Have you ever been sleeping peacefully until someone fires up a noisy blender in the kitchen? I have. It's terrible. In my buying guide and review, I aim to find the best quiet blender on the market.
Until recently, blender manufacturers were not thinking about noise. It was all about speed and power. Now, I love speed and power as much as anyone, but I also love some peace and quiet.
The good news is that there are now many blenders available to help save your ears and your sanity. So don't be shy, add those smoothie ingredients to your grocery cart and let's get going!
Top Quiet Blenders
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Best Quiet Blender for Large Families
The Wantjoin Professional Blender is a silent superstar, boasting 1800 watts of blending power. It's perfect for large families since it can hold up to eight cups of ingredients in it's BPA-free blending jar.
But don't let size and power fool, this machine comes with a soundproof shield that helps to reduce noise and splatters from ingredients. It's especially perfect for whipping up smoothies in the morning without disturbing everyone in the neighborhood.
For controls, the Wantjoin has eight different speed controls as well as four pre-programmed settings. Even better, the blending jar is dishwasher safe and comes clearly labeled with measurement markings.
Pros:
- Heavy duty
- Removable sound shield
- Dishwasher safe
- Four pre-programmed settings
- Powerful 1800 watt motor
Cons:
- Bulky base
- Heavy at almost 18 pounds
Best Quiet Blender for Ice
The Weston Sound Shield Pro Series packs plenty of power. The 1200 watt motor will get the job done quickly and thoroughly. It can handle ice, vegetables, fruit, and more.
The 32 ounce pitcher is clearly marked with handy measurements and comes with a tamper to help ensure thorough blending. The sound shield acts as a barrier to reduce the noise, but you will need to remove it in order to use the tamper.
The Weston comes with a five year warranty and affordable pricing, making this an excellent choice for a quiet blender.
Pros:
- 5 year warranty
- Overload protection
- Measure markers on pitcher
- Personal jar included
Cons:
- Pitcher does not have handle
- Must remove sound shield to use tamper
Best Quiet Blender for Shakes
In our opinion, the Hamilton Beach Professional Quiet Shield is the easiest blender to work with on the list. With its 1500 watt motor power, you can quickly crush through ice and frozen fruits using the adjustable dial on the base.
Stainless steel hardened blades inside the 32 ounce BPA-free container make quick work of crushing, chopping, and grinding. Use this quiet blender for smoothies, soups, sauces, and more. A five year limited warranty speaks to the quality of this sturdy yet gentle blender.
Pros:
- Stainless steel blades
- Tamper included
- Variable speed dial
- 32 ounce shatterproof jar
- 5 year warranty
Cons:
- No handle on blending jar
Best Quiet Blender for Commercial Use
The Blendtec Professional 800 is a professional blender that works at home as well as in commercial use. This blender is a workhorse. It offers six pre-programmed blend cycles, eleven speeds and can achieve 3.8 peak horsepower.
BPA-free and impact resistant, the pitcher is 90 ounces with 36 ounce blending capacity. The pitcher design creates a vortex, which pulls food towards the blade instead of pushing it to the side, so there is no need for a tamper. The one touch control screen allows you to blend with ease.
The Blendtec might be more than the average kitchen needs, but for special splurges or large families, this quiet, luxury blender will keep your kitchen running.
Pros:
- Large pitcher
- Eleven speeds
- One touch screen operation
- No tamper needed
- BPA-free
Cons:
- Expensive
Best Quiet Blender for Smoothies
I love the Vitamix Quiet One Blender for its power and consistency in the kitchen. While many use this blender for commercial use, it can also be used at home to crank out large batch thick smoothies with ease.
I know that the Vitamix is on the expensive side, but the easy to use touchpad, 34 optimized programs, 93 variable speeds, and noise reduction of up to 50% make this blender absolutely worth the money.
The container, shatterproof and dishwasher safe, has a pitcher style design to make pouring your drinks easy.
Keep in mind that because this blender is primarily for commercial use, it does have a slightly different warranty than the other Vitamix models. Not a dealbreaker, but something to keep in mind for sure.
Pros:
- Powerful motor
- Dishwasher safe container
- Programmable buttons
- Made in the USA
- Blending jar has handle
Cons:
- Very expensive
- Commercial use only to preserve warranty
Guide to Buying the Best Quiet Blender
When it's time to buy a quiet blender, these tips and tricks will help guide you. You may find, in the end, that a more powerful or portable blender might be the right fit for you. Either way, having this buying criteria in mind will get you going in the right direction.
Price
Begin your quiet blender search by determining how much you want to spend. Quiet blender prices vary greatly and it helps to know your willingness to invest before you commit to one particular model.
If budget is top of mind, then a model like the Hamilton Beach Professional Quiet Shield will be a great place to start. It's still not quite as low priced as a smaller, noisier model, but the benefits of sound shielding are worth it.
