The Best 5Aggregated review·15 sources·updated October 7, 2026·checked October 16, 2026

Best Blenders for Smoothies

Top 5 blenders for smoothies ranked by aggregate score from 15 published reviews.

This guide aggregates 15 published reviews across 5 products; the thinnest-sourced pick rests on 3. How we rank.

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Quick answer

Vitamix Explorian E310 is our top pick for blenders for smoothies — an averaged 4.8/5 across 2 published reviews. Runner-up: Vitamix 5200 (~$479.99).

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At a glance

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#	Product	Rating	Price	Best for
1	Vitamix Explorian E310Top Pick	4.8 2 sources	—	one-to-three-person households who want Vitamix smoothie quality without paying flagship 5200 prices	Buy at walmart.com
2	Vitamix 5200	4.5 1 source	$479.99	households committed to long-term daily smoothie and soup making who want decade-of-use durability	$479.99 · Check Price on Amazon
3	Breville Fresh & Furious	4.2 2 sources	$199.95	smoothie-focused buyers who want one-touch green-smoothie presets and don't need nut-butter or grinding ability	$199.95 · Check Price on Amazon
4	Ninja Professional Plus BN701	3.9 1 source	$89.99	budget buyers who blend mostly fruit-based smoothies, milkshakes, and frozen drinks and want family-size capacity	$89.99 · Check Price on Amazon
5	NutriBullet Pro 900	3.2 1 source	$78	solo smoothie drinkers who want a compact, blend-and-go personal blender for single servings	$78 · Check Price on Amazon

At a glance5 products ▾

1Vitamix Explorian E310Top Pick

4.8

2 sources

Best for: one-to-three-person households who want Vitamix smoothie quality without paying flagship 5200 prices

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2Vitamix 5200

4.5

1 source

$479.99Best for: households committed to long-term daily smoothie and soup making who want decade-of-use durability

$479.99 · Check Price on Amazon

3Breville Fresh & Furious

4.2

2 sources

$199.95Best for: smoothie-focused buyers who want one-touch green-smoothie presets and don't need nut-butter or grinding ability

$199.95 · Check Price on Amazon

4Ninja Professional Plus BN701

3.9

1 source

$89.99Best for: budget buyers who blend mostly fruit-based smoothies, milkshakes, and frozen drinks and want family-size capacity

$89.99 · Check Price on Amazon

5NutriBullet Pro 900

3.2

1 source

$78Best for: solo smoothie drinkers who want a compact, blend-and-go personal blender for single servings

$78 · Check Price on Amazon

Reviews aggregated from

TechGearLabAmericastestkitchenConsumer ReportsRTINGSTom's Guide

The full ranking

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#1 · Top Pick

Best for: one-to-three-person households who want Vitamix smoothie quality without paying flagship 5200 prices

Vitamix Explorian E310

4.8

2 sources

The Explorian E310 is the value Vitamix. It gives you the brand's signature smooth texture and the same manual variable-speed control as the 5200 for around $100 less. TechGearLab scored it 85/100, above the 5200's overall score in the same rubric, and RTINGS calls it "remarkable for multi-purpose use." The 48 oz container is smaller, so it fits one-to-three-person households better than large families.

Strengths

— Compact 48 oz container fits more cabinets than the 5200's tall jar
— Exceptional at ice crushing and can hot-blend soup, per RTINGS multi-purpose testing

Watch-outs

— No smoothie presets — you run the dial manually
— Still a $350 machine — a big step up from sub-$200 options

▾Why it's ranked here

Strengths

— Compact 48 oz container fits more cabinets than the 5200's tall jar
— Exceptional at ice crushing and can hot-blend soup, per RTINGS multi-purpose testing

Watch-outs

— No smoothie presets — you run the dial manually
— Still a $350 machine — a big step up from sub-$200 options

Buy at walmart.com Full review →vs. Vitamix 5200 →

★ Premium Pick

Best for: households committed to long-term daily smoothie and soup making who want decade-of-use durability

Vitamix 5200

4.5

1 source$479.99as of Oct 3

The Vitamix 5200 is the best-overall smoothie blender and a longtime America's Test Kitchen favorite. Its 2-peak-HP motor and tall 64 oz container produce the smoothest results in this lineup, and TechGearLab calls it "a smoothie maker's dream." Price, footprint, and noise are the trade-offs. It makes sense for households committed to daily blending, who will amortize the high price over a decade-plus of use.

