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And more importantly, have they reached the Kitchen Basic status of, say, atoaster ovenor coffee maker?
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In other words, does everyoneneedone?
Read on to help determine whether a high-speed blender is right for you.
And if youre still a little confused about what makes them so different from the basic models out there?
We have you covered on that intel tooplus some solid blender picks for every budget.
How exactly is an expensive blender different?
The actual blades are likely a little different in higher-end models too.
Thats another key for getting a supersmooth texture, Arturo says.
And because theyre more durable, theyre more likely to keep delivering max smoothness for years and years.
And it can do it quickly, Los Angeles-based chefAriane Resnick, tells SELF.
That goes for more than just simple fruit and veggiesmoothies, Largeman-Roth says.
Okay, but do youreallyneed one?
All of the experts we talked with seriously love their high-speed blenders.
But is a $500 (or higher) model a must-have for, well,everyone?
(Be careful using very hard ingredients like ice in your smoothies, though.
Before you drop hundreds of dollars on a kitchen appliance, be sure its something youll actually use often.
For instance, if youre thinking about getting into DIY almond milk, thats awesome.
Here are our experts favorites.
Vitamix blenders are the ultimate workhorses, say Arturo and Largeman-Roth.
Theyre still not exactly cheap, but they do offer considerable savings.
And the motor, while plenty powerful, manages to be pretty quiet.
If you do frozen margaritas on Sundays, an inexpensive option like this is the best choice.
You just need something that will make a homogenous concoction, Horn says.
Well cheers to that.
