The best blenders in 2021

The best home blenders you can get this year.

Have you ever gone to a café to order tea and after paying, you feel overcharged, well that happens a lot and not just with teas, it happens with soups, smoothies, and everything where blending is part of the preparation process? It feels so simple to just turn the blender and make your own smoothie. But if it is that simple, why not do it yourself. Well, you can.

All you need is a blender, and you can stop getting annoyed at being overcharged every time you order something nice. A blender on your countertop and you are good to go. But getting a bladder isn’t that simple, you have to get the right one. How would you know a blender is good? Well, that is one of the things you will learn here. For a binder to be considered good, using and cleaning it must be easy, and the way it powers through ingredients is also essential. Whether it is hard or soft ingredients, a good blender must be able to produce a smooth textured blend with the littlest amount of waste. In this article, we dwell on the best Australian blenders that you can get in 2021. Are you wondering how we arrived at this list? It is a result of research, testing and insights.

The blenders on this list were chosen based on comprehensive testing and research after which we checked for what people thought of these blenders based on their use. All the blenders on the list are products with at least four stars and a minimum of 100 reviews, so we know that people have been using them and like them or not.

Another thing we were on the lookout for was the price of the blender the blenders here range from the super expensive and the very cheap and we look at how user friendly they are to operate, the excellent results they deliver as well as how easy they are to clean. It is only after hours of research and deliberations that we arrived at this list of the top blenders which, as you will soon find out, live up to their billing standards by all standards. There are 11 blenders on this list, and while they can be regarded as the best, they are not without their pros and cons which we explore fully.

All you have to do is read through and discover the best blender in Australia this year, and when you are done, you can always consider buying one.

Optimum 9200A (2nd Gen)

This blender ranks as the best blender for most people. In fact, it is a blending legend that boasts of an incredible simplicity in design. The absence of any complexity is one of its selling points because it doesn’t need them to deliver excellently. Its control panel is easy to use with a power button, three buttons for adjusting speed, three buttons for setting time between 20 seconds. 35 seconds, and 45 seconds, and a button for pause.

It has a 6 blade stainless steel cutter and 2,611-watt motor powers it, which makes it most powerful on this list with the next best in power far behind. Due to massive power, it can conveniently blend several ingredients, including vegetables, nuts, ice, grains, and fruit. This makes it ideal for anything you may have in mind such as smoothies, juices, dips, soup, ice cream, nut butter and milk, etc. it can also be used hot soup which makes it one of the four blenders capable of this.

The blender has only a 2-litre jug which you can use for all ingredients. Without all the extra accessories that make it complex to use most blenders, you are good to go. The jug attached is manufactured with plastic that is BPA-free which ensures durability and also makes it easy to clean. All you need to do is pour warm water into the jug and add washing liquid, then blend for between 20 to 30 seconds and rinse it then let it air dry.

The Optimum 9200A (2nd Gen) has a built-in sensor which can detect when it is overused, and it shuts it down once it detects that, this ensures that the blender lasts for a much longer period and prevents any breakdown that is due to use.  This blender can function effectively for both commercial and home use because it is powerful enough.

There is 30-day money-back guarantee on the blender if you should buy it, but you don’t like it, and it also has a 5-year guarantee as well as a 76-recipe book. A lifetime warranty is even possible if you pay an extra $100.

Pros

• It includes a wrapper which is a plastic bat pushing the food to the blade and ensuring that no air pockets forming round the blade when it is moving in order to give you a smooth blend.
• It is very easy to operate with a straightforward control panel.
• It has a variety of bleeding functionalities and is capable of blending a lot of things.
• It can be used to blend the hot soup in minutes.
• It has a shut-off sensor to prevent excessive use and damage.
• It is incredibly easy to clean.
• It is a compact blender with just one jug.
• It has a five-year warranty that can be extended to life.
• It has a present speed and time function.

Cons

• It has 2-litre jugs, which is quite large for only one person smoothie.
• At its highest setting, it generates up to 80 decibels.
• It doesn’t have anything to latch the cover or lock for the jug or the lids so you must pay attention when using it.
• The simple design is quite archaic and is heavy too.

