Blendtec Total Classic Original Blender - WildSide+ Jar (90 oz) - Professional-Grade Power - 6 Pre-programmed Cycles - 10-speeds - Black vs Immersion Blender Handheld, Corded Electric Blenders Portable Stick Mixer with 2 Mixing Speed and Stainless Steel Blades Emulsifier for Effortless Blending Soup, Smoothies, Puree or Baby Food
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#2 in Blenders
Blendtec
Blendtec Total Classic Original Blender - WildSide+ Jar (90 oz) - Professional-Grade Power - 6 Pre-programmed Cycles - 10-speeds - Black
$399.95
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Pros
- +Durable (lasted 4 years)
- +User satisfaction
- +Durable
- +Long-lasting (1200+ smoothies)
- +Long-lasting (since 2011)
Cons
- -Lid issues (leaky after 12 years, possibly due to dishwasher)
βWe have a blendtec which was, at the time, their direct competitor and I still love it. Itβs going strong after ~1200 smoothies according to its counterβ

#1 in Blenders
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Immersion Blender Handheld, Corded Electric Blenders Portable Stick Mixer with 2 Mixing Speed and Stainless Steel Blades Emulsifier for Effortless Blending Soup, Smoothies, Puree or Baby Food
$16.96
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Pros
- +Inexpensive ($25)
- +Easy to clean
- +Good for mayo
- +Good for smoothies
- +Good for jams
βBuy an immersion blender. $25, easy to clean, can handle what youβre looking to use it for. I use mine for smoothies daily, jams, soups, sauces.β