Strengths

— Top of the pack for smoothie texture in TechGearLab testing — no flakes, chunks, or unblended greenery
— 7-year full warranty (noted by America's Test Kitchen) — longest here — plus friction heating that can cook hot soup

Watch-outs

— $449 is by far the most expensive pick
— Tall container won't fit under most upper cabinets while docked, as America's Test Kitchen notes

▾Why it's ranked here

Strengths

— Top of the pack for smoothie texture in TechGearLab testing — no flakes, chunks, or unblended greenery
— 7-year full warranty (noted by America's Test Kitchen) — longest here — plus friction heating that can cook hot soup

Watch-outs

— $449 is by far the most expensive pick
— Tall container won't fit under most upper cabinets while docked, as America's Test Kitchen notes

$479.99 · Check Price on Amazon Full review →vs. Vitamix Explorian E310 →

Best for: smoothie-focused buyers who want one-touch green-smoothie presets and don't need nut-butter or grinding ability

Breville Fresh & Furious

4.2

2 sources$199.95as of Oct 16

America's Test Kitchen names the Breville Fresh & Furious its best midpriced blender, and it is a smoothie specialist: the 60-second green-smoothie program makes some of the best green smoothies TechGearLab has tasted. Soft fruit blends beautifully, though berries can leave grit, and the machine is not meant for nut butter or grinding. At around $200 with presets and an LCD, it is the features-per-dollar pick for people focused mainly on smoothies.

Strengths

— Dedicated 60-second green-smoothie program produces "one of the best green smoothies" TechGearLab tasted
— America's Test Kitchen's best midpriced pick at about half the flagship's cost

Watch-outs

— Berry and oat smoothies can leave a slightly gritty texture, per TechGearLab
— Not built for nut butter or grinding — it's a smoothie specialist

▾Why it's ranked here

Strengths

— Dedicated 60-second green-smoothie program produces "one of the best green smoothies" TechGearLab tasted
— America's Test Kitchen's best midpriced pick at about half the flagship's cost

Watch-outs

— Berry and oat smoothies can leave a slightly gritty texture, per TechGearLab
— Not built for nut butter or grinding — it's a smoothie specialist

$199.95 · Check Price on Amazon Full review →vs. Vitamix Explorian E310 →

Best for: budget buyers who blend mostly fruit-based smoothies, milkshakes, and frozen drinks and want family-size capacity

Ninja Professional Plus BN701

3.9

1 source$89.99as of Oct 16

The Ninja Professional Plus BN701 is the budget pick and America's Test Kitchen's value choice. 1400 peak watts, Total Crushing blades, and three Auto-iQ presets turn out excellent berry smoothies and milkshakes for around $100, though green smoothies come out with small pieces of kale left in. TechGearLab calls it "an absolute steal" for smoothie and blended-drink enthusiasts. Aimed at budget buyers who blend mostly fruit-based drinks.

Strengths

— America's Test Kitchen's budget pick — "makes solid smoothies, crushed ice, and mayo, and it's relatively quiet"
— 1400 peak watts and Total Crushing blades make excellent berry smoothies and milkshakes

Watch-outs

— Struggles to fully puree leafy greens — small kale pieces remain
— Louder and harder to clean than the Vitamix and Breville picks

▾Why it's ranked here

Strengths

— America's Test Kitchen's budget pick — "makes solid smoothies, crushed ice, and mayo, and it's relatively quiet"
— 1400 peak watts and Total Crushing blades make excellent berry smoothies and milkshakes

Watch-outs

— Struggles to fully puree leafy greens — small kale pieces remain
— Louder and harder to clean than the Vitamix and Breville picks

$89.99 · Check Price on Amazon Full review →vs. Vitamix Explorian E310 →

Best for: solo smoothie drinkers who want a compact, blend-and-go personal blender for single servings

NutriBullet Pro 900

3.2

1 source$78as of Oct 16

The NutriBullet Pro 900 is the best personal blender for smoothies: a compact bullet around $90 that turns leafy greens into a silky-smooth puree and doubles as a travel cup. RTINGS scores it 8.1/10 for single-serving smoothies and calls it "an excellent choice for smaller batches" of nut butter and dips. It is single-serve only and not built for hot blending. For a solo daily smoothie, the value and convenience are hard to beat.

