Quietest blenders 2024: perfect for noise-free entertaining and silent smoothies

For me, making an early morning smoothie doubles as the alarm for waking up the whole house. I've tested the best blenders in the world, which can crush and blend the toughest textures, but I've learnt that great power comes great noise.

At H&G, we're morning smoothie lovers ourselves (some of us even blend at 5 am!) is why we've gone to the trouble of finding the quietest blender you can buy. Together with my team of product testers, we trialled over 50 blenders this year to find the quietest. To earn a spot on this competitive list, we looked for models that perform powerfully, but are under 70 decibels, so they don't jangle your nerves.

Luxury brands like Vitamix offer professional-grade appliances with noise-reducing shields, but our tests revealed you don’t need to break the bank for a quiet, high-performing blender. In fact, our top pick – the BlendJet 2 – delivers impressive power with whisper-quiet operation, all for just $59. It's easy on your ears and your wallet.

The Quick List

You'll find our favorite quiet blenders in this quick list. If you want more details, we've written longer reviews further down the page.

Quietest blender overall

The BlendJet 2 is the quietest blender we've ever tested. BlendJet markets it as ‘whisper quiet’, and whilst it’s not silent, it’s certainly much quieter than many other blenders on the market. Reviewers compared the noise levels to a normal conversation (64 decibels), and we found the same on test. It's perfect for morning drinks (or even midnight snacks) without waking a soul.

Our tester Millie was pleased with the results of her smoothie-making. She says, 'The BlendJet 2 was surprisingly powerful across a range of tough and frozen ingredients, especially considering this is a cordless and quiet option. It did struggle a little with tough frozen fruits and blueberry skins, but nothing too drastic.'

Naturally, as a cordless model, it isn’t as powerful as the best countertop blenders. You'll need to recharge it for full power. You might want to do that overnight if you make your smoothies first thing in the morning. It's portable, so you can pack it into your bag for the gym or office.

It just happens to be light on your wallet, too. With over $20 off in the sales, the BlendJet2 is now $38 at Amazon. A great choice for gym bunnies and students, especially since it doesn't break the bank.

See our full review of the BlendJet 2 for more details.

Best quiet blender for morning smoothies

If looks could carry a blender to the top of the list, this would have been sat in the top spot for years. It's a quiet, good-looking blender that we love for so many reasons.

The Beast blender delivers on power and quality, without producing wake-the-whole-house noise. When we tested it on some of the toughest smoothie ingredients, like kale and frozen spinach, every drink was faultless and the noise was unoticeable. If you're dreaming of peaceful, green smoothies in the morning, this is the one for you. The noise level is comparative to a radio or TV in the background (70 decibels).

It's also portable; the ribbed vessel can double up as a stylish bottle to take with you to the gym, to work, or wherever you need to be. The fact that you could infuse water or iced tea in the vessel too, makes this even more appealing. Although, it is worth noting that the ribs are trickier to clean than in other models.

When we moved onto ice and dips, making pesto, salsa, and a range of baking batters, the Beast Blender also excelled.

Compared to other mainstream blenders, this is quiet. It's much quieter than comparable blenders. However, the BlendJet model above is the quietest. If you prioritize silence, the BlendJet is better. If you're all about performance, you'll need the Beast.

There's 30% off at Amazon for Black Friday week, which is the biggest discount we've seen all year.

See our full review of the Beast Blender for more details.

Most premium quiet blender

This blender is still in our test kitchen – we've used it to make kale smoothies and crushed ice, but we have a few more tests to run it through (like nut butters and root vegetables). However, the technology is so exciting, it's too good not to share.

It's the largest, most powerful model on this list – with a huge 48oz capacity and 3 horsepower motor – but it is remarkably quiet. Not much louder than a normal conversation (64 decibels).

It's classed as a commercial blender, so how is it this quiet I hear you ask? Vitamix have created advanced noise reduction shield that takes its decibel levels down to around those of a personal blender.

Reviewers online rave about the quality and capabilities. They don't notice any compromise, enjoying the smoothest blends. I agree with their comments that it feels incredibly premium, with many people commenting they can throw ice, spinach, and ginger into the Vitamix and it quietly gets to work. It seems this model can deliver juice-bar quality smoothies without waking up the neighborhood.

High quality comes at high prices: this blender can cost up to $1,500. It also weighs more than 10 pounds, so it will have to live on the countertop year-round. You can score a small discount on the Vitamix 'The Quiet One' on Black Friday, over at Amazon.

