The Kalorik BL-16909 counter top blender is a decent (and cheap) blender. There are not many blenders under $40 that feature a powerful 500-watt motor. It also has a large 48-ounce jar, which is large enough for most household kitchen applications.
The KitchenAid KHB300WH hand blender is a great, inexpensive choice when it comes to hand blenders. It is powerful enough to mix thick batters with ease. It also comes with a whisking attachment for beating eggs and making whipped cream.
With its 700-watt motor, the KitchenAid KFP750OB food processor quickly dices, chops, and purees everything you can fit into its large 12-cup bowl. Don’t let the power of the motor fool you into thinking it is a loud behemoth of a machine. It manages to maintain quiet and smooth operation while it works.
The Oster BPST02-B Professional Series Blender has an all-metal drive system and boasts a 1/2 horsepower motor. It is the most powerful Oster blender available and will hands-down meet all your food processing needs.
MR5550CA Multiquick Professional Hand Blender is a great multi-purpose hand held blender. You can use one of the five different speeds to get the desired consistency from your purées. There’s also a handy turbo button on the handle that allows you to immediately switch to the highest speed.
At only three pounds, the Hamilton Beach 51101 Single-Serve Blender stores away easily. Just take it out when you need to make a quick shake and put it right back. It includes a 14 oz. travel-size container you can take on the go.
The KitchenAid KSB560OB blender is a great blender for under $100. It features a powerful 0.9 horsepower motor, great for blending, chopping, mixing, pureeing, even chopping ice. It has a very large 56 oz. polycarbonate pitcher, with a soft grip handle and drip-free pour spout.
The Cuisinart SPB SmartPower blender is a good household blender for a reasonable price. The lid can be pressed onto the jar without having to twist it into place, and remains tightly fitted while blending. The tough stainless steel blades make quick work of crushing ice or puréeing.
If you’re looking for a full-sized food processor with plenty of power, look no further. The Cuisinart DFP-14BC 14-Cup food processor comes with a 720-watt motor that makes quick work of putting together the perfect recipe. It includes 5 attachments for slicing, shredding, chopping, mixing, and kneading.
If you’re looking for a powerful blender to meet all your needs, look no further than the Blendtec Home TB-621-BHM blender. It’s an all-in-one countertop blender, great for juicing, blending, pureeing, crushing ice, you name it!