The 4 Best Blenders Under $100 - Spring 2021 Reviews

The Ninja Professional Plus Blender with Auto-iQ is the best blender under $100 we've tested. This affordable full-size model comes with a large, 72-ounce main jar. It has a few different speeds and preset modes, so you can fine-tune your blend depending on what you're making.

It's made of sturdy-feeling plastic and has an overall impressive build quality. It can crush ice into a snow-like consistency in less than a minute, which is great if you like to make big batches of frozen drinks, and it also produces an okay smoothie. Also, since its jar, lid, and removable blade assembly are all dishwasher-safe, it's incredibly easy to clean.

Unfortunately, it makes chunky, disappointing almond butter and can't be used to blend hot ingredients. Also, unlike some full-size blenders, it doesn't come with any additional jars or attachments. That said, it's definitely worth considering if you're looking for a basic, budget-friendly blender.

If you're looking for a personal blender, the best blender under $100 that we've tested is the Ninja Nutri Ninja Pro. This compact model comes with three different sizes of jars that are ideal for making single servings, including a 12-ounce jar, an 18-ounce jar, and a 24-ounce jar. Thanks to the included to-go lids, you can bring your drinks with you to work or the gym with ease.

With just one speed setting, it's very easy to use. With its 12-ounce jar, it makes a decent smoothie with a silky, though somewhat foamy texture. You can also use it to crush ice into a snow-like blend for slushies and other frozen drinks. When you're finished, it's easy to clean by hand using just soap and water. You can also put the jars and the lids in your dishwasher for an easier clean-up.

Unfortunately, like most personal blenders, it isn't safe to blend hot ingredients. Also, it struggles to fully process almonds into smooth and spreadable nut butter, and there may be some unprocessed chunks of nut left in the mix. However, this is still a solid choice for making single-serve smoothies at home.

The KitchenAid Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender is the best immersion blender under $100 that we've tested. This affordable hand blender is intended for blending hot ingredients like roasted vegetables into soups, sauces, and purees. It has a trigger switch on its handle that allows you to fine-tune the blending speed.

It can process leafy greens like kale and frozen banana chunks into a good but grainy smoothie, so it shouldn't struggle too much with blending up softer cooked ingredients. It comes with a removable pan guard, which you can attach to the bottom of the blade shaft to prevent the blades from damaging non-stick pots and pans. There's also a beaker you can use for blending and a storage lid so you can easily store what you make. When you're done using it, clean-up is decently easy, since most liquidy messes can be rinsed away with water.

Unfortunately, it makes poorly-textured crushed ice and disappointing almond butter. While the beaker is dishwasher-safe, the blades aren't, so if you're working with sticky ingredients, you may need to use a sponge to clean them properly. Otherwise, if you want an immersion blender to use for hot blending, this one's among the best immersion blenders we've tested.