The 5 Best Blenders to Buy in 2026, According to Our Editors

Blenders can be used for so much more than just pulverising chunks out of your protein shake or smoothie. In fact, a good blender can create the perfect margarita, a seriously silky green smoothie, and even homemade peanut butter. A bad one will leave you with a sad, lumpy concoction.

Best Blenders

When it comes to spending on a blender, there are plenty of solid buys that don't cost two weeks' worth of groceries. But one must also consider the ability to blend the ingredients you're looking to blend, the long-term durability (including the warranty), its ability to be cleaned, how noisy it is, and the capacity and how you'll store it. Looking for a blender just to mix up your whey protein powder in water before or after a workout? Maybe a portable blender can do the trick. Or, are you really trying to add in a kitchen tool to help you make lots of different meals? In that case, it might be worth getting one that can blend just about anything.

We've been testing blenders in the real world for years and years, and all our constant hands-on experience and unending research has led us to proclaim that these are the eight best blenders you can buy right now.

What to Consider

Power & Arrangement

A blender is only as good as the quality of shakes, smoothies, and anything it produces, thus determining how often you’ll actually use it. And this can mean getting a blender with a little more oomph to ensure your drink is properly whipped up, and why wattage matters. This means you’ll likely want to look for motors with 1000–1500+ watts (all but two of our picks fall within this range: our budget and portable options) for crushing ice, frozen fruit, and nuts. The more power, the more RPMs it will produce, helping to create a smoother blend.

Blade Design

Another aspect you may want to consider is the design of the blades, as not all are created equal. Stainless steel blades are a must, but the blade geometry matters too. Different blades can serve better for different functions, like chopping, blending, mixing, and pureeing. What this means is you’ll see single blades (ideal for puréeing), X-shaped cross blades (commonly known as extractors), S-shaped blades, Wing-shaped blades (great for ice crushing), and spiral-shaped blades.

Durability & Warranty

When making an investment in any device like a blender, a warranty is always a great thing to confirm. A one-year warranty should be a bare minimum, and many of our picks in this guide have warranties much longer (including up to 10 years). Additionally, looking for canister materials like BPA-free plastic can drastically increase durability. Also, look at the company's return policy, as some have a 'no questions asked' policy.

Ease of Cleaning

Grabbing a blender that will save you time and effort is a must. Many blenders are made with self-cleaning cycles and dishwasher-safe containers — though keep in mind that self-cleaning doesn’t always get things 100 percent clean inside the container. Another great feature is finding one with a wide-mouth pitcher for deep cleaning, and if the blades are detachable, you’ll be able to clean out even the hardest-to-reach places.

Noise Level

Yes — don’t forget to keep in mind the noise level of the model you are looking at, especially if you have a family, roommates, or don’t want to feel like you’re firing up a lawnmower every morning you blend up a smoothie. Tons of models have sound-dampening tech and whisper-quiet motors, while still providing more than enough power.

Capacity & Counter Footprint

For guys with smaller abodes or less kitchen counter-top space, bigger is not always better. Plenty of brands make high-performance compact models with power that punches well above their weight class. Not only that, but a good number of models also come with multiple-size pitchers, so you can swap out larger containers for smaller ones. Keep in mind how much room you have to store a blender, though — do you want it to live on your countertop or do you want it in a cabinet to be pulled out every time you want to use it?

Smart Features & Presets

While not an exact necessity, having the capability to set it and forget it is kind of clutch. So many blenders that are available on the market today integrate smart tech like pre-programmed cycles (smoothies, ice crush, soup, purée), app integration, and even digital timers. Load ‘em up, push start, and let the blender do all the work.

How We Chose

I've been using blenders for years to whip up anything from smoothies to protein shakes to delicious snacks or meals. To start for this guide, I leaned on my hands-on experience with the models I've used and also consulted Men's Health editors on which models have been their favourites of the years. I gathered all our expert insights and testing notes, then did some thorough research reading reviews to determine a list of blenders we wanted to consider for this guide.

From there, we got our hands on the models on that list that we'd yet to test out ourselves. The blenders were put through their paces with daily protein shake blends, leafy green smoothies, high-intensity mixes like making peanut butter, testing portability of some models while blending in the office, and even a few margaritas for happy hours.

During all this testing, we evaluated each blender on its capacity, noise level, storability, ease of use, and how well it blended all kinds of ingredients. With dozens of hours spent blending and mixing, here are the best blenders you can buy 2026.