Finding the best smoothie blenders in 2017 for your kitchen sometimes can be a challenge. As you grow your kitchen kit beyond high-quality hand tools and small appliances. Some tools make fast work of cooking chores like dicing/chopping and others achieve results that you simply couldn’t by hand. A blender is one workhorse that accomplishes what the busy cook can’t–like puréeing frozen fruit into a smoothie or quickly crushing ice.
We review all the best blenders on the market and find the best of the bests! and they earned a permanent spot on our countertop for 2017. Thanks to their versatility and easy cleanup. All the blenders listed here are of high quality and received 4.1 stars or better in our customer reviews, we did all the work so you don’t have to.
How to choose your best smoothie blenders?
What you need to know is power, speed and the jar! Special Features: Beyond power, speed and jar characteristics, everything else is nice to have. You can decide whether special features like whole-grains grinding are useful in your kitchen.
Best Smoothie Blenders for 2017
A single-serve blender can deliver a quick healthy smoothie or soup for breakfast, lunch or dinner in a cup
Nutri Ninja Auto iQ (BL482)
Received 4.9 stars out of 5 in customer reviews
Clean up is a breeze
The Nutri Ninja with Auto iQ received our #1 pick for best smoothie blender for 2017. Nutri Ninja Auto-iQ is an effortless nutrient extract and blending device. While blending with Auto-iQ, there is no need to manually stir, mix or shake. All these actions are taken care by the blender. You need to just select the option of your choice and the food is ready within minutes.
The motor base of Nutri Ninja Auto-iQ is 1000 watt. The RPM is around 21000 RPM. It is pretty good RPM; it can liquefy anything you put in the jar, including ice, stems and nuts. The stainless steel blade spinning at high speed combined with Auto-iQ technology gives you the best smoothie ever.
Vitamix S30 Personal Blender, Black
Received 4.9 stars out of 5 in customer reviews
The Vitamix s30 is the only high performance personal blender that has the power and design to deliver a high-quality blend consistently on a wide range of blending recipes. 20-ounce portable container with flip-top lid
40-ounce compact container for small family meals
Easy-to-use Variable Speed Control and Pulse feature
Powerful 790-watt motor
Backed by a 5-year full warranty and 30-day guarantee.
Best Blenders for all Kitchen (Multi-purpose)
Ninja Blender System with Auto-iQ, Chrome/Grey (BL682)
Received 4.9 stars out of 5 in customer reviews
The Nutri Blender System with Auto iQ received our #1 pick as the best multi-purpose blender for 2016. Nutri Ninja Pro Extractor Blades break down whole fruits, beans, vegetables, ice and seeds for nutrient & vitamin extraction. The XL 72 oz. blender’s Total Crushing Blades pulverize ice to snow in seconds. 64 oz. Precision Processing bowl chops perfectly every time and makes up to 2 lbs. of dough in 30 seconds! It also helps you determine the correct time needed when blending and processing.
Travel Smoothie Cups and Tumblers
Thermos 16 ounce Vacuum Insulated Cold Cup with Straw
Received 4.9 stars out of 5 in customer reviews, 4 colors to choose from
The thermos brand 16 and 22 ounce vacuum insulated cold cup with straw is an ideal choice for keeping your chilled beverages cold while you’re on the go. This cold cup features thermos vacuum insulation technology to maximize temperature retention in order to keep your cold drinks cold for up to 9 hours. Great for smoothies, cold juices, iced teas and iced coffee. Removable straw is easy to clean and the durable stainless steel interior and exterior are dishwasher safe.
Stainless Steel Travel Tumbler by Savvy Drinkware – 16 Oz – No-Leak Lid & Straw with Cleaning Brush
Received 4.7 stars out of 5 in customer reviews
It’s not just cold beverages you can enjoy, but keep the heat inside as well. It’s all about convenience, and Savvy tumblers is just that. 16oz of liquid hydration at your disposal in an easy to maintain travel mug. It’s top shelf dishwasher safe, and Savvy quality name you can trust.
It really just boils down to quality construction. Savvy created an airtight seal between our layers keeping unwanted moisture out, while holding your beverage of choice at the desired temperature longer. Best of all, our mugs are BPA free, reusable and completely dishwasher safe.
Stainless Steel Tumbler 30 oz – New SLIM Base Fits More Cup Holders – Double Wall Vacuum Insulated 18/8 Stainless Keeps Cold or Hot (30 oz – SLIM)
Received 4.9 stars out of 5 in customer reviews
Double Wall Vacuum Insulated 18/8 Stainless Steel Tumbler Cup 20 Oz Keeps Cold or Hot (20 oz)
Magnum Steel new 30 and 20 oz cup is now available in a sleek, slim base design that measures 2-5/8″ so its easy to grip and can be used in most cup holders from big trucks to smaller cars. This cup is made for road trippers! Extreme Insulation – 18/8 Stainless Steel Double Wall Vacuum Insulated for extreme temperature retention – Fill with coffee – tumbler works great great for Tea, Beer, Ice Water, Smoothie, Lemonade and Soda.
