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The best blenders are versatile enough to make a slew of purees and blends with minimum fuss and cleanup.
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But how do you know which one is right for you?
Find your next countertop sidekick below.
Certain options like preset programs for soups and smoothies and self-cleaning cycles can also help simplify things.
But if you mostly make smoothies for yourself, a compact blender may be more practical.
Price
You dont have to splurge a ton to get a powerful machine.
One SELF tester describes this Vitamix blender as a bad boy, and we can understand why.
This blender takes all the guesswork out of whipping up smoothies, purees, and soups, she says.
Theres also a self-cleaning setting, for easy cleanup.
But it has a sleek, modern appearance that keeps it from feeling like an eyesore.
Product specs
Wattage:1,380 |Capacity:48 oz.
It is an essential kitchen item and totally worth the price.
One SELF tester seconds that the machine is a solid investment.
Vitamixes really are worth the money.
Ive had mine for a few years now and it works like a champ, she says.
I was looking for a blenderthis was priced right.
However, it has overperformed my expectations!
one happy shopper wrote.
Easy to use, easy to clean, great product!
Its a favorite pick at SELF tootwo of our testers love it.
I picked up this model in 2018, and Ive been a fan ever since.
Ive had this Magic Bullet for five years, and its still going strong!
says one SELF tester.
The size is perfectI can stow it away in my cabinet and it barely takes up any room.
Wattage:250 |Capacity: 20 oz.
England says theyre generally a fraction of the cost of a regular blender too.
The Beast is also a go-to for Alfano because its not only powerful, but compact and design-forward.
Its extra-wide chute can accommodate whole fruits and veggies, and its contoured blade can liquefy leafy greens.
Its also completely dishwasher-safe, for simple cleanup.
The whole family loves the great smoothies and bowls.
I also love how it has more than one purpose.
The chop function is nice and makes what used to be long tasks superfast.
Randall uses hers almost daily towhip up tasty salsas, pestos, hummus, and roasted red pepper sauce.
Shop even more expert and SELF-editor favorites below.
Wattage:1,000 |Capacity: 32 oz.
Definitely worth spending the extra money.
With a pulse mode and the ability to crush ice, the BlendJet is a tiny but mighty machine.
It even has a lock mode to ensure you might travel with it safely.
Wattage:N/A |Capacity:16 oz.
