The Best 5Aggregated review·15 sources·updated May 24, 2026·checked July 28, 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 5200 is our top pick for blenders for smoothies — an averaged 4.6/5 across 3 published reviews at about $489.99. Runner-up: Vitamix Explorian E310 (~$444).

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At a glance

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#	Product	Rating	Price	Best for
1	Vitamix 5200Top Score	4.6 3 sources2 derived	$489.99	households committed to long-term daily smoothie and soup making who want decade-of-use durability	$489.99 · Check Price on Amazon
2	Vitamix Explorian E310	4.5 3 sources1 derived	$444	one-to-three-person households who want Vitamix smoothie quality without paying flagship 5200 prices	$444 · Buy at vitamix-europe.com
3	Breville Fresh & Furious	4.0 3 sources2 derived	$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	NutriBullet Pro 900	3.8 3 sources2 derived	$77	solo smoothie drinkers who want a compact, blend-and-go personal blender for single servings	$77 · Check Price on Amazon
5	Ninja Professional Plus BN701	3.8 3 sources2 derived	$99.99	budget buyers who blend mostly fruit-based smoothies, milkshakes, and frozen drinks and want family-size capacity	$99.99 · Check Price on Amazon

Derived means the reviewer published no score, so one was inferred from their written verdict. Everything else is a number the publisher printed. How we rank.

At a glance5 products ▾

1Vitamix 5200Top Score

4.6

3 sources2 derived

$489.99Best for: households committed to long-term daily smoothie and soup making who want decade-of-use durability

$489.99 · Check Price on Amazon

2Vitamix Explorian E310

4.5

3 sources1 derived

$444Best for: one-to-three-person households who want Vitamix smoothie quality without paying flagship 5200 prices

$444 · Buy at vitamix-europe.com

3Breville Fresh & Furious

4.0

3 sources2 derived

$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

4NutriBullet Pro 900

3.8

3 sources2 derived

$77Best for: solo smoothie drinkers who want a compact, blend-and-go personal blender for single servings

$77 · Check Price on Amazon

5Ninja Professional Plus BN701

3.8

3 sources2 derived

$99.99Best for: budget buyers who blend mostly fruit-based smoothies, milkshakes, and frozen drinks and want family-size capacity

$99.99 · Check Price on Amazon

Derived means the reviewer published no score, so one was inferred from their written verdict. Everything else is a number the publisher printed. How we rank.

Reviews aggregated from

AmericastestkitchenTechGearLabConsumer ReportsRTINGSTom's Guide

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#1 · Top Score

★ Premium Pick

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

Vitamix 5200

4.6

3 sources2 derived$489.99as of Aug 1

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
— 2-peak-HP motor and 64 oz tall container pull a deep vortex that pulverizes berry seeds and kale stems

Watch-outs

— $449 is by far the most expensive pick
— Tall container won't fit under most upper cabinets while docked

▾Why it's ranked here

Strengths

— Top of the pack for smoothie texture in TechGearLab testing — no flakes, chunks, or unblended greenery
— 2-peak-HP motor and 64 oz tall container pull a deep vortex that pulverizes berry seeds and kale stems

Watch-outs

— $449 is by far the most expensive pick
— Tall container won't fit under most upper cabinets while docked

$489.99 · Check Price on Amazon Full review →vs. Vitamix Explorian E310 →

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

Vitamix Explorian E310

4.5

3 sources1 derived$444as of Aug 1

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

— Nearly Vitamix-5200-level smoothie texture for roughly $100 less — TechGearLab scored it 85/100
— Same simple variable-speed control philosophy as the flagship, with a 2-HP motor

Watch-outs

— No smoothie presets — you run the dial manually
— 48 oz jar is smaller than the 5200's 64 oz for big-batch households

▾Why it's ranked here

Strengths

— Nearly Vitamix-5200-level smoothie texture for roughly $100 less — TechGearLab scored it 85/100
— Same simple variable-speed control philosophy as the flagship, with a 2-HP motor

Watch-outs

— No smoothie presets — you run the dial manually
— 48 oz jar is smaller than the 5200's 64 oz for big-batch households

$444 · Buy at vitamix-europe.com Full review →vs. Vitamix 5200 →

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

Breville Fresh & Furious

4.0

3 sources2 derived$199.95as of Aug 1

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
— 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
— Not built for nut butter or grinding — it's a smoothie specialist

$199.95 · Check Price on Amazon Full review →vs. Vitamix 5200 →

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

NutriBullet Pro 900

3.8

3 sources2 derived$77as of Aug 1

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 ice or hot blending. For a solo daily smoothie, the value and convenience are hard to beat.

Strengths

— Blends leafy greens into a silky-smooth puree on single servings, per RTINGS (8.1/10 single-serve smoothie score)
— Compact bullet design fits in a cabinet — no counter real estate needed

Watch-outs

— Single-serve only — 32 oz jars, no family-size batches
— Not meant for crushing ice or hot blending

▾Why it's ranked here

Strengths

— Blends leafy greens into a silky-smooth puree on single servings, per RTINGS (8.1/10 single-serve smoothie score)
— Compact bullet design fits in a cabinet — no counter real estate needed

Watch-outs

— Single-serve only — 32 oz jars, no family-size batches
— Not meant for crushing ice or hot blending

$77 · Check Price on Amazon Full review →vs. Vitamix 5200 →

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

Ninja Professional Plus BN701

3.8

3 sources2 derived$99.99as of Aug 1

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

$99.99 · Check Price on Amazon Full review →vs. Vitamix 5200 →

Reviews aggregated from

AmericastestkitchenTechGearLabConsumer ReportsRTINGSTom's Guide

Spec comparison

5 products

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

Spec	Vitamix 5200	Vitamix Explorian E310
Power	1491W (2 peak HP)	1491W (2 HP)
Capacity	64 oz	48 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	7-year full	5-year full
Footprint	20.5 in tall docked	17.5 in tall docked
Dimensions	8.75"D x 7.25"W x 20.5"H	11"D x 8"W x 18"H
Wattage	—	1380W

Frequently asked questions

Which blenders for smoothie should I buy?

Vitamix 5200 holds the top score for blenders for smoothies — 4.6/5 averaged from 3 published reviews. 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.

How current is this ranking?

This guide was last re-checked in May 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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