Nutribullet Blender 600 Series
A practical blender (personal/bullet) for smoothies, soups and everyday blending at home.
Blender Buying Guide: How to Choose (UK 2026)
Blenders look similar but vary in the things that matter: the type, power, capacity, speeds and programs. This guide walks through each so you can match one to how you'll actually use it.
The three blender types
This is the first decision. A jug (countertop) blender has a large jug for batches of smoothies, soups and sauces - the family all-rounder. A personal/bullet blender (Nutribullet, Ninja Blast) blends a single serving straight into a cup you drink from and take with you - compact and easy to clean. A hand (stick/immersion) blender blends directly in the pan or jug, ideal for soups and sauces and taking up little space. Many homes own two: a jug or bullet for smoothies and a hand blender for soups.
Power, capacity and ice
Power (watts) matters most for tough jobs: 300-600W is fine for everyday soft smoothies and soups, 700-1,200W copes with ice and frozen fruit, and 1,500W+ is high-performance for the smoothest results and toughest ingredients. But wattage isn't everything - blade design and jug shape affect how well it actually blends. Match capacity to your household: a 1.5-2L jug for families, a single 500-700ml cup for personal blenders. If you crush ice often, prioritise power and ice-rated blades.
Speeds, programs and jug material
Variable speeds and a pulse function give you control; one-touch programs (smoothie, ice-crush, soup) do the timing for you, which is convenient but not essential. Jugs come in glass (heavier, scratch- and stain-resistant, doesn't hold smells) or plastic/Tritan (lighter, won't shatter) - both work well, it's a preference. Check what's dishwasher-safe, as easy cleaning makes a blender far more likely to get used.
What to expect
A blender excels at liquids and semi-liquids - smoothies, soups, sauces, dips, batters and crushed ice. It is not a food processor: it won't neatly chop, slice or grate, though some bullet and jug blenders include a chopper attachment for small jobs. Pick the type to match what you make most, get enough power for your toughest ingredient (usually ice), and you'll have a blender that earns its place on the worktop.
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Blender 600 Series
A practical blender (600W) for smoothies, soups and everyday blending at home.
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Nutribullet Blender 600 Series
A practical blender (personal/bullet) for smoothies, soups and everyday blending at home.
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Nutribullet 600 Series Starter Kit
A practical blender (personal/bullet, 600W, 700ml) for smoothies, soups and everyday blending at home.
Frequently asked questions
What's the most important thing when buying a blender?
The type (jug, personal/bullet or hand) matched to what you make, then enough power for your toughest job - usually ice or frozen fruit. Capacity, programs and jug material refine the choice after that.
Is a blender the same as a food processor?
No - a blender is for liquids and semi-liquids (smoothies, soups, sauces), while a food processor chops, slices, grates and mixes. Some blenders include a chopper attachment, but they don't replace a proper food processor for dry chopping jobs.
Bottom line
Our top pick is the Nutribullet Blender 600 Series (our score 9.6/10) - A practical blender (personal/bullet) for smoothies, soups and everyday blending at home..