Looking for a new powerful countertop blender? Check out our comparison of 1000 watt plus blenders on the market today. We will compare Vitamix, Cuisinart, Tayama, Chicago Food Machinery, Zwilling, Ninja, Hamilton Beach, Breville, Waring Commercial Xtreme, KitchenAid and Blendtec blenders – with power around or over 1000 watts.
Not every appliance company manufactures blenders of this speed and power – over 1000 watts. So if you are looking to be able to make smooth smoothies, pureed soups, sauces, fillings and to crush ice, you should consider a blender with a high power ranking, of at least 1000 watts.
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We have tried to find the most common, popular brands or just great deal blenders in this power range. We have not included all blenders as there are just too many, but this list can be your start – and possibly the end of your blender comparison search.
Depending on the response, we may try to create another comparison article in the near future.
Vitamix Blenders
Vitamix is one of the most popular powerful blender brands. Made in the USA, most Vitamix blenders are at 1100 watts or more. One of the lower-end models of Vitamix blenders provides 1440 watts of power – well over the 1000 wattage. This much wattage (and the design) is enough to create a really smooth smoothie and crushed ice with ease.
Another great thing about a Vitamix blender is their warranty. They provide a warranty of at least 5 years which covers everything, including shipping both ways in case of return for repairs. Whether you need this or not is one thing. The fact that the Vitamix company is confident enough to offer this solid warranty shows how truly confident they are in their quality standards.
At around $450., this Vitamix E310 blender is a middle ground price point for this group of powerful blenders. If you are afraid of the most costly or the least costly blenders on this list, this may be the blender for you.
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As for my personal experience with my Vitamix, I have no regrets. It was more costly than most blenders but, the quality of the blending, crushing, pureeing, making nut butters, and souping goes beyond my expectations. With green, vegetable, fruit smoothies or juices, there is no need to waste all of that good pulp that you would with a juicer. The Vitamix will pulverize just about anything including carrots, broccoli, oranges and whole flax seeds. I have to say that if I was on a desert island and had to pick one appliance from my kitchen, I would pick my Vitamix.
Higher end Vitamix blenders may not necessarily be more powerful. Most Vitamix blenders are about the same wattage. The higher prices of pricier Vitamix blenders are because of the size of the blender jar and / or the newly available touch screen (versus the older manual dials).
Not only does this beautiful copper colored Vitamix bring a pop of color, the awesome power of a Vitamix, a large blender jar of 68 ounces, this newly designed Vitamix will fit under your upper kitchen cabinets. These added features do make the cost higher, however, at over $700.
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My own Vitamix purchase came with 3 blender jars – the 48 ounce, 64 ounce, and the dry jar. I am happy to have both sizes of wet jars. The larger jar allows me to make larger batches of pureed soup or smoothies in one go. If the servings you like to make are larger, consider getting a Vitamix with the larger sized blender jar. It may cost a little more but, it will be worth it.
Another Vitamix owner review:
I LOVE my Vitamix
Amazing machine! Worth every penny! We use it daily and it will pay for itself in the long run because I can make my own organic staples like salsa, tomato sauce, peanut or almond butter that are pricey in the grocery store. If you have a CSA this is the way to go! You can use all your produce in a great way. For thanksgiving I made pumpkin purée from my pumpkins from my CSA, everything I made with that purée was a crowd pleaser. Pros: I have made soups, smoothies or juicing can be made and you consume all the fibrous pulp that the juicer wastes. Cons: I don’t have anything negative to say about this machine.
RELATED: Vitamix Recipes
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Breville Blenders
A world leader in kitchen appliances – both in style and functionality, of course Breville makes a power blender for your kitchen.
This beautiful blender by Breville comes with a whopping 1800 Watts. Officially it is the Breville The Q Commercial Grade 1800-Watt Blender.
Features:
- 1800 watt motor
- 186 MPH blade
- Variable speed settings
- 4 One-Touch Programs including smoothie programs, ice crushing and an easy soup program.
- Large container capacity of 68 ounces
- 1-year appliance limited warranty
Did you know this about the kitchen appliance company, Breville?
About Breville – An Australian manufacturer and creator of the sandwich toaster in 1974 is today an iconic kitchen appliance brand known for its thoughtful and sleek design and innovation. Since then, many of its products followed suit such as, electric wok that could replicate the even heating of gas, the world’s first domestic Panini, the world’s first power barbecue grill.
