The best blender for smoothies depends on how many you make and where you drink them.
Prices checked on Amazon UK, 13 October 2026.
The best blender for smoothies depends on how many you make and where you drink them. A personal blender that blends straight into a travel bottle is quickest for one smoothie on the way to work or the gym, while a jug blender makes several portions at once and also handles soups and sauces. Either way, the blades and motor need to cope with frozen fruit, ice and fibrous greens to give a smooth result. We compared 4 options on Amazon UK, with prices from £19.99 to £53.10 when checked on 13 October 2026; every product was in stock with no low-stock warning on the buy-box offer. Best overall: the Ninja 700W Slim Blender & Smoothie Maker QB3001UKS at £53.10. Best budget: the Breville Blend Active Personal Blender, 350W, 2 x 600ml Bottles at £19.99. Best jug blender: the Quest 1.5L High Speed Blender and Grinder, 1000W at £36.99. Best for families: the Reemix 1.5L Jug Blender with 2 Speeds and Pulse at £26.99. Prices change often, so check before you buy.
Our picks
Ninja 700W Slim Blender & Smoothie Maker QB3001UKS
Ninja 700W Slim Blender & Smoothie Maker QB3001UKS
£53.10
Best overall
Breville Blend Active Personal Blender
Breville Blend Active Personal Blender
£19.99
Best budget
Quest 1.5L High Speed Blender and Grinder
Quest 1.5L High Speed Blender and Grinder
£36.99
Best for families
How we pick
We shortlist products sold on Amazon UK using capacity, features, customer ratings and price band. We do not lab-test every model unless a page says so. The Amazon page is the live price. How we recommend.
Compare at a glance
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The products
Buying advice
Quick comparison
Best overall: Ninja at £53.10
Best budget: Breville at £19.99
Best jug blender: Quest at £36.99
Best for families: Reemix at £26.99
How we chose: we searched Amazon UK for blenders suited to smoothies, read each listing, and kept only products with a single new buy-box price, an in-stock status and no low-stock warning. Product details below come from the Amazon listings, not from our own testing.
Our picks
Best overall: Ninja 700W Slim Blender & Smoothie Maker QB3001UKS (£53.10). Ninja's single-serve blender has a 700W motor and blends directly in a 470ml cup that takes a spout lid for drinking on the go. Ninja says its stainless steel blades handle whole fruit and vegetables, nuts, seeds and ice. It comes with two cups and lids, all removable parts are dishwasher safe, and it measures H30 x W10 x D10cm.
Best budget: Breville Blend Active Personal Blender, 350W, 2 x 600ml Bottles (£19.99). Breville's Blend Active uses a 350W motor and one-touch blending into two 600ml bottles with leak-proof lids and carry straps. The listing says it blends frozen berries and ice with juice or other liquids, and the blades and bottles are detachable and dishwasher safe.
Best jug blender: Quest 1.5L High Speed Blender and Grinder, 1000W (£36.99). For batches, Quest's blender has a 1000W motor reaching up to 21000 RPM, 6 stainless steel blades and a 1.5L removable glass jug with a pouring spout. It offers 4 speeds and is listed for smoothies, slushes, soups and shakes.
Best for families: Reemix 1.5L Jug Blender with 2 Speeds and Pulse (£26.99). The Reemix has a 1.5L pitcher for family-sized batches of smoothies and milkshakes, a rotary dial with 2 speeds plus pulse, and stainless steel blades for frozen fruit and ice. A double safety lock means it only runs when the base and lid are secured, and suction feet keep it steady.
What to look for in a blender for smoothies
Personal or jug: a personal blender that blends into a drinking bottle saves washing up for single smoothies; a 1.5 litre jug suits families or batch making.
Motor power and blades: frozen fruit and ice need a capable motor; the blenders here range from 350W to 1000W according to their listings.
Speeds and pulse: a pulse button or multiple speeds help break up ice before blending smooth.
Cleaning: dishwasher-safe cups, bottles or blades make a daily smoothie habit much easier.
Prices and availability were checked on Amazon UK on 13 October 2026 and can change at any time. Specifications above are taken from the Amazon listings; check the current listing for full details before you order.
Frequently asked questions
Is a blender good for smoothies?
Yes. Personal blenders and jug blenders both make smoothies; choose a personal model for single servings or a jug for batches. Picks in this guide ranged from £19.99 to £53.10 on Amazon UK when checked on 13 October 2026.
How many watts is a good blender for smoothies?
Wattage is only one factor, but the blenders in this guide range from 350W for a personal model to 1000W for a high-speed jug blender.
Do i need a blender to make a smoothie?
A blender is the usual way to make a smooth drink from whole fruit, frozen fruit and ice.
How to choose a blender?
Decide between personal and jug styles, then compare motor power, jug or cup size, speed settings and how easy it is to clean.
