10 best blenders for smoothies and shakes

One of the cheapest blenders, suitable for making smoothies and shakes, and also turns into a coffee grinder if necessary. The power for such a model is not too high, but still sufficient for soft fruits and vegetables. If you grind, for example, apples with Kitfort KT-1341, then, judging by the reviews, they will have to be cut very finely and added gradually, otherwise the puree will not work.

But the stationary blender is equipped with a smooth adjustment of five speeds, as well as a pulse mode for crushing ice. In addition, buyers in the reviews highly appreciated the glass bowl, which is easy to clean. To add ingredients right in the process, the manufacturer has provided a hole closed with a cap.

Powerful yet inexpensive stand-alone blender that can be used to make smoothies and smoothies. Customers like that it is equipped with a display with bright indicators and a program timer. In addition, the case is made of stainless steel, thanks to which it turned out to be reliable and looks stylish. The reviews write that smoothies are easy to make, as the ingredients are crushed perfectly, and the volume of the bowl is large enough. True, a milkshake will not work.

But the blender is equipped with six speeds and a mode for crushing ice, and non-slip feet prevent it from moving around the table while cooking. Also, buyers appreciated the quiet operation and simple electronic control: you can load the ingredients, press the button and forget about the device. True, sometimes in the reviews there are complaints about breakdowns after a few months.

Functional stationary blender from Moulinex, made of quality materials. Power of 1200 W allows you to quickly prepare smoothies and cocktails from almost any ingredient. In addition, the model is equipped with 6 stainless steel knives that can be removed and easily washed. Another plus is the presence of 18 speeds, which are changed using a backlit mechanical switch. It is also convenient that the manufacturer has added a self-cleaning mode to save time and effort.

The reviews highly appreciated the bowl, which holds 2 liters and is made of heat-resistant glass. Pleased with the quality of the metal case, as well as the presence of a compartment for the cord. If desired, in a blender, you can prepare not only healthy smoothies and cocktails, but also cream soups. There will be enough power to grind nuts, but you will have to add liquid. In addition, the kit comes with a spatula, with which you can remove the ingredients from the walls if they are poorly chopped.

The stationary blender REDMOND RSB-3402 is chosen primarily for its high power of 1300 W, a large bowl and at the same time a low price.In it, you can prepare not only smoothies from vegetables and fruits or milkshakes, but also grind hard nuts or crush ice. At the same time, the knives remain sharp for a long time, as they are made of stainless steel. In addition, the manufacturer has added an auto-shutdown function in case of overload to protect the motor.

A plus is the 1.75 l bowl, the volume of which is enough even for a large family. However, it must be borne in mind that it is quite heavy, as it is made of glass. In addition, for the convenience of customers, the manufacturer has added a self-cleaning mode. This blender did not become the best in our rating because of the plastic case: when overheated, there is a pungent smell. In addition, the blender is equipped with only 3 speeds.

Professional blender for commercial and home-made cocktails and smoothies. It produces power of 1.5 kW and up to 32 thousand revolutions per minute. Available at once 30 speeds with smooth switching. It is possible to turn on the pulsating mode using a special toggle switch. The blender can easily cope not only with ice, but also with the solid components of the cocktail - nuts, grains and freezing. The jug is made of tritan, which is ten times more environmentally friendly than ordinary plastic, but noticeably lighter and stronger than plain glass. The body is plastic but of good quality.

The blender comes with a special spatula for mixing ingredients in a jug, a funnel and a food pusher. The lid has a small hole for adding new smoothie ingredients. Judging by the reviews, the model is quite noisy, but it perfectly copes with all products.Separately, it is worth emphasizing the complete safety of the blender. It is protected literally from everything - from overloads and overheating, which does not allow it to fail. Separately pleases protection from children, which is able to prevent accidental activation. There is a drawback - the jug is not fixed, and during operation it must be held. Otherwise, it may fly off the stand. And the model does not remove knives.

A relatively simple and cheap blender with enough power to handle the preparation of airy and very tasty drinks. The model has a power of 1.25 kW and produces up to 21 thousand revolutions per second. Unfortunately, there are only two speeds, and it is impossible to adjust them smoothly either. However, these speeds are enough to grind any ingredients for a cocktail. The jug is quite roomy, but not too big - 1.5 liters. Naturally, the blender is able to cope with crushing ice and can work in pulsed mode.