Strengths

— Blend-and-go: jar doubles as a travel cup with a to-go lid
— Excellent for small batches of nut butter, hummus, and dips

Watch-outs

— Single-serve only — 32 oz jars, no family-size batches
— No speed control or presets — you press and hold

▾Why it's ranked here

Strengths

— Blend-and-go: jar doubles as a travel cup with a to-go lid
— Excellent for small batches of nut butter, hummus, and dips

Watch-outs

— Single-serve only — 32 oz jars, no family-size batches
— No speed control or presets — you press and hold

$78 · Check Price on Amazon Full review →vs. Vitamix Explorian E310 →

Reviews aggregated from

TechGearLabAmericastestkitchenConsumer ReportsRTINGSTom's Guide

Spec comparison

5 products

Spec	Vitamix Explorian E310	Vitamix 5200	Breville Fresh & Furious	Ninja Professional Plus BN701	NutriBullet Pro 900
Power	1380W (2 HP)	1491W (2 peak HP)	1100W	1400W peak (1200W base)	900W
Capacity	48 oz	64 oz	50 oz	72 oz (64 oz liquid)	32 oz cup
Speed Control	Variable 1-10 + Pulse	Variable 1-10 + Pulse	5 speeds + Pulse	3 speeds + Pulse	Single speed (press & hold)
Programs	None (manual)	None (manual)	Green Smoothie, Smoothie, Ice Crush, Auto-Clean	3 Auto-iQ (Smoothie, Frozen Drink, Ice)	None
Container Material	BPA-free Tritan	BPA-free Tritan	BPA-free Tritan	BPA-free Total Crushing pitcher	BPA-free, to-go lid
Dishwasher Safe	Self-cleaning	Self-cleaning	—	Yes (pitcher, lid, blades)	Cups yes, blades hand-wash
Warranty	5-year full	7-year full	3-year limited	1-year limited	1-year limited
Footprint	17.5 in tall docked	20.5 in tall docked	17.7 in tall	17 in tall	Compact bullet
Wattage	1380W	—	1100W	—	—
Dimensions	11"D x 8"W x 18"H	8.75"D x 7.25"W x 20.5"H	8.3"D x 6.9"W x 17.7"H	6.75 x 9 x 17.5 inches; 8.1 pounds	7.32"D x 10.63"W x 11.6"H

Spec	Vitamix Explorian E310	Vitamix 5200
Power	1380W (2 HP)	1491W (2 peak HP)
Capacity	48 oz	64 oz
Speed Control	Variable 1-10 + Pulse	Variable 1-10 + Pulse
Programs	None (manual)	None (manual)
Container Material	BPA-free Tritan	BPA-free Tritan
Dishwasher Safe	Self-cleaning	Self-cleaning
Warranty	5-year full	7-year full
Footprint	17.5 in tall docked	20.5 in tall docked
Wattage	1380W	—
Dimensions	11"D x 8"W x 18"H	8.75"D x 7.25"W x 20.5"H

Frequently asked questions

Which blenders for smoothie should I buy?

Vitamix Explorian E310 is the top pick for blenders for smoothies — 4.8/5 averaged from 2 published reviews. The Explorian E310 is the value Vitamix. It gives you the brand's signature smooth texture and the same manual variable-speed control as the 5200 for around $100 less. TechGearLab scored it 85/100, above the 5200's overall score in the same rubric, and RTINGS calls it "remarkable for multi-purpose use." The 48 oz container is smaller, so it fits one-to-three-person households better than large families.

How current is this ranking?

This guide was last re-checked in October 2026. Prices, links, and source ratings are re-verified on a rolling basis, and the ranking updates when the underlying scores change.

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