Why we picked it

A countertop workhorse that has outlived trend after trend: 1000 watts of blending power that crushes ice and frozen fruit into smoothies, sauces and frozen drinks without the stalled-motor dance. For households blending daily, it is the dependable middle ground between toy blenders and pro machines.

Highlights

• 1000W motor crushes ice and frozen fruit
• Large pitcher sized for family batches
• Smoothies, sauces and frozen drinks in one machine
• Simple controls, dishwasher-friendly parts