The best nine blenders in 2025 out of over 50 we tested

For soups, smoothies, sauces, and more

One of the best blenders on the market, the Magimix Blender Power 3 Food Blender
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The best blenders look different to each of us. I like a powerful, soup-making blender, but some of our other experts prefer portable blenders for taking to the gym, or bullet blenders for simple tasks. I've taken over fifty different models for a spin and now, the results re

Before we get into the nine best blenders that I've tested, I'd like to explain the three key categories that blenders generally fall into. First, you have your classic countertop blender. These are traditional, jug models. When you think of a family blender, you're picturing one of these. Generally, these are powerful, but very simple. You can get accessories and extras that make them more versatile. The Tefal Perfectmix can steam, make soup, and stew, for example.

Next up, you have your bullet blenders. Whilst most brands have launched these models, the most famous one is, of course, a Nutribullet. These are perfect for drinks and smoothies. If you're a small home and you don't need a blender that's also arguably one of the best food processors on the market too, you can save a lot of space and money by opting for a slimmer model.

Lastly, you have portable blenders. These are every gym bunny and busy commuter's dream, but they're also really handy for more relaxed cooking. They're cordless, making use of rechargable batteries, so you won't quite get the power of a bullet or classic jug blender, but you will get convenience.

I've covered all of these different types and more, looking for blenders that'll suit every kitchen and cooking task. Here are models that specialise for each and every person, but don't compromise on anything.

Our top 9 picks

The best blenders on the market, for soups, smoothies, sauces, shakes, and more

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I've worked through all the big name brands in the blender industry, from Sage and Smeg to Vitamix and Nutribullet. Alongside a team of experts, we've used these in the test kitchen (creating recipes for the magazine) as well as our own home kitchens. These nine are the ones we'd actually recommend:

Best blender overall

1. Magimix Blender Power 4

Best quality blender

Specifications

RRP: £220
Speeds: Four
Programs: Five
Capacity: 1.8L
Guarantee: 30 year

Reasons to buy

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Great quality - this is a blender for life (with a 30-year warranty)
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Quiet functionality
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Classy minimal design

Reasons to avoid

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Expensive, at £220 it's one of the more costly models that we tested
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Not as fast as others we tested at making a smooth smoothie

After testing over 50 different blenders, the team and I decided that this is the sweet spot for balancing quality, performance, versatility, capacity, and price. So, even though it's not the cheapest model on the market, it's well-made, quiet, and a wonderful blender.

With a 1.8-litre, sturdy blending jug, the Magimix can tackle some seriously tough tasks. It's easy to navigate through the different pre-sets (which range through smoothie, soup, dessert, ice, and clean), but if you want some manual controls there are three buttons for pulsing and different functions. It's just worth noting that the soup function doesn't actually heat: it can handle hot ingredients, but won't actively warm your food.

When I used this to make smoothie, soup, hummus, and crushed ice, it really stood out for a few reasons. It's quieter than almost all the other models; incorporates powders into batters and smoothies really well; and delivers silky results.

The Magimix Blender Power 4 doesn't come with any accessories as standard, although accessories such as a smoothie cup, mill attachment, and citrus press are available to buy separately.

Most versatile blender

Most versatile

Specifications

Price: £199.00
Speeds: 1
Programs: 10
Guarantee: 2 years

Reasons to buy

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Makes souper soups (with lots of other heating functions)
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Powerful
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Simple to use
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Great value for money

Reasons to avoid

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Difficult to clean
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The instructions are not clear

It's important that your blender can do more than make a sensational smoothie (which this can). With eight different hot and cold pre-sets, the Tefal can make hot soup from whole, raw vegetables; steam vegetables; work with batters; make protein shakes; nut butters; and, once that's all over it'll clean itself too. That kind of versatility warrants a hefty price tag, but the Tefal remains to be one of the most affordable blenders out there.

