home appliance tester, she's tested plenty of blender and is often seen taking a smoothie into the office. She's got the best recommendations, recipe tips and buying advice for blenders and beyond.

Best blenders 2025 ranking

The best blender overall

KitchenAid makes some of the best blenders on the market – stylish, power-packed and highly desirable. They tend to be rather expensive as a result, but with the Artisan K400, KitchenAid has brought the price down to under £300. Admittedly that's quite pricey compared to, say, a Nutribullet, but you get what you pay for.

The KitchenAid Artisan K400 has a look that is timeless rather than retro, and for most people it is going to be big enough and powerful enough for anything they want to do.

The basics are all well handled – the lid fits well, and can be left while things blend. However, do not use the self-cleaning cycle without putting your hand on top, as washing up liquid being spun in water by a 1.5 horsepower engine does tend to foam up quite alarmingly.

The glass jar shouldn't stain or discolour as much as a BPA one and it's also dishwasher proof. It is also rather heavy, since it's thick glass, and I'm pretty sure you wouldn't want to drop it onto a concrete floor, but in terms of looks and easy care it's great.

For 9 out of 10 things you want to do with a blender, the K400 is easily powerful enough. It can pull off nut butters and turn kale into a pretty successful smoothie, for instance. With thicker mixtures you may need to whip out the spatula – or add a little more liquid – now and then, but I have never encountered a blender where that wasn't the case. There's no better blender to buy right now, and it comes in a range of 11 colours, from understated to eye-popping.

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The best powerful blender

If it's power you're after, the Nutribullet Pro 1000 Series Blender is seriously impressive albeit very loud. Nutribullet is very clever in the way it operates, in that you simply click it on and push it down, so the Nutribullet Pro 1000 Series Blender is very easy to use, although you don't get a multitude of settings to choose from.

But simplicity is often the key with blenders, and the Nutribullet Pro 1000 Series Blender is a great example of that. It looks great, is compact and lightweight, and it blends up smoothies, soups and sauces in seconds.

The Nutribullet Pro 1000 Series Blender is also a mini food processor, so it could be the only blending appliance you could ever need. See our Nutribullet Pro 1000 Series Blender review for more details.

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The best cheap blender

The Salter Kuro Actifusion Blender might be cheap but it's definitely cheerful. At just £34.99, the Salter Kuro Actifusion Blender might be the most affordable blender on the market, and it comes with a surprising amount of power and accessories.

The Salter Kuro Actifusion Blender come with four leak-proof bottles and containers, so despite it 350 watts of power, it can blend up plenty for you and you can take your drinks on the go. It does have to be plugged into the mains and it's a bit chunky, but it's great value for money.

Read our full Salter Kuro Actifusion Blender review for more.

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The best portable blender

For people who love to take their smoothies or soups into work with them, the Ninja Blast is the best portable blender you can buy today. Its compact (although a little heavy) design makes it easy to take with you everywhere, and the best part is that you can make smoothies on the go to preserve their freshness.

Considering the price, the Ninja Blast has surprisingly powerful blades and motor, and it blends impressively quietly. It can easily blend fruit, vegetables, powders and other ingredients and its colourful light system lets you know when it's running, its battery life (which runs out a little too quickly at times) and if it has any blockage issues. Read our full Ninja Blast review for the details.

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The best blender and food processor

If it's a blender and food processor you want, the NutriBullet Magic Bullet Kitchen Express is our current favourite choice for both functions.

While it's best for small prep tasks, the NutriBullet Magic Bullet Kitchen Express performs well and it comes with easy accessories: a cross blade for chopping, mincing and purees, and a reversible slice/shred disc for shredding and slicing.

Despite its small size, the NutriBullet Magic Bullet Kitchen Express is surprisingly loud, which our reviewers have found with Nutribullet models. But for the price and features, the NutriBullet Magic Bullet Kitchen Express is a good choice.

NutriBullet Magic Bullet Kitchen Express review

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The best vacuum pump blender

The Smeg BLC02WHMUK High Performance Blender is one of the newest blenders to the Smeg range, and it's already blown its predecessors out of the water. The main reason is because of its vacuum pump accessory, that works with the blender to remove oxygen from your blending drink or foods. The best thing about it that you can batch make drinks and your smoothies, soups and more stay fresher and last longer.

It’s an incredible versatile blender and can make smoothies, nut butters, sauces, soups and crushed ice. It has a powerful 1400W motor, a 1.5-litre capacity and multiple modes for blending, pulsing and crushing.

As expected with any Smeg product, the Smeg BLC02WHMUK High Performance Blender has fun retro styling, although it's currently only available in matte black or white.

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The best personal blender

Another Smeg entry on the list! For smoothies, sauces, milkshakes and soups, the Smeg PBF01 Personal Blender is a force to be reckoned with. Its petite portable size makes it easy to set up and take with you anywhere, and its 600ml bottles and its lids fit together seamlessly to avoid spills and leaks.

