Most TVs you see on store shelves these days are “smart” models that come with streaming apps built-in. But to connect other peripherals, such as a next-gen game console or Blu-ray player, you’ll still want to keep a few HDMI cables on hand. You don’t have to spend a ton to get solid cable that can support the higher resolutions and frame rates of modern games and movies, just check out our picks for the best HDMI cables of 2023.
Get the most out of Amazon Prime Day 2023
Amazon’s biggest shopping event of the year is officially here. We’ve scoured thousands of deals to find you the very best that our CNET experts recommend. Whether you’re looking to replace your old TV or laptop or you want some great everyday non-techie gear, we’ve got it right here. And be sure to check out our Prime Day Deals page and Liveblog since some of these deals come and go quickly.
Even the cheapest HDMI cables can handle 4K HDR signals nowadays, so there’s no reason to drop serious cash on one. But even in a level playing field, some cables are better than others. While there are some more expensive options out there, as long as the cable is able to pass the resolution you want, the picture will look the same as any other cable, regardless of price. The only thing you really need to think about is cable length.
With that in mind, we have some recommendations for inexpensive options that should work with any TV and source combination you have… as long as they connect with HDMI.
Geoffrey Morrison/CNET
So grab your game console, plug in your cable box and fire up your streaming device, computer, cable or satellite box, home theater receiver or DVD, Blu-ray and Ultra HD player. Here are our top picks for the best, most reliable and affordable HDMI cables.
Read more: Best 4K TVs for 2023
Cable recommendations (6 feet): Monoprice or Cable Matters
I used 6-foot (1.8-meter) cables as the example for pricing, but there are plenty of longer and shorter options. You can save some money getting shorter cables, but make sure they’re long enough for you to place your gear where you want. Measure twice, buy once.
Why are these brands considered the best HDMI cable? Because they’re the cheapest ones we trust and they have great warranties. The Amazon Basics Premium-Certified Braided HDMI Cable is also worth considering, and is available for around $8.
We don’t specifically review HDMI cables here at CNET, but in our TV test lab we’ve been using inexpensive cables from Amazon and Monoprice for years. All of them have carried hundreds of hours of 4K and HDR video flawlessly, with way more plugging and unplugging than typical cables are subject to. None have failed with compatible devices.
There are cheaper options, but beyond our own experience, our recommendations have great user reviews and have sold HDMI cables for years. They’re also rated to have the bandwidth to handle 4K and HDR content. This is often listed as “18Gbps,” referring to the amount of bandwidth possible, in gigabits per second, with the HDMI 2. 0 standard (see below for HDMI 2.1 details).
Other options
Maybe you don’t want a Monoprice or Cable Matters HDMI cord for some reason. We checked a few other large retailers and found cables we liked from each one. Here they are.
Tripp Lite P568-006
$12 at Walmart$12 at Amazon
$12 at Walmart$12 at Amazon
Philips 4-foot High-Speed HDMI Cable
$9 at Target
$9 at Target
Do you really need new cables?
As we mentioned above, just because you’re getting a new TV doesn’t necessarily mean you need new HDMI cables, even if you’re upgrading to something with 4K and HDR. Over short distances, say under 6 feet, just about any recent “high speed HDMI cable” should work fine. “High Speed” is the rating used by HDMI companies to indicate cables that have the bandwidth to handle 1080p and greater video resolutions.
You can think of bandwidth like a pipe. You need to be able to get a lot of “water” through the pipe with 4K and HDR content. A high speed cable needs to be “big” enough to handle it all.
Unfortunately, there’s no way to tell just by looking at a cable whether it’s a high speed HDMI cable that can handle the deluge of data required for 4K and HDR content. Even if it says High Speed on the jacket, that’s not 100 percent useful. A cable can be considered a “high speed HDMI cable” if it passes 1080p, but not be well enough made to handle 4K. The only way to verify it works as high speed HDMI is to test it.
The good thing is, if it works, it works. For example, if you’re sending a 4K HDR signal from your 4K Blu-ray player to your 4K HDR TV and the TV shows a 4K HDR signal, you’re set. It’s not possible to get a better image using a different 4K HDMI cable. That’s not how the technology works.
There are only two “fails” with an HDMI cable. The most likely is you won’t get any signal at all: A blank or flashing screen. First, check that everything’s connected correctly and all your HDMI device settings are correct.
A closeup view of the HDMI cable failure known as sparkles.
Geoffrey Morrison/CNET
The only other “fail” mode of HDMI cables is sparkles. This looks like snow on the screen. It can be heavy enough to look like static, like an old TV tuned to a dead channel, or it can be random-but-regular flashes of white pixels. This means you’ll need new cables.
If the TV is receiving the same resolution you’re sending it (e.g., the TV says it’s 4K HDR when you’re sending 4K HDR), you’re all set. A different cable won’t make that image sharper, brighter or anything else.
Also remember, if one step in your chain isn’t 4K HDR, nothing is. As in, if you connect a 4K Blu-ray disc player to an old sound bar and then to a 4K TV, you won’t be able to get a 4K signal to the TV. Also, some TVs only have one or two HDMI inputs that are HDMI 2.1 compatible. Check your owner’s manual for that, too.
What about HDMI 2.1?
The latest version of HDMI is called 2. 1. This is a huge leap forward in terms of bandwidth, capable of up to 8K resolutions and beyond. There are also new cables, called Ultra High Speed, and these can carry 8K signals as well as the popular 4K/120Hz used by the Xbox Series X and others. If you’re into gaming, it’s worth trading up to one of these, and as we found with the Cable Matters cords above, it doesn’t incur much of a price premium.
For more info on that, check out our HDMI 2.1 explainer.
Longer cables?
The vast majority of you will just need an HDMI cable of a few feet/meters to connect your TV to your nearby cable/satellite box, video streamer, 4K Blu-ray player, or game console. Some of you, though, are looking for something with a longer cable length. There are a lot of variables to consider, which we’ll discuss, so we don’t have a simple pick.
