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If you're shopping for a blender on a budget, it can feel like you need to sacrifice good performance for a lower price point. While blenders under the $100 mark tend to have simple controls and lack additional features or attachments, they may also struggle to blend harder ingredients like nuts or be unable to process hot food. However, with so many blenders on the market these days, there's a variety of wallet-friendly appliances that can help you get the job done.
We've tested over 60 blenders, and below are our recommendations for the best blenders under $100. Check out our recommendations for the best blenders, the best blenders for smoothies, and the best blenders for crushing ice.
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Best Blender Under $100: KitchenAid K150
Blender TypeFull Size BlenderPower650 WThe KitchenAid K150 is the best blender under $100 that we've tested. This very well-built full-size model comes with a 48-ounce main jar and delivers versatile performance. It supports hot blending, so you can blend ingredients like cooked vegetables into soups and sauces.
It has a speed dial and a pulse/ice mode that you can use to make bar-quality crushed ice. This blender also makes impressive almond butter and a reasonably well-blended smoothie. It comes with a two-part lid so you can add ingredients mid-blend, and it's usually easy to clean.
If you're working with sticky ingredients, it can be a bit hard to reach under the blades to clean them. Also, there are only three speed settings, which some may find a bit limiting. That said, this is a great multi-purpose blender, especially considering its budget-friendly price.
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Best Personal Blender Under $100: Ninja Nutri Ninja Pro
Blender TypePersonal BlenderPower1,000 WIf you're looking for a personal blender, the best blender under $100 that we've tested is the Ninja Nutri Ninja Pro. This decently well-built bullet blender comes with three personal jars that are well-suited for blending single-serve drinks. There's also a to-go lid for each jar included, so you can easily make a smoothie and take it with you.
It has one fast speed setting and is easy to operate by pushing down on the jar when it's docked on the motor base. You can use the 12-ounce jar to make a decent smoothie and snow-like crushed ice, which is nice if you like to make frozen drinks like slushies or add ice to your smoothies. It's also easy to clean by hand, and the jars, lids, and blade assemblies are all dishwasher-safe.
Unfortunately, this blender has trouble fully liquifying kale, so smoothies tend to be a bit grainy, especially if you use the 18-ounce or 24-ounce jar. Like many bullet blenders, it's not very good at making almond butter, and you can't safely use it to blend hot ingredients. Otherwise, if you're looking for a compact, budget-friendly blender for making smoothies and shakes, it's a solid choice.
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Alternative With More Controls: Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO
Blender TypePersonal BlenderPower1,100 WIf you're looking for a personal blender with more controls, try the Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO. It's more expensive than the Ninja Nutri Ninja Pro and takes up more space on your kitchen counter, but it has a few preset modes that run the blender for a set time, so you don't need to hold onto the jar the whole time you're blending. There are two 24-ounce jars included with matching to-go lids, and you can use them to make superb smoothies in less than a minute. This blender can also make snow-like crushed ice, and it produces smooth, spreadable almond butter. It's also significantly better-built, but unfortunately, the motor base still feels a bit flimsy.
If you want a smaller blender for making smoothies and crushed ice, go for the Pro, but consider the DUO if you want a personal blender with a more versatile performance.
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Best Immersion Blender Under $100: NutriBullet Immersion Blender
Blender TypeImmersion BlenderPower350 WThe NutriBullet Immersion Blender is the best immersion blender under $100 that we've tested. You can use it to blend hot ingredients for soups, sauces, and purees. You can fine-tune the blending speed with a variable speed dial, and it comes with a whisk attachment intended for making foods like homemade whipped cream.
It's decently well-built and can incorporate fibrous ingredients like kale into a good, well-blended smoothie. It can also process almonds into passable almond butter and make crushed ice with an okay texture, which is nice if you like making frozen drinks or adding it to smoothies. It's also easy to clean, although you may need to wipe the blades with a sponge if you're working with sticky ingredients.
