If you are looking for a blender to make smoothie you are at the right page. We will show you how to choose the best blender since there are so many brands to choose from.But if you are looking to extract the juice from vegetable or fruits and eliminate the fiber then you need a juicer. If you are tired of paying too much for a smoothie then it is time to invest in one of the best blenders in the market. Majority of these blenders have many features but a lot of people buying a blender only use it to make smoothie. With the best blender buying guide you will be more informed which blender will suit your needs.

Best Blender Buying Guide 

Before you buy a blender research the different brands, its features and price. Countertop blenders comes with a large jar attached to a stand that contains the blender controls. They’re ideal for food and smoothies especially in crushing ice. If you have a budget it will narrow down your search. I suggest that you look at the other accessories and it might save you from buying another appliance later. Remember though the more features the more it will cost. This best blender buying guide will help you choose the best blender for you.

Make note that some vendors are showing peak horse power and some are advertising the wattage of the motor. This is a bit confusing especially if you don’t know anything about electricals. Peak horsepower is actually the power generated when you first start using the blender. This is the initial power boost when you start the blender. After that initial boost the power of the motor drops to it’s actual horsepower. So when buying a blender check that you are comparing both their peak horsepower or their actual horsepower. Better yet just check the wattage of the blender. 746 watts is equal to 1 electrical horsepower.

Blenders controls comes in different blending options. Some of the expensive blenders like the Blendtec, Vitamix and Breville are powerful commercial grade units that will have more controls like smoothie, liquefy, blend and other programmable functions that you might not use. I have a blendtec and I use it mostly for smoothie. I haven’t tried to make soup or ice cream yet. My niece made Spinach ice cream and it was good. So if you decide you don’t need all these other functions, and you are on a budget and you just want it to make smoothie it might be advisable to get the cheaper model. It will also do a job good but remember it might not have that smooth consistency. It will have less control but maybe that’s all you need.

The blender jar is either made of stainless steel, glass or plastic. Stainless steel jars are lighter than glass, easy to clean, and it will give a nice touch to any kitchen. The only disadvantage with stainless steel jar is you don’t see what you are blending. If you are patient enough to check it a few times then stainless is a good choice. Glass jars – I like glass since it is very stable, you can see what you are blending and easy to clean. But they can be heavy and if you drop it – there goes your glass. A plastic jar is lighter than glass jar and if you drop it it might survive the drop. Most blenders come with quality plastic so this is not a bad choice either. The jar that came with my Blendtec was plastic. After 5 years it started leaking at the bottom from wear and tear. The company replaced it. I have noticed that Blendtec has changed the design of their jars and I’m glad that they did – the top is better sealed. Also, blender jars comes in different sizes depending on the brand. If it is within your budget it is a good idea to buy a spare jar.