Taking the crown for best overall, this Ninja packs it all together, starting with its power output, which ramps up to 1,200 watts. When combined with a relatively good price point, the bang for your buck is the best around. One favourite aspect we love about this model is the Auto-IQ smart presets of smoothie, frozen treats, and ice crush — probably the three most common blends most will use. This automates all the blending and pulsing each individual mix requires, allowing it to come out with the same consistency each and every time. In some instances our tester found this feature to not work as effective as the regular speed settings though.

Its massive 21-litre pitcher allows you to mix up to 1.9-litres worth of liquid for even the largest of post-workout smoothies, while its perfectly balanced tri-blade easily emulsifies everything: ice, veggies, fruit, nuts, and powders in less than a minute. While this beastly unit is an absolute workhorse, it does have a slight drawback with a loud motor, especially when crushing ice. Another thing to keep in mind is that it can have a harder time with leafy greens, and some powders can lump a bit, requiring longer mix times or manual stirring at the bottom. Lastly, the large jar means it’s a bit bulky and not super easy to store — those with little counter space take note.

All that said, it’s easy dishwasher-safe cleanup and high performance for £120 (on sale) is extremely hard to find in a blender. Which is why we think it’s the best for most people looking for a dependable blender that can do just about everything you’ll need it to.