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At a Glance

• Braun MultiQuick MQ7025 wins best immersion blender at $90 with 500-watt motor and ActiveBlade technology
• Nama C2 combines blender and juicer functions in one $450 unit with 15-year warranty
• Vitamix Ascent X2 leads premium options at $550 with 1,500-watt motor and modern presets
• Why it matters: The right blender saves counter space, money, and delivers professional results for home cooks

The perfect blender transforms how you cook, from silky smoothies to homemade nut butters. News Of Fort Worth‘s comprehensive testing reveals which models deliver professional results without breaking the bank.

Best Immersion Blender

The Braun MultiQuick MQ7025 stands out as the top immersion blender choice. This 500-watt hand blender features unique ski-pole handles and an innovative “ActiveBlade” system that moves up and down within its bell-shaped guard.

Testing showed exceptional performance across multiple recipes:

• Hollandaise sauce
• Vindaloo sauce
• Green goddess dressing
• One-egg mayonnaise
• Chimichurri and chermoula herb sauces

The blender includes three key accessories: blending wand, whisk, and 2-cup chopper. At $90, it balances affordability with professional performance. The unit measures 2.68 x 2.68 x 15.35 inches and carries a 3-year warranty.

For serious cooking enthusiasts, the Braun MultiQuick 9 upgrade ($170) offers expanded capabilities. This 700-watt model includes attachments for dough kneading and vegetable julienning, though it requires significant cabinet storage space.

Best Blender-Juicer Combination

The Nama C2 solves the counter space dilemma by combining blender and juicer functions in one device. This dual-design unit uses the same motor base for both operations, eliminating the need for separate appliances.

Key specifications include:

The C2 excels at multiple functions:

• Fruit and vegetable juicing
• Nut milk production
• Sorbet making
• Smoothie blending
• Soup preparation

Testing revealed it creates silky-smooth textures comparable to Vitamix performance. Five blending presets include smoothie, ice crushing, soup, and milling modes, plus an auto-clean function. The unit measures 10 x 11.5 x 20 inches.

Premium Countertop Options

Vitamix Ascent X2 ($550)

This 1,500-watt powerhouse represents Vitamix’s modern line with preset modes and expanding accessory options. It processes chilies into mole and churns hominy into masa with ease. The 48-ounce pitcher is dishwasher safe, though it may not create the same vortex strength as the classic 5200 model.

Breville Super Q ($500)

The “Q” stands for “quiet,” operating at significantly lower decibel levels than comparable power models. This 1,800-watt blender spins at 20,000 rpm and includes a 10-year warranty. It excels at milling spices and creating nut butters while offering multiple preset programs.

KitchenAid K400 ($300)

Available in multiple colors, this 1,200-watt blender features intuitive controls, stainless steel blades, and steam venting for soups. The five-year warranty exceeds the one-year guarantee on KitchenAid’s newer Pure Power model.

Budget-Friendly Choices

Nutribullet Pro+ ($135)

This 1,200-watt personal blender handles basic smoothie tasks well despite a 60-minute runtime limit and noise concerns. Pulse settings provide flexibility for various recipes.

Nutribullet Blender Combo ($150)

Combines personal and jug blender functions in one 1,200-watt unit. The 64-ounce jug includes heat venting for soups. Testing showed excellent ice crushing and smooth blending of raspberries without grittiness.

Zwilling Enfinigy ($150)

Features an attractive LED display that hides when not in use. The serrated-edge blade efficiently processes almonds, and the lid design prevents common attachment issues found in other models.

Chefman Obliterator ($115)

This budget option successfully handles ice smoothies, emulsifies mayonnaise, and creates creamy peanut butter. The package includes both utility and personal blending jugs, though the main lid may require holding during longer operations.

Testing Methodology

News Of Fort Worth‘s evaluation process covered extensive real-world usage scenarios. Testers prepared multiple challenging recipes including:

• Two-ingredient peanut butter
• Nut butter smoothies with protein powder and ice
• Fibrous green smoothies
• Hot summer squash and carrot ginger soups
• One-egg mayonnaise emulsions
• Ice crushing for cocktails

Noise testing used water-only operation for consistency. Decibel levels varied by ingredient type, with ice naturally producing the loudest results. All plastic blending jugs were verified as BPA-free.

Expert Usage Tips

Ben Ebbrell, cofounder of Sorted Food and the Sidekick recipe app, shares professional techniques:

Prep soups ahead: Sweat seasonal vegetables with onion, garlic, and stock. Blend with cream, crème fraîche, coconut milk, or toasted nuts for silky texture. Make a day ahead, then reheat and adjust seasoning before serving.

Budget-conscious buyers can achieve excellent results with the Nutribullet Blender Combo or Zwilling Enfinigy. Each model serves specific needs, from basic smoothie making to professional sauce preparation and food processing tasks.