The bowl is molded of glass and has a drain cock. Therefore, you can quickly pour the drink immediately after preparation, without lifting weights. Naturally, there is also a hole for adding ingredients. The case is made of stainless steel and looks great. There are also certain disadvantages. The reviews note that the blender will not grind small volumes of products - a minimum of 150 grams of the ingredient is needed. But cuts and freezing as well. Knives are easily removed for high-quality washing.

A great versatile option for any kitchen.Suitable not only for lovers of cocktails and smoothies. The blender is quite powerful. It is capable of delivering up to 28 thousand revolutions with a power of 1.3 kW. Quietly breaks ice for cocktails, can work in a pulsed mode. Drink ingredients are easy to pour through the hole in the lid. At the same time, the device is controlled electronically and contains several convenient programs for different products. The speed is smoothly regulated, there is no strictly specified quantity.

This is a versatile kitchen blender that is suitable not only for cocktails and smoothies, but also for creating delicious creamy soups. The model has a “Soup cooker” mode, in which it heats the contents of the bowl to the required temperature. So you can make anything warm. For example, create hot cocktails if you suddenly have such a desire. The two-liter bowl is made of food-grade heat-resistant plastic, so it does not pose a danger. The case is also plastic and quite durable.

The top three is opened by a specialized German model for making cocktails and smoothies. This blender has a fairly high power of 1000 watts and a good speed - up to 17 thousand per minute. It has a pulse mode and can break ice. The speed is infinitely adjustable, so you can adjust as you wish. The lid has a hole through which it is convenient to pour the ingredients. The bowl is quite voluminous - it will fit up to 1.5 liters of ingredients. The bowl of the model is made of thick and very durable plastic, and the base is made of metal. Below - massive rubberized legs that will hold the blender even when crushing ice.Judging by the reviews, it does its job well, but it makes a little noise.

A little more about the Smoothie mode. When creating, manufacturers immediately assumed that their blender would be used specifically for drinks. Therefore, they brought a universal mode for their preparation to a separate button. The device during its operation will grind the ingredients for 60 seconds at a speed of 14 thousand revolutions per minute. In this mode, it easily grinds even frozen and hard cocktail ingredients. And if in the process they stick to the walls, the contents of the bowl can be easily mixed with a special spatula, which is included in the kit.

The model was created for making cocktails and smoothies in small quantities. This is not the most powerful blender (only 500 watts), but it is very convenient. The device is compact, allows you to quickly prepare the desired drink and take the bowl (which can serve as a smoothie bottle) with you. Literally "made, took and ran." With low power, it produces good revolutions - up to 20 thousand per minute. But on the other hand, there are only two speeds (without smooth adjustment). And one more drawback - the device cannot work for more than 30 seconds without overheating. However, this time is enough to grind almost any product - even meat and fish.

Made entirely of plastic. It has several different bowls, which is very convenient. The set comes with a 1.2-liter main jug, two bottles with sports caps (570 and 400 ml), a chopper capacity of 200 ml. Each has its own knife.The blender can be called universal - it is easily suitable for preparing several cocktails one after another, without interrupting to clean the bowls. But only in small volumes - sports bottles are designed for one or two servings, and a large jug - for three or four. And in the reviews and reviews it is noted that the model can easily cope even with the preparation of minced meat, flour, powdered sugar, and so on.

The best in our ranking was a functional blender from Polaris. Judging by the reviews, the model is "omnivorous", as it easily grinds any ingredients for smoothies and cocktails, including herbs and nuts. This is facilitated not only by the power of 1800 W, but also by stainless steel blades that remain sharp for a long time. In addition, they mix the composition 2 times faster thanks to a special technology of rotation simultaneously in 3 planes.

It is also convenient that the manufacturer has provided two automatic programs for crushing ice and making smoothies. A big plus is the presence of a mini-chopper for nuts, coffee beans or the preparation of individual portions of sauces. Also included in the set is a travel bottle and a capacious 2 liter bowl. True, judging by the reviews, it is very heavy, as it is made of glass, and the blender itself is rather bulky, so it will not be easy for housewives to deal with it alone.