Ninja Nutri with Auto IQ

This is a user friendly and well-priced blender that comes with two pre-sets. It has a 1000-watt motor capable of bleeding ice and fruit to give you the smoothie you want. It is more or less a personal blender. This blender is not like the Optimum 9200A; it is quite compact and is specialised in producing juices and smoothies. While it may be limited in functions, the ones it does, it does them exceedingly well. It comes with 3 cups of 900ml, 700ml, and 500ml with each cup having a sip and seal lid. According to the manufacturer, the auto IQ is an intelligence program which will combine pausing, blending, and publishing patterns for the best results. What this means, in reality, is that you can easily pick the Blend function that you want for the creamy texture and ice-based drinks or go for the Ultra Blend function when blending fibrous ingredient or looking to have a consistency similar to that of juice.

If you want an even smoother result, you can opt for the Pulse function. It is very affordable, and given how well it blends frozen fruits and ice, it is very capable. The parts of this blade can be washed in a dishwasher except for the blade which you can remove and handwash. There is a jug lock that will ensure that the jug stays in place, and it has suction feet that make it stable.  It weighs only 2.6kg which makes storage very easy as it can be put in a cupboard when you are not using it.

Pros

• It is highly effective for making juices and smoothies within 45 seconds.
• It has pre-set programs based on what you want to blend, and you just need to push the button.
• It is super convenient to use as you only need to put your ingredient into the cup, push a button, within seconds, you can start drinking.
• It is easy to clean as you can wash in a dishwasher.
• It has only 4 buttons, and you can tell how long before what you are blending is done by looking at the timer.
• It has a Pulse function which can make your smoothie even smoother.
• It is very affordable as it costs below $200
• It has suction feet which means it won’t slip off.

Cons

• It is specialised in what it can produce and with Limited range.
• It is not as noisy as Optimum 9200A (2nd Gen) but still noisy enough for complaints.
• It is not the most durable, and there are complaints of its only lasting for a year, the warranty also lasts a year.

Kmart Home & Co 1.5L Digital Blender

Are you looking for a blender within your budget, this is the one you should get. It comes with a very low price and is capable of several functions such as blending fruit, vegetables, ice and nuts. While it may not be the most beautiful blender in the market, it is definitely a good entry point for you. It has been tested, and its quality is unquestionable. It comes with a 1.5-litre jug and a small grinding blade as well as a cup. The blender has an extensive list of fractions with 10 pre-set functions. It has smoothie mode where you can pick a blend, grind, puree, pulse, and chop. It also has 2 speeds which could either be low or high, and there is also the ice crush and frozen slush mode. With this blender, just throw the ingredients into the jug and press the button you want.

The blender is capable of blending frozen fruits, crushed ice, chop the carrot, and blend ingredients like. It has suction feet which means it will not fall or slip off when you are using it. It has the same one-year warranty as to the Nutri Ninja with Auto IQ but costs below half of the price. It has an inbuilt function where it switches off after a minute to make sure that it doesn’t overheat. This might seem like a little bit unnecessary considering that the motor is only 700 watts.  You can wash some parts of it with a dishwasher.

Pros

• It cost below $100, which makes it extremely affordable and if you have never used a blender before, starting with this one doesn’t seem too bad.
• It has been independently tested by Choice to ensure that it lives up to its expectations.
• It has ten pre-set functions for all sorts of tasks such as chopping, liquefying, ice crushing, and mixing, and there is also a special smoothie function.
• It has a 1.5-litre jug that is great for family serves even if less ideal for one-person use.
• It is easy to clean as parts of it are also safe to wash in a dishwasher.

Cons

• It doesn’t look good at all from its buttons that look cheap and sticky feet. But since it is only 2.5kg, you can easily store it when you are not using it.
• Blenders make noise, but this one appears to make the most noise of all the reviewed products with some reviewers warning that it should not be used early in the morning and it could make little kids cry.
• It has only a year warranty, which is low but it is not the only one with such a low warranty after all.

