Blender Test Methods

Hot Soup Purée

For comparative evaluation, we used a standardized testing procedure for all of our blenders. We wanted consistent and comprehensive results which we would count on to highlight the blender’s capabilities and illuminate its drawbacks.

Frozen Fruit Smoothie

Our smoothie consisted of frozen fruits (mango and pineapple), kale, and water. The results would give us an idea of how long the job should take, how easy the machine was to use, and how smooth the resulting drink could be.

Almond Milk

Our immersion blender test of making almond milk will help put things into perspective when you’re looking for an all-around immersion blender.

Whipped Egg-Whites

Can immersion blenders be an alternative to hand mixers? Our whipping egg-white test will help answer this question.

Mayonnaise

Mayonnaise is the easiest sauce to emulsify. If the blender doesn't create a uniform suspension of oil and egg yolks, it’ll probably have even more trouble with other sauces.

Crushed Ice Cubes

Check out how we test personal blenders for crushing ice cubes. It should be noted that we don’t evaluate that capability for every model.

Frozen Fruit Smoothie

Regardless of the personal blender’s segment you’re shopping in, our frozen fruit smoothie test will clarify what matters most to your decision-making.

Fibrous Greens

This green smoothie recipe means to keep you informed about the efficiency of each personal blender when it comes to processing fibers.

Protein Shake

Personal blenders are popular for their protein-making capability, but this performance testing indicates some may do it better than others.