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The best blenders for smoothies

By Make a Smoothie editors · Updated · How we test

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A great smoothie blender turns kale stems, berry seeds and frozen fruit into something perfectly smooth, without you stopping to stir. We compared 12 blenders on smoothness, frozen fruit and ice, ease of use and cleaning, and value.

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1

Best overall

Vitamix E310 Explorian

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.6 · Best for getting Vitamix performance for about $100-$150 less

Vitamix smoothness and a tamper for bowls, at the lowest Vitamix price.

Type
Full-size
Power
1,380 W (2 HP)
Capacity
48 oz
Warranty
5 years
From $350Check price Full review
2

Best for daily, heavy use

Vitamix 5200

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.5 · Best for daily smoothie makers who want the smoothest result for a decade

The benchmark: perfectly smooth greens and a 7-year warranty.

Type
Full-size
Power
1,380 W (2 HP)
Capacity
64 oz
Warranty
7 years
From $480Check price Full review
3

Best push-button

Blendtec Total Classic

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.5 · Best for push-button high performance with the longest warranty

Preset smoothie cycle and an 8-year warranty.

Type
Full-size
Power
1,560 W
Capacity
75 oz (FourSide jar)
Warranty
8 years
From $343Check price Full review
5

Best budget full-size

Ninja Professional BL610

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.3 · Best for frozen-fruit smoothies on a budget

Crushes frozen fruit for under $100.

Type
Full-size
Power
1,000 W
Capacity
72 oz
Warranty
1 year
From $90Check price Full review
6

Best personal

NutriBullet Pro 900

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.4 · Best for one smoothie at a time, blended right in the cup you drink from

Blend in the cup you drink from.

Type
Personal
Power
900 W
Capacity
32 oz cup
Warranty
1 year
From $95Check price Full review
7

Best quieter blender

Breville Fresh & Furious

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.3 · Best for a quieter blender with dedicated green-smoothie presets

Green smoothie preset, less noise.

Type
Full-size
Power
1,100 W
Capacity
50 oz
Warranty
See Breville’s warranty terms
From $180Check price Full review

Compared at a glance

BlenderOur ratingAboutTypeCapacityWarranty
Vitamix E310 Explorian 4.6/5$350Full-size48 oz5 years
Vitamix 5200 4.5/5$480Full-size64 oz7 years
Blendtec Total Classic 4.5/5$343Full-size75 oz (FourSide jar)8 years
Ninja Professional Plus with Auto-iQ (BN701) 4.5/5$120Full-size72 oz1 year
Ninja Professional BL610 4.3/5$90Full-size72 oz1 year
NutriBullet Pro 900 4.4/5$95Personal32 oz cup1 year
Breville Fresh & Furious 4.3/5$180Full-size50 ozSee Breville’s warranty terms

Checked Oct 10, 2026. Details change: confirm on the provider’s site.

How to choose a smoothie blender

  • Mostly fruit smoothies? A $90-$120 Ninja does the job.
  • Daily green smoothies or bowls? A high-performance blender (Vitamix or Blendtec) makes them truly smooth and lasts for years.
  • Single servings? A personal blender like the NutriBullet saves time and dishes.
  • On the go? See the best portable blenders.

How we chose

We compared manufacturer specs, warranties and current prices (October 2026) and weighed hands-on testing from independent reviewers and owners, focusing on smoothie tasks: fibrous greens, seeds, frozen fruit and thick bowls. We don’t accept free products for placement. See how we test.

Frequently asked questions

Is a Vitamix worth it for smoothies?

If you make green smoothies or bowls most days, yes: they’re smoother and the long warranty spreads the cost. For occasional fruit smoothies, a Ninja is fine.

How many watts do you need for smoothies?

About 700 W handles fruit smoothies; 1,000 W+ handles ice and frozen fruit easily. Blade and jar design matter as much as watts.

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