In broad strokes, the build and material quality is much more important in a long HDMI cable than short. Over 15 feet there is a much higher chance that a mediocre cable won’t work, or won’t work at the resolution you want. This still doesn’t mean you need to spend a fortune on a long cable, there are plenty of options for roughly the same price per-foot as the ones mentioned above. It does mean that no-name cables might be less likely to work.
To put it another way, a poorly made 3-foot cable will probably work fine for most people, but a poorly made 15-foot cable probably won’t. With any long-run solution you’re considering, make sure it can handle 4K/60, HDR and so on. Many options can’t. There are three technologies to consider:
Active: An active HDMI cable has a small chip built into the cable that takes a little power from the device’s HDMI connector and uses it to boost the HDMI signal. These cables cost a little extra, but are far more likely to work. A long passive cable might work for you, but it might not. It depends on your gear. Since they’re not significantly more expensive, they’re worth considering for any long run.
Optical: Though a similar technology to the old-school audio interface, HDMI-over-optical is capable of far greater bandwidth. It’s also capable of far greater distances. It’s easy to find options that are over 330 feet. Prices have dropped radically in the last few years, with options available for similar prices per-foot as traditional copper cables. Most don’t even need external power. They work and look just like a thin HDMI cable.
Wireless: You could also skip cables completely and just go wireless. This isn’t quite as simple as it sounds, though. There are far too many considerations to get into here, but a few things to keep in mind: 1) They’re going to cost more than cables; 2) 4K options often only work in-room and can be blocked by anything, including cabinet doors and even people. Though wireless seems like it should be easy for multiple devices in this era of near-ubiquitous Wi-Fi, it’s not. If you’re considering this, definitely do your research before you buy.
Connected thoughts
There are, of course, many other cable options.
If you want to keep hunting for the best deal, make sure the cable you’re considering is either Premium Certified, says it can do 4K/60, or can handle 18Gbps bandwidth. And it’s an added bonus if it has a great warranty like the Monoprice cables.
Keep in mind there’s no such thing as HDMI cable “versions.” As in, there’s no such thing as an “HDMI 2.0” cable. The version numbers refer to the physical connections in your TV, receiver or sound bar. So your TV and 4K Blu-ray player need to both have HDMI 2.0 to watch HDR content, but the cable connecting them couldn’t care less. It’s just a dumb pipe.
As long as that pipe is “big” enough, which is to say it has enough bandwidth, you should be good to go. The 18Gbps bandwidth mentioned above came about with the HDMI 2.0 spec, so if a cable claims it, it’s likely built to handle the additional data that HDMI 2.0 connections can provide. The new Ultra High Speed cables are capable of 48Gbps, but that’s far beyond what any current source can send.
Lastly, if you want to run the cables through a wall, make sure you get HDMI cables specifically made for that. Check your local building codes for the HDMI specification you need.
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As well as covering TV and other display tech, Geoff does photo tours of cool museums and locations around the world, including nuclear submarines, massive aircraft carriers, medieval castles, epic 10,000-mile road trips, and more. Check out Tech Treks for all his tours and adventures.
He wrote a bestselling sci-fi novel about city-sized submarines, along with a sequel. You can follow his adventures on Instagram and his YouTube channel.
The Best HDMI Cables for Your TV in 2023
Most TVs you see on store shelves these days are “smart” models that come with streaming apps built-in. But to connect other peripherals, such as a next-gen game console or Blu-ray player, you’ll still want to keep a few HDMI cables on hand. You don’t have to spend a ton to get solid cable that can support the higher resolutions and frame rates of modern games and movies, just check out our picks for the best HDMI cables of 2023.
Get the most out of Amazon Prime Day 2023
Amazon’s biggest shopping event of the year is officially here. We’ve scoured thousands of deals to find you the very best that our CNET experts recommend. Whether you’re looking to replace your old TV or laptop or you want some great everyday non-techie gear, we’ve got it right here. And be sure to check out our Prime Day Deals page and Liveblog since some of these deals come and go quickly.
Even the cheapest HDMI cables can handle 4K HDR signals nowadays, so there’s no reason to drop serious cash on one. But even in a level playing field, some cables are better than others. While there are some more expensive options out there, as long as the cable is able to pass the resolution you want, the picture will look the same as any other cable, regardless of price. The only thing you really need to think about is cable length.
With that in mind, we have some recommendations for inexpensive options that should work with any TV and source combination you have… as long as they connect with HDMI.
Geoffrey Morrison/CNET
So grab your game console, plug in your cable box and fire up your streaming device, computer, cable or satellite box, home theater receiver or DVD, Blu-ray and Ultra HD player. Here are our top picks for the best, most reliable and affordable HDMI cables.
Read more: Best 4K TVs for 2023
Cable recommendations (6 feet): Monoprice or Cable Matters
I used 6-foot (1. 8-meter) cables as the example for pricing, but there are plenty of longer and shorter options. You can save some money getting shorter cables, but make sure they’re long enough for you to place your gear where you want. Measure twice, buy once.
Why are these brands considered the best HDMI cable? Because they’re the cheapest ones we trust and they have great warranties. The Amazon Basics Premium-Certified Braided HDMI Cable is also worth considering, and is available for around $8.
We don’t specifically review HDMI cables here at CNET, but in our TV test lab we’ve been using inexpensive cables from Amazon and Monoprice for years. All of them have carried hundreds of hours of 4K and HDR video flawlessly, with way more plugging and unplugging than typical cables are subject to. None have failed with compatible devices.
There are cheaper options, but beyond our own experience, our recommendations have great user reviews and have sold HDMI cables for years. They’re also rated to have the bandwidth to handle 4K and HDR content. This is often listed as “18Gbps,” referring to the amount of bandwidth possible, in gigabits per second, with the HDMI 2.0 standard (see below for HDMI 2.1 details).
Other options
Maybe you don’t want a Monoprice or Cable Matters HDMI cord for some reason. We checked a few other large retailers and found cables we liked from each one. Here they are.
