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Madison worked in a restaurant known for frozen margaritas and Cassidy at an organic juice bar-so they know their way around blenders. In addition to their time spent testing kitchen appliances, both have lots of blender-specific experience in their previous work.

Two of Reviewed's former kitchen editors Madison Trapkin and Cassidy Olsen tested blenders for this best-of guide. We put the affordable blenders through multiple tests, including a multi-color yogurt blending test. That said, if you’re a loyal fan of GE, this blender isn’t the worst we’ve tested and it costs just under $100. If you’re looking for a high-performing affordable blender that can do more than just make smoothies, this probably isn’t the option for you. While this GE blender is so nice looking we’d likely never tire of seeing it on our countertops, we were disappointed with it overall.

Even after that, the blender couldn’t process either the ice or the strawberries unless they were fed into the blender through the lid hole one by one while the blender was running, or while using the pulse function. Unfortunately, during the ice and frozen strawberry chopping tests, the blender automatically shut off and needed to be unplugged then plugged back in. It aced our smoothie test, producing a well-blended, tasty result, and its performance was passable when mixing two different colors of yogurt. This sleek 1,000-watt blender is part of GE’s countertop appliance line, and what it lacks in performance it almost makes up in style and accessories. Overall, this blender was enjoyable and could be useful for many chefs and home cooks. It comes with a nut milk bag, tamper, small rubber spatula, 64-ounce BPA-free container, and five-year warranty. During testing, the base of the blender stayed mostly still and we didn’t notice too much movement from the pitcher either. The smoothie test also proved difficult for the Cleanblend, as we had to use the pulse setting multiple times to tackle the last large frozen strawberry chunks. This blender chopped nuts, chocolate candy, and frozen strawberries with ease, but it couldn’t fully crush ice. However, there’s no click or lock-in-place sound, which might be disconcerting to some. That’s great if you like to work quickly in the kitchen. It’s incredibly easy to remove and replace the pitcher to and from the base. The Cleanblend was designed by chefs for chefs, and while we liked the easy-to-use controls and no-frills design of this 1,800-watt blender, we weren’t totally sold on its blending abilities.

For the price and functionality, you won’t find anything better.

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We can even attest to its longevity-I used it to make smoothies in my own kitchen most days for a full year. Unlike many other budget blenders we tested, the Magic Bullet can also be turned on and remain on without being held down, which is a huge convenience. Thanks to their cylindrical shape (no crevices!), its blending containers were also a breeze to clean. Throughout testing, the Magic Bullet produced some of the silkiest smoothies with the least fuss. It also comes with two extra blending containers, so you’ll never need to buy a replacement. While it only has a 250-watt motor, it’s strong enough to handle frozen fruit and most other ingredients with the appropriate amount of liquid added to the blending container. Fast, simple, and very transportable, the Magic Bullet is designed with busy people in mind. If you’re on the hunt for an affordable blender that will provide your morning smoothie/health shake, the classic, oft-imitated Magic Bullet is your best bet.