

THE BEST BLENDERS OF 2019
Kitchen & Cooking December 5, 2019 mahbub

A blender is more than it used to be. Shop around, and you’ll find that the once-simple appliance has transformed into kitchen workhorse that moonlights as a food processor, ice cream maker, grain miller, and more. Some models even come in weird shapes and boast confusing features. So, what’s really worth your money?
To make sense of it all, we’ve broken down all the best blenders on the market into four main categories: pro-style, affordable, personal, and immersion. Whether you’re looking for a new appliance that can replace all your others or just want a quick way to make smoothies in the morning, our roundups can help you find the right blender for you and your budget. Some models, like our favorite pro-style blender, the Breville Super Q Blender (available at Amazon for $499.95), are versatile hybrid machines that cross between categories.
If you’re ready to start mixing, blending, crushing, milling, and whipping your way toward better food and drinks, the award winners we’ve included in this roundup will help.
Here are the best blenders we’ve tested:
- Best Pro-Style: Breville Super Q Blender
- Best Affordable: KitchenAid 5-Speed Diamond Blender
- Best Personal: Ninja Fit
- Best Immersion: Breville Control Grip BSB510XL




Personal Blender, Immersion Blender, or Full-Sized Blender?
If you’re not already a kitchenware connoisseur, you’re probably wondering, “Why are there so many types of blenders? Are they actually that different? Do I need to own every single one?!”
The answer to that last question is no, you don’t necessarily need all three. When it comes down to it, they all use the same mechanics to blend, mix, and pulverize food and drinks into whatever form you choose—but choosing which blender for your kitchen will make life a lot easier.
Full-sized blenders are great for making icy cocktails, health smoothies, milkshakes, and other drinks for more than one person at a time. High-end models, like our favorites from Breville and Vitamix, can also be used to make soups, dips, nut butters, and other tricky foods. These blenders are the ideal choice for larger households, people who like to entertain, and people who are very serious about cooking. They provide unparalleled power and speed that you won’t find in other blenders, which is the reason most models cost anywhere from $200 to $700.
Personal blenders, however, are ideal for individuals or couples who rarely need to blend a lot at once—they’ve exploded in popularity since everyone started juicing and making healthy smoothies for those post-gym vitamins. They’re easier to store, clean, and transport than full-sized blenders and their containers are ideal for on-the-go sipping. They’re also cheaper and less powerful, so they likely won’t stand the test of time the way full-sized blenders will. If you’re looking for a quick blending solution and don’t need to make a lot of anything at once, you can probably forgo a full-sized blender in favor of a personal one.
More and more companies are now launching “hybrid” blenders, which are compatible with both full-sized and personal blending containers. These are great for multi-person households that want things both ways.
Immersion blenders are the odd-one-out, but they’re incredibly useful and very versatile. Also called hand blenders, their wand construction and lack of fixed blending containers make them portable, simple, and perfect for hot foods. They often come with food processor and whipping attachments that make them true multi-use tools. I’ve used mine to make pesto, whip up homemade mayo and whipped cream, and blend butternut squash soup.
If you’re like me and enjoy cooking but aren’t trying to feed a family or outfit a full kitchen, an immersion blender and a hand blender can help you cover all your blending bases without taking up too much room. But if you’re serious about cooking and regularly serve more than two people, a pro-style blender is the right choice.