Tripp Lite P568-006
$12 at Walmart$12 at Amazon
$12 at Walmart$12 at Amazon
Philips 4-foot High-Speed HDMI Cable
$9 at Target
$9 at Target
Do you really need new cables?
As we mentioned above, just because you’re getting a new TV doesn’t necessarily mean you need new HDMI cables, even if you’re upgrading to something with 4K and HDR. Over short distances, say under 6 feet, just about any recent “high speed HDMI cable” should work fine. “High Speed” is the rating used by HDMI companies to indicate cables that have the bandwidth to handle 1080p and greater video resolutions.
You can think of bandwidth like a pipe. You need to be able to get a lot of “water” through the pipe with 4K and HDR content. A high speed cable needs to be “big” enough to handle it all.
Unfortunately, there’s no way to tell just by looking at a cable whether it’s a high speed HDMI cable that can handle the deluge of data required for 4K and HDR content. Even if it says High Speed on the jacket, that’s not 100 percent useful. A cable can be considered a “high speed HDMI cable” if it passes 1080p, but not be well enough made to handle 4K. The only way to verify it works as high speed HDMI is to test it.
The good thing is, if it works, it works. For example, if you’re sending a 4K HDR signal from your 4K Blu-ray player to your 4K HDR TV and the TV shows a 4K HDR signal, you’re set. It’s not possible to get a better image using a different 4K HDMI cable. That’s not how the technology works.
There are only two “fails” with an HDMI cable. The most likely is you won’t get any signal at all: A blank or flashing screen. First, check that everything’s connected correctly and all your HDMI device settings are correct.
A closeup view of the HDMI cable failure known as sparkles.
Geoffrey Morrison/CNET
The only other “fail” mode of HDMI cables is sparkles. This looks like snow on the screen. It can be heavy enough to look like static, like an old TV tuned to a dead channel, or it can be random-but-regular flashes of white pixels. This means you’ll need new cables.
If the TV is receiving the same resolution you’re sending it (e.g., the TV says it’s 4K HDR when you’re sending 4K HDR), you’re all set. A different cable won’t make that image sharper, brighter or anything else.
Also remember, if one step in your chain isn’t 4K HDR, nothing is. As in, if you connect a 4K Blu-ray disc player to an old sound bar and then to a 4K TV, you won’t be able to get a 4K signal to the TV. Also, some TVs only have one or two HDMI inputs that are HDMI 2. 1 compatible. Check your owner’s manual for that, too.
What about HDMI 2.1?
The latest version of HDMI is called 2.1. This is a huge leap forward in terms of bandwidth, capable of up to 8K resolutions and beyond. There are also new cables, called Ultra High Speed, and these can carry 8K signals as well as the popular 4K/120Hz used by the Xbox Series X and others. If you’re into gaming, it’s worth trading up to one of these, and as we found with the Cable Matters cords above, it doesn’t incur much of a price premium.
For more info on that, check out our HDMI 2.1 explainer.
Longer cables?
The vast majority of you will just need an HDMI cable of a few feet/meters to connect your TV to your nearby cable/satellite box, video streamer, 4K Blu-ray player, or game console. Some of you, though, are looking for something with a longer cable length. There are a lot of variables to consider, which we’ll discuss, so we don’t have a simple pick.
In broad strokes, the build and material quality is much more important in a long HDMI cable than short. Over 15 feet there is a much higher chance that a mediocre cable won’t work, or won’t work at the resolution you want. This still doesn’t mean you need to spend a fortune on a long cable, there are plenty of options for roughly the same price per-foot as the ones mentioned above. It does mean that no-name cables might be less likely to work.
To put it another way, a poorly made 3-foot cable will probably work fine for most people, but a poorly made 15-foot cable probably won’t. With any long-run solution you’re considering, make sure it can handle 4K/60, HDR and so on. Many options can’t. There are three technologies to consider:
Active: An active HDMI cable has a small chip built into the cable that takes a little power from the device’s HDMI connector and uses it to boost the HDMI signal. These cables cost a little extra, but are far more likely to work. A long passive cable might work for you, but it might not. It depends on your gear. Since they’re not significantly more expensive, they’re worth considering for any long run.
Optical: Though a similar technology to the old-school audio interface, HDMI-over-optical is capable of far greater bandwidth. It’s also capable of far greater distances. It’s easy to find options that are over 330 feet. Prices have dropped radically in the last few years, with options available for similar prices per-foot as traditional copper cables. Most don’t even need external power. They work and look just like a thin HDMI cable.
Wireless: You could also skip cables completely and just go wireless. This isn’t quite as simple as it sounds, though. There are far too many considerations to get into here, but a few things to keep in mind: 1) They’re going to cost more than cables; 2) 4K options often only work in-room and can be blocked by anything, including cabinet doors and even people. Though wireless seems like it should be easy for multiple devices in this era of near-ubiquitous Wi-Fi, it’s not. If you’re considering this, definitely do your research before you buy.
Connected thoughts
There are, of course, many other cable options.
If you want to keep hunting for the best deal, make sure the cable you’re considering is either Premium Certified, says it can do 4K/60, or can handle 18Gbps bandwidth. And it’s an added bonus if it has a great warranty like the Monoprice cables.
Keep in mind there’s no such thing as HDMI cable “versions.” As in, there’s no such thing as an “HDMI 2.0” cable. The version numbers refer to the physical connections in your TV, receiver or sound bar. So your TV and 4K Blu-ray player need to both have HDMI 2.0 to watch HDR content, but the cable connecting them couldn’t care less. It’s just a dumb pipe.
As long as that pipe is “big” enough, which is to say it has enough bandwidth, you should be good to go. The 18Gbps bandwidth mentioned above came about with the HDMI 2.0 spec, so if a cable claims it, it’s likely built to handle the additional data that HDMI 2.0 connections can provide. The new Ultra High Speed cables are capable of 48Gbps, but that’s far beyond what any current source can send.
