The best blenders for making smoothies
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If you’re the sort of person who likes to make smoothies with a capital “smooth”, you need a blender in your life. Of course, you can use a blender for all sorts of stuff — soups, juice, general nutritional mush — 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’re in the market for a smoothie blender, we’re here to help. Because selecting one model from all the blenders available isn’t always easy. It’s hard to know what’s what among all the whirring and whizzing and brand-specific features.
But before we make any recommendations, we've put some useful information together to make an ultimate blend of smoothie-maker shopping knowhow.
What makes a blender good for making smoothies?
It’s not just a case of grabbing the first blender on the shelf. 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 sounds — quite frankly — 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. One thing to note is that you probably won't find too many quiet blenders out there — they are tasked with chopping chunks of ice after all. Making noise is just something you're going to have to accept.
What are the most important features in a blender?
No modern appliance is complete without at least a few features to set itself apart from the competition. Some other general features to look for are the pitcher construction (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. Just pop on the lid and take them on-the-go to the gym or on your commute.
A model with multiple speed or pre-set options is generally going to be better than a blender with only one speed setting at achieving this consistency. Some blenders have modes for making different things — whether it’s a smoothie, soup, or juice — and can even auto-detect the kind of ingredients you’ve loaded up, allowing the blender to switch to the best blending mode.
How much does a smoothie blender cost?
No matter what you're buying, it's one of the most important questions. But the good thing about shopping for a smoothie blender is that you can do it on every budget. In the market for something premium? Of course there’s a blender for you. Trying to save pennies and spend as little as possible? No problem, we can help with that also. Indeed, you’ll still find a good quality blender at a low price.
How much can a smoothie blender produce?
This is something that often depends on cost, but the capacities of blenders do vary. Cheaper or personal-style models may have a jug of around 700ml, whereas bigger models can hold more than 2 litres. We’ve included a range of sizes in this roundup.
It’s worth considering what suits your lifestyle. Are you a singleton who just needs a quick solo smoothie every morning? Or do you live in a large house filled with smoothie-loving housemates or family members?
What is the best blender for making smoothies?
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 2025.
Vitamix A2300i Ascent Series
Best For Features
The Good & The Bad
- App connected
- Pre-set programmes
- Adjustable speed
- Powerful motor
- Certainly not cheap
Why We Like It
Vitamix is a top name in the blender business. That means its models are usually pretty pricey. Indeed, the Vitamix A2300 from the Ascent series clocks in at £500-plus, but keep in mind the premium spec. It has more features than cheaper blenders and connects to a mobile app via WiFi.
The Vitamix blender features pulse and variable speed controls, and when connected to the app, you're given access to 17 preset programs and more than 500 recipes. It also has a digital timer to avoid over and under-blending.
The blades work hard and fast enough to totally pulverise ingredients. Choose from 10 speeds, which helps you refine the texture of each smoothie. This blender is also strong enough to handle ice and frozen fruit like a champ.
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Nutribullet 600 Series
Best For Beginners
The Good & The Bad
- Cups included
- Stay fresh lid
- Max nutrition extraction
- Reliable brand
- Loud-ish
- Blending takes longer
Why We Like It
You can't talk personal blenders without talking the Nutribullet 600 Series. It's small and compact, and does a really nice job blending smoothies for one — and for a fraction of the price of other premium blenders.
It comes with two Nutribullet cups (500ml and 700ml) and a stay-fresh lid so you don't have to decanter your smoothie before leaving the house. But we recommend buying extra cups and accessories to pad out your blending kit.
The only real complaint is that it makes a bit of noise. The Nutribullet 600 Series is on the louder side when you blend ice or frozen fruit, which you likely will when making a smoothie. It's not a deal breaker though.
