6 of the best blenders for making smoothies in the UK

You can use a blender for all sorts of stuff, but the first thing that comes to mind is smoothies. If a blender isn't good at making smoothies, what's the point?

If you want to make a smoothie, your blender has to be able to handle ice and frozen fruit. Unless you like your smoothies mushy and lukewarm, which frankly sounds pretty gross. We'll stick with a smooth and icy texture, thank you very much.

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Blenders typically need a decent amount of power in order to be successful at pulverising ingredients that are frozen solid. A model with multiple speed or preset options is generally going to be better than a blender with only one speed setting at achieving this consistency. Another thing to note is that you probably won't find too many quiet blenders out there — they are chopping chunks of ice after all. This is just something you're going to have to accept. Read more...

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BEST FOR FEATURES

Vitamix A2300 Ascent Series

With app connectivity and loads of impressive settings, this is a stellar blender.

£449 from Amazon

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BEST FOR CRUSHING ICE

Ninja Multi-Server

With super sharp blades, this blender crushes ice and frozen fruit with ease.

£139.99 from Amazon

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BEST FOR BEGINNERS

NutriBullet 600 Series

The NutriBullet is ideal for creating single portions.

£57.99 from Amazon

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BEST FOR CONVENIENCE

Cosori C266-PB

Convenient cup lids let you carry your juices everywhere.

£29.99 from Amazon

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BEST FOR CLEANING

Philips HR3652/01

Detachable blades can be rinsed and cleaned with ease.

£160 from Amazon

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BEST FOR TIGHT BUDGETS

Breville Blend Active

Make healthy and delicious smoothies for less with this cheap blender.

£29.99 from Amazon

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