Bravo Verdict
Category Ranking
Vitamix A3500
#1Best Overall
Vitamix

Vitamix A3500

$649
at Amazon
4.8 (8,420)
Bottom Line

A powerhouse blender for smoothie obsessives but overkill for most home cooks at this price.

The Bravo Verdict

If you make smoothies every single day and want them silky smooth with zero chunks, this blender is basically the best you can get for home use. Reviewers consistently praise the touchscreen controls, the massive 64 ounce container and how fast it tears through frozen fruit, kale and ice. The...

Blendtec Designer 725
#3Best Premium
Blendtec

Blendtec Designer 725

$599
at Amazon
4.6 (3,200)
Bottom Line

The other high end option. Flatter jar, blunt blades, still absurdly powerful.

The Bravo Verdict

Wildside jar shape moves ingredients differently than Vitamix, making silky smoothies with less liquid.

NutriBullet Pro 900
#4Best Portable
NutriBullet

NutriBullet Pro 900

$79
at Amazon
4.5 (65,100)
Bottom Line

Personal smoothies, no cleanup fuss. Blend in the cup, drink from the cup.

The Bravo Verdict

Small footprint, blend and go convenience and enough power for daily smoothies.