MEAN MACHINE 81/100

Vitamix Pro500 Blender £599 from vitamix.co.uk

NUTRITIONAL PAYLOADS For those looking to assert their gastro cred we present this throaty blender, which comes with multiple blade sets, as well as soup and smoothie settings to take the guesswork out of your meal prep. However, a tool from Vitamix doesn’t come cheap. EXPERT VERDICT ‘ Robust’ is the most apt word for this behemoth. The 1200w motor will pulp any fruit foolish enough to stand in its way, affording you plenty of choice when selecting your vitamin source. If the Ninja System is a high-performance car, think of the Pro500 as a tank. Oh, and the seven-year guarantee ensures you get at least 14 months of service for every £ 100 spent. Although that still feels sharp.