You can read about our favorite Vitamix blenders in the Black Friday sales, here.

Best for crushing ice

Crushing ice is never going to be quiet, but the Super Q makes a valiant attempt.

We think that the Breville Super Q is named after its quiet technology – there's a specially designed fan cooling system that reduces motor noise. While not whisper-quiet like the BlendJet, it does strike a good balance between sound and power, making it one of the more tolerable high-performance blenders to operate in shared spaces (if you don't want to spend thousands on the Vitamix Quiet One, that is).

Its strength lies in professional-level performance, especially with tasks like crushing ice. The blender's 1800W motor effortlessly transforms ice into a fine, snow-like consistency very, very quickly – meaning you don't have to run it very long, which reduces the noise.

It's perfect for frozen treats or cocktails. If you're hosting a gathering, the Super Q can whip up frozen margaritas or slushies without causing a racket.

Overall, the Super Q delivers a combination of power and versatility. It's a great choice for hosts or anyone who wants to blend large batches, while keeping noise levels manageable. Even better when you can score it on a sale.

Read more in our full Breville Super Q review.

Best value quiet blender

Immersion blenders are usually a lot quieter than the average countertop blender. When our experts took the NutriBullet to our test kitchen, we were seriously impressed – it's similar to the volume of a normal conversation.

Against competitors like KitchenAid and Smeg, it was the quietest hand blender we tested. One of our favorite features was the soft grip handle, which can make a world of difference to your blending experience, especially if you're doing it in big batches.

Our experts also enjoyed the versatility. You can easily add the whisk attachment if you're making pancakes alongside your morning smoothie. The two-speed settings are powerful enough to blend smooth soups and sauces, but so zealous that they split whipped cream immediately.

It's not quite as easy as letting the blender get to work for you. You need to control it and if you're not practiced, it can get a little messy. However, the performance and price combined made this the best value option in our roundup of the best immersion blenders.

Also, bear in mind that this model is quieter because the motor is just 350 watts. With less power, it won’t do the job as well as the more premium, powerful options on this list. That said, it's certainly a lot cheaper – at just $29.99.

You can find out more in our Nutribullet Immersion Blender review.

How we test blenders

Every blender in our quietest blender guide (apart from the Vitamix Quiet One, which is still being tested) has been reviewed by members of the Homes & Gardens team. We have a series of standard tests which all of our blenders go through: making smoothies and protein shakes; whipping up dips, especially hummus; and crushing ice.

Smoothies: To test smoothies, we select the toughest ingredients. We'll look for seeded, frozen berries, especially big strawberries, which can get stuck on blades. We'll also throw in fibrous kale and spinach, which can be tough to blend into a super smooth texture. If a blender has tackled both of those well, we'll also throw in protein powder and creatine, to check whether the blender can fully incorporate the powder into a smoothie, or whether it leaves it a little lumpy.

Dips: We make a hummus and a guacamole. Hummus has a small liquid content and tough chickpea skins. Guacamole requires the blender to finely chop onion, and whizz up tomatoes, and avocado. We'll look at the texture of both, checking whether the blender can crush ingredients, even with minimal liquid.

Crushed ice: This is tough work for every blender. Generally, blenders will either whizz these into powders or leave them as big cubes crashing around. We'll let you know all the details.

Soups: Where a blender claims to be safe for use with hot ingredients, we also make soups to put this to the test. We typically include ingredients that are prone to staining such as turmeric, taking into account if the pitcher was left stained. We'll also test root vegetables, which take longer to cook and can be tougher to blend too.

Quietness: In this guide, we are looking for whisper quiet function, so our experts have monitored the decibel levels. We're conscious that you're looking for quiet blenders that don't wake up your family, disturb your neighbours – or simply whirr quietly to calm your nerves – so we've noted our personal reactions to the noise levels, too.

Cleaning a blender is a very important part of the user process, so we give extra points to blenders that can be cleaned in a dishwasher. However, some also come with self-cleaning settings that can prevent ingredients from sticking to the blades of the pitcher. We cleaned every blender by hand to see how easy this was, and if it felt safe.

Design: Once we've covered the practicalities, we will step back and take a look at the blender. We'll think about how the capacity and which homes they're best suited to. It's important that the design is attractive as well as fully functional. We'll check whether it fits under wall cupboards and under shelves too.

Our review and testing guidelines provide more insight into our process.