Shop more Breville kitchen appliances here!
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Braun TriForce Power Blender with Smoothie2Go Bottle
You are most likely already familiar with this quality brand, Braun. Well now they have branched out into blenders with this high power TriForce Power Blender.
The Braun TriForce Power Blender with Smoothie2Go is a powerhouse of innovative features and intuitive precision. The blender’s distinct Triaction Technology guarantees up to 4x faster results. With the exclusive iTextureControl technology, its 6 automated food programs and 3 unique texture settings- smooth, medium and coarse- encourage customization for 18 total different blending settings.
1600 watts of continuous power meticulously control German forged, stainless steel PrecisionEdge Blades. Easily prepare recipes to your liking with the variable speed setting and the included Smoothie2Go bottle allows you to blend and go quickly. It also has a smooth hot soup setting that simultaneously heats as it spins, resulting in the perfect soup texture and warm temperature, every time. It’s just one of many versatile features this Braun power blender brings to the kitchen.
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Tayama Blender
Sorry, this blender is no longer available – A little known brand (at least to me) is this Tayama blender. Coming in at 1100 watts with a 70 ounce or 6 litre BPA free blender jar, this blender seems to pack a punch especially based on the price – at just over $100. This blender claims to be ideal for grinding, and blending smoothies, batters, soups, sauces, and fillings – at a fraction – literally, a fraction – of the price of some of the other blenders in this category. The Tayama blender is not made in the USA but rather it is manufactured in China, if this is important to you.
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Chicago Food Machinery Blender
Sorry, this blender is no longer available. Another lesser known blender brand, this powerful blender made by Chicago Food Machinery comes with a lot of power. At 3 horsepower, this is one of the strongest HP on the market. Mixed with a 1500 watt engine, expect this blender to puree, blend, whip, liquefy, crush ice, make hot soups and beverages. The large 68 ounce blender jar will also prove large enough for most recipes including those fit for multiple servings. Priced at around $240, this is a very good countertop blender buy for the impressive power and size you get.
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Ninja Blenders
The Ninja series of blenders have a very low price point compared to some of the others on this list. You can find a Ninja blender with 1500 watts of power and a large 72 ounce BPA free container for under $200. This Ninja blender claims to be capable of performing all of these kitchen tasks: Puree; Blend; Grind Grains; Frappe; Crushes Ice; Dough; Juicing.
This Ninja blender claims to grind grains – a tough ask for most blenders – especially at this price range. Getting a blender under $200 which does this makes this blender a standout. Yes, Vitamix is capable of grinding grains in their dry jar but, the price is higher.
The Ninja series of blenders are made in China.
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At an even lower price is the Ninja Professional with a lesser power rating of 1000 watts. Depending on your power needs for your blender, at under $100, this Ninja blender may be just enough for your kitchen…and your budget.
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From a Ninja blender buyer:
Will not regret this purchase
I debated back and forth for over a year, yes A YEAR, on this product. I am so glad I came across the promotion and I am kicking myself for waiting so long to purchase. I use my Ninja every single day for fresh smoothies, salsas, ice creams, etc. I absolutely love how easy it is to throw in large pieces of fruitveggies and press go. I was nervous initially but the blades cut right through! It’s fantastic that it really breaks everything down and you get all nutrients. My only slight complaint is how loud it is! But with the sturdy, heavy duty work it’s doing I can understand. If you are contemplating at all, do not waste any more time, just commit- you won’t regret it!
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Cuisinart Blenders
While Cuisinart does not have a lot of blenders in this power range, this one may be worthy of mention – for the design alone. It does still fit into this group of power blenders having a 2.0 HP horsepower motor with 1200 watts of power. It comes in at just under $300.
The design is so unique and interesting that I really wanted to include it. It looks like a rocket, a piece of art, a tower, or a statue perhaps? I would not mind having this on my counter, not only as a useful blender but, as a conversation piece.
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Alessi Plisse Blenders
Sorry, these blenders are now out of stock. For a designer look in your kitchen, why not opt for this line of small kitchen appliances by Alessi.
This blender comes out at 700 watts of power. Even though it does not reach the 1000W mark, it is so beautiful that I thought I would include it – just in case the look is more important than the sheer power.
And to be fair, 700W is no slouch, either. And at just around $200, this is a great looking blender for a reasonable price.
Sorry, these Alessi Plisse appliances are out of stock.