Lastly, if you want to run the cables through a wall, make sure you get HDMI cables specifically made for that. Check your local building codes for the HDMI specification you need.
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As well as covering TV and other display tech, Geoff does photo tours of cool museums and locations around the world, including nuclear submarines, massive aircraft carriers, medieval castles, epic 10,000-mile road trips, and more. Check out Tech Treks for all his tours and adventures.
He wrote a bestselling sci-fi novel about city-sized submarines, along with a sequel. You can follow his adventures on Instagram and his YouTube channel.
A few tips on how to choose an HDMI cable for your TV
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Questions and answers
If you still do not know how to choose an HDMI cable that is reliable, does not attenuate the signal and supports all the important functions of a modern TV, we will try to help you. We suggest using several important characteristics as selection criteria: cost, version of the standard, dimensions, connector shape.
Cost
No matter how hard marketers try to highlight the special qualities of expensive HDMI cables (more than $100) that include gold and silver elements, practice has shown that they practically do not differ from budget 5-dollar counterparts in terms of their ability to transmit video signals and multi-channel audio without loss .
If you’re not going to be constantly unplugging and plugging the HDMI cable into your TV and peripherals, it’s worth buying an inexpensive version of it. This axiom is valid for short HDMI cables (up to 10 meters).
HDMI cable version
Since the adoption of the HDMI standard in 2002, the following versions have been developed: 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 1.2a, 1.3, 1.3b, 1.4a, 1.4b, 2.0. Today, most modern multimedia equipment supports HDMI 1.4, although there are quite a few cables of the old 1.3 standard on the market.
The latest version of HDMI 2.0, providing ultra-high resolution 3D picture transmission at higher frame rates (50/60 Hz), is used only in top models of electronic equipment. For the average user who wants to watch 3D programs and UltraHD video in acceptable quality (at a frame rate of 25/30 Hz), it will be quite sufficient to stop at an HDMI cable version 1.4.
Some HDMI cables are marked with the word Ethernet, which means that they have an additional twisted pair cable that allows you to connect directly to the Internet. The moment is debatable, given that most modern TVs already support Smart technologies, which involve wireless and wired web switching methods.
HDMI cable dimensions
When choosing an HDMI cable, you should be guided by a simple rule: the longer you need the cable, the thicker it should be. In this case, manufacturers use thicker conductors and a good layer of insulation, which do not contribute to signal attenuation and provide increased reliability of the cable itself.
Let’s say experts say that if an HDMI cable is about 5 meters long, its thickness should not be less than 7 mm. But a 20-meter cable should not be narrower than 11 mm. Sometimes the HDMI cable marking is indicated not in the metric system that is familiar to us, but in the American AWG parameter. In this case, remember: the smaller the indicated AWG, the thicker the HDMI cable will be.
Connector shape
Well, the last parameter that determines which HDMI cable to choose is the shape of the connector. Today, 4 types of HDMI connectors are most common:
HDMI Standard or Full Size (Type A Full Size) – for most modern home equipment;
Mini HDMI (Type C Mini) – for smartphones, tablets, portable video players and digital camcorders;
Micro HDMI (Type D Micro) – for digital camcorders and miniature devices such as video cards;
Car HDMI (Type E) – more secure.
Therefore, before going to the store, it is advisable to look at the technical documentation of the equipment that you want to connect with a cable to find out what type of HDMI connector it uses.
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What an HDMI 9 cable looks like0001
With the HDMI interface, we can digitally transmit uncompressed audio and video signals. The method of transmission using a digital wire appeared on the market almost 15 years ago. What does an HDMI cable look like?
Many wires on sale look similar and customers don’t focus on their specifications when choosing a wire for a home theater, console or receiver. Does it matter how we choose the cable? Undoubtedly!
This article will tell you which digital cord to choose for individual devices, but first, let’s find out what an HDMI cable is, how transmission through this interface works, why it is worth buying an HDMI cable, what it is used for and what parameters such a wire should have.
HDMI cable and interface
HDMI is an abbreviation of High-Definition Multimedia Interface, which in English means High Definition Multimedia Interface. The presentation of this standard took place in 2003. Since then, a lot has changed, and several remakes of it have already appeared on the market. Each of them offered increasingly faster data transfer than its predecessor.
As already mentioned, this standard is used to send uncompressed multi-channel audio and video data. The digital cord is ideal for connecting digital devices. Thanks to a single standard, it is possible to combine most television devices such as Blu-ray players or even DVD players, TVs, game consoles, set-top boxes, decoders or monitors. Configuration options are plentiful.
Starting with version 1.4, HDMI technology supports resolutions greater than 1080p, including Deep Color and 3D formats. The HDMI High Speed Cable has been designed to provide 1080p resolution and beyond, including new display technologies such as 3D, 4K and Deep Color.
HDMI cable classification
The HDMI standard is actually a mess. Of course, in the standards tables everything is described in great detail, which is true, in fact we have many modifications of the HDMI standard, and they all refer to the connector, which looks identical in each version. It’s no surprise that electronics vendors are trying to exploit this confusion and push us to buy expensive but unnecessary cords.
HDMI technology has four main cable versions:
standard – for 1080i scanning;
high speed – for 4K/60Hz;
premium – for 4K/60 Hz, but with full color resolution 4:4:4, that is, without the so-called subsampling;
ultra high speed – for 10K using connector in version 2.1.
Speaking of connectors, in terms of the intensity of the supported signal, there are also four main options:
in version 1.0-1.2a, approximate throughput is up to 5 Gbps;
version 1.3-1.4b provides up to 10 Gbps;
version 2.0-2.0b – up to 18 Gbps;
version 2.1 – up to 48 Gbps.
The latest version of the HDMI 2.1 standard was announced on November 28, 2017. The HDMI 2.1 cable supports a maximum data rate of 42.6Gbps, and can also support the Display Stream Compression (DSC) function to transmit images at a resolution of 7680×4320 at 120Hz.
