Countertop blender buying guides

Choose the right blender for your counter and your recipes

Clear picks and side-by-side comparisons for full-size, high-power and single-serve blenders. Begin with what you plan to blend, or with the brand you're already weighing.

Latest guides

  • Ninja Foodi TWISTi Blender DUO SS151
    Picks by the Job

    Best Blenders for Frozen Fruit

    Find the best blender for frozen fruit, with picks for thick smoothies, family batches and single servings. Compare useful features and choose by how you blend.

  • Ninja Foodi TWISTi Blender DUO SS151
    Picks by the Job

    Best Blenders for Smoothie Bowls

    Compare blenders for smoothie bowls, from bowl makers with built-in tampers to full-size options for larger batches and manual control.

  • Ninja Professional Plus BN701
    Full-Size Pitcher Blenders

    Best Budget Blenders

    Find the best budget blender for family batches, glass jars or personal drinks. Compare capacity, controls and cleanup to choose the right fit.

  • Vitamix 5200
    High-Power Blenders

    Best High-Speed Blenders

    Compare the best high speed blender picks for smoothies, family batches and food prep. See how speed controls, container size and extra tools differ.

  • Ninja Kitchen System Pro BL770
    Full-Size Pitcher Blenders

    Best Ninja Kitchen Systems

    Compare the best Ninja kitchen system options for smoothies, food prep and personal drinks. See which pitcher, processor and cup setup fits your kitchen.

  • nutribullet Pro+ N12-1001MK
    Single-Serve & Personal Blenders

    Best Nutribullet Blenders

    Find the best NutriBullet blender for personal smoothies, family batches or food prep. Compare cup sizes, pitcher options and controls before choosing.

  • Oster Pro 1200 Smoothie Blender
    Full-Size Pitcher Blenders

    Best Oster Blenders

    Compare the best Oster blender options for smoothies, ice, food prep and everyday use. Find the right glass jar, speed controls and features for your kitchen.

  • Ninja Kitchen System Pro BL770
    High-Power Blenders

    Best Vitamix Alternatives

    Compare Vitamix alternatives for smoothies, frozen drinks and food prep. See which blender fits your batch size, controls and kitchen tasks.