Braun MX2050 PowerMax 525-Watt 58-Ounce Jug Blender
This is the first blender I purchased when I started doing smoothies. Good basic blender, does require some help in getting all items to the blades (may have to shake the blender to get things going). Easy clean up and use* 525-watt blender with 5 speeds plus pulse setting * Heavy-duty, stainless-steel blade crushes ice quickly * 58-ounce glass jar allows pouring from 3 different positions * Dual safety system; dishwasher-safe parts * Measures 8-1/2 by 11 by 14-7/8 inches; 1-year warranty
Waring MBB518 Professional Quality Food and Beverage Blender, Stainless Steel
This is the blender I currently use. Love it. Works very well, blends anything I have thrown at it. Blades are great at picking up stuff at the bottom.* 40-ounce glass jar holds 5 cups of mixed drinks, soup, or sauce * Powerful 390-watt motor crushes ice fast * High and low speeds cover mixing, chopping, and pureeing * Dishwasher-safe glass jar and lid for easy cleaning * Measures 16-1/2 by 8 by 7 inches; 1-year warranty, 5-year motor warranty
Oster BPST02-B Professional Series Blender, Black
My Girlfriend uses this blender. I find it very powerful and has very easy clean up.* Measures 8 by 8 by 15 inches; 3-year limited warranty * Make bartender-quality drinks from a rugged and reformed classic Oster design with a mighty ½ horsepower output making this the most powerful Oster motor available * Built to last die cast base with fingerprint resistant finish and an exclusive Oster all metal drive that transfers power from the motor to the blade efficiently for years of smooth operation * Blend like a pro with a 2 speed toggle switch and 5-cup (40 ounce) scratch-resistant, dishwasher safe glass jar * UL listed with a heavy-duty cord and rubber feet
Vita-Mix 64 oz. TurboBlend 4500 Blender
If I was going to buy a new blender and had the money, this is the one I would buy, hands down* Heavy-duty, 2+ peak horsepower motor with 2-speed control * Virtually unbreakable, 64-ounce, polycarbonate container * All stainless steel enclosed blade assembly with sealed ball bearings * Metal-to-metal driver, thermally protected motor for optimum performance
