A blender is a household appliance for blending and sometimes cooking various preparations. It is also sometimes called a blender. It is extremely practical when you like to simplify your cooking and enjoy healthy, homemade food. Whether you want to make soups, velvets, crushed ice, smoothies, compotes, gazpacho or all sorts of vegetable mixtures, the blender saves a lot of time. But also to make consequent savings on the long term by carrying out your own preparations.
And manufacturers have understood this by offering many different models of blenders. The wide price range and the different innovations often make the choice difficult. As a pastry chef, I had the opportunity to try a lot of blenders. And so I had to make an opinion on the existing models on the market. And since it is sometimes difficult to find your way around, I decided to write this article to help you in your choice.
What are the best blenders for the kitchen in 2022?
This blender is actually more than just a blender! This 1400 watt vacuum blender is able to create a vacuum in the container before blending. By removing the air (and therefore the oxygen), this technology preserves the vitamins and nutrients during the blending process and allows the prepared drinks to be preserved for a longer period of time since oxidation is slowed down. A feature that is simply indispensable for people who like smoothies in particular.
And that’s saying something about the performance of this Philips blender. The appliance is equipped with 6 stainless steel blades. All this coupled with a very good speed of rotation, the blending is always perfect! And this is the case whether it’s simple fruit or crushed ice.
You can also feel the attention given to the quality of the finish of the device. The body of the blender is made of brushed stainless steel and the controls are very ergonomic. The knob allows you to easily and precisely adjust the choice of speed. And the device is very pleasant to hold!
And as far as maintenance is concerned, it couldn’t be easier. The bowl is removable and everything is dishwasher safe (except for the motor block). As for the noise emitted by the appliance, you should count on 76 dB. It is in the average of what the competition offers and it remains quite bearable. On the other hand, we can regret the absence of a “heating” mode.
Vitamix has always designed high quality appliances, and this is still the case with this blender! First of all, it is a very powerful and efficient blender. But also robust, we really feel that it is a quality model. Here it is not a heating model but its glass tank without BPA resists without problem to the heat.
This blender is also very easy to use and to clean. The bowl can be taken apart and put in the dishwasher without any problem. I only regret that the appliance is a bit noisy with almost 77 dB.
If you are looking for a blender that is powerful enough but at a more attractive price, this model from Mueller should suit you. With a satisfactory power of 1100 watts, adjustable on 5 speeds, this Mueller DuraBlend will be able to prepare hot soups and velvets as well as crushed ice without experiencing any particular difficulties. And with its “keep warm” function you can easily keep your food warm for up to 40 minutes.
With a capacity of 2 liters, you will be able to cook without any problem for a family of about 6 people. The only small drawback is that it is quite noisy, especially at maximum power. Maintenance is easy thanks to the 4 removable blades and the automatic cleaning mode.
If you are looking for a quality blender with an excellent price/performance ratio, then I highly recommend this model from Braun. This 1000 watt appliance, adjustable on 11 levels, has very good mixing performances. In less than 40 seconds, it is able to crush ice evenly. It has a heat-resistant glass bowl (dishwasher safe and can be used for hot preparations).
The blender is very ergonomic and the brushed stainless steel control panel stands out well from the rest. The control knob seems to be firmly attached to the unit, and should not show any signs of weakness for a few years. At the base of the engine block, there are four large, well-integrated and therefore discreet non-skid feet. You can feel the quality of the German brand’s manufacturing and assembly. As far as noise is concerned, the device emits about 76 dB when in operation. This is in the average of what the competition offers.
Comment choisir le meilleur blender ?
- La capacité
Like many appliances, it is important to look closely at the capacity of your future blender. For a couple or a small family, a blender with a 40 oz capacity should be fine.
However, if you have a large kitchen or if this appliance is intended for a large family (by which I mean more than 4 people), choosing a model around 70 oz will be more judicious.
- The power
This is a very important criterion in most household appliances and the blender is no exception. For a blender, you need to take into account two power criteria and not just one: the power of the heating element, which will allow you to cook more efficiently, and the power of the motor, which is dedicated to mixing food. Do not expect to prepare crushed ice with a power of less than 500 watts. The speed range will also be important, as some “low-end” models do not offer speed control.
- Noise level
A blender is an appliance that delivers power as we have seen above but also noise. It is therefore important to pay particular attention to the noise level of this one. Especially if you use this device near a living room or if your kitchen is open. Nothing is more tiring than using a very noisy blender, especially if you use it regularly.
I therefore suggest that you choose a model around 70 – 75 dB (a little more than a normal conversation between two people). A model with 80 dB or more could be restrictive for frequent or daily use.
- Functionality and ease of use
A blender must be simple and intuitive to use every day. There are classic blenders but also heated blenders that have the particularity to cook your preparations. Some appliances even offer more advanced features such as predefined programs, a pulse option for quick blending, a manual mode, a timer or a keep warm function.
Depuis quelques années ont trouve aussi des blenders avec une option « sous-vide » afin de pouvoir conserver plus longtemps les préparations. Le choix du blender se fera donc en fonction de l’utilisation que vous en aurez.
- Cleaning and maintenance
Since you are likely to use this blender often, it might as well be easy to maintain. This kind of appliance should be purchased to save time and simplify your life, not to spend time cleaning it. Some models offer an automatic cleaning option. It is best to choose a blender with removable blades and dishwasher-safe parts.
- The price
The price is always an important buying point. The choice will depend on whether you use it regularly or infrequently. In any case, avoid using a first price blender. These appliances are not very efficient, excessively noisy and not strong enough for regular use. The lifespan will be much shorter than on a more expensive device. It is preferable to buy a good model so that this acquisition is profitable on the long term.
Preferably, I invite you to buy your next device on the Internet because the prices displayed are much more advantageous. Merchant sites like Amazon regularly offer very attractive promotions. For some reason, prices are often much higher in stores. This is especially the case during certain periods of the year such as before the summer, at the beginning of the school year or during the holiday season.
- The design
One thing is for sure: you will enjoy using your new blender much more if it looks good. In the past, blenders were very “classic” and not always very beautiful. Nowadays, there are models with a more elaborate design and different colours to match your kitchen decoration.
- Reviews
Thanks to the Internet, it is nowadays very easy to know the opinion of previous buyers! And these evaluations always bring interesting indications. After that, it is quite normal to find negative reviews even on very good devices. This can be due to a bad purchase experience or a defective model. What is certain is that it is not advisable to buy a blender with a rating of less than 3 stars.
What should I choose a blender or a juicer?
This is a question I often ask myself. Indeed, a juice extractor differs in its functioning from a blender. The juice extractor will separate the juice from the pulp and extract the maximum. The blender, on the other hand, will completely blend the fruit or vegetable. So what to choose between the blender or the juicer? For me the blender is a better choice if you are looking for a versatile and practical product. If you are specifically looking for a device to make juices while preserving the maximum of nutrients and vitamins, then the juice extractor is the ideal solution.
