Blender Review: Ranking the Top Three Models

We embarked on a comprehensive review and ranking of 10 top-rated branded blenders, blending dozens of soups, smoothies, salsas, and crushed ice to test their performance. Our goal was to identify the best blender for various needs and preferences.

Our Bronze Award Winner: Chef Series Premium Digital Blender

The Chef Series Premium Digital Blender took the bronze award spot in our ranking. This blender boasts six preset functions that cater to a wide range of blending tasks, including juicing fruits and veggies, processed food, smoothies, soups, dips, and desserts. We were particularly impressed with its ability to blend nut butter using an old family recipe. The unique design at the top of the blade may contribute to the extra smoothness in puree mode. However, this blender's loud operation, registering about 94 decibels during testing, placed it third in our ranking. Its size is also notable, standing at 19.5 inches tall and taking up space on countertops.

One major drawback of the Chef Series Premium Digital Blender was its relatively high noise level, comparable to that of a jackhammer from 50 feet away. This made it challenging to use during the day or in quiet environments. Additionally, while the blender's jug and blades are dishwasher safe, making maintenance a breeze, storage can be an issue due to its size.

Our Number Two Pick: Nutri Ninja Duo

Coming in second was the Nutri Ninja Duo, our silver award winner. This single-serving blender boasts impressive power, rivaling full-sized high-powered models, thanks to its 1600 Watts motor. The addition of a base and three pitchers makes it an excellent choice for those seeking versatility in their blending tasks.

One notable feature of the Nutri Ninja Duo is its auto IQ function, which senses when a recipe needs additional blending and automatically turns back on to complete the task. This intelligent design ensures that your ingredients are perfectly blended every time. The blender's safety features, including suction cups that prevent slipping or tipping, make it an excellent choice for those seeking peace of mind while using their appliance.

Another advantage of the Nutri Ninja Duo is its ease of cleaning and storage. The dishwasher-safe jug and blades come apart easily, making maintenance a straightforward process. This compact design allows users to store it comfortably on countertops or in cabinets, making it ideal for small kitchens.

While the Nutri Ninja Duo is an excellent choice, its loud operation and relatively high price point ($134) may deter some potential buyers.

Our Number One Ranked Blender: Cuisinart Hurricane

The Cuisinart Hurricane took the top spot in our ranking as our number one pick. This blender excelled in both blending and pureeing tasks, consistently producing smooth soups, creamier textures, and hotter temperatures than other blenders tested. The addition of preset buttons for specific blending tasks like smoothies, ice, and soup simplifies the process.

The Cuisinart Hurricane's 10-blending level dial offers users flexibility in adjusting their blending settings to suit various recipes. This feature is particularly beneficial for those looking to create baby food or nut butters, as it allows them to adjust the blending speed and consistency according to their needs.

One notable aspect of this blender is its ability to deliver hot soup with ease, thanks to its powerful motor and precise temperature control. The blender's loud operation at 93 decibels is not significantly higher than that of other models in our comparison, making it suitable for daily use.

The Cuisinart Hurricane is priced at $266, a significant investment for any home kitchen. However, considering the blender's exceptional performance and versatility, it is clear that this model offers excellent value for its price.