Meet the testing team

Lydia Hayman

Lydia is the Kitchen Appliances Editor for Homes & Gardens, testing everything from blenders and juicers to air fryers and frying pans. Lydia trained in cookery at Leiths School of Food & Wine and was previously Recipe Editor for Mindful Chef. She’s also worked for healthy food brands, like Deliciously Ella. Her favorite blender recipe is a blueberry muffin smoothie or frozen margaritas, which she made in the Breville Super Q. Lydia tests all products in her home kitchen, making sure they're perfect for real home cooks.

Camryn Rabideau

Camryn Rabideau is a product tester who has been testing small kitchen appliances (as well as other home goods) for several years. She’s tested everything from blenders and mixers to oil infusion machines. Camryn does her product testing from her small homestead in beautiful Rhode Island.

Millie Hurst

Millie Fender is the Reviews Editor on the Homes & Gardens Ecommerce team. Millie specializes in reviewing blenders and mixers, and has built up a deep knowledge of the best brands. She has tested budget-friendly portable models and the largest, best Vitamixes that money can buy. All of Millie's reviews are conducted at home, meaning she uses these products in her own kitchen, the way they're designed to be used.

How to choose

Blenders are really useful kitchen appliances for when you want to whizz up smoothies, soups, or ice. The type of blender that you want will depend on what you’ll be using it for. There are a few key factors that it’s worth checking:

Power: If you’re blending frozen fruits, vegetables, and ice, it’s helpful to have a more powerful motor. Generally, for household use, a 500-800 watt blender will do the job. If you're crushing ice, anything that's over 1,000 will be able to quickly create a snowy mist. However, these tend to be louder, so it’s a balancing act if you’re looking for something quiet.

Programs: Some blenders, especially personal models and bullet blenders, have just one speed, which is fine if you're always making smoothies. However, if you need control over texture, it’s a great feature if your blender has automatic programs for different uses. They’re a helpful guide for unfamiliar users. It is really nice to have manual controls too, so that you can keep an eye on the texture of your blend.

Capacity:Whether you’re after single-serve or a more family-friendly option, consider capacity when buying. Lots of quieter options tend to be single-serve so that they don’t require a huge motor, so their capacity can be as small as 8 fl oz. If you're a bigger family, you'll be looking at a standard countertop blender which can hold between 20 and 65 fl oz. Some go even bigger, but you know your household needs better than we do.

Noise: This is a buying guide for the quietest blenders, so we'd be remiss to exclude this from one of the key decision-making factors. A quiet blender will make anything between 50-70 dB of noise, which is a range that goes from the sound of an electric toothbrush right up to a hairdryer. I don't think hairdryers are very quiet at all, so we've stuck with models that are closer to 50-60 dB.

Special features: The more you pay, the more you’ll get from your blender, including extra settings, extra jugs and containers, and the ability to heat up food like soup. If you're only making smoothies, this will be superfluous and a waste of money, but if you plan on making your blender your sous chef, it's worth splurging.

Value and price: You can't make an investment without looking at the price tag first. Simple models can cost less than $50, but the Vitamix in this guide is over $1,500. Make a list of the features that are non-negotiables and try not to end up spending on programs that you won't use.

FAQs

Who makes the best blender?

Different brands make the best blenders for a range of needs. Our best blenders guide placed the Vitamix at the top of our roundup, because this brand makes powerful, effective blenders with plenty of bonus features.

Cheaper models such as Ninja have similar, but not identical results. We have compared different models in our Vitamix vs Ninja and Ninja vs Nutribullet and Vitamix vs Blendtec comparisons.

Which blender is best for smoothies?

The majority of the blenders on this list can whip up a berry smoothie, no trouble at all. But if you want the creamiest green smoothies and protein shakes starring healthy ingredients (think: kale, seeds, and protein powders) and you want very little noise, I'd recommend the Beast Blender.

How do I make my blender quieter?

If you want to make your countertop blender quieter, you can put it on top of a dish towel or silicone mat. If you’re willing, you could buy a sound enclosure box. It’s a good idea to ensure that you can still have easy access to your blender from this. Alternatively, blend at a different time. Although this won’t make your blender quieter, it helps avoid a loud, morning blend which could wake up the whole house.

Our Verdict

Blending is not a quiet process. If you don't want to compromise on power or quality, you might be better off blending the night before. However, all of the blenders on this list strike a good balance between the different factors.

If I had to choose one, I’d personally choose the Beast Blender. It’s not silent, but it’s quieter than your average blender and it can tackle multiple tasks, from blending smoothies to making salsas. It's stunning to look at, too.