The 16 Best Blender Brands, Ranked Worst To Best

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Smoothie enthusiasts know the importance of having a blender in your home. These powerful little machines can turn your favorite ingredients into purees within seconds — whether you're making a warm, creamy squash soup or an ice cold strawberry banana smoothie. And if you're shopping for your first blender, you will have to consider what kinds of features you are willing to pay for. 

Do you want a personal compact blender that can do single-serving smoothies, or are you investing in a professional-grade machine that has a higher horsepower, larger container, and more industrial appearance? Do you want a blender with a removable blade for seamless cleaning, or can you settle for cramming your hand into a blender when it's time to do the dishes? We've done some of the heavy lifting for you when it comes to searching for your new kitchen blender. We ranked these brands on several factors including variation in product sizes, functions, reliability, and price. Here are some of our favorite (and least favorite) blender brands.

Shardor is limited because it only offers two types of personal blenders rather than more standard options than its competitors. The Shardor portable blender comes in at less than 3 pounds and features two bottles for easy travel. The original personal model comes in at less than $30 while the higher-wattage model is less than $60, at the time of this publication. Stepping up to the Shardor standard personal blender doubles the power to 350 watts for crushing through frozen berries. The machine also uses a one-touch operation for smoothies in under 10 seconds.

Amazon reviewers have noted that Shardor personal blenders decline in durability after a few months. Small pieces of plastic were reported by an Amazon reviewer to have broken off into the machine. The bottleneck shape of the container is also difficult in ensuring that all of the fruit and liquid is equally mixed in a smoothie. You might find yourself forcefully shaking the bottle to ensure all of the contents makes contact with the blade.

Wolf Gourmet is likely already out of your price-range for personal blenders. At close to $700, at the time of publication, you are paying for the Wolf Gourmet logo. The brand doesn't offer any personal blending models — just the 64-ounce monster on your countertop.

There are some positive features on this machine that we absolutely love. The machine is made of all stainless steel, so it is guaranteed to last a very long time. Wolf Gourmet also offers some of the highest horsepower motors from any blender we've reviewed at nearly 1800 watts. You'll also receive a sleek LED control panel and five-year warranty. In Wolf fashion, you'll also find a classy red knob for four-program options including ice crushing, smoothies, purees, and soups.

The high price-tag and limited function of this machine puts it comparatively low on our list. If you want to invest so much money into a machine, find a brand that will devote the price toward superior function rather than just looks and a name.

Hurmon is commonly associated with an extensive line of juicers, but how does the brand's only blender work out? According to reviewers, quite favorably. The Hurom Hexa is priced at $349, at the time of publication, making it about the same price as other blenders by its competitors. There are three pre-programed options for soup, smoothies, and crushing ice, as well as an automatic safety shutoff to prevent the motor from overheating.

The downsides to shopping with Hurom include its limited options for blender sizes (Hurom doesn't make a smaller personal blender) and its shape. Several customers on the brand's website have complained that there is no way to remove the stainless steel blades on the bottom of the container for a deep cleaning. If you're trying to make single-portion smoothies, this blender is much too big and can take up unnecessary counter space. But, if you want excellent customer service on the care of your blender and plan to puree hot soups for upwards of five minutes, this is the blender to purchase.

InstantHome is most well-known for its InstantPot machines, but you should be paying attention to its blenders too. The InstantAce blender is priced competitively, compared to other machines in its class, at less than $80, at the time of publication. You'll even find an ice machine function on this 56-ounce machine. Although this model is the only one Instant offers, it does not skimp on quality. The wattage comes in around 700, which is on-par with other similarly-sized blenders. There are eight options for hot, cold, and frozen selections, so you can blend at any temperatures with the tempered glass container. Unlike other brands, InstantHome offers a temperature sensor and timer built in to the machine.

So, what do reviewers think of this nifty machine? The machine scored an average 4.5 stars from 3500 reviewers on Amazon. Reviewers would have liked to see a removable feature on the machine for better ease of cleaning. At around 25 pounds, this machine and its container are also heavier than other standard mixers.

Black & Decker manufacturers everything from power-tools to blenders apparently. You'll find several options for blenders including both personal and standard kitchen blender appliances. You can purchase variability in the functionality of these machines from four-speed to 10-speed options, as well as both glass and plastic container options. Unlike other brands, Black & Decker manufacturers a "quiet blender" that the brand claims will crunch ice with both ease and minimal noise.

Black & Decker is one of the most affordable blender brands on the market, but you will sacrifice quality for price. The machine base is made almost entirely plastic, which makes it budget-friendly but always at risk of chipping or breaking more easily than stainless steel or a more durable material. The wattage of the Black & Deckers is also not as powerful as other brands, which means that you won't have as smooth a purée as other blenders.

Ninja offers a range of personal blenders, standard blenders, and multi-use appliances. The NinjaFoodi Power Blender does the work of a blender, food processor, and stand mixer all-in-one machine — and for less than $300 at the time of publication. The NinjaTwisti is a hybrid between the personal blender and the standard blender (perfect for the indecisive among us) and costs less than $140 at the time of publication. Both of these machines are great deals — especially for folks who don't want to give up kitchen space for several bulky appliances.

Ninja receives a favorable score for the variation in its products and functionality. Its products are more affordable than other blender brands, and would be a great wedding or housewarming gift for someone. Ninja does fall behind compared to our top scoring brand, however, in terms of owner satisfaction and reliability, as noted by Consumer Reports. But with the price of a Ninja, you can purchase several before you come close to the price of a single Vitamix or BlendTec.

Zwilling offers a limited selection of blenders with only the standard blender and a personal model. The prices are in-line with other blender brands, so how does the performance of this machine compare to others? 

TechAdvisor gives the Zwilling Enfinigy Power blender major props for its aesthetic design. This machine is sleek, has a light-up dial (for easy use in the dark), and will look beautiful in almost any kitchen. The standard model has five preset options for cocktails, smoothies, and pulsing. Plus, you won't have to sacrifice looks for quality on this machine. The personal and standard blender both offer superior quality, high-horsepower motors, and the option to purchase a five-year warranty on the machine when you buy from the brand's website. 

Home and Gardens reviewed the Zwilling Enfinigy Power blender and found the biggest complaint was that the container did not come with multiple jugs. Although this machine container is dishwasher safe, Home and Gardens recommends hand-washing to preserve the condition of the plastic. Overall, this model doesn't come with the status of a Vitamix or a BlendTec, but the design of the blender is unprecedented. 

The Vitamix brand is by far the top contender for the best blender award. Vitamix manufactures several blenders including for kitchen professionals in home cooks including the Vitamix One, Explorian series, Legacy series, and the top-tier Ascent series. For folks not looking to drop any more than $400 on a blender, Vitamix offers certified reconditioned machines with a three-to-five year warranty for some of their top-of-the-line machines. The brand claims you'll get the same products as the new blenders with the security of a 17-point inspection.

Vitamix has been awarded top accolades for its functionality and utility. Our favorite model is the Vitamix 750 Professional Series thanks to its 2.2-horsepower motor that can easily grind oat flour, make powdered sugar from granulated sugar, or blend your morning smoothie. If you are looking for a more amateur machine, the Vitamix One is the starter-model with a single dial and compact container cavity.

The biggest complaint with the Vitamix brand is with no doubt the cost. But, if you want the blender you'll be able to pass down to future generations of smoothie enthusiasts, this is the one to go with.