The best blenders to turn everyday fruit into smoothies you’ll want to make on repeat

Best all kinds of smoothies

Vitamix is renowned for its blenders, which are designed to last up to 10 times as long as other blenders on the market. This model has 10 variable speeds, a pulse function and a specially designed tamper for thick smoothies (or other blends) so you don’t have to stop the machine to scrape the sides.

The patented container is also designed to fold ingredients back towards the stainless steel blades for faster, smoother blending – making it ideal not only for smoothies and smoothie bowls, but also nut butters, sauces and soups (which it can even heat for you).

“Wow. I know people say there’s no comparison between these and all the others but I didn’t quite believe it,” one Australian customer shared in a detailed 5-star review on Amazon. “I mainly use it for smoothies and frappes, everything is blended to perfection and super uniform. On lower power it’s quieter than I expected. On high power it’s like on the tarmac of an international airport – but you only need to do that for a few seconds. Love it, no regrets at all.”

It has a 4.3-star average from over 150 ratings on Amazon, with higher average ratings between 4.7 and 4.9 stars at Appliances Online, Kitchen Warehouse, The Good Guys and David Jones.

Key features:

• High performance 2 HP (horse power) motor designed to blend tough ingredients with ease
• 10 speed settings plus pulse for complete texture control
• Laser-cut stainless steel blades
• BPA-free 1.4L container
• Self-cleaning function
• 5-year warranty covering parts, labour, performance and shipping 

Also available at:

• $499.95 at Kitchen Warehouse
• $549 at The Good Guys
• $699 $560 at Appliances Online
• $699 $599 at David Jones

Best for smoothies on the go

This lightweight blender from Ninja has a rechargeable battery in the base and is designed so you can use it anywhere, making it great for the gym, breakfast on-the-go, camping or even longer trips (for those who love making smoothies).

Better Homes & Gardens senior content producer Rachel Iorfino called it her “new favourite kitchen appliance” when she tested it out, praising the portability, space-saving design and it’s blending power.

“For small kitchens, you won’t have to plug in a blender monstrosity into the wall – instead, like me, you can use it at the dining table without any hanging cords,” she said.

“Of course, the other great thing about being portable is that it can be used on the go. My housemates love taking this baby out for a spin – to the gym, for smoothies in the car, you name it!”

Rachel Iorfino, Senior content producer, I can’t stop blending things ever since I got the Ninja Blast portable blender

Key features:

• Portable, cordless blender with detachable and rechargeable base
• 3 intelligent Auto IQ programs: blend, crush and smoothie
• 650ml Twist & Go vessel with built-in CrushBlade
• Easy-open sip lid with carrying handle
• Weighs 1.11kg
• Includes charging cable
• 2-year warranty

Also available at:

• $98 at The Good Guys
• $149.99 at Myer
• $139.95 at Kitchen Warehouse
• $111 at Appliances Online

Best for making smoothies with frozen fruit and ice

This 1200-watt KitchenAid blender is no match for ice and frozen fruit, with 1200-watt power and a 3-part blending system that’s made up of a ribbed jar to create a smooth blending vortex, asymmetric blades to thoroughly blend all your ingredients and an adaptive motor that senses contents and maintains an optimal speed.

“It blends with ease and liquifies everything so smoothly. Helps me to pack in healthy fruit and veg into a delicious smoothie for my fussy kids. It’s so smooth they never question what’s in it – even if it’s green,” one customer shared in a 5-star review on the KitchenAid website, where it has a 4.6-star average from over 215 customers. They also added, “The ice crush option is unreal as it blends ice or frozen fruits in no time for icy treat.”

Our tip? If you want to blend your smoothie to take with you, KitchenAid has a personal blending jar that attaches to the K400 blender to blend your smoothie; it then converts to an on-the-go container.

Key features:

• Powerful 3 part blending system with ribbed jar, asymmetric blades and an adaptive motor
• 1200 watt power
• 5 speeds and 3 presets: Ice crush, icy drink and smoothie
• 1.7L BPA-free jar and tamper
• Sturdy die-cast metal base
• 5-year warranty

Also available at:

• $499 at KitchenAid
• $549 at Myer

Best blender under $100

If you don’t want to spend a lot on a blender, this compact NutriBullet has impressive power for a relatively affordable price tag. Its 600w motor means it can blend up fruit, veg and more into tasty smoothies, and the 700ml capacity makes enough for 1-2 people at a time.

“Works well, a very efficient smoothie maker – creates smoothies from ice and large cut fruit pieces in minutes. Have had very good daily use from this product,” one Australian customer shared in a 5-star review on Amazon, where the best-seller has a 4.7-star average from over 360 global ratings.

Key features:

• High torque 600 watt electric motor
• 700ml capacity
• Simple, intuitive design for easy ‘push, twist and blend’ usage
• Dishwasher-safe cup

Also available at:

• $99.99 $69 at Woolworths
• $99 at Appliances Online

Best blender for smoothie bowls

The perfect smoothie bowl has a deliciously thick consistency that not all blenders can handle. So you typically want a blender with at least 1000 watts to get the job done. The Ninja Blender Duo is our pick, as it has an impressive 1500-watt motor, 8 variable speeds and Nutri Ninja Pro Extractor Blades that break down whole fruits, vegetables, ice, seeds and more while extracting as many nutrients and vitamins as possible.

“This blender makes the smoothiest smoothies I’ve ever have it’s like magic. It’s so easy to operate just press of a button and the blender will do it for you,” one Australian customer shared on the Ninja website, where it was sold out when we checked, but has a 4.5-star average rating from over 115 global reviews.

Key features:

• 1500 watt power
• 8 speeds and Auto-iQ settings
• Removable Pro Extractor Blades and safety lock for easy use and cleaning
• 2.1 litre capacity pitcher
• Includes 3 cup sizes with Sip & Seal lids: 500ml, 650ml, 900ml
• 2-year warranty

Also available at:

• $179 at Bing Lee
• $179 at Amazon

Best immersion stick blender for smoothies

Featuring a 300-watt motor and an ice-crushing blade, this Breville 300 watt stick mixer can be used for making smoothies and more. Along with the stainless-steel stick blender, you’ll get a whisk attachment, a three-cup chopper bowl with a stainless-steel blade, and a 1.25 litre jug with a dual-purpose storage lid and anti-slip mat. It also has a non-scratch blade guard, so this hand mixer won’t scratch your smoothie glass or any other pots and pans.

“Easy to use, easy to clean, faster than the food processor. So happy I bought it,” one Australian customer shared in a 5-star review on Amazon, where it has a 4.5-star average from over 64 global ratings.

Key features:

• Compact design
• 15 variable speeds
• 1.25L jug
• Whisk attachment
• 750ml chopper bowl

Also available at:

• $154 at Appliances Online (available to order only)