Blenders
From daily smoothies to crushed ice and hot soups, the right blender comes down to motor power, jar material, and how much control you need over speed and texture.
Motor power (measured in peak horsepower or watts) determines how well a blender handles ice and frozen fruit, while jar material — plastic versus glass versus Tritan — affects durability and how heavy the jar feels when it's full. Preset programs are convenient but a variable-speed dial or pulse button gives you more control over final texture, especially for chunkier soups or nut butters.
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