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Your blender should be able to crush ice and smooth out any lumps. If it’s falling short, then we suggest investing in a new one — these are the best.

By Team Commerce

You can use a blender for all sorts of stuff, but the first thing that comes to mind is smoothies. If a blender isn’t good at making smoothies, what’s the point?

If you want to make a smoothie, your blender has to be able to handle ice and frozen fruit. Unless you like your smoothies mushy and lukewarm, which frankly sounds pretty gross. We’ll stick with a smooth and icy texture, thank you very much.

Blenders typically need a decent amount of power in order to be successful at pulverising ingredients that are frozen solid. A model with multiple speed or preset options is generally going to be better than a blender with only one speed setting at achieving this consistency. Another thing to note is that you probably won’t find too many quiet blenders out there — they are chopping chunks of ice after all. This is just something you’re going to have to accept.

One of the best blenders for making smoothies is the Vitamix A2300, but at almost £500 it better be good at mixing up some fruit and yoghurt. This blender features presets and speed controls that you don’t see in every blender, plus it’s WiFi enabled if you want to connect your phone for even more presets and recipes. Without forking over a chunk of your life savings, a blender that comfortably handles ice is the Ninja Multi-Server blender. Its sharp blades pulverise ice and frozen ingredients in seconds, putting the “smooth” in smoothie.

Some other general features to look for are the pitcher material (glass is more durable than plastic) and lid design (is there an easy-pour spout?). Also, some blenders come with personal-sized blending cups so you won’t have to transfer your smoothie to another cup, which is a really great bonus.

We’ve lined up a bunch of great blenders for smoothies, to make your decision making process that little bit easier. There is something for everyone on this list, with impressive devices from top brands like Philips, Breville, and NutriBullet.

These are the best blenders for making smoothies in 2020.


App connected • Preset programs and adjustable speed • Powerful motor

If it’s within your budget, the Vitamix A2300 will give you loads of great features.

Vitamix is a top name in blenders, and as such, its models are usually pretty pricey. The Vitamix A2300 from the Ascent series clocks in at almost £500, but keep in mind it has more features than cheaper blenders and it connects to a mobile app via WiFi.
The Vitamix blender features pulse and variable speed controls, and when connected to the app, you gain access to 17 preset programs and more than 500 recipes. It also has a digital timer to avoid over and under-blending.
The motor stays cool while the blades work hard and spin fast to totally pulverise ingredients. This blender handles ice and frozen fruit like a champ. 

Crushes ice • Smoothies won’t be foamy

Blades dull over time • Plastic pitcher not as sturdy as glass

This blender doesn’t have the sturdiest pitcher, but the sharp blades slice through ice and frozen fruit with ease.

Ninja Multi-Server

With super sharp blades, this blender crushes ice and frozen fruit with ease.

This Ninja blender crushes ice with ease, giving you the perfect frozen smoothie and you’ll get great consistency whether you blend ice or frozen fruits. It features six blades that slice and puree ingredients in a matter of seconds.
An opening in the blender’s lid makes it for easy pouring, meaning you won’t spill your smoothie as you transfer it to a drinking cup. One drawback of this blender is that the pitcher is made of plastic rather than glass, which can lead to cracking with extended use.
The blender features low, medium, high, and pulse settings to get you to your desired consistency. 

Includes blending jars • Good for single portions

Loud • Takes longer to blend than some others

It may take longer than a full-sized blender, but the NutriBullet creates perfectly smooth personal smoothies.

This top choice for personal blenders is the NutriBullet 600 Series. This thing is small and compact, but does a really nice job blending smoothies.
The NutriBullet is great for portioning out a single smoothie, and it comes with different lids so you don’t have to transfer your smoothie to another cup before leaving the house. It comes with blending cups and a smaller blending jar, but we’d recommend buying extras to keep on hand.
One drawback of the NutriBullet is the noise — this baby is loud if you’re blending ice or frozen fruits, which you probably will be if you’re making a smoothie. 

Built-in safety lock • Convenient cup lids • Cheap

Not great for large ice cubes • Loud

Though the brand isn’t that well-known, this Cosori personal blender can hold its own.

Cosori C266-PB

Convenient cup lids let you carry your juices everywhere.

Cosori might not be the most recognisable brand, but its personal blender is definitely a tough competitor. It has a stronger motor than a lot of the others on this list, and it’s able to chop and crush ingredients with ease.
This personal blender comes with suction-cup feet, built-in lock and overheat protection, stainless steel blades, and many more helpful features that combine to quickly complete most tasks.
If something goes wrong, Cosori has a reliable customer service centre that aims to resolve any problems within 24 hours.

Powerful motor • Large capacity • Variable speeds • Detachable blades

A reliable and high quality blender that represents great value for money.

The Philips HR3652/01 blender is equipped with advanced Pro-Blend 6 3D blending technology that works to ensure that all of the ingredients in your smoothie are finely blended.
This is a great kitchen blender for anyone with roommates or family members. The glass blender jar holds up to 2 litres, so you can make smoothies for the whole household.
It can comfortably crush ice, blend gently for soft fruits, or pulse for a burst of power that harder fruit and vegetables require. It’s up to you with four manual speed options to use as you see fit.

One-touch blending action • Dishwasher-safe blades • Cheap

Seal could be tighter • Struggles to handle ice

Cheap blender can handle personal blending to make nutritious smoothies.

At a more budget-friendly price, the Breville Blend Active features a 300-watt motor that smoothly blends frozen berries and ice with juice and other liquids.
This individual-sized blender comes with two sports bottles, giving you one-person-portion drinks with a one-touch action. This means you just pop the bottle on to the base, twist to lock, and then press the button to blend your drink. 
For less than £50, you get plenty of great features and impressive power. It’s a great option for the gym or office.

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