Best Blenders under $100 – Reviews & Buying Guide 2020

With more people opting for a healthier lifestyle, a blender is a must-have in every kitchen. With so many choices on the market, how do you know which blender is the right one for you? Don’t worry, I put together this helpful guide that compares the top 5 best blender under $100 to make your shopping easier.

Best Blender Under $100 Reviews 2020

A problem with most blenders is that they are not able to break down ice for frozen drinks. But the Ninja Professional Blender quickly turns ice into snow, giving me the smoothest slushies at home. This blender not only crushes ice easily, it blends nuts and sliced fruits and vegetables down to small, consistent pieces. And cleaning the blender is super easy since all of the parts, except the base, are dishwasher safe.

2. The Alternative Product: Nutri Ninja Pro Blender, Silver (BL456)

Most of the parts, except the base, are dishwasher safe and easy to clean. I love how quickly it chops up most items and it doesn’t take up much counter space. 

3. The Best Quiet Blender: Jamba Appliances Quiet Shield Blender with 32 oz. Jar (58915)

If the noise associated with most blenders bothers you, this one could be a better option. The Jamba blender comes with a shield to reduce the noise, which makes it great for those early morning folks, like me. 

The blade has four prongs, instead of the usual two, so it grinds up leafy vegetables and seeds much easier than standard blenders. 

It pulses as it blends, so no more stopping, removing the lid and stirring the ingredients. When blending frozen ingredients, or thick milkshakes, the tamper makes it easy to get a smooth consistency without stopping and starting. And cleanup is easy as most of the parts are dishwasher safe.

The NutriBullet works well for making smoothies and frozen drinks. However, it only comes with two cups so if you need to make a larger amount, or something other than just drinks, this may not be the best blender for you. I do think it takes a little longer to blend fruits and vegetables than some blenders and ice can be tricky. I use frozen fruit when making smoothies, so that seems to cut down on blending time and produces a smoother drink.

If you are not careful about how much liquid you add it can leak into the base unit. If you like to make your drinks to go, the mug style cup that is included may be another selling point to consider.

The KitchenAid blender works to make all of your nutritional drinks along with performing the operations of a food processor. The design does not take up a lot of counter space and I love the smooth button surface, so easy to just wipe clean. One drawback is that if you do not add enough liquid, the blender does not crush ice to a nice consistency.

The large pitcher is attached to the blades, so this has good and bad points. Good point is that it is easier to clean, bad is that if the plastic ring around the blades crack, you need to replace the whole piece. If you are looking for a versatile blender, one that will mix more than just smoothies, this could be a good choice for you.

Conclusion

Most folks use their blenders for smoothies, frozen cocktails and nutritional drinks. When comparing my first pick with the other alternatives, you can quickly see why it is my first choice. Not only does it create the smoothest drinks, of any type, it is powerful enough to chop nuts into butter and process seeds and ice. The to-go lids on the cups seal better than the others listed, so no spills or leaks when traveling. While most blenders only have the one large pitcher, the Ninja Professional Blender gives you two sizes so you can make exactly the amount you need. And while it may be louder than the Jamba Quiet Shield Blender, it is easier to clean.