I used this for a few months (and very reluctantly took it off the counter) and found the soup function to be incredibly effective. In just half an hour, my peeled onion and chopped carrot became a hot, steaming bowl of soup. You can leave this to run and work by itself, just listen for the beep

I also rigorously tested the smoothie program over the few months and found that the Tefal has enough power to make a velvety drink, even with ice cubes, seeds, protein powders, and fibrous vegetables thrown in.

Cleaning this blender is a little harder than others as the base of the jug can not be submerged in water, and the majority of parts are not dishwasher safe. However, it does have a cleaning setting. And for deep cleaning, the jug can be disassembled and the blades can be removed and cleaned with the cleaning brush that comes included.

This blender is sturdy and well-made. But this also means it’s rather chunky and heavy, so if you’re not planning on using the heating capability we would suggest a more compact model.

You can find out more in my full review of the Tefal Perfectmix Blender.

Best blender for soup

Best for soups, sauces, sautes (and all heating functions)

Specifications

RRP: £149
Speeds: Three
Programs: 10 automatic and three manual
Capacity: 1.7L cold and 1.4L hot
Guarantee: One year

Reasons to buy

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Variety of programs to choose from (both hot and cool)
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Blends quickly
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Integrated timer

Reasons to avoid

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Glass pitcher is heavy to handle
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Tends to be very loud
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Pitcher cannot be submerged

Everybody wants a soup-making blender these days and, whilst the Tefal Perfectmix is great, it's pipped to the post of top spot by the Ninja. This boasts some incredible hot and cold settings, spanning from sautés, sauces, jams, and soups through to ice creams and frozen cocktails.

The menu will helpfully count you down through the 20 minutes that it takes to make a silky, piping-hot soup. I've worked through a whole host of different recipes, from carrot and coriander; pea and mint; tomato and basil; as well as a chunky country vegetable recipe. This can deliver second-to-none smoothness or you can opt for some more texture. It's like using a hand blender, but with better results and less maintenance.

What makes this a firm contender as a kitchen essential is its independence. It chopped onions using the chop setting, sautéd them effortlessly, and made the perfect smoothie. The only downside is that this cannot be submerged underwater, making cleaning more of a faff. Luckily, Ninja has integrated a self-cleaning function that makes use of the Ninja's power, heating element, and thoroughness.

You can find out more in my full review of the Ninja Foodi Hot + Cold Blender.

Best luxury blender

The best luxury blender

Specifications

RRP: £599.95
Speeds: 12
Programs: Five
Guarantee: 10 years

Reasons to buy

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Broad range of settings
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Powerful yet rather quiet operation
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Includes personal blending cup

Reasons to avoid

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More of a splurge buy
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Accessories need to be stored

Sage is known for offering a range of the very best coffee machines on the market, and they have a stellar blender in their collection too. One of the priciest in our guide, the ultra-powerful two-litre 2400W Super Q justifies its cost by blitzing quickly and using noise-suppression technology. It's far from whisper-quiet, but the sounds it makes are less obtrusive than many other blenders with a larger motor.

The LCD display is a notable feature, allowing you to easily see what speed you’ve selected, set a timer or keep an eye on how long a program will be running for. The Super Q performed well on all my blending tasks, producing fibre-free smoothies, efficiently crushing ice, and blending soup that was heated to hot—if not quite as hot as in the Vitamix below.

I'd take note of the toppy price tag for a few reasons (not just because it'll make a sizeable dent in your wallet. It looks like a commercial kind of number and that's reflected in how this is made: it's tall, heavy, and the 2L blending jug can make enough soup, smoothies, and hummus for a big family. 12 speed settings and 5 programmes is certainly more than enough for the average kitchen, but I came to rely on the power for milling flax seeds and making homemade nut butters.

It is worth noting that this blender really is better suited for large families. On the occasions where I made a single serving of smoothie or soup, the blades weren't quite in the right place to give the same impressive results that the Sage is capable of doing on a bigger scale. Don't get me wrong, the performance was still of a high calibre, but I think there are better, cheaper options for single-servings. For serious home cooks and smoothie enthusiasts though, this is second to none.

You can find out more in mine and Rachel's Sage the Super Q blender review.

Most powerful blender