Russell Hobbs Food Collection
A practical blender (hand/stick, 200W) for smoothies, soups and everyday blending at home.
The Best Budget Blenders (UK 2026)
You don't need to spend much to blend well. Budget blenders - including entry Nutribullet, Salter and value brands - make smoothies and soups perfectly well for everyday use.
What to look for
- Enough power for your main jobs.
- A sensible capacity for your household.
- Easy-clean, dishwasher-safe parts.
- A trusted brand or well-reviewed value model.
Our top picks
#1
#2 
Mueller Ultra-Stick
A practical blender (hand/stick, 800W) for smoothies, soups and everyday blending at home.
#3 
Bosch CleverMixx
A practical blender (hand/stick, 600W) for smoothies, soups and everyday blending at home.
#4 
Bosch Hand Blender
A practical blender (hand/stick, 300W) for smoothies, soups and everyday blending at home.
#5 
Kenwood Triblend
A practical blender (hand/stick, 700W) for smoothies, soups and everyday blending at home.
#6 
Tefal Blendforce II
A practical blender (600W, 2L) for smoothies, soups and everyday blending at home.
#7 
La Reveuse Smoothie Blender
A practical blender (550ml) for smoothies, soups and everyday blending at home.
#8 
Bonsenkitchen Hand Blender HB3201
A practical blender (hand/stick) for smoothies, soups and everyday blending at home.
#9 
NETTA Hand Blender
A practical blender (hand/stick, 600W, 700ml) for smoothies, soups and everyday blending at home.
#10 
Personal Blender Smoothies Maker
A practical blender (personal/bullet, 350W, 600ml) for smoothies, soups and everyday blending at home.
Frequently asked questions
Are cheap blenders any good?
Many budget blenders handle everyday smoothies and soups well. You mainly pay more for power (for ice and tough ingredients), bigger capacity, programs and build quality - but the basic blending works across the range.
Bottom line
Our top pick is the Russell Hobbs Food Collection (our score 9.4/10) - A practical blender (hand/stick, 200W) for smoothies, soups and everyday blending at home..