Can't decide which blender to buy? Find the best blenders in NZ with our guide and expert picks. See test results for blenders from Breville, Ninja, Vitamix and more.
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Looking to buy a blender? Compare price, brands, soft food pureeing and ice crushing performance to help decide whether you want the cheapest or the highest performing benchtop blender for your home.
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How to choose a benchtop blender
With so many options on the market, it can be challenging to pick a blender. Check out the top questions and features to look for from our benchtop blender buying guide.
Jug weight: Consider the pros and cons of a glass or plastic jug.
Safety: Find out what safety features are on blenders for in case of accidents. You don't want your smoothie exploding in your kitchen. We also give tips on how to safely use your blender.
Other features: See what other components a good benchtop blender will have.
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From making breakfast to brewing your favourite beverage, sometimes it's the small appliances that do the most important jobs in the kitchen.
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How we test benchtop blenders
We test a range of blenders that are available in New Zealand to find the best models.
The test involves:
Blending performance - how well the blender pureed soft food, crushed ice, and more.
Ease of use - if the blender was easy to use in terms of controls, labels, and cleaning.
Find out more about our test below.