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Russell Hobbs Sensigence Blender
Best For Speed
The Good & The Bad
- Adaptive technology
- Blends 45% faster than previous models
- Specially designed jug
- Touch screen interface
- Bigger capacities available
Why We Like It
Some reviewers have been put off by the price of the Russell Hobbs Sensigence Blender. It’s not nearly as expensive as the Vitamix, but it’s certainly pricier than the quick-and-easy Breville. However, we can’t say enough good things about the selection of features included with this blender.
Thanks to Adaptive Blending Technology, it senses the load and adjusts the power and speed accordingly. Its titanium coated blades are designed to blend 45% faster than previous Russell Hobbs models, while the 1.5 litre jug has built-in ribs that help make consistently smooth, well, smoothies.
There are actually three functions: Smoothies, soup, and ice drinks. That's everything you need controlled via a touch screen panel.
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Ninja 2-in-1 Blender
Best For Crushing Ice
The Good & The Bad
- Auto iQ tech
- Crushes ice
- Personal and multi-serve jugs
- Large capacity
- Plastic jugs are not quite as sturdy as glass
Why We Like It
This Ninja 2-in-1 blender crushes ice with ease, giving you the perfect frozen smoothie. You'll get great consistency whether you blend ice or frozen fruits. Its stainless steel blades are precision engineered. They slice and puree ingredients in a matter of just a few seconds.
That’s just one part of the blending magic, however. This Ninja has Auto-iQ Technology, which means it has three intelligent blending programs: pulse, pause, and blend patterns — all with unique patterns.
The 2-in-1 refers to the fact this Ninja blender comes with two jugs — a 2.1-litre multi-serve jug and 700ml cup-to-go. Both attach directly to the blender.
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Breville Blend Active
Best For Tight Budgets
The Good & The Bad
- 2 cups included
- One-touch action
- Dishwasher-safe blades
- Reliable brand value
- No complaints at this price
Why We Like It
At a more budget-friendly price, the Breville Blend Active still does the job. It smoothly blends frozen berries and ice with juice and other liquids.
This individual-sized blender comes with two sports bottles, giving you solo-portion drinks with a one-touch action. Just pop the bottle straight onto the base, twist to lock, and then press the button to create your drink.
It obviously doesn't compare to £100-plus blenders. But for less than £25, you get plenty of great features and impressive power. It's a great option for what we call blend-and-go: A quick blend before you hit the gym or office.
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Philips 3000 Series
Best For Easy Cleaning
The Good & The Bad
- Large capacity
- Detachable parts
- Powerful motor
- Variable speeds
- Heavy
Why We Like It
If value for money is what you're after, you can't go far wrong with the Philips 3000 Series Blender. Despite costing under £30, it has a familt-sized capacity, a pulse setting, and speedy performance. When it comes to smoothie-making, the Philips 3000 Series is an affordable all-rounder.
It uses the ProBlend system — a catchy name for Philips' unique combination of motor, blade shape, and jug design, which means optimal blending flow and power. This allows it to tackle all ingredients, including ice and frozen fruit. Philips boasts that it makes smooth blends in just 45 seconds.
You can also use the NutriU app to find a range of recipes for homemade smoothies, soups, and desserts.
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NutriBullet 900 Series
Best For Active Lifestyles
The Good & The Bad
- 2 different sized cups
- 50% more power
- Selection of lids
- Nice champagne colour
- Bigger capacities available
- Not much else
Why We Like It
If you're in the market for a NutriBullet and don't mind spending a little extra, try the NutriBullet 900 Series. Much like other NutriBullet blenders, it uses a cyclonic blending action to extract maximum nutrition from your fruit and veggies.
But the NutriBullet has a few bonus features, too. As well as the bling-tastic champagne style, it comes with a selection of three lids —a flip-top lid, a "stay fresh" lid, and comfort lid — plus two different sized cups. It also offers 50% more power than previous NutriBullet blenders.
Sure, there are bigger capacity blenders out there. Which is great if you have a big hosuehold. But that's not really the point of owning a NutriBullet blender. It's about being able to quickly blend a healthy smoothie and take it on-the-go.
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