Blenders are essential kitchen equipment, without which many cooking activities are impossible. But while there are tons of options of blenders to buy, not all blenders in the stores are good enough to satisfy. This is why we have gathered 5 of the best blenders to get in your home.

E310 Explorian Blender by Vitamix

This blender comes with an ultra-powerful motor with ten different speed settings to fit other functionalities. The high-end precision and control features make it suitable for various operations, from making creamy soups to smooth nut butter.

You don’t have to worry about the blender moving around when in use, as it has a heavy-duty base to keep it firmly in place.

However, you should note that the carafe is only six cups.

This blender is a worthwhile investment with a price tag of $290.

2. Deluxe Cooking Blender by Pampered Chef

This incredible high-end blender can function as a slow cooker to make your soups. Aside from its primary blending function, the blender has an in-built heating system that can reach 220°F. As a safety measure, the blender does not start working until the lid is locked, which is excellent protection when hot soup and other liquids.

The blender has a thick glass jar that makes it heavier- over 5lbs- and protects against discoloring and scratching. The blender retails at $394.

3. A3500 Ascent Series Smart Blender by Vitamix

This is another great product from Vitamix which grinds and blends food items quickly and smoothly. It has easy touchscreen controls and connects to an app wirelessly to give you more than 15 different blending options for your food items.

It has a 64-ounce jar which makes it convenient for use when you have lots of things to blend. Additionally, you can use it with other Vitamix attachments- like the personal blending cup- and the Self-Detect technology of the attachments will allow the blender to adjust its setting to suit the cup.

Although the lid and tamper are dishwasher safe, the jar is not. Impressively, this blender comes with a ten-year warranty. At $650, you’re getting your money’s worth.

4. K150 3 Speed Ice Crushing Blender by KitchenAid

Retailing at $140, the K150 performs incredibly well for its price. It features a high-quality design and has an outstanding performance too. Although it has only three-speed and a pulse setting, and blends smoothies and soups smoothly, although there is typically a bit of texture left. The pitcher has a maximum capacity of 6 cups. The jar and lid are completely dishwasher safe.

5. SmartPower Duet Blender/Food Processor by Cuisinart

This blender selling for $90, has a 40-ounce glass jar and a compact food processor. Although it only has a 500-watt capacity, the blender performs pretty well. It is easy to use and has diverse functionalities as it has seven marked blending and processing options. The entirety of the blender, except for the base, is dishwasher safe.

Whether you’re looking for something that’ll function as a food processor or a slow cooker, or you’re in the market for the thrill of a smart blender, these recommendations certainly fit all the bills.