Thankfully, its relatively quiet operation is quite deceiving, as its on-board razor-sharp blades are designed at an optimised cutting angle to take on the toughest of ingredients, including nuts and ice. These stainless-steel blades have a hard titanium coating to make them durable over time too.

A good portable blender will be relatively easy to clean as you don't want to spend hours trying to remove mango pulp from the blades. It will also come with sharp blades and enough power to pulverise more than one beverage per charge. What did stand out when we used this model is how quiet the operation is - nudging a mere 90db when we used it to make a smoothie with ice on the fast setting.If you’re blending for the whole family, a larger jug makes sense. For blending soups, it’s worth getting a blender with a heat-proof jug of good capacity to allow room for steam. A specific soup programme will ensure you can blend safely without the risk of damage to your blender or your kitchen from hot liquids. What difference does a higher wattage make? Motorsport UK has an exciting vision and strategy set out for the future of Esports and this is a positive step on that journey. We’re looking forward to expanding our presence, engaging with the community and bringing them exciting opportunities like the ROKiT British F4 Esports Championship.” Overall, this is a compact blender that can deal with plenty of different foodstuffs, but you will have to resort to a full-sized blender for a round of smoothies. Design wise the body is nice and contemporary in its styling with a stainless-steel body and lightweight Tritan jug made from copolyester. This material feels noticeably lighter than your average glass jug and has been designed to reduce odour transfer and staining after each blend - this comes in particularly handy if you're using the blender to mix up warmer ingredients for soups.

Key specs – Jug capacity: 500ml; Motor power: 1000 watts; Speed settings: 2; Size: 960 x 400 x 145mm

Glowing Smoke Effect in Blender! Yey!

The majority of blenders offer multiple speed settings, which deliver better control over consistency when blending different ingredients. Most have at least two speeds, allowing smoother or chunkier blends; some also have programs designed for specific tasks, such as milkshakes or crushing ice. (We don’t recommend crushing ice in a blender that isn’t designed for the purpose, since it can blunt the blades).