Mod Blend Pro

If you care so much about the aesthetics of your blender, then you should consider this one. It is a blender built for Instagram and taking lit pictures! It has a compact and sleek look, but don’t worry; it is not just about looks; it also offers good technology.  It comes with a digital display, a pulse function, a sliding power scale, as well as five pre-set functions. The blender comes in two colours of white and black, and it is not just beautiful on the insides, the insides are pretty great too. It is powered by a 3.5 HP motor which is about 2600 watts. With that much power, you have absolutely nothing to worry about because the blender will be tough instruments.

It has 5 pre-set functions for smoothies, ice cream, whole juice, ground ingredients, and soup. It also has a digital display with an 8-speed slider that you can use to adjust the speed and power as necessary. If you are looking for more power, it has the pulse function to more power. It has only one jug with a 2-litre capacity. Since there are no other jugs attached, cleaning is quite easy. It has a 5-year warranty, and when you buy it, you will get a branded flask that you can use to carry your smoothie around.

The manufacturer is Australian-owned which counts for something around here.

Pros

• It is a very pleasant blender to look at and definitely will make your kitchen counter look even better.
• It has a digital display which means you can see how much blending time you have left.
• It is easy to use due to the five pre-set functions.
• It has a pulse function which you can use to get more power.
• Its 8-speed slider means you can easily alternate speed.
• Its 2-litre jug is family-sized
• It has a five-year warranty.
• You will get the mod drink flask.
• It is manufactured by an Australian owned company.

Cons

• It is on the expensive side of blenders when compared with the Ninja Fruit with Auto IQ.

Vitamix A2300i Ascent Series

If Vitamix is known for one thing, it is that they make blenders. So, when you hear about their blender, you can tell it is an excellent one. The Vitamix A2300i Ascent Series is definitely an impressive piece of equipment. Suppose you are looking for an easy to use and powerful blender. With a 1,400-watt motor and ability to control ten levels of speeds, you absolutely have nothing to worry about in terms of function, and you have complete control on the speed and determine the smoothness and texture of what you are blending. It has a digital timer that lets you know how long it has been running, and it also has pulse function for extra power. It self-cleans itself as well, and all you have to do is add water and soap and blitz it, within 30 to 60 second, it will be clean. So, you definitely don’t have to worry about disassembling it.

It also has a self-detect technology, a feature that makes use of wireless connectivity for the blender to identify which of the self-detect containers you are using. It will then modify the blending power and time to match the container. The Self-Detect containers are sold separately, and you can get several so you can easily create several batch sizes with one blender.  Self-Detect Technology is also a safety feature as it prevents the blender from working when container or lid is not secured.

The blender has an incredible 2-litre jug, ten-year warranty, and a cookbook.  It is an expensive product going for $895.

Pros

• It has the self-detect technology which is both a safety and convenience feature.
• It has a 2-litre jug big enough for a whole family, and you can always get smaller containers.
• It is easy to clean as it self-cleans itself.
• It has ten different speeds, giving the user incredible control on texture.
• It has a 10-year warranty and also comes with a cookbook.

Cons

• It is incredibly expensive at $895

Vitamix Explorian Series E310

This is another Vitamix product, and the manufacturer categorises it as entry-level blender. It has a 1.4-litre jug and ability to switch between ten speeds with a dial. Thus, you absolutely have nothing to worry about in terms of function, and you have complete control over the speed and determine the smoothness and texture of what you are blending. It is equally self-cleaning, and all you have to do is add water and soap and blitz it, within 30 to 60 second, it will be clean. So, you definitely don’t have to worry about disassembling it.

However, it only has a 5-year warranty unlike its more expensive counterpart Vitamix A2300i Ascent Series, and it does not have Self-Detect Technology or digital display. If you want to own a Vitamix blender but don’t wish to pay too much, this is a good option for you.

