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This Russell Hobbs model might be one of the more affordable blenders we tested, but it also looks the part, with its matt black finish giving it a stylish edge. It's also very straightforward to set up and use. The design is simple, featuring just one large dial which twists to 'off', two speed settings, and pulse. This can be easily turned and controlled when blending, and the pulse section is easy to access too, should you need extra bursts of energy to tackle stubborn ingredients. It's a powerful model, especially when the second of the two speed settings is used and you take advantage of the full 650W. It functions as well as more expensive models on the market, so much so it blitzed our tester smoothie so thoroughly you'd think it had been made in a juicer rather than a blender, all thanks to its stainless steel blades with serrated edges. In addition to perfectly smooth smoothies, the blender can also whip up sauces and soups with ease, and you can use the two-speed setting to determine whether you’d like them chunky or smooth. The 1.5L glass jug is well-sized if you're looking to make large batches of soups and smoothies, particularly for a family, and while it is certainly sturdy and feels durable, its curved handle makes it easy to hold. There's also a helpful portion indicator on the side of the jug and the lid has a removable cap filter so you can top up your ingredients while still blending. The jug was also easy to clean. We found it to be completely leak-proof and sturdy, and the lid comes with a seal to prevent any spillages. There’s also a safety lock, which keeps the jug firmly attached to the base while blending. It's a compact blender – great if you're looking for one, and can easily be stored in the cupboard – and it also comes with handy cord storage under the base to keep it neat and tidy when you're not using it.

This was the largest of all the multi-function blenders we tried, its base more sizeable than others we tested, but considering its power, capabilities and modest price, this electriQ 1800W machine certainly impressed. The sturdy base comes with a set of built-in, easy-to-use touch controls, which also happen to be adjustable if you need to alter the speed and time of what you're blending. It has 8-speed variable settings overall. The base also has a number of pre-set functions to make the tasks at hand a little bit easier; choose from juice, nut milk, sauce, smoothie, soup and protein shake. This blender's Japanese stainless-steel blades and powerful 1800W motor are able to pulverise ingredients, including nuts, seeds and grains, with ease. While the blender acts like a food processor, all of its functions conveniently use the same blade, saving time and reducing washing-up. It's also worth noting that – impressively – this blender can rustle up a hot soup from cold ingredients in just five minutes, and it also makes a great hot chocolate from scratch, too. On the colder end of the scale, it can make sorbets and ice creams, too. The blender also comes with a tamper, to help you push down any stubborn or tricky-to-blend-ingredients and there's an efficient self-clean function if you're looking to save time and energy. It's slightly noisy, but given its impactful 1800W motor, this is to be expected. Overall, it made an impressively smooth test juice. The Tritan BPA-free jug is surprisingly lightweight, and the handle has been ergonomically-designed, to give you more control over pouring. The lid fits securely, but it can sometimes be a little tricky to remove. The instruction manual includes a number of recipes, from juices and smoothies to hummus, soup and nut butter. Overall, this model certainly gives pricier blenders – and even food processors – a run for their money. It's also a great option if you're looking to eliminate any unnecessary gadgets from your kitchen. There's not much this blender can't do – it even comes with a handy toothbrush for cleaning.