Countertop blender help for home cooks

Find a Ninja, Vitamix or personal blender for your kitchen

Plain picks and side-by-side comparisons for countertop blenders, from Ninja pitchers to Vitamix and single-serve cups. Start with the job, the brand or the model you're weighing.

Latest guides

  • AlfaBot Nut Milk Maker Machine
    Guides & Care

    Nut Milk Maker vs Blender: Which Is Better?

    Nut milk maker vs blender: compare straining, heat, cleanup and capacity, then pick the machine that fits how you make almond, soy or oat milk.

  • Oster Classic Heritage Glass Blender
    Guides & Care

    Are Plastic Blenders Safe?

    Are plastic blenders safe for hot and cold foods? Learn what BPA-free means, when plastic jars are fine, and when glass is the safer pick.

  • Hamilton Beach Power Elite Blender For Smoothies
    Smoothies, Ice & Shakes

    Best Blenders for Frozen Alcoholic Drinks

    Find the best blender for frozen alcoholic drinks. Compare power, pitcher size, ice crushing and cleanup for margaritas, daiquiris and slushy batches.

  • Ninja Professional Plus BN701
    Ninja Blenders

    Are Ninja Blenders Good?

    Are Ninja blenders good for smoothies and frozen drinks? Compare four models, choose useful features, and learn practical tips for blending and easy care.

  • Ninja Kitchen System Pro BL770
    Smoothies, Ice & Shakes

    Best Blender and Food Processor Combos

    Find the best blender food processor combo for smoothies, chopping and dough, with clear advice on bowl size, useful attachments, controls and cleanup.

  • Ninja Professional Plus BN701
    Smoothies, Ice & Shakes

    Best Blenders for Crushing Ice

    Find the best blender for crushing ice with our Ninja comparison. Choose between family pitchers, personal cups, preset cycles and manual controls.

  • Ninja Nutri-Plus Personal Blender BN301
    Personal Blenders

    Best Blenders for Protein Shakes

    Find the best blender for protein shakes with help choosing cup sizes, blending controls and easy cleanup for simple drinks or frozen fruit recipes.

  • Ninja Professional Plus BN701
    Smoothies, Ice & Shakes

    Best Blenders for Smoothies

    Find the best blender for smoothies for your daily routine. Compare family pitchers, portable cups and glass jars, plus tips for frozen fruit and easy cleanup.

  • Oster Pro 1200 Glass Jar Blender
    Smoothies, Ice & Shakes

    Best Glass Jar Blenders

    Find the best blender with a glass jar for smoothies, sauces and frozen drinks. Compare useful capacity, controls and cleanup to choose a model that fits.