Blenders
Countertop and personal blenders, judged on power, texture and durability.
The best blender, according to professional reviewers, is the Vitamix 5200: critic score 88 out of 100 from 6 reviews, 6 of them positive. Critics praise its performance and build quality. The most common complaint is missing features.
Vitamix 5200
All 6 reviewers recommend the Vitamix 5200, the long-time benchmark blender: enough power for silky smoothies and nut butters, and built to last for years. It is expensive and too tall for some cabinets.
The catch: Expensive and tall.
4 of these 6 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text and corrected for the known tendency of estimates to run high.
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How do they compare?
| Product | Score | Reviews | Agreement | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamix 5200 | 88 | 6 | High | Best overall |
| Vitamix E310 | 83 | 5 | Medium | Cheaper Vitamix |
| NutriBullet Pro 900 | 81 | 7 | Medium | Smoothies on the go |
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We publish a score only once at least 5 professional reviews of the exact model exist.
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Common questions
What is the best blender?
The Vitamix 5200, with a critic score of 88 from 6 professional reviews. Critics praise its performance and build quality. The most common complaint is missing features.
Vitamix 5200 vs Vitamix E310: which is better?
Critics score the Vitamix 5200 88 and the Vitamix E310 83. We list the Vitamix E310 under “Cheaper Vitamix”. Its main drawback: smaller jar, no presets.