What is the most powerful blender for making soups?
This page compares 12 blenders with verified specifications and prices. Top options include Vitamix Ascent X5 with Stainless Steel Container, Vitamix Ascent X3, KitchenAid KitchenAid Pro Line Series Blender KSB8270. Prices range from £105 to £560. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
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Vitamix Ascent X5 with Stainless Steel Container
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£560.36 ≈ | — | — | Stainless Steel | — | ✓ | — |
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The Ascent X5 pairs a 1500W motor with a 48-ounce (1420 ml) stainless-steel SELF-DETECT container, 10 blending programs, and a self-cleaning function. It suits users wanting a high-performance countertop blender for smoothies, soups, nut butters and hot ingredients, with easy cleanup and program automation.
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Vitamix Ascent X3
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£410.95 ≈ | — | Variable speed plus Pulse and 3 programs | Stainless-steel | — | ✓ | — |
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The Vitamix Ascent X3 is a 2.2 HP (1500 W) countertop blender with a 48-ounce (1420 ml) BPA-free container, stainless-steel blades, three automatic blending programs, variable speed control, pulse, and a self-cleaning program. It suits home users who want professional-grade power and preset convenience for smoothies, soups, and frozen desserts.
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KitchenAid KitchenAid Pro Line Series Blender KSB8270
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— | — | 11 | Stainless Steel | — | ✓ | — |
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High-power Pro Line blender with a 3.5 peak HP motor, thermal control 56 oz jar, asymmetric stainless steel blade and 3 preset Adapti-Blend programs plus variable speeds and pulse. Suited for users who want commercial-style performance for smoothies, juices and hot soups.
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Vitamix 5200 Standard
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£224.12 ≈ | — | Variable with High switch (10 speeds) | Laser-cut stainless steel | — | ✗ | — |
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The Vitamix 5200 Standard is a powerful 2-horsepower blender with a variable speed dial and a high-speed switch, a 64-ounce (1892 ml) BPA-free container, and laser-cut stainless-steel blades. It's built for heavy home use-smoothies, hot soups from friction heat, nut butters and batch blending-and suits busy home cooks and prosumers who want a durable, long-warranty appliance.
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Blendtec Blendtec Total Blender Classic (TB-621)
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£298.84 ≈ | — | 10 speeds + Pulse | — | — | ✓ | — |
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Powerful 1560 watt countertop blender with 10 speeds, six preprogrammed cycles, and the WildSide+ jar for high-capacity blending. Suited for home users who want commercial-grade performance for smoothies, soups, and ice crushing.
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Ninja Ninja Foodi Cold & Hot Blender (CT650)
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£112.07 ≈ | — | 3 | Stainless steel | — | ✓ | — |
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The Ninja Foodi Cold & Hot Blender CT650 is a 1000-watt blender with heating capability for soups and cold functions for smoothies, offering three manual speeds plus multiple presets and a keep-warm feature. It suits users who want an all-in-one appliance for blending, heating and preset programs rather than separate pots and blenders.
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Breville Breville Super Q BBL920
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£373.56 ≈ | — | 12 | Stainless steel | — | ✓ | — |
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High-power countertop blender with noise suppression, 12 speeds, and a 68 oz (2000 ml) BPA-free jug; suited for smoothies, nut butters, and heavy-duty blending. Includes tamper, spatula, and a personal blending attachment for single-serve use.
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Ninja Detect Power Blender Pro
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£104.60 ≈ | — | 10 | Stainless Steel | — | ✓ | — |
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The Ninja Detect Power Blender Pro features BlendSense auto-adjust technology, SmartTORQUE and an 1800-peak-watt motor for heavy-duty blending. It includes a 72 oz pitcher and 24 oz single-serve cup, suits people who want a powerful countertop blender for smoothies, crushed ice and frozen drinks.
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Breville Super Q BBL920BSS
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£373.56 ≈ | — | 12 | Stainless steel | — | ✓ | — |
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High-power, quiet household blender with a 1800 W motor, 12 speeds, five one-touch programs and a 68 oz (2012 ml) jug. Suited for users who want commercial-level blending performance, versatile programs and easy cleaning.
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Vitamix Vitamix 5200
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£373.56 ≈ | — | Variable 1-10 plus High | Laser-cut stainless steel | — | ✗ | — |
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The Vitamix 5200 is a high-power, variable-speed blender with a classic 64-ounce container and hardened stainless-steel laser-cut blades for durable, professional blending. It suits home cooks and pros who need reliable performance for smoothies, soups, nut butters, and heavy-duty blending.
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Beast Beast Mega 1200 Plus
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£163.64 ≈ | — | 2 (pulse + blend) | Grade 301 Stainless Steel | — | ✓ | — |
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The Beast Mega 1200 Plus is a powerful 1200W personal blender with stainless steel blades and a supersized 1200 ml Tritan vessel, offering two functions (blend and pulse) and thermal protections. It suits users who want a compact yet powerful blender for smoothies, sauces, and family-sized servings.
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Blendtec Original Designer Series
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£373.56 ≈ | — | 8 | Stainless Steel | — | ✓ | — |
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High-power countertop blender with a 1560 W motor, WildSide+ 90 oz jar (2660 ml), touchscreen controls with 6 preprogrammed cycles and 8 manual speeds. Suited for home users who want professional-grade power for smoothies, soups, ice crushing, and high-volume blending.
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