HDMI cable connectors
HDMI technology implies a high quality plug connection. Connectors HDMI cable may have different. The classic digital wire has two plugs (“male”). On sale, you may find wires with a female contact (“mother”) on one side and a plug (“male”) on the other side as an extension cord. There are also corner or swivel ends available, which will be useful, for example, when you hang the TV on the wall.
Continued progress and miniaturization are driving manufacturers to equip equipment with smaller and smaller connectors as their throughput increases. The microHDMI and miniHDMI standard is designed for portable device connectors.
Connecting a TV to a computer is not a problem at the moment. Just make sure your computer and TV have HDMI jacks. Every HD TV has at least one or two HDMI connectors. Laptops often have HDMI, while ultrabooks or other models offer microHDMI. If your computer has microHDMI installed, you will need to purchase a microHDMI/HDMI adapter or cable with this adapter.
HDMI cable recommendations
what maximum permissions will be sent on it.
When buying HDMI cable for TV from , choose High Speed HDMI Cable, version 1.3 or 1.4, up to 15 meters long. High-speed transmission is especially useful when watching movies in Full HD mode.
D A lower cord will do for the monitor. Of course, by choosing a High Speed wire, you will eliminate bottlenecks that lead to slow information transfer. But in most cases, standard wire should do the trick. There is also a length restriction – no more than 15 m, and the optimal length is 3-5 meters. It is advisable to choose a digital cable 1.3+, with Deep Color support, as well as a bandwidth of 340 MHz.
For PlayStation 4, as with TVs, you need a High Speed cable with Ethernet or just High Speed. When playing on PlayStation 4, it is recommended to use a faster transfer. By choosing version 1.4+, you will be able to use Dolby True HD support, audio return channel, 340 MHz bandwidth, 10.20 Gbps maximum bit rate, and audio video synchronization.
Before choosing an HDMI cable for connecting digital gadgets, you should check the quality of the materials from which it is made:
copper-aluminum – inexpensive, but more prone to cracking;
copper-steel – strong but less flexible;
Oxygen Free Copper is the most commonly used material in the digital cord industry, featuring high conductivity and no signal attenuation issues, supporting all the features offered by the HDMI standard.
Expensive or cheap
Cheap and expensive digital wires do not differ in terms of picture and sound quality. Big name fancy cables won’t provide improved contrast or saturation, but rather they will ensure that there are no problems. Moreover, expensive cables, due to the use of various creative shielding methods, become rigid, difficult to bend and hide from view.
You may find digital cords labeled Premium. Does that mean they are any better? Partly yes. Premium is a paid certificate that is issued to the manufacturer. This marking tells us that this wire can operate up to 18 Gb / s and will cope with the 2.0 standard. But products without this badge of honor also support the indicated transfer rate, so you shouldn’t specifically “chase” it, but you just need to carefully study the inscriptions on the packaging.
The best idea when choosing an HDMI cable is to buy an ordinary, simple digital cable, and in case of problems that most likely will not arise, give it anti-advertising.
How do I check if the digital cable works when I buy it? Follow the instructions:
check the wire with a cable tester, you can order it from the online store;
inspect the soldering of the connector for mechanical defects, the color of the metal of the plug should not differ;
inspect the entire length of the cord – no protrusions or irregularities are allowed;
study the packaging, it must contain information about the manufacturer and have a presentation.
What HDMI cable should be like
You already know that the quality of a cable for digital technology does not match the quality of the picture, although the cheapest copies may simply be faulty. We have also determined that the Premium mark is more of an official payment for a flawless guarantee than a criterion that affects the quality of what will be connected to our TV. Does this mean that you can take the first available cable from the shelf and head to the checkout?
Not exactly. Those who buy the wire only for watching TV and movies in Full HD may do so. However, it’s time to prepare for the UHD standard, that is, 4K resolution with HDR. Perhaps you already have such a TV, or will.
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
Good cables should have high transmission capacity and maximum resolution at a screen refresh rate of 60 Hz – at least 18 Gbps and 4K with HDR, respectively. Slower cables will transmit at 24Hz and provide 4K resolution but no HDR.
Maximum length
The length of the wire is one of the main parameters to consider when making a purchase. Therefore, the route and length of the cord should be thought out in advance.
The maximum allowable length of an HDMI wire cannot exceed 15 meters – this is the recommendation of the HDMI Working Group (with Hitachi, Panasonic, Philips, Sony, Thomson, Toshiba) overseeing the standard. If your telecommunications infrastructure requires the use of a longer wire, then you will have to resort to the so-called repeaters or signal regenerators.
The JVC 32 Inch Full HD Smart TV with Android Google Play, Netflix, YouTube, and WiFi capabilities in black, Model LT32N3105, comes with a 1-year warranty.
Firstly, this TV features a 32-inch screen size, providing clear and detailed visuals in Full HD.
Additionally, it is a smart TV that runs on the Android operating system, allowing access to a wide range of apps through Google Play.
Moreover, the TV supports popular streaming services like Netflix and YouTube, providing a variety of entertainment options.
Furthermore, it has built-in WiFi connectivity, enabling seamless internet access and content streaming.
Even the TV comes in a sleek black color, adding a modern touch to your home entertainment setup.
1-year warranty offers coverage and peace of mind in case of any potential issues.
In conclusion, the JVC 32 Inch Full HD Smart TV with Android Google Play, Netflix, YouTube, and WiFi capabilities in black, Model LT32N3105, offers a versatile and immersive viewing experience, smart features, and the added assurance of a warranty for your entertainment needs.
Redefining True-To-Life Quality
Technology upgrades the overall picture quality to remarkable levels with authentic Colour, brilliant contrast, clear motion and distinct detail.
4 times higher resolution than FHD TVs. Binge watch your favorite shows, immerse yourself in the latest movies, or thrill in every moment of the hottest games.
Dolby Vision Inspired by cinema technology, Dolby Vision HDR technology gives an astonishing brightness and contrast depth by 40 times brighter and blacks 10 times darker than standard picture.
