Best for whipping up smoothies and soups

The best blenders can quickly blitz smoothies and soups to a smooth consistency. Most can also crush ice and make dips, and some come with additional blades or mills for grinding and milling things like coffee, nuts and spices.

Pros of blenders 

• Great for liquid blends 

• More compact than a food processor 

• Some convert into an on-the-go drinking cup 

Cons of blenders 

• Usually no option to chop, slice, whisk or knead 

• Can be noisy