Quiet Blender Reviews
Once you are prepared with your budget, next begin in depth comparisons of the models that you are considering. I have highlighted my top picks above, but there are several other quiet blender models available for you to choose from.
Many consumer reports like this one will also provide in depth information to guide you in your search.
Quiet Blender for Home
If you will mostly be using your blender at home, think about the time of day when you will most be using it to prepare drinks and foods. If you are a smoothie loving morning person, but the rest of your household is not, then investing in a quiet blender is the way to go.
Also, if you have a large family with an already noisy kitchen, then investing in a quiet commercial blender can also be a win. There is nothing like trying to have a conversation over a loud appliance - so frustrating!
Keep in mind, however, that some commercial blenders, like the Vitamix Quiet One Blender, have different warranty structures and customer service processes than you might normally be used to. It's worth taking the time to research this with each manufacturer before you buy.
Quiet Blender for Work
Using a blender at work is an amazing idea which saves time and money. If you have the benefit of a large break room away from others, then purchasing a quiet blender may not be necessary.
If this is your scenario, check out a blender brand that can handle lots of use and blends quickly like the Ninja brand. Ninja even sells some models with personal cups included which are perfect for drinking smoothies at your desk.
However, if you need to blend at your desk, or your office does not have a secluded break room, then it's definitely worth investing in a quieter model. For this, I suggest gathering a few co-workers and investing in a commercial brand like the Blendtec Professional 800. From here, have a smoothie party everyday!
Warranty
When shopping, especially if you are considering a more expensive model, it helps to take note of each manufacturer's warranty policies. Most warranties can be found on the sales page where you purchase your blender, but if in doubt, you can contact the manufacturer directly to ask about warranty coverage.
Usually, the longer the warranty the more likely you can be sure that the blender you are buying is a quality product. One year warranties are common for less expensive blenders, but more expensive models tend to have more robust warranty lengths.
Motor Power
Blender motor power is perhaps one of the most important buying criteria to consider when making your purchase. Think about the types of things that you want to blend. Are you an ice based smoothie fanatic who tosses in a few cups of frozen fruit and ice to make your drink? Or are you making protein shakes with only water and powder?
Motor power matters! For you ice lovers, consider a quiet blender with some muscle behind it. A low wattage may mean that you end up standing with your blender for twenty minutes shaking the container constantly until everything is blended smoothly. Who has time for that?! A model like the Weston Sound Shield Pro Series would be your best bet.
FAQ's
What is considered "quiet"?
A decibel is a unit of measure to describe how soft or loud something might be. According to a decibel comparison document presented by Purdue, quieter or softer sounds are measured between 50 and 60 dB. For reference, think about a quiet neighborhood street or normal background noise in your office. A vacuum cleaner or a loud television would fall in the 70dB range.
Regular blenders have a decibel level of about 88dB, which is two times as loud as anything measured in the 70dB range (according to decibel measuring formulas). All in all, blenders are LOUD!
What is a quiet blender?
A quiet blender is a style of blender made by popular blender manufacturers which dampens or reduces the overall noise level of the machine.
Quiet blenders, like those I have reviewed above, have specially engineered designs and parts to help reduce the overall decibel level of the motor. Some also include special sound shields to help further dampen the noise.
What about a quiet immersion blender?
At present, no blender manufacturers are currently making specially designed quiet immersion blenders. However, due to motor capacity, immersion blenders do tend to be a bit quieter than countertop models.
If you are just in the market for an immersion blender, I like this one made by Mueller which comes with a whisk and milk frother attachment perfect for bulletproof coffee and lattes.
What is the best quiet travel blender?
At present, blenders specially designed to be quiet are, unfortunately, not the easiest to travel with. All of the special parts and shields add weight which means that they are best suited for stationary kitchen countertops.
If you must travel with a quiet blender, then the Hamilton Beach Professional Quiet Shield is a great choice at 9.68 pounds. If you don't necessarily need the sound dampening feature, then a portable blender might be the best choice for you!
How can I quiet my blender without buying a new one?
It depends. There isn't really a good way to soften the noise level of an immersion blender due to stick like design of most. However, countertop models can be softened slightly by placing the base of the blender on a soft towel or potholder.
You can also try wrapping a thick towel around the base of the blender while blending. Just be careful that the base of the blender is still stable and not shifting too much while in operation.
Conclusion
However you plan to use your quiet blender, I hope our top 5 review has set you in the right direction when it comes to making your choice.
In my opinion, the best overall quiet blender on this list is the Hamilton Beach Professional Quiet Shield for its massive motor power and affordable pricing. I am also impressed with the 5 year warranty and the easy to use dial.
No matter your intentions, I wish you quieter mornings and hushed late night snacking with your blender by your side.