The 5 Best Blenders For Crushing Ice - Fall 2020
Reviews

If you're looking for a full-size model, the Ninja Mega Kitchen System BL770 is the best blender for ice crushing that we've tested. It has a durable, premium-looking build, and it's outstanding for crushing ice. Its main jar has a 72-oz capacity, and it even comes with two additional 16-oz jars for making single-serve blends.

It has a dedicated high-speed preset mode called 'Crush' that's ideal for crushing ice cubes. In about half a minute, it blends a dozen ice cubes down to a snow-like consistency, so it's well-suited for making frozen drinks. If you like to make other foods, it also has a versatile performance, and it can easily make spreadable almond butter and well-blended smoothies. It's easy to clean by hand, and its jars are all dishwasher-safe.

Unfortunately, like most full-size blenders, it has a bulky design that may take up a bit of space on your kitchen counter. It also doesn't have a lot of extra features, preset modes, or speed settings, and it can't hot blend ingredients, which may be disappointing if you like to make soups or sauces. That said, this is the best full-size blender for ice crushing we've tested.

If you're looking for a personal-sized option, the best blender for ice crushing we've tested is the Ninja Nutri Ninja Auto-iQ. It comes with an 18-oz jar and a 24-oz jar that are well-suited for making single-serve blends. There are even two to-go lids, so you can easily bring your mixes with you to work or school.

It's outstanding for crushing ice. In around two minutes, it turns a dozen ice cubes into bar-quality ice for cocktails and other frozen drinks. If you want to use it for purposes other than crushing ice, it also makes a decent smoothie using both of its jars. Its components can be washed in the dishwasher, and they're also very easy to clean by hand.

Unfortunately, some of the materials used on the base feel a bit cheap, so it doesn't have the most premium build quality. It also has some trouble blending tougher ingredients like almonds and kale. However, it's a solid choice for making frozen drinks for one.

The best blender for ice crushing in the budget category that we've tested is the Ninja Professional Plus Blender with Auto-iQ. This full-size model has a 72-oz main jar that's ideal for making large batches of food. It's well-built and seems durable, especially compared to some of the other options in this price range.

It comes with several different preset modes, including a high-speed 'Ice Crush' preset that helps break down hard ice cubes. Using this preset, it can make snow-like ice in less than a minute. When you're finished, it's easy to clean by hand, and you can even put its components in the top rack of your dishwasher for a faster clean-up.

Unfortunately, it doesn't have the most versatile overall performance, and it struggles to make almond butter and a well-blended smoothie. It also doesn't have a lot of extra features or attachments, and it can't hot blend. That said, if you're just looking for a blender that can crush ice, it's a solid choice.