We’ll also cover the different blender features you might want to consider, as well as how Consumer Reports tests blenders to identify those that might be best for your needs and budget. In this buying guide, we’ll talk about the different types of blenders you can buy-from full-sized blenders to immersion blenders. Also important is your budget-some plastic personal blenders can cost as little as $20, while those multifunction, premium glass blenders can cost more than $600. A higher price typically means better performance. From there, we look at each blender’s convenience, durability, and the amount of noise it makes to determine its ratings.

When we test blenders, Consumer Reports assesses how well these machines craft icy drinks and crush and purée ice. Today, Consumer Reports’ tests have found that the small appliance is a lot more versatile than it was at its conception: The best blenders are great for making smoothies, soups, and even homemade nut butters. The first blenders, designed for whipping up malted milk, hit kitchen counters in the 1920s.

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