BPA free lids – Double Gasket Heavy Duty Lid. Ultra Duty steel body built for the go, durable, rust-proof, reusable. Sweat Free Design with No Condensation. Take this to sports events, tailgating, the lake, river, beach, road trips, campfires, even your office!
Best Immersion blender
KitchenAid KHB2351CU 3-Speed Hand Blender
Received 4.7 stars out of 5 in customer reviews
3 colors to choose from
The 3-Speed Hand Blender let’s you blend, crush, chop, puree and whisk. Simply choose the appropriate speed for your ingredients. The chopper attachment is great for processing harder cheeses, nuts and creating graham cracker crusts. The included whisk attachment whips creams and egg whites to fluffy peaks.
Breville BSB510XL Control Grip Immersion Blender
Received 4.9 stars out of 5 in customer reviews
New design for excellent performance, The Breville Control Grip’s blade system has internal ribs that create turbulence. This unique system makes sure the food falls onto the blades, reducing suction to the bottom of the pot.
It also gives you precise control over texture, with 15 variable speeds, while the 8 inch immersion depth for large quantities or tall pots means that you can blend directly in the pot for less mess and more convenience. No more transferring soups from the pot to the food processor and back. The powerful 280 watt motor generates circulation, making sure all the ingredients are blended evenly.
Cuisinart / Paksh Smartstick Immersion Hand Blender, 2 speed • Use as Mixer, Grinder or Chopper • 200 Watt Motor
Received 4.9 stars out of 5 in customer reviews
Try this smart stick immersion blender just once and you”ll get blown away at its high speed .It also has a splash guard that covers the stainless steel blade for a clean experience. Oh, and it really is noiseless unlike similar brands which practically give you a headache! Don’t bother schlepping out your bulky food processor anymore! Just plunk your hand blender directly into the pot and with a simple touch of just one button you’ve got those sharp blade whirlin’, ready to attack your squash, salad dressing, baby food or drink and grind it down to a fine texture smoother than pulp (consistsency depends on personal inclination). We won’t at all be surprised to hear that you ditched your standard hand blender for this solid and sturdy hand blender you’ll quickly come to love!
Best Low Budget Personal Blender
Hamilton Beach 51101B Personal Blender with Travel Lid
Received 4.1 stars out of 5 in customer reviews, 4 colors to choose from.
Cleanup couldn’t be simpler place the cup or blending jar right in the dishwasher.
If you have an extra 15 second or so the Hamilton Beach 51101B blender can make you a pretty decent fruit smoothie, not recommended for crushing ice into snow, stems or coffee beans. Hamilton Beach Single Serve Blenders feature durable stainless steel blades that blend your favorite drinks in seconds. Use the travel cup to blend drinks to go anytime, or fill the whole jar with fresh ingredients for family and friends.
Great Blenders for any use!
Blendtec Total Blender, FourSide Jar, Black
Received 4.8 stars out of 5 in customer reviews, 5 colors to choose from
The Total Blender Classic is the all-in-one appliance that makes smoothies, fresh juice, ice cream, milk shakes, cappuccinos, margaritas, soups, sauces, bread dough, dressings, salsas and more! It replaces up to 9 other appliances with 1 fast, easy-to-use machine. This package includes the new precision–tuned 4″ blade in the large, nearly 3-quart, BPA-free WildSide jar. The new large blade and large jar combination powers through tougher blending tasks and larger recipes with ease—and in less time.
Vitamix 7500 Blender with Low Profile Jar, 2.2 HP Motor, Black
Received 4.8 stars out of 5 in customer reviews
The Vitamix 7500 blender allows you to quickly blend virtually any whole-food ingredient with ease. The BPA-free Eastman Tritan low-profile container has a generous 64 ounce capacity and fits comfortably under most kitchen cabinets for simple storage. Stainless steel blades and ten variable speeds offer a variety of blending options for any culinary creation. With the pulse feature, you can layer course chops over smooth purees for heartier recipes, such as chunky salsas or thick vegetable soups. Included with the Vitamix G-Series 7500 is DVD, getting started guide, cookbook and low-profile tamper.
Oster VERSA 1400-watt Professional Performance Blender with Low Profile Jar Bonus Cookbooks, BLSTVB-RV0-000
Received 4.7 stars out of 5 in customer reviews
Take the guesswork out of food preparation with the Versa Performance blender’s three programmed settings: Smoothie, Soup, and Dips/Spreads. The handy settings help you easily create your favorite menu items–from pureed pumpkin-lentil soup or strawberry smoothies to fresh salsa, roasted-garlic hummus, pesto, artichoke dip, and more. The Oster Versa Performance blender comes equipped with a powerful 1400-watt motor and a stainless-steel blade that spins over 250 MPH to blend effortlessly, taking on recipes most typical blenders can’t handle. 
Hope this review on best smoothie blenders was some help to you.