Pros

• It has a 1.4-litre jug big enough for a whole family.
• It has a five-year warranty.
• The blender has ten different speeds controlled with a dial, giving the user incredible control on texture.
• It is less expensive than the Vitamix A2300i Ascent Series.
• It is easy to use as it cleans itself.

Cons

• It doesn’t have the self-detect technology of the Vitamix A2300i Ascent Series.
• It is still pricey at about $600

Breville the Boss BBL915

This is another blender within similar price range as Optimum 9200A (2nd Gen). It is an excellent blender that should never miss this list.  It is powered by a 1,500-watt motor while featuring 5 pre-programmed settings which include smoothie, pulse/ice crush, green smoothie which some refer to as the first frozen soup and dessert in the world and lots more.  It also features twelve speed, and with the digital display, you can easily see what you want, such as blend, chop, mill, puree, stir, or mix, and the remaining time. The 12-speed feature means you have complete control over the speed and determine the smoothness and texture of what you are blending. It also has a pause button, giving you more control.

It has a 2-litre jug that has handy measures written on its side and comes with a tamper and recipe book. The tamper is only meant to be used when blending frozen desserts and there is also a scraper that you can use to bring out all the ingredients. It has a seven-year warranty and is quite popular with Australians but not as popular as Optimum 9200A (2nd Gen). of course; it is a trusted product by all standards.

Pros

• It has a 12-speed setting means you have complete control over the speed and determine the smoothness and texture of what you are blending.
• It comes with multiple accessories such as tamper, cookbook, scraper, etc.
• It has 5 pre-set programs.
• It comes with a 7-year warranty.
• It has a 2-litre jug that is perfect family size with measurements on it.

Cons

• The 1500 watt motor is less than what powers Optimum 9200A (2nd Gen).

Cuisinart CPB-300RA Compact Portable Blender

This blender is known for being compact yet capable of handling several functions. The blender jar is 960ml and can conveniently be used for making smoothies. You can also get 240ml chopping cups for mincing herbs or The 480ml travel cup that can be used to prepare drinks that you can take with you. This blender has several attachments depending on what want

It is powered by a 360-watt motor because of its compactness, and the control panel is also simple. With only 3 buttons for a pulse, high, and low, it is very easy to operate and cost below $200.

Pros

• It is a compact blender that can still do great stuff.
• It is easy to operate with only three buttons.
• It cost below $200
• You can get multiple attachments for it at the store.

Cons

• It has very low power with 350-watt.

KitchenAid Artisan Diamond Blender KSB1585

The manufacturer produces high-end mixers, but it also has very affordable blenders like this one which cost $279. It is powered by a 550-watt motor and has 4 speeds covering mix, chop, liquefy and puree. There are hot foods, extra pulse, and crush ice modes. It has a simple touch control pad to operate and clean it, and there is also a soft start feature. With this feature, blender starts slowly, before increasing quickly in speed. The jug is 1.75 litre and can be washed in a dishwasher. It also has 2-year warranty and a recipe book.

Pros

• It has a 2-year warranty.
• Its jug is 1.75 litre.
• It is easy to clean and safe for the dishwasher.

Cons

• It has an only 550-watt motor.

Sunbeam PB8080 Two Way Blender

This blender costs below $200 and has a comprehensive button menu. This includes three pre-programmed functions and four manual functions.

Pro

• It is powered by a 1,100-watt motor.
• It has a 2-litre jug.
• Features a unique two-way blade technology

Cons

• Only 12-month warranty.

Nutribullet Select N9C-0901

It has3 pre-programmed settings of pulse, crush, and blend as well as 5 speeds. It is very simple to operate as all you need is turn a dial. It shuts off automatically after a minute to make sure it doesn’t overheat. It is powered by a 1000 watt motor.

There is a 500ml small cup, 900ml cup and a pitcher that has a lid depending on how many people you’re blending for.  It is suitable for blending fruit smoothies, chop vegetables, and crush ice but may struggle when blending fibrous vegetables.

Pro

• It is quite cheap and value for money.
• Comes with various containers in size

Cons

• It has only a 12 months warranty.