As the chill of winter sets in, a beauty and wellness editor has made a surprising kitchen discovery, finding that a budget-friendly blender outperformed her decade-old, premium model for creating the season's perfect soups.
The Ultimate Blender Swap Test
Laura Mulley, a Beauty & Wellness Editor, decided to put her trusted £600 Sage blender to the test after nearly ten years of service. Noting that her luxury appliance was finally showing signs of wear and slowing down, she embarked on a mission to find a more affordable replacement that could deliver comparable results for her favourite winter recipes.
Her replacement of choice was the Nutribullet Blender Combo, a multi-tasking kitchen hero that typically retails for £130 but is currently available for approximately £110 at major retailers including Argos, Tesco, and the Nutribullet official website as part of early Black Friday sales.
Putting the Nutribullet Combo Through Its Paces
This versatile appliance combines a classic kitchen jug blender with Nutribullet's renowned bullet blender in one compact system. It promises to whip up everything from smoothies and soups to sauces and spreads in mere seconds, making it an ideal all-rounder for the busy home cook.
The bundle arrives with an impressive array of accessories, including the main pitcher jug, the classic bullet blender attachment, a 700ml travel cup, and a 500ml short cup for convenient on-the-go consumption. While Laura hasn't previously used an original Nutribullet, she's eager to test the bullet attachment for summer smoothies once the weather warms.
For her immediate soup-making needs, the extra-large pitcher jug proved immediately impressive. It's generously sized to accommodate servings for four people and features an extra-wide brim that makes adding ingredients and pouring finished soups remarkably easy and mess-free.
Soup-Making Performance That Impresses
The blender features five distinct settings: Extract, Low, Medium, High, and Pulse. For creating the perfect soup, Low or Medium settings are recommended. Laura confirms that the appliance delivers on its promise, blending contents to a super-smooth, lump-free texture in just seconds.
Practical design features add to the appeal. The jug itself is dishwasher-safe, though users should note that water can collect on the base when placed upside down. The lid feels secure during operation, eliminating the need to nervously hold it down while blending—a common concern with less robust models.
Her only minor criticism concerns the base, which she found slightly less sturdy compared to her previous luxury Sage model. However, for a well-priced, multi-tasking blender that will create endless meals throughout the winter, the Nutribullet Combo thoroughly earned her endorsement.
For those seeking alternative options, the article also mentions the Ninja Blast Max Portable Blender, currently reduced to £69.99 from £89.99. Described as Ninja's most powerful cordless blender, it offers up to 25 blends per full charge and comes with three blending functions plus a leak-proof, handle-equipped travel cup.
