Quietest blender 2024: our tested picks for nearly-silent smoothies

Blenders chop, crush, slice, and blend through the toughest textures, from big blocks of ice to fibrous kale and tough seeds. The trade-off, however, is that most models are rarely quiet. In fact, for most people, making a morning smoothie doubles up as the alarm for waking up the whole house.

That's why we've gone to the trouble to find the quietest blender you can buy. While Vitamix, Blendtec, Cuisinart, and other market leaders have released appliances that are specifically designed to be quieter, many of these cost above a thousand dollars, offering excessive, commercial credentials. However, we don't think a quiet blender should come with any compromises, nor should they come with hefty price tags.

We've tested over 60 of the best blenders on the market and found that some of those are actually the quietest too. First, we tried dampening the noise of standard models with teatowels, chopping boards, and marble countertops, but that didn't work as effectively as picking blenders that are naturally quieter.

To earn a spot on this competitive list, we looked for models that are no louder than an electric toothbrush. For example, our top pick in this guide is the BlendJet 2, which also features in our guide for the best portable models, doesn't market itself as a quiet blender, but it is. We used each model in this guide for months to make smoothies, protein shakes, hummus, and crushed ice and they remained close-to-silent. Now you can enjoy that early morning smoothie in peace.

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.

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

As far as portable blenders go, this is great for its size. As with the NutriBullet GO, portable blenders are a great option for low-noise levels, but they aren't the most powerful. As it is a cordless model, it isn’t as powerful as countertop appliances and you will have to recharge it.

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

Quietest single-serve blender

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, every drink was faultless. Even when we moved onto ice and dips, making pesto, salsa, and a range of baking batters, the Beast Blender excelled.

It's also portable, so 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.

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

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

Best design for noise reduction

Vitamix shouts about how quiet this blender is. Despite a huge 48oz capacity and a frankly monstrous 3 horsepower motor, this powerful commercial blender has advanced noise reduction technology that takes its decibel levels down to around those of a personal blender. It will deliver juice-bar quality smoothies without waking up the neighborhood.

Reviewers online all rave about the quality and capabilities of this incredible model. It delivers on Vitamix quality, smooth blends and feels incredibly premium too. You could throw ice, spinach, and ginger into the Vitamix and it wouldn't falter.

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.

We like to have personally tested every product that we write about. This blender is on our list for experts to test, but we have not yet been able to use it in our kitchen. In lieu of physical testing, we have extensively researched reviews and websites to find reliable, informative content. This is included as an exception to the rule because we think it is a really great option.

Quietest and best value blender

This is one of the quietest blenders you can buy, as well as one of the lightest and quietest. Our experts expected to be blown away by the NutriBullet GO and - spoiler alert - they were.

Millie, our expert tester, compared the noise level to an electric toothbrush. In blender terms, that is blissfully silent. Aside from producing minimal noise, easily fits into a handbag, so if you're often on the go, it's the perfect option. This is also an affordable choice: if you buy a smoothie every day, you'll start saving money within the week, because this is only $40.

With less noise comes less power and reduced capacity - a common compromise when considering quieter appliances. This blender struggled to blend ice and we found a few larger pieces of fruit in our blends. The bottle isn't dishwasher safe .

See our full review of the NutriBullet GO for more details.

Most versatile and quiet blender

Immersion blenders already tend to be quieter than the average countertop blender. When our experts took the NutriBullet to our test kitchen, we were seriously impressed. Not only is it much quieter than all the other models we tested, but it's slim and well-designed too. 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 using the useful whisk attachment and flipping between the two-speed settings. They were powerful enough to blend smooth soups and sauces, but not so much that they split whipped cream immediately. The performance and price combined make this the best value option in our roundup of the best immersion blenders.

As with portable blenders, this model is quieter because the motor is just 350 watts. With that in mind, it won’t do the job quite as well as our top pick, the Braun Multiquick.

You can find out more in our full Braun MultiQuick Immersion Blender review.

How we test

At Homes & Gardens, we take how we test our blenders seriously. Our team of experts is always watching the latest, greatest, and newest models on the market, so as soon as something comes along, claiming to be one of the quietest blenders on the market, we're ready.