Sound like Cinema
Every Pictures Has Its Own Style
Adopts AI Picture Optimization technique to automatically identify the subject e.g sky, people, sports, etc. of the current picture, and then adjusts the picture quality to have the best performance for the current uses.
Say No Judder to Picture
Motion Estimation and Motion Compensation technique will decrease tailing and motion jittering, all to provide an immersive experience for you.
DTS Studio Sound
DTS Studio Sound is an advanced surround sound solution suite that accurately extracts and places audio cues for an immersive surround experience over the TVs built-in speakers
Authentic Colour
Control your TV no matter which direction you point.
Just press 1 button and speak, the TV will do the rest.
Sit Inside the Scene
Support multiple speakers working together, each with their individual sounds. Sounds are transmitted to every corner of your room to create theater audio experience.
SKU: LT32N3105
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Specification & Functions
Model Name
32N3105C
Display Size
32 inch
Screen Type
LED
Color
Black
3D
No
Smart TV
Yes
Curve TV
No
Launch Year
2019
Resolution Standard
HD-Ready
Smart tv features
Number of Cores
quad-core
Processor
Cortex-A53
Supported App – Youtube
Yes
Supported App – Netflix
Yes
Operating System
Android Based
App Store Type
JVC App Store
RAM
1GB
Storage Capacity
8GB
Connectivity features
No of HDMI Port
3
No of USB Port
2
Built In Wi-Fi
Yes
Remote control features
Smart Remote
Yes
Audio features
Speaker Output RMS
24W
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LED
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Android Based
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Yes
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HD-Ready
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32N3105C
LT-32N385C
Display Size
32 inch
32 inch
Screen Type
LED
LED
Color
Black
–
3D
No
–
Smart TV
Yes
–
Curve TV
No
–
Launch Year
2019
–
Resolution Standard
HD-Ready
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Resolution (pixels)
–
1920×1080
smart tv features
Number of Cores
quad-core
–
Processor
Cortex-A53
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Supported App – Youtube
Yes
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Supported App – Netflix
Yes
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Operating System
Android Based
–
App Store Type
JVC App Store
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RAM
1GB
–
Storage Capacity
8GB
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connectivity features
No of HDMI Port
3
2
No of USB Port
2
2
Built In Wi-Fi
Yes
–
remote control features
Smart Remote
Yes
–
audio features
Speaker Output RMS
24W
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dimensions
Width x Height x Depth (without stand)
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80 x 50 x 14
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4. 9
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Most TVs you see on store shelves these days are “smart” models that come with streaming apps built-in. But to connect other peripherals, such as a next-gen game console or Blu-ray player, you’ll still want to keep a few HDMI cables on hand. You don’t have to spend a ton to get solid cable that can support the higher resolutions and frame rates of modern games and movies, just check out our picks for the best HDMI cables of 2023.
Get the most out of Amazon Prime Day 2023
Amazon’s biggest shopping event of the year is officially here. We’ve scoured thousands of deals to find you the very best that our CNET experts recommend. Whether you’re looking to replace your old TV or laptop or you want some great everyday non-techie gear, we’ve got it right here. And be sure to check out our Prime Day Deals page and Liveblog since some of these deals come and go quickly.
Even the cheapest HDMI cables can handle 4K HDR signals nowadays, so there’s no reason to drop serious cash on one. But even in a level playing field, some cables are better than others. While there are some more expensive options out there, as long as the cable is able to pass the resolution you want, the picture will look the same as any other cable, regardless of price. The only thing you really need to think about is cable length.
With that in mind, we have some recommendations for inexpensive options that should work with any TV and source combination you have… as long as they connect with HDMI.
Geoffrey Morrison/CNET
So grab your game console, plug in your cable box and fire up your streaming device, computer, cable or satellite box, home theater receiver or DVD, Blu-ray and Ultra HD player. Here are our top picks for the best, most reliable and affordable HDMI cables.
Read more: Best 4K TVs for 2023
Cable recommendations (6 feet): Monoprice or Cable Matters
I used 6-foot (1.8-meter) cables as the example for pricing, but there are plenty of longer and shorter options. You can save some money getting shorter cables, but make sure they’re long enough for you to place your gear where you want. Measure twice, buy once.
Why are these brands considered the best HDMI cable? Because they’re the cheapest ones we trust and they have great warranties. The Amazon Basics Premium-Certified Braided HDMI Cable is also worth considering, and is available for around $8.
We don’t specifically review HDMI cables here at CNET, but in our TV test lab we’ve been using inexpensive cables from Amazon and Monoprice for years. All of them have carried hundreds of hours of 4K and HDR video flawlessly, with way more plugging and unplugging than typical cables are subject to. None have failed with compatible devices.
There are cheaper options, but beyond our own experience, our recommendations have great user reviews and have sold HDMI cables for years. They’re also rated to have the bandwidth to handle 4K and HDR content. This is often listed as “18Gbps,” referring to the amount of bandwidth possible, in gigabits per second, with the HDMI 2. 0 standard (see below for HDMI 2.1 details).
Other options
Maybe you don’t want a Monoprice or Cable Matters HDMI cord for some reason. We checked a few other large retailers and found cables we liked from each one. Here they are.
Tripp Lite P568-006
$12 at Walmart$12 at Amazon
$12 at Walmart$12 at Amazon
Philips 4-foot High-Speed HDMI Cable
$9 at Target
$9 at Target
Do you really need new cables?
As we mentioned above, just because you’re getting a new TV doesn’t necessarily mean you need new HDMI cables, even if you’re upgrading to something with 4K and HDR. Over short distances, say under 6 feet, just about any recent “high speed HDMI cable” should work fine. “High Speed” is the rating used by HDMI companies to indicate cables that have the bandwidth to handle 1080p and greater video resolutions.
You can think of bandwidth like a pipe. You need to be able to get a lot of “water” through the pipe with 4K and HDR content. A high speed cable needs to be “big” enough to handle it all.
