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Must-Have Blenders for Every Budget

5 min read

By Clarissa Vanner

Do you find yourself buying smoothies and fresh juices several times per week? It might be time to invest in a blender. Owning a blender and making healthy smoothies at home can save you money plus you’ll get to handpick the ingredients that go into your delicious drinks.

Blenders are getting more impressive every year and with so many on the market how do you know which ones are worth the money? That’s where we come in! We’re rounding up some great must-have blenders that are sure to fit into every type of budget. Gift one of these blenders to yourself or give one away for the holidays!

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Ninja Mega Kitchen System

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The Ninja Mega Kitchen System is a great multi-purpose, 1500-watt blender that can do everything from blending ingredients for smoothies to cookie dough. This blender comes with a 72-ounce pitcher and an 8-cup food processor bowl.

Further, you’ll also get two 16-ounce Nutri Ninja cups and to-go lids which are perfect for making personalized smoothies on the go. It also features BPA-free and dishwasher safe parts for easy cleanup!

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Nutribullet Pro

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One of the best features of the Nutribullet is that it’s small and compact — perfect for small kitchen spaces. But don’t be fooled by its compact size, the Nutribullet is very powerful and features a 900-watt motor and stainless steel extractor blades that can blend whole foods in seconds.

In addition to the blender you’ll also get two 32-ounce cups, and to-go lids so you can take your smoothies with you everywhere. The blender is also easy to clean, simply twist off the blade and rinse with soap and water and you can put the cups on the top rack of the dishwasher!

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Vitamix Professional Series 750

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This blender might be one of the more expensive options on our list but many would argue that they are definitely worth the money! The Vitamix Professional Series 750 features five program settings to help you make smoothies, frozen desserts, purées, and even hot soup!

The spacious 64-ounce pitcher helps you make meals effortlessly for the whole family! It also features a convenient self-cleaning feature. Simply pour water and a drop of dish soap into the blender and select the highest speed and watch it self clean in just 60-seconds!

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Tenswall Portable Blender

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The Tenswall Portable Blender may not be as powerful as some of the other blenders on our list but it is certainly compact and affordable. This would be a perfect option for those who are constantly on the go. It’s so compact you could even take it with you when you’re traveling.

The blender is also rechargeable and can hold a charge for 3 hours. When the battery needs recharging simply connect the USB charger to an outlet. Cleaning the blender is easy too. Fill the blender with a bit of water and soap and blend until it’s clean. Then pour the soapy water out and rinse with fresh water — so easy!

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Oster Blender Pro

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Oster offers a powerful 1200-watt blender that comes with a 6-cup glass pitcher, a 24-ounce lidded smoothie to-go cup, a 5-cup food processing bowl, and a stainless steel slicing disk and chopping blade.

With this blender, you can effortlessly blend or chop ingredients using the smart settings and 7 speeds. Further, the dual-direction blade blends in forward and reverse which ensures your ingredients are perfectly blended.

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Breville Fresh and Furious Blender

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The Breville Fresh and Furious Blender is a quiet yet efficient blender. It features engineered surgical grade stainless steel blades which ensure they stay sharp for longer.

The blender also features an LCD display with easy-to-use pre-programmed buttons for making smoothies, crushing ice, and more. You’ll also enjoy the unique ring pull design that makes removing the lid easy and ensures it’s secure and sealed during operation.

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Blendtec Classic 575 Blender

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Blendtec offers a sleek design and easy to use features like four pre-programmed cycles and five-speed manual control. The stainless-steel blades are 80% thicker than traditional blenders which ensures your ingredients are thoroughly blended. The blender also features a powerful 1560-watt motor.

The large pitcher can blend up to 36-ounces at a time and is perfect for preparing beverages for up to six people. As a bonus, the Blendtec Classic 575 is available in a variety of colors including black, white, red, slate grey, blue, and purple.

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Blendtec Professional 800 Blender

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If you’re someone who could use a blender almost every day then the Blendtec Professional 800 Blender might be the perfect option for you. It is one of the more expensive blenders on this list but here’s why you’ll love it.

First and foremost, this is one of the quietest blenders available thanks to its sealed sound enclosure. This is a huge game-changer especially if you wake up early or are craving a late-night snack and don’t want to wake anyone up! Further, the blender also features a powerful 3.8 peak horsepower motor that will blend all of your ingredients effortlessly. You can make everything from smoothies, juices, frozen desserts, and hot soups in this blender too!

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Magic Bullet Blender

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This 11-piece blender set comes with everything you need to make personalized smoothies, dips, sauces, and more. With this set, you’ll get a Magic Bullet blender, additional blender cups, and travel lids so you can take your smoothies on the go.

Better yet, this blender set won’t break the bank and is a great budget-friendly option! Finally, the set also comes with a recipe book to help get you started.

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Instant Ace Plus Blender

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The Instant Pot pressure cookers have quite the cult following and for good reason! But did you know Instant Pot also makes a pretty impressive blender? The Instant Ace Plus Blender is a 10-in-1 hot and cold blender. It can make refreshing smoothies, frozen desserts, and even hot soups thanks to the hot heating element that is built-in.

The blender can also make nut butter, and non-dairy milk like oat, nut, soy, and rice milk. It also features a dedicated program for self-cleaning. Finally, the blender also comes with several accessories including a 3-in-1 tamper, measuring cup, cleaning brush, and a machine-washable strainer bag for making oat, nut, soy, and rice milk.

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Junior Managing Editor

Clarissa is the Junior Managing Editor of ActiveBeat. She aspires to live a healthy lifestyle by staying active and eating foods that nourish her body, but she isn't afraid to indulge in a little chocolate here and there! Clarissa loves cooking, being outdoors, and spending time with her dog. In her free time, you'll find her relaxing in her hammock or curled up on the couch reading a book.

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