Similar to a Nutribullet, the Smeg Personal Blender's mechanism slots perfectly into place and offers one-push control. With two speeds to choose from and a 300W motor, it's not the most powerful option on this list but it cuts through tough and frozen produce quickly.

While it struggles without liquid and it can get quite hot, the Smeg PBF01 Personal Blender is a brilliant Nutribullet dupe that you’ll want to display in your kitchen, thanks to its 50’s retro-inspired design. Read our full Smeg PBF01 Personal Blender review.

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The best quiet blender

Blenders can make a helluva lot of noise, but the Tefal Blend Up Mini Blender is surprisingly quiet considering its capacity and powerful wattage. It's compact design is stylish yet convenient, and it takes up hardly any room in your kitchen.

While it's a little pricey, the Tefal Blend Up Mini Blender comes with eight versatile automatic programmes, so it'll blend everything for you without you having to be too involved. It doesn't have any hot programmes available, but if its smoothies or gespachos you're wanting to make, the Tefal Blend Up Mini Blender is a great choice.

Read our full Tefal Blend Up Mini Blender review for more.

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The best blender for soups and sauces

The Scott Simplissimo Chef All in One Cook Blender is a bit of a low-key wonder if you’re looking to do more than just blend. In fact, this nicely designed and well-built kitchen appliance is more of a multipurpose machine thanks to the way it can heat ingredients. Naturally, because it’s featured here the Simplissimo can blend with the best of them, by using its dedicated blending button.

However, it can also make thick/chunky soup, a smooth variation on the same theme, deliver delicious sauces from raw ingredients and crush ice like there’s no tomorrow too. It even comes with an extra accessory that allows you to steam food like vegetables or even fish.

Choose from preset buttons for any of the options above, or dial in your own manual settings and the Simplissimo works a treat. We got great chunky soup in 30 minutes, which was blended to perfection and hot. Pour it into a bowl straight from the robust glass bowl and you’re good to go.

The Scott Simplissimo Chef All in One Cook Blender is easy to clean and comes with accessories for doing just that. There’s also plenty of power, a decent sized footprint that won’t take over your countertop and it’s pretty quiet during everyday use too. We’ve seen it nearly half price recently, which makes it even better value.

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How to choose the best blender

When it comes to choose the best blender for you, it depends what you want to use it for. This can really narrow down your options, as there are some blenders which are best for smoothies, while others are great for sauces. If you want something that can make hot soups, then you'll want to check this is an option with the blender you're looking at, and you can find blender and food processor hybrids which is great if you're trying to cut down on appliances.

Once you've decided what you want it for, you can pick the size of your blender. If you make a lot of smoothies for multiple people, a large capacity model will suit best. But if it's just for you, a personal blender is best. And if you want to bring your blender to work with you, look at a portable model.

How we test the best blenders

Once we've called in the latest blenders, we get to testing right away. We look at every aspect of the blender, like size, weight, design, cord and charge. We also look at set-up, so if the blender is cordless, we'll see how long it takes to charge.

From there, we'll start blending! Depending on the model, we'll make smoothies, soups, sauces, breadcrumbs and more. We look into speed, power, how smooth or rough the blend comes out, and noise.

Price is also something we consider, and we'll look at the accessories and attachments that come with the blender, in terms of quality and usability. We'll then publish a review and continue to add to it to test the blender's durability.

See how we test at T3 for more details.

FAQs

How does a blender work?

To use a blender, add your ingredients, like liquids, chopped up fruit and ice cubes, screw the lid on tightly and start the blender. The blender does all the hard work for you and you’re left with a smoothie, soup or juice.

What's the difference between a blender and a juicer?

Blenders differ from juicers in one significant way. Juicers mash or grind up fruit using centrifugal or slow masticating forces to extract the juice, the whole juice and nothing but the juice. This system allows you to consume large volumes of fruit and veg sustenance without feeling full and bloated. The absence of roughage also allows the digestive system to absorb nutrients more effectively.

Instead, blenders liquidised your ingredients into a smoothies or pulps.

How long should a blender last?

A blender can last anywhere from five to 15 years depending on how often you use it, its quality and how well you take care of it.

Is there anything I shouldn't put in a blender?

Yes, there are some foods you shouldn't put in a blender. This is mainly because you could damage the blender or make inedible foods.

In general, try to avoid potatoes, dried fruit, nuts and foods that are too hot or too cold in your blender. See 8 foods you should never put in a blender for more details.

Reviewer panel

Bethan Girdler-Maslen

As T3's Home Editor, Beth has tested many appliances, including the best blenders. She uses her Smeg Personal Blender on a weekly basis, and is also a fan of the Ninja Blast.

Rob Clymo

Rob Clymo has been a tech journalist for more years than he can remember. For T3, he loves testing kitchen appliances, and has tested many Nutribullet, Salter and Tefal blenders on this list.

Lee Bell

Lee Bell is a freelance journalist and copywriter specialising in technology, health and grooming. He's often seen testing appliances, including blenders from Nutribullet.