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

For many people, making a morning smoothie doubles as the alarm for waking up the whole house. The best blenders in the world can chop, crush and blend the toughest textures, but often, with great power comes great noise.

At H&G, we're smoothie lovers ourselves; that's why we've gone to the trouble of finding the quietest blender you can buy. We've tested over 60 blenders from across the market to find the quietest. To earn a spot on this competitive list, we looked for models that perform powerfully, but are no louder than an electric toothbrush.

While market leaders like Vitamix have released super powerful appliances with noise-reducing technology, we found these can cost above a thousand dollars. Our tests actually proved that you can find a super silent, respectable machine without a hefty price tag.

Our top pick is the BlendJet 2, which also features in our guide for the best portable blenders.

The Quick List

We rounded up our remaining favorites into this quick list. We tested them for months to make smoothies, protein shakes, hummus, and crushed ice and they remained close-to-silent. If you want more details, we've written longer reviews further down the page. But rest assured, you could choose any of these models and 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. 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 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.

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. As far as portable blenders go, this is great for its size and you can pack it into your bag for the gym or office.

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

Best quiet blender for tough ingredients

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.

Most premium quiet blender

This blender is on its way to our test kitchen for comparison. We'll come back to update this section once the full review is ready. In the meantime, we have extensively researched customer reviews and expert opinions. 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. It's classed as a commercial blender, so how is it super quiet? Vitamix have created advanced noise reduction technology that takes its decibel levels down to around those of a personal blender.

Reviewers online all rave about the quality and capabilities of this exciting model. They don't notice any compromise, enjoying the smoothest blends. They also say it feels incredibly premium too, 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. I can't wait to test it.

Best value quiet blender

This is light on the wallet and light on the noise. Our experts were blown away by this portable blender. Millie, our expert tester, compared the noise level to an electric toothbrush. In blender terms, that is blissfully silent.

Aside from producing minimal noise, it's the most affordable choice: if you buy a smoothie every day, you'll start saving money within the week, because this is only $40. Plus, it's lightweight and easily packs into a handbag. If you're often on the go, it's the perfect option.

Some downsides to note: 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 and could become irritating to hand-wash every day. I think for $40 and the sheer silence, I can forgive those flaws.

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

Most versatile 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.

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.

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.

When we're making 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.

When we test dips, we normally 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.

Our final test is on crushed ice, which 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.

Where a blender claims to be safe for use with hot ingredients, we also make soups to put this to the test. When making soups 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.

In this guide, we are looking for ultra 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 just 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 props 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.

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 extra functions work and which homes they're best suited to. It's also important that the blender 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.

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 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.