A modern take on the classic beehive blender with a 700-watt motor and stainless steel blades that punch well above their price. The square-cornered base creates a proper vortex, and the removable blade makes cleanup genuinely easy.
For anyone not ready to spend $400+ on a Vitamix, the Oster Original is the honest answer. Epicurious made it their budget pick after testing, and the retro design is a bonus for anyone who hates plastic-heavy appliances.
“In 2025, it became our budget pick thanks to some upgrades that made it stand out in our testing. Namely a 700-watt motor and stainless steel blades that can crush ice as well as pricier blenders.”
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“The blade can also be removed from the glass pitcher which makes both easy to clean (the pitcher is dishwasher safe).”
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“The affordable blenders and the high-end blenders weren't worlds apart. All the blenders made peanut butter, and the differences between the smoothies were subtle.”
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