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Picked for one job

What blender works best for frozen drinks?

Top pick

Vitamix Propel 750

Vitamix Propel 750

For frozen batches made again and again, Vitamix Propel 750 combines a wide family jar, a frozen-dessert program, a tamper and fine manual control.

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Why it suits this job

  • Ice smoothness
  • Capacity per batch
The catch
Very small recipes fare better in the 48-ounce Propel 510 than in this wide, low-profile jar.
Go with Breville the Q if
Quick cold blends run from a polished set of controls
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More reasons we picked it
  • Handling
  • Recovery

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Ice crushed to an even texture, with room for several servings.

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By the numbers

What the data shows

What we found across the high-end blenders we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.

How many fit

Only 3 of the 29 models checked meet every need here: “Frozen drinks and slushes are what I make”, “I need crushed ice I can count on”, “My blending is for a family or group”, “I like controlling speed directly”, “I want vessels that are dishwasher-safe”, and “I want a long warranty”.

3 models fit, out of 29 checked
Show the facts and the math
Models in the comparison
29 models
Sources
6 covering these models
Product data updated

How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “Frozen drinks and slushes are what I make”, “I need crushed ice I can count on”, “My blending is for a family or group”, “I like controlling speed directly”, “I want vessels that are dishwasher-safe”, and “I want a long warranty”. A need with no documented match is not counted.

The facts and sources behind each product in this recommendation
ProductNeeds it meetsFacts we checkedSources
Vitamix Propel 750
  • Frozen drinks
  • Ice crushing
  • Large batches
  • Control by hand
  • Dishwasher safe
  • Long warranty
  • Holding 64 ounces, the low-profile container can go in the dishwasher.
  • Smoothie, Hot Soup, Frozen Dessert, and Dip and Spread are the programs.
  • A low-profile tamper and seven-year limited warranty come from Vitamix.
Breville the Q
  • Frozen drinks
  • Ice crushing
  • Large batches
  • Control by hand
  • Dishwasher safe
  • The Q comes with a 68-ounce Tritan jug and a Breville rating of 1,800 watts.
  • Green smoothies, smoothies, soup and frozen desserts are covered by four one-touch programs.
  • A separate pulse and ice-crush control sits beside five manual speeds ranging from Mix through Mill.
Ninja Detect Duo Power Blender Pro
  • Frozen drinks
  • Ice crushing
  • Large batches
  • Control by hand
  • Dishwasher safe
  • A 72-ounce pitcher and two 24-ounce single-serve cups make up the set.
  • BlendSense automatic adjustment is used by the base, which is rated at 1,800 peak watts.
  • For the full-size pitcher, Ninja lists a liquid capacity of 64 ounces.

3 options

The top pick and the alternatives

01
Vitamix Propel 750

Vitamix, Black, low-profile 64-ounce container

Propel 750

Built for families, this Vitamix has four recipe programs, a squat dishwasher-safe jar and direct ten-speed control.

Top pick ifBig premium batches while staying below Ascent pricing

Key facts

  • Holding 64 ounces, the low-profile container can go in the dishwasher.
  • Smoothie, Hot Soup, Frozen Dessert, and Dip and Spread are the programs.

The catch

Very small recipes fare better in the 48-ounce Propel 510 than in this wide, low-profile jar.

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02
Breville the Q

Breville, BBL820SHY, Smoked Hickory

the Q

This fast 1,800-watt blender comes with a roomy 68-ounce jug, a useful frozen-dessert program and an interface cleaner than most kitchen systems offer.

Best forQuick cold blends run from a polished set of controls

Key facts

  • The Q comes with a 68-ounce Tritan jug and a Breville rating of 1,800 watts.
  • Green smoothies, smoothies, soup and frozen desserts are covered by four one-touch programs.

The catch

It runs quieter than some open-base rivals, yet the Q has no real sound enclosure.

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03
Ninja Detect Duo Power Blender Pro

Ninja, TB301

Detect Duo Power Blender Pro

Take the TB201's 1,800-peak-watt full-size system and add two travel cups for single servings on weekdays.

Best forFamily pitchers and take-away smoothies from one base

Key facts

  • A 72-ounce pitcher and two 24-ounce single-serve cups make up the set.
  • BlendSense automatic adjustment is used by the base, which is rated at 1,800 peak watts.

The catch

Swapping between the pitcher blade and the cup blade means more pieces to store.

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