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Equipment

Which Blender is Right For You?

We’ve reviewed dozens of blenders of varying styles, designs, prices, and purposes. So which one is right for you?

Best Blender Overall

ATK Recommends Vitamix 5200

 

Price (approx): $449   Best For: Everything! Heavy-duty blending, smoothies, frozen drinks, milkshakes, raw foods, nuts, grains, and more.

Midpriced Blender

ATK Recommends Breville Fresh & Furious

 

Price (approx): $200   Best For: Smoothies, dips, mayonnaise, frozen drinks, milkshakes, nut butters. A serious blender at a moderate price.

Blender Less Than $100

ATK Recommends NutriBullet Full Size Blender

 

Price (approx): $80   Best For: Smoothies, frozen drinks, milkshakes, nut butters, dips; low speed is too fast to emulsify mayonnaise.

Personal Blender

ATK Recommends Ninja Nutri Ninja Pro

 

Price (approx): $60   Best For: Single servings of smoothies, milkshakes, salad dressings. Small batches right in a travel cup.

Portable Blender

ATK Recommends PopBabies Personal Portable Blender

 

Price (approx): $37   Best For: Single servings of smoothies and protein drinks, on the go. Small, battery-powered blender.

Immersion Blender

ATK Recommends Braun Multiquick 5 Hand Blender

 

Price (approx): $60   Best For: Pureeing soups right in the cooking pot, mixing salad dressings, whipping cream.
Now get your blend on!
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