Unfortunately, it doesn't come with a jar or beaker you can use for blending. Although you can often clean it with a quick rinse, the blending shaft isn't dishwasher-safe, which may be a bit inconvenient for some. That said, it's very versatile for an immersion blender, and it's even on our list of the best blenders.
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Ice Crushing Alternative: All-Clad KZ750DGT
Blender TypeImmersion BlenderPower750 WIf you want an immersion blender that does a better job of crushing ice, you may prefer the All-Clad KZ750DGT. This two-speed hand blender isn't as well-built as the NutriBullet Immersion Blender, but it makes good, bar-quality crushed ice, which is helpful if you like to make frozen drinks or cocktails. It's also much easier to clean since running the blender with soap and water takes care of most messes, even if you're working with sticky ingredients. Unfortunately, it doesn't come with a jar or beaker you can use for blending. It also struggles to process raw kale and makes a disappointing, grainy smoothie.
Go for the NutriBullet if you're mainly looking for an immersion blender for soups and smoothies, but try the All-Clad instead if you want something that does a better job of crushing ice.
Notable Mentions
- Braun MultiQuick 7: The Braun MultiQuick 7 is a well-built immersion blender with a few attachments and a 20-ounce jar and lid. The NutriBullet Immersion Blender makes significantly better smoothies and crushed ice. See our review
- Cuisinart Smart Stick Two-Speed Hand Blender: The Cuisinart Smart Stick Two-Speed Hand Blender is significantly better at crushing ice than the NutriBullet Immersion Blender. It produces disappointing smoothies, and the All-Clad KZ750D makes crushed ice with a better texture. See our review
- Ninja Professional Plus Blender with Auto-iQ: The Ninja Professional Plus Blender with Auto-iQ is an affordable full-size blender with a large 72-ounce capacity and makes snow-like crushed ice. It's not as versatile as the KitchenAid K150 since it can't hot blend and makes disappointing almond butter, but it's easier to clean when you're working with sticky ingredients. See our review
- KitchenAid Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender: The KitchenAid Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender is an immersion blender that makes good smoothies, like the NutriBullet Immersion Blender. It has a worse performance when it comes to making crushed ice and almond butter. It's also harder to clean, but it comes in many bright colors and includes a 24-ounce jar you can use for blending. See our review
Recent Updates
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Oct 26, 2021: Checked that picks represent the best recommendations and that the products are in stock. There were no changes to product picks.
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Aug 27, 2021: Checked that picks represent the best recommendations and that the products are in stock.
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Jun 28, 2021: Replaced the Ninja Professional Plus Blender with Auto-iQ with the KitchenAid K150 as the pick for 'Best Blender Under $100' and the KitchenAid Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender with the NutriBullet Immersion Blender as the 'Best Immersion Blender Under $100'. Moved the Ninja and the KitchenAid Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender to Notable Mentions and checked that the rest of the picks still represent the best recommendations.
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Apr 29, 2021: Added the All-Clad KZ750DGT as the 'Ice Crushing Alternative' to the KitchenAid Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender since it's now back in stock. Kept the KitchenAid as the 'Best Immersion Blender Under $100' pick because it's a better choice for making soups. Updated text and checked availability of the recommended products.
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Mar 01, 2021: Replaced the All-Clad KZ750DGT with the KitchenAid Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender as the 'Best Immersion Blender Under $100' pick because the All-Clad is out of stock. Checked other picks to make sure the best products are still being recommended.
All Reviews
Our above recommendations are what we think are currently the best blenders for under $100 for most people. We factor in the price (a cheaper blender wins over a pricier one if the difference isn't worth it), feedback from our visitors, and availability (no blenders that are difficult to find or almost out of stock everywhere).
If you want to choose for yourself, here is the list of all our blender reviews for under $100. Be careful not to get too caught up in the details. While no blender is perfect, most blenders are great enough to please almost everyone, and the differences are often not noticeable unless you look for them.