The best blenders for every task

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It might come as a shock to cocktail enthusiasts, but blenders can be used for more than just frozen margaritas. That's a tasty surprise, right?

The possibilities are endless: hot soup without a hob, coffee without a coffee maker, and whipped cream without a whisk. Those are just a few things that multitasking blenders can tackle. Indeed, a good blender will expand your meal repertoire tenfold, and without needing multiple machines that clutter up the kitchen.

But where to start when actually choosing a blender? They’ve all got their own selection of features. Unless you’re a blending expert, it’s difficult to know what’s what and which machine suits you. This is where we can help.

Is a blender the same thing as a food processor?

As a general rule, blenders are for liquids — juice, smoothies, shakes, soups, and purees — whereas food processors will slice, chop, grate, shred, and dice. However, you’ll find some blenders have attachments, such as detachable food mixing bowls, that allow them to double up as a blender/food processor combo.

Why do you need a blender?

The ability to make your own juice, smoothies, and protein shakes isn't the only reason to invest in a blender. These devices can also help you to establish healthy habits. Blenders simplify meeting your nutrient goal by squeezing everything into a 30-second meal replacement. With thousands of recipes online, you're bound to find a balanced combo of greens and fruits that you actually look forward to drinking.

Being completely in charge of the contents lets you closely monitor portion size, stick to dietary restrictions, and track macronutrients to stay on track with diet goals. You'll never need to buy a sickeningly expensive juice again.

Do blenders have smart features?

Blenders can be as basic or as advanced as you want (depending on what you’re willing to spend, of course). There are simple blenders that cost next to nothing and have a simple on/off switch, or tech-savvy blenders that connect to an app via Bluetooth. These apps might provide recipes or keep records of nutrition or health goals. There are other features to look out for, such as pre-set blending programs. These might be geared to specifically make soup, smoothies, or frozen desserts. Some blenders can automatically detect the load and adjust its motors and programs accordingly.

What is the best blender capacity?

The capacity of a blender will vary. There are personal-use blenders, which have a container big enough for one person (maybe around 700ml), and multi-serve blenders, which have a much bigger container (up to 2 litres or even more). But many blenders come with different sized containers, allowing you to switch between sizes as required. We especially like blenders that have a sports bottle attachment, which can be used to make a smoothie or juice. Simply detach the bottle, pop a lid on, and off you go.

What is the best blender?

That’s up to you. We can’t make the decision on your behalf. That's kind of the point of a blender — you know the ingredients you like and you can make the smoothie or meal exactly how you want it. That's also true when choosing the machine. It has to be one that suits your needs, routine, and kitchen. What we can do, however, is draw up a list of the best blenders for everyone, to help you find something that's perfect for you.

These are the best blenders in 2024.

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