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Kenmore Elite Blenders
If you have ever had a kitchen, you probably know the brand name, Kenmore.
Having been in the large and small appliance market for many, many years, Kenmore knows what it is doing. Making blenders is not different.
This Kenmore Elite blender comes with a whopping 1.3 HP making easy work of crushing ice and making smooth pureed soups.
At around $250, this blender provides tons of power along with versatile containers and is backed by the unmatched quality known by the Kenmore name.
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Zwilling EnFinigy Blenders
Many of you are probably familiar with this kitchen brand. The first thing that pops in my head when I think of Zwilling are the knives and scissors. But, yes, this German powerhouse does make blenders too – and a powerful one at that.
Features:
Zwilling EnFinigy is the revolutionary New electrics line that mixes German engineering and innovation with a fresh, sleek design.
- Combines German engineering and innovation with a sleek design
- High performance power
- One of the longest warranties in the industry
- Comes with an available APP – get unique recipes at the touch of a button
- Easily make creamy pureed soups, chunky salsas and healthy smoothies.
- Comes with large 64 ounce container and smaller personal sized 20 ounce jug.
At under $300, for those who trust this kitchen brand for its solid engineering and unique stylings, this EnFinigy blender will be an easy choice for your kitchen.
Not only does this new line from Zwilling make power blenders, they also make many other small kitchen appliances such as toasters, coffee makers and kettles – to name a few.
Shop the full line of Zwilling kitchen products here!
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Blendtec Blenders
Made in USA, most Blendtec blenders weigh in at over 1000 watts of power. One of their most powerful blenders packs a whopping 1725 watts and 3.4 HP or horsepower. This is one of the most powerful blenders on the market…and there is a price that comes with that too. At nearly $700, this blender will be a major investment and commitment in your kitchen.
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For a more moderate Blendtec blender, you could opt for a Blendtec Classic 575 which is still well over the 1000 watt consideration. This Blendtec blender comes with 3 HP and 1575 wattage – still a very powerful combination. At a much lower price of about $400, this blender may be the middle ground you have been looking for. You still get lots of power and possibilities without getting a bank loan – not to mention that you can buy these Blendtec blenders in amazing colors such as this turquoise blue one.
An actual review from a Blendtec owner (after returning their Vitamix):
LOVE!
I returned a Vitamix I bought because it was too big, too heavy, and too tall for my kitchen workspace. There are many things I love about this Blendtec: the footprint, the size, the weight, the 4 sided jar which is easier to use a spatula on than a round jar, when using a spatula to get the last drops the liquid flows into the corner of the jar while pouring out to get every last drop, the blades aren’t sharp so no chance of tearing up the spatula or your hand, it’s powerful and makes fantastic smoothies, even with frozen fruit, it looks nice, not massive like the Vitamix.
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- Alessi Plisse Blender – Available in 4 Colors
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- Price: $199.00
- Vita-Prep 3 Blender from Vita-Mix
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- Price: $485.31
KitchenAid Blenders
The blender chosen for this article is one of the most powerful of all the blenders in this comparison.
It is the KitchenAid NSF Certified® Commercial Culinary Blender with 3.5 peak HP Motor – 3.5 HP, did I read that correct? Yes, you did!
This blender has almost double the horsepower of some of the other blenders shown here – and they are still very powerful.
Because it is commercial-grade, this blender is made to blend exquisitely – over and over and over again.
You should have absolutely no complaints about the smoothness of your smoothie or puree soups.
Features:
- Powerful 3.5 HP motor blends a silky smooth puree in under 2 minutes
- Comes with 60-oz BPA-free jar
- Die-cast metal motor base will stand still while blending
- Includes a 3 year hassle free warranty.
At a higher price tag – around $600 – this blender is definitely an investment piece for your kitchen. However, if you like to have the smoothest smoothies and the finest purees as well as wanting to count on your blender being able to make them often, this blender will not disappoint.
Shop this KitchenAid commercial grade blender now!
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Some other blender brands which did not make this list but will make our next powerful blender comparison include: Dynapro, DASH, Breville, Electrolux, Living Well by Montel, Bell and Howell, Wolf Gourmet, Midea, Nutribullet, Hamilton Beach, Kitchen Aid Pro Line and Salton by Harley Pasternak to name a few.
If you have experience with any of these high power blenders, please let us know so that we can add more information and comparisons of those listed and other more powerful blender brands.
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