So if you value a blender that is less likely to break down within the first five years of ownership, it might be worth selecting one that CR-surveyed members find reliable.ĬR all-access members can check out our full blender ratings for complete results and more options, including personal blenders and immersion blenders. Most of the blenders we chose score high for predicted reliability, but a few either don’t have enough survey data for us to gauge their reliability or receive only middling reliability ratings. The trade-off? These inexpensive models usually don’t have the powerful motors and versatility of high-end blenders, so they won’t be great at making nut butters or pulverizing seeds while making smoothies.īelow are seven full-sized blenders, listed in alphabetical order, that typically go for $100 or less and perform well in CR’s lab tests. “You can still buy a solid blender for $100 or less that should last for years-if you pick a reliable brand,” says Larry Ciufo, who oversees our blender testing lab. Those models sell for $480 to nearly $540, making this small appliance a big-ticket item.īut you don’t have to spend a lot of money to get a decent blender. Take, for example, the three top-performing full-sized blenders in Consumer Reports’ lab tests, which are all from Vitamix. Their performance can pack a punch, but their premium price might feel like a gut punch if you’re just whipping up a single-serve smoothie to drink on your way to work.

Blender pricing