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Our pick
Vitamix Propel 750 combines a wide family jar, frozen-dessert program, tamper and fine manual control for repeated frozen batches.
Even ice texture and enough room for several servings.
What the facts say
Useful conclusions from the current high-end blenders comparison, followed by the checked facts used to reach them.
Only 3 of 29 models checked match every need here: “I make frozen drinks and slushes”, “I need dependable crushed ice”, “I blend for a family or group”, “I prefer direct speed control”, “I want dishwasher-safe vessels”, and “I want long warranty coverage”.
3 matching models from 29 checkedMatch countThe count uses the current product-to-need assignments for “I make frozen drinks and slushes”, “I need dependable crushed ice”, “I blend for a family or group”, “I prefer direct speed control”, “I want dishwasher-safe vessels”, and “I want long warranty coverage”. A need with no documented match does not count.
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| Vitamix Propel 750 |
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| Breville the Q |
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| Ninja Detect Duo Power Blender Pro |
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3 options
Vitamix, Black, low-profile 64-ounce container
A family-size Vitamix with four recipe programs, a squat dishwasher-safe jar and direct ten-speed control.
Winner whenLarge premium batches without moving to Ascent pricing
The wide low-profile jar is less adept at very small recipes than the 48-ounce Propel 510.
Breville, BBL820SHY, Smoked Hickory
A fast 1,800-watt blender with a roomy 68-ounce jug, a useful frozen-dessert program and a cleaner interface than most kitchen systems.
Best forFast cold blending with polished controls
The Q is quieter than some open-base rivals but has no true sound enclosure.
Ninja, TB301
The TB201's 1,800-peak-watt full-size system with two travel cups added for weekday single servings.
Best forOne base for family pitchers and take-away smoothies
Switching between the pitcher blade and cup blade creates more pieces to store.
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Ice texture
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Fast cold blending with polished controls
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