Ultimately, our ranking highlights three top-performing blenders, each catering to different needs and preferences. By considering factors such as noise level, size, ease of maintenance, and pricing, you can make an informed decision about which blender is best suited for your kitchen needs.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enwe blended dozens of soups smoothies salsas and crushed ice to review and rank 10 of the best branded blenders today we're taking a closer look at the top three first up our bronze award winner the - chef the - chef series premium digital blender has 6 preset functions that will do everything you expect a blender to do juice fruits and veggies processed food and blend smoothies soups dips and desserts we were impressed with its ability to blend nut butter using our grandmother's old recipe we were able to create amazingly smooth and consistent almond butter and we think these unique times at the top of the blade have something to do with the extra smoothness it produces in the puree mode so why did it come in third well it's loud how loud it registered about 94 decibels during our testing and that's roughly the equivalent of a jackhammer of 50 feet and that's in your kitchen it's not small either at 19 and a half inches tall it may be difficult to store as for cleanup the jug and littered dishwasher safe and come apart easily so maintenance is really never a problem our new little blue of our number two pick our number two pick and silver Award winner is the Nutri ninja duo the Nutri ninja duo is a great single serving blender with the power of a full-sized high-powered model now this one comes with a base and three pitchers the ninja duo does have a pretty cool auto IQ feature which is designed to sense when a recipe is under blended if it is it'll automatically turn back on and continue blending until it's done now this one is loud at 1600 Watts it's the second most powerful blender of the bunch it also stands out for safety these suction cups make sure it won't slip slide or tip even on a white countertop it's easy to clean dishwasher safe and stores easily on the countertop or in the cover finally let's take a look at the Gold Award winner and our number one ranked blender the Cuisinart hurricane where other blenders in our tests crushed blended and pureed great the cuisinart hurricane crushed blended and pure better soups were creamier and hotter and the smoothies smoother every single time along with preset buttons for smoothies ice and soup there's a dial with 10 blending levels that you can use for different blending tasks like making baby food nut butters or whipped creams the hurricane isn't a quietest blender in our comparison but it's not the loudest either at 93 decibels it comes in third which isn't too bad it's 30 on a wet counter and does a good job staying safe and secure so you don't have to worry about accidentally knocking it over so listen if you're looking for a blender that purees nuts to perfection and make smooth smoothies time and again and size isn't really an issue our number three - chef at carne a night box is what you need if you want a powerful single serve blender with multiple pitchers and a base that dares to be knocked over then our number two picks the Nutri ninja duo at 134 bucks is the blender for you finally if you want a ton of power in a compact machine that delivers hot soup smoother than smooth smoothies multiple presets 10 blending levels then our number one pick the cuisinart hurricane at 266 blocks is your best bet and we say go for itwe blended dozens of soups smoothies salsas and crushed ice to review and rank 10 of the best branded blenders today we're taking a closer look at the top three first up our bronze award winner the - chef the - chef series premium digital blender has 6 preset functions that will do everything you expect a blender to do juice fruits and veggies processed food and blend smoothies soups dips and desserts we were impressed with its ability to blend nut butter using our grandmother's old recipe we were able to create amazingly smooth and consistent almond butter and we think these unique times at the top of the blade have something to do with the extra smoothness it produces in the puree mode so why did it come in third well it's loud how loud it registered about 94 decibels during our testing and that's roughly the equivalent of a jackhammer of 50 feet and that's in your kitchen it's not small either at 19 and a half inches tall it may be difficult to store as for cleanup the jug and littered dishwasher safe and come apart easily so maintenance is really never a problem our new little blue of our number two pick our number two pick and silver Award winner is the Nutri ninja duo the Nutri ninja duo is a great single serving blender with the power of a full-sized high-powered model now this one comes with a base and three pitchers the ninja duo does have a pretty cool auto IQ feature which is designed to sense when a recipe is under blended if it is it'll automatically turn back on and continue blending until it's done now this one is loud at 1600 Watts it's the second most powerful blender of the bunch it also stands out for safety these suction cups make sure it won't slip slide or tip even on a white countertop it's easy to clean dishwasher safe and stores easily on the countertop or in the cover finally let's take a look at the Gold Award winner and our number one ranked blender the Cuisinart hurricane where other blenders in our tests crushed blended and pureed great the cuisinart hurricane crushed blended and pure better soups were creamier and hotter and the smoothies smoother every single time along with preset buttons for smoothies ice and soup there's a dial with 10 blending levels that you can use for different blending tasks like making baby food nut butters or whipped creams the hurricane isn't a quietest blender in our comparison but it's not the loudest either at 93 decibels it comes in third which isn't too bad it's 30 on a wet counter and does a good job staying safe and secure so you don't have to worry about accidentally knocking it over so listen if you're looking for a blender that purees nuts to perfection and make smooth smoothies time and again and size isn't really an issue our number three - chef at carne a night box is what you need if you want a powerful single serve blender with multiple pitchers and a base that dares to be knocked over then our number two picks the Nutri ninja duo at 134 bucks is the blender for you finally if you want a ton of power in a compact machine that delivers hot soup smoother than smooth smoothies multiple presets 10 blending levels then our number one pick the cuisinart hurricane at 266 blocks is your best bet and we say go for it\n"