Unfortunately, there’s no way to tell just by looking at a cable whether it’s a high speed HDMI cable that can handle the deluge of data required for 4K and HDR content. Even if it says High Speed on the jacket, that’s not 100 percent useful. A cable can be considered a “high speed HDMI cable” if it passes 1080p, but not be well enough made to handle 4K. The only way to verify it works as high speed HDMI is to test it.
The good thing is, if it works, it works. For example, if you’re sending a 4K HDR signal from your 4K Blu-ray player to your 4K HDR TV and the TV shows a 4K HDR signal, you’re set. It’s not possible to get a better image using a different 4K HDMI cable. That’s not how the technology works.
There are only two “fails” with an HDMI cable. The most likely is you won’t get any signal at all: A blank or flashing screen. First, check that everything’s connected correctly and all your HDMI device settings are correct.
A closeup view of the HDMI cable failure known as sparkles.
Geoffrey Morrison/CNET
The only other “fail” mode of HDMI cables is sparkles. This looks like snow on the screen. It can be heavy enough to look like static, like an old TV tuned to a dead channel, or it can be random-but-regular flashes of white pixels. This means you’ll need new cables.
If the TV is receiving the same resolution you’re sending it (e.g., the TV says it’s 4K HDR when you’re sending 4K HDR), you’re all set. A different cable won’t make that image sharper, brighter or anything else.
Also remember, if one step in your chain isn’t 4K HDR, nothing is. As in, if you connect a 4K Blu-ray disc player to an old sound bar and then to a 4K TV, you won’t be able to get a 4K signal to the TV. Also, some TVs only have one or two HDMI inputs that are HDMI 2.1 compatible. Check your owner’s manual for that, too.
What about HDMI 2.1?
The latest version of HDMI is called 2. 1. This is a huge leap forward in terms of bandwidth, capable of up to 8K resolutions and beyond. There are also new cables, called Ultra High Speed, and these can carry 8K signals as well as the popular 4K/120Hz used by the Xbox Series X and others. If you’re into gaming, it’s worth trading up to one of these, and as we found with the Cable Matters cords above, it doesn’t incur much of a price premium.
For more info on that, check out our HDMI 2.1 explainer.
Longer cables?
The vast majority of you will just need an HDMI cable of a few feet/meters to connect your TV to your nearby cable/satellite box, video streamer, 4K Blu-ray player, or game console. Some of you, though, are looking for something with a longer cable length. There are a lot of variables to consider, which we’ll discuss, so we don’t have a simple pick.
In broad strokes, the build and material quality is much more important in a long HDMI cable than short. Over 15 feet there is a much higher chance that a mediocre cable won’t work, or won’t work at the resolution you want. This still doesn’t mean you need to spend a fortune on a long cable, there are plenty of options for roughly the same price per-foot as the ones mentioned above. It does mean that no-name cables might be less likely to work.
To put it another way, a poorly made 3-foot cable will probably work fine for most people, but a poorly made 15-foot cable probably won’t. With any long-run solution you’re considering, make sure it can handle 4K/60, HDR and so on. Many options can’t. There are three technologies to consider:
Active: An active HDMI cable has a small chip built into the cable that takes a little power from the device’s HDMI connector and uses it to boost the HDMI signal. These cables cost a little extra, but are far more likely to work. A long passive cable might work for you, but it might not. It depends on your gear. Since they’re not significantly more expensive, they’re worth considering for any long run.
Optical: Though a similar technology to the old-school audio interface, HDMI-over-optical is capable of far greater bandwidth. It’s also capable of far greater distances. It’s easy to find options that are over 330 feet. Prices have dropped radically in the last few years, with options available for similar prices per-foot as traditional copper cables. Most don’t even need external power. They work and look just like a thin HDMI cable.
Wireless: You could also skip cables completely and just go wireless. This isn’t quite as simple as it sounds, though. There are far too many considerations to get into here, but a few things to keep in mind: 1) They’re going to cost more than cables; 2) 4K options often only work in-room and can be blocked by anything, including cabinet doors and even people. Though wireless seems like it should be easy for multiple devices in this era of near-ubiquitous Wi-Fi, it’s not. If you’re considering this, definitely do your research before you buy.
Connected thoughts
There are, of course, many other cable options.
If you want to keep hunting for the best deal, make sure the cable you’re considering is either Premium Certified, says it can do 4K/60, or can handle 18Gbps bandwidth. And it’s an added bonus if it has a great warranty like the Monoprice cables.
Keep in mind there’s no such thing as HDMI cable “versions.” As in, there’s no such thing as an “HDMI 2.0” cable. The version numbers refer to the physical connections in your TV, receiver or sound bar. So your TV and 4K Blu-ray player need to both have HDMI 2.0 to watch HDR content, but the cable connecting them couldn’t care less. It’s just a dumb pipe.
As long as that pipe is “big” enough, which is to say it has enough bandwidth, you should be good to go. The 18Gbps bandwidth mentioned above came about with the HDMI 2.0 spec, so if a cable claims it, it’s likely built to handle the additional data that HDMI 2.0 connections can provide. The new Ultra High Speed cables are capable of 48Gbps, but that’s far beyond what any current source can send.
Lastly, if you want to run the cables through a wall, make sure you get HDMI cables specifically made for that. Check your local building codes for the HDMI specification you need.
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As well as covering TV and other display tech, Geoff does photo tours of cool museums and locations around the world, including nuclear submarines, massive aircraft carriers, medieval castles, epic 10,000-mile road trips, and more. Check out Tech Treks for all his tours and adventures.
He wrote a bestselling sci-fi novel about city-sized submarines, along with a sequel. You can follow his adventures on Instagram and his YouTube channel.
The Best HDMI Cables for Your TV in 2023
Most TVs you see on store shelves these days are “smart” models that come with streaming apps built-in. But to connect other peripherals, such as a next-gen game console or Blu-ray player, you’ll still want to keep a few HDMI cables on hand. You don’t have to spend a ton to get solid cable that can support the higher resolutions and frame rates of modern games and movies, just check out our picks for the best HDMI cables of 2023.