We'll the models that we think you'll like into our test kitchen where we put them through their paces for 12 hours. During this time, we have three tests that every blender has to pass.

Making smoothies

The first test is on making smoothies. Blenders and smoothies really go hand in hand, so it's important for these to do a good job of it. We'll add fibrous spinach, frozen blueberries and strawberries, oats, and almond milk to the blender and then we'll set it running. There's a good mix of tough fibers, seeds, and frozen chunks in that mix to test how powerful and sharp the blender is. We'll also add a scoop of protein powder to make sure that any batters won't go lumpy because that will ruin protein shakes, pancakes, and all your other batters and bakes.

Making hummus and dips

Our second test is on dips because the liquid content is a lot lower. That makes it tougher for the blender to get super-smooth results, but it's important. Your blender should be able to make a decent hummus, pesto, nut butter, salsa, and guacamole. We'll look under the blades and examine the texture to ensure that it's even across the whole dip. Sometimes, blenders need you to scrape and stir, so we make sure to closely inspect the final result. We err on the side of picky, because we want to make sure that you're always pleased with your dips.

Crushing ice

The final test we give all our blenders is on crushing ice. We'll put ice cubes and some water into the blender to see whether it can make a snow cone. This is the toughest test of all and it's the hurdle that lots of blenders fall at. For some people, that doesn't matter. It's a particularly tricky task for quiet blenders, because ice rattling around is noisy, even without a motor, but some models have integrated padding and vacuums to help dampen the sound.

A control/comparison unit

We have a baseline test which we compare all our blenders to, which is how loud a normal blender sounds when we try home remedies. To do this, we used the Nutribullet Pro 900 and put it through all these tests, but we sat it on a wooden chopping board with a teatowel underneath. Our decibel counter measured 72 dB, which is about as loud as a hairdryer. To make our list, the noise levels needed to be closer to 50-60 dB (we checked every model on this list for that).

What we measure

Aside from how well the blender performed on making smoothies, hummus, and crushed ice, we also measured the sound produced by the blender, how quickly it worked, and how easy it was to use. Our experts then make comparisons between each blender, making sure that they're good value, well-built, stylish, and convenient for the average person to use. There's no point buying a blender that's impossible to work, hard to clean, and too heavy to lift, because you'll never reach for it. We want you to make an investment safe in the knowledge that you've had all the information you need to know that you're investing in the best quietest blender for you and your kitchen.

How to choose a blender

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:

Motor

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.

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.

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.

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?

When I covered the best blenders for smoothies, I found that the Vitamix Ascent A3500 the best blender for smoothies, powering through every ingredient we threw at it, but it's quite noisy. If you want the best quietest blender, you'll want either the BlendJet 2 Portable model or Vitamix's The Quiet One.

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’re worried about making noise in the morning, for example, you’re much better to blend the night before than compromise on power, price, and quality. However, all of the blenders on this list strike a good balance between the different factors.

If I had to choose one, I’d recommend our Beast Blender. It’s not silent, but it’s quieter than your average blender. It looks like the perfect aesthetic appliance and can tackle multiple tasks, from blending smoothies to making salsas.

Our Experts

Reviewed by

Reviewed by

Millie Fender

Millie Fender is Senior Homes Editor at Tom's Guide and has been reviewing blenders for our magazines since 2019. She specializes in cooking appliances and is a whizz when it comes to blenders. She used these blenders both in our dedicated testing kitchen and in her day-to-day life at home. When it comes to smoothies, she's tested the best of the best.

Reviewed by

Reviewed by

Lindsey Davis

Lindsey Davis has been writing about homes for most of the last decade. She has worked on Real Homes, Livingetc, Gardeningetc and Ideal Home where she helps readers find the best products for their homes. She tested the Cuisinart blender personally and ongoing, so keeps updating us on how it works day-to-day.

Courtney Irwin

Midwestern product tester and writer Courtney Irwin is a working mom of three who loves nothing more than a good deal. Equal parts entrepreneur and family-gal, she believes hard work deserves to be celebrated. Oftentimes in the form of a new gadget or sun-filled vacation! When she’s not on the hunt for the next big trend, you can catch her in her kitchen, cooking and testing appliances.