11 best smoothie makers and bullet blenders for 2024

This straightforward machine blends drinks in seconds, easily pulverising all manner of tough ingredients we chucked in. It has three settings, including two auto programmes and an LED countdown timer, so you get your blend spot on every time.

The two 600ml cups have a handy measuring scale on the side, so you know exactly how much protein powder you’re adding, and there’s a recipe book for inspiration.

Non-slip feet help this stout smoothie maker stay firmly put as it makes easy work of fruit, seeds and ice. It takes leafy greens such as kale and spinach in its stride too, so don’t worry about them getting tangled up.

Rest assured that the 500ml and 800ml cups are totally leakproof, so you can pop your smoothie into your sports bag to take with you to the gym, worry-free. It’s excellent value for money at under £60 and compact enough to store in smaller kitchens, too. The only downside is that it’s not dishwasher-friendly.

While we don’t advise running with a smoothie in-hand, the portable nature of this little blender makes it handy for busy mornings and quick refuelling.

It’s small but mighty, effectively blending hard and soft fruits into a delicious drink within 30 seconds (it only struggled with pesky raspberry seeds). Ice proved no issue, either – it blended large chunks into fine, uniform pieces, making it your best friend for the summer months.

There aren’t any variations in speeds or modes and, due to its size, its better suited for one smoothie at a time. But, overall, this is a lightweight yet powerful smoothie maker that delivers fuss-free recovery drinks in a matter of minutes.

Like to refuel with protein shakes? Then we’d suggest investing in this smoothie maker – our expert found its dual blade technology useful for incorporating powders, and even the thickest of smoothies passed cleanly through its drinking spout.

Its blending performance was a tad inconsistent – it missed some oats and bigger lumps of fruit, but our mixed fruit recipe blitzed well and ice crushed swiftly. To achieve the perfect texture, use both its ‘on’ and ‘pulse’ settings.

Smoothie fans usually fall into one of two camps: frozen berry lovers or club ice cube. If you’re all about the latter, then this option from Smeg should be at the top of your list. It crushed every last ice cube evenly in just 13 seconds, it’s nice and compact for faff-free storage, and let’s be honest, it’s quite the looker too.

It wasn't able to fully pulverise berry seeds on either of its speed settings, but it wasn't the only model that struggled with seeds. And for smooth-meets-slushie iced drink fans, it’s a definite yes. Plus, it comes with two reusable bottles that are dishwasher-safe (tick) and lightweight (double tick).

It can be tricky to know when your smoothie is as smooth as smooth can be, but this bullet blender automatically stops when it’s ready. There’s the option to keep it blending until you ask it to stop, too. It also comes with a book full of easy, delicious recipes and effortlessly processes ingredients of all textures, including ice.

The leakproof cups are big – just under one-litre each – which is ideal for making a smoothie to drink throughout the day, but less so if you have small hands and want to carry them about. One chunky cup has a handle, which helps.

This sleek personal blender has clear measurements on its jug for following your favourite smoothie recipe (though alas, none are included).

It performed well on test, serving up velvety smooth drinks; only berry seeds escaped its blades. You don’t need to hold down a button while it whizzes, making it ideal for multi-tasking, but the base wobbles in action so keep it away from the edge.

Early morning runners, this one’s for you. Making 83.5 decibels of noise on test, it’s significantly quieter than the other smoothie makers on our list, which averaged at around 95. Though not exactly silent, it’s less likely to disturb the rest of your household.

The design is fairly basic and our drinks could have been smoother, but it blitzed ice well. The non-stick feet were effective in use, but the travel lid leaked, making it best suited for WFH brekkies.

The sleekness of this slim smoothie maker belies its power. It quickly pulverised thicker fruit such as grapes and apples and coped well with ice and oats, too. Raspberry seeds got the better of it though, adding unwanted crunch to our drink.

It’s only got one power setting and there aren’t any buttons – simply push down on cup to start – meaning it couldn’t be easier to use. Handily, it comes with two 470ml bottles for taking out with you, but note that these aren’t leakproof.

This speedy smoothie maker blends colourful and seriously smooth 0.6-litre drinks that stay fresh for longer – all thanks to that innovative vacuum blending tech we mentioned earlier.

It has three power levels and a pulse button, and makes a tasty smoothie in just 14 seconds. The vacuum programmes do take slightly longer manual blending, but we like that it comes with a two-year guarantee and ten-year repair warranty for peace of mind.

For a reliable all-round performer, look to this trusty smoothie maker from NutriBullet. Runners will appreciate the accompanying pocket nutrition guide and recipe book, as well as the generous range of accessories, including extra blades for milling dry ingredients, a tall 680ml cup and a smaller 500ml carry mug.

It breaks down everything fully except seeds, which disrupt the otherwise smooth mixture. It’s compact enough to tuck away in a small cupboard and shuts down automatically if it overheats.