Kitchen — Blenders & Food Processors (2026)

Pros

• 900W motor blitzes frozen fruit and ice smoothly
• Compact personal-size cup doubles as a to-go bottle
• Simple twist-and-blend operation, no dials or buttons

Cons

• Single-serve cup is too small for family-size batches

Pros

• 1000W motor with Auto-iQ automatic blend and max blend programs
• Two 700ml cups with spout lids for blending straight to a to-go bottle
• Dishwasher-safe blades and cups for easy cleanup

Cons

• Cups are still personal-size rather than a full family jug

Pros

• Die-cast metal base feels substantial and stays stable at speed
• 2.1L bowl handles chopping, slicing and shredding for family meals
• Wide feed tube reduces pre-cutting of vegetables

Cons

• Premium price versus plastic-bodied food processors
• Bulky to store for smaller kitchens

Pros

• 2.3L processing bowl plus 1.5L blender jug covers most jobs in one unit
• Non-slip feet keep the base stable at high speed
• Automatic safety lock prevents operation with the lid off

Cons

• 900W is peak power only, sustained power is lower

Pros

• 2.1L bowl handles chopping, slicing and shredding for family meals
• 700W motor copes with dense mixtures like dough
• Wide feed tube reduces pre-cutting of vegetables

Cons

• Bulkier to store than a compact blender

Pros

• Combines a full-size jug blender with personal cups in one base
• 1200W motor crushes ice and blends soups smoothly
• Multiple speed settings plus pulse for precise control

Cons

• Full-size jug takes up more cupboard space than a personal blender

Pros

• 2.1L bowl plus 1.2L blender jug covers most everyday jobs
• Kneading function handles bread and pastry dough
• Slicing disc included for quick vegetable prep

Cons

• Fewer attachments than higher-end multi-function models

Pros

• 1200W motor blends, chops and mixes dough in one machine
• Detect technology auto-adjusts speed to the load
• Comes with jug, food processor bowl and 3 to-go cups

Cons

• Premium price versus a single-purpose jug blender

Pros

• Professional-grade motor crushes ice and blends nuts to a smooth finish
• Laser-cut stainless steel blades with variable speed control and pulse
• 5 year warranty and self-cleaning cycle

Cons

• Significant price premium versus mainstream jug blenders

Pros

• Quiet, powerful induction motor with a 30-year aftercare guarantee
• Slices, grates, chops, whisks, blends and kneads in one machine
• Sabatier stainless steel blades and discs included

Cons

• Premium price versus a basic single-function processor

Pros

• Affordable everyday jug blender for smoothies and soups
• 4-point stainless steel blades give smooth results
• Removable filler cap for adding ingredients while blending

Cons

• Glass jug is heavier and less impact-resistant than a plastic jug

Pros

• Compact personal blender ideal for single smoothies
• Blend-and-go bottle doubles as a drinking cup
• Simple one-touch operation

Cons

• Not powerful enough for large batches or ice-heavy blends

Pros

• Powerful 1000W motor extracts smoothies from fruit, veg and nuts
• 7-piece set includes multiple cup sizes and lids
• Compact base takes up little worktop space

Cons

• Single-serve cups, not designed for large batches

Pros

• Over 50 functions from chopping to kneading dough
• 800W motor with MultiLevel6 knife for consistent results
• Wide range of interchangeable attachments included

Cons

• Multiple attachments take up storage space

Pros

• Preset programs take the guesswork out of smoothies, soups and purees
• Large jug suits family-size batches
• Powerful 700W motor crushes ice smoothly

Cons

• Bulkier jug takes up more cupboard space than a personal blender

Pros

• Quiet, powerful motor built to last for years of daily use
• 3.7L bowl handles large batches for family cooking
• 6-in-1 multifunctional attachments included

Cons

• Premium price versus entry-level food processors

Pros

• Laser-cut stainless steel blades handle ice, nuts and frozen fruit
• Variable speed control and pulse function for precise texture
• 5 year warranty and made to a professional-grade standard

Cons

• Significant investment compared to entry-level blenders
• Loud motor at higher speeds

Pros

• 1200W motor crushes ice and frozen fruit in seconds
• Illuminated interface with 2 blending options for quiet or rapid blends
• 900ml cup doubles as a to-go bottle

Cons

• Single-serve cup size is not designed for large batches

Pros

• 1600W motor blends smoothies, soups and crushed ice with ease
• 2L jug capacity suits family-size batches
• Pulse and variable speed settings for precise texture control

Cons

• Large jug takes up significant cupboard space

Pros

• 1200W ProBlend Plus motor handles frozen fruit and ice smoothly
• 2L ribbed glass jar suits family-size batches
• Tamper tool included for thick smoothies, dishwasher-safe parts

Cons

• Glass jar is heavier and less portable than a personal blender cup

Pros

• Express Serve outlet lets you slice or grate straight into a bowl
• Compact 1.3L bowl suits smaller households and kitchens
• Kneading function handles bread and pastry dough

Cons

• 1.3L bowl is on the small side for large-batch food prep

Pros

• 4 automatic programs cover chopping, pureeing, slicing and mixing
• 2.1L bowl handles family-size batches
• Dishwasher-safe parts for easy cleanup

Cons

• Large unit takes up significant worktop and storage space

Pros

• 12-cup bowl is one of the largest in its class
• 1200 peak-watt motor handles dough and hard vegetables
• Feed chute with 3-part pusher for continuous processing

Cons

• Footprint is too large for smaller kitchens

Pros

• 20,000 RPM extractor blade crushes ice and frozen fruit
• 7-piece kit includes tall and short cups for on-the-go drinking
• Compact personal-size footprint

Cons

• No large jug option for batch smoothies

Pros

• Cordless USB-C rechargeable design for smoothies on the move
• 15+ blending cycles per charge
• Compact 475ml cup doubles as a drinking bottle

Cons

• Less powerful than a mains-powered blender for tough ice

Pros

• All-in-one 10-piece kit covers blending, mixing and light food processing
• Compact 200W design fits small kitchens
• Easy lock-on and pulse operation

Cons

• Less powerful than a dedicated food processor for heavy-duty tasks

Pros

• USB-C rechargeable so it works away from the mains
• Leakproof lid with sip spout doubles as a drinking bottle
• Blends ice and frozen fruit despite its compact size

Cons

• 530ml capacity suits single servings only

Pros

• 3 blend functions including Crush and Manual Blend modes
• 570ml cup is larger than most portable blenders
• Rechargeable battery gives around 25 blends per charge

Cons

• Heavier in hand than smaller portable blenders