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Although blenders are often associated with smoothie making, they're versatile and handy tools in any chef's kitchen. The best blenders can handle everything from silky pureed soups and smoothies to frozen drinks like margaritas and slushies, and even spreads like nut butter and hummus. Features like a two-part lid, a tamper, and a wide range of speed settings help make a blender versatile enough for any recipe. If you make a lot of pureed soups and sauces, you might want something that can process hot ingredients, too. Plus, good blenders aren't extremely loud and don't make cleanup difficult. Some even come with additional accessories, like extra personal jars for blending single-serve smoothies.
We've tested over 125 blenders, and below are our recommendations for the best models you can buy.
If you prefer a smaller blender, the best personal blenders and the best bullet blenders are mainly intended for making smoothies and are usually more compact and less expensive. The best immersion blenders are meant for blending hot ingredients directly in a pot or pan but typically aren't as good for other recipes.
If you're looking for other kitchen appliances, check out our overview of the best microwaves and the best large-capacity air fryers.