Get the most out of Amazon Prime Day 2023
Amazon’s biggest shopping event of the year is officially here. We’ve scoured thousands of deals to find you the very best that our CNET experts recommend. Whether you’re looking to replace your old TV or laptop or you want some great everyday non-techie gear, we’ve got it right here. And be sure to check out our Prime Day Deals page and Liveblog since some of these deals come and go quickly.
Even the cheapest HDMI cables can handle 4K HDR signals nowadays, so there’s no reason to drop serious cash on one. But even in a level playing field, some cables are better than others. While there are some more expensive options out there, as long as the cable is able to pass the resolution you want, the picture will look the same as any other cable, regardless of price. The only thing you really need to think about is cable length.
With that in mind, we have some recommendations for inexpensive options that should work with any TV and source combination you have… as long as they connect with HDMI.
Geoffrey Morrison/CNET
So grab your game console, plug in your cable box and fire up your streaming device, computer, cable or satellite box, home theater receiver or DVD, Blu-ray and Ultra HD player. Here are our top picks for the best, most reliable and affordable HDMI cables.
Read more: Best 4K TVs for 2023
Cable recommendations (6 feet): Monoprice or Cable Matters
I used 6-foot (1. 8-meter) cables as the example for pricing, but there are plenty of longer and shorter options. You can save some money getting shorter cables, but make sure they’re long enough for you to place your gear where you want. Measure twice, buy once.
Why are these brands considered the best HDMI cable? Because they’re the cheapest ones we trust and they have great warranties. The Amazon Basics Premium-Certified Braided HDMI Cable is also worth considering, and is available for around $8.
We don’t specifically review HDMI cables here at CNET, but in our TV test lab we’ve been using inexpensive cables from Amazon and Monoprice for years. All of them have carried hundreds of hours of 4K and HDR video flawlessly, with way more plugging and unplugging than typical cables are subject to. None have failed with compatible devices.
There are cheaper options, but beyond our own experience, our recommendations have great user reviews and have sold HDMI cables for years. They’re also rated to have the bandwidth to handle 4K and HDR content. This is often listed as “18Gbps,” referring to the amount of bandwidth possible, in gigabits per second, with the HDMI 2.0 standard (see below for HDMI 2.1 details).
Other options
Maybe you don’t want a Monoprice or Cable Matters HDMI cord for some reason. We checked a few other large retailers and found cables we liked from each one. Here they are.
Tripp Lite P568-006
$12 at Walmart$12 at Amazon
$12 at Walmart$12 at Amazon
Philips 4-foot High-Speed HDMI Cable
$9 at Target
$9 at Target
Do you really need new cables?
As we mentioned above, just because you’re getting a new TV doesn’t necessarily mean you need new HDMI cables, even if you’re upgrading to something with 4K and HDR. Over short distances, say under 6 feet, just about any recent “high speed HDMI cable” should work fine. “High Speed” is the rating used by HDMI companies to indicate cables that have the bandwidth to handle 1080p and greater video resolutions.
You can think of bandwidth like a pipe. You need to be able to get a lot of “water” through the pipe with 4K and HDR content. A high speed cable needs to be “big” enough to handle it all.
Unfortunately, there’s no way to tell just by looking at a cable whether it’s a high speed HDMI cable that can handle the deluge of data required for 4K and HDR content. Even if it says High Speed on the jacket, that’s not 100 percent useful. A cable can be considered a “high speed HDMI cable” if it passes 1080p, but not be well enough made to handle 4K. The only way to verify it works as high speed HDMI is to test it.
The good thing is, if it works, it works. For example, if you’re sending a 4K HDR signal from your 4K Blu-ray player to your 4K HDR TV and the TV shows a 4K HDR signal, you’re set. It’s not possible to get a better image using a different 4K HDMI cable. That’s not how the technology works.
There are only two “fails” with an HDMI cable. The most likely is you won’t get any signal at all: A blank or flashing screen. First, check that everything’s connected correctly and all your HDMI device settings are correct.
A closeup view of the HDMI cable failure known as sparkles.
Geoffrey Morrison/CNET
The only other “fail” mode of HDMI cables is sparkles. This looks like snow on the screen. It can be heavy enough to look like static, like an old TV tuned to a dead channel, or it can be random-but-regular flashes of white pixels. This means you’ll need new cables.
If the TV is receiving the same resolution you’re sending it (e.g., the TV says it’s 4K HDR when you’re sending 4K HDR), you’re all set. A different cable won’t make that image sharper, brighter or anything else.
Also remember, if one step in your chain isn’t 4K HDR, nothing is. As in, if you connect a 4K Blu-ray disc player to an old sound bar and then to a 4K TV, you won’t be able to get a 4K signal to the TV. Also, some TVs only have one or two HDMI inputs that are HDMI 2. 1 compatible. Check your owner’s manual for that, too.
What about HDMI 2.1?
The latest version of HDMI is called 2.1. This is a huge leap forward in terms of bandwidth, capable of up to 8K resolutions and beyond. There are also new cables, called Ultra High Speed, and these can carry 8K signals as well as the popular 4K/120Hz used by the Xbox Series X and others. If you’re into gaming, it’s worth trading up to one of these, and as we found with the Cable Matters cords above, it doesn’t incur much of a price premium.
For more info on that, check out our HDMI 2.1 explainer.
Longer cables?
The vast majority of you will just need an HDMI cable of a few feet/meters to connect your TV to your nearby cable/satellite box, video streamer, 4K Blu-ray player, or game console. Some of you, though, are looking for something with a longer cable length. There are a lot of variables to consider, which we’ll discuss, so we don’t have a simple pick.
In broad strokes, the build and material quality is much more important in a long HDMI cable than short. Over 15 feet there is a much higher chance that a mediocre cable won’t work, or won’t work at the resolution you want. This still doesn’t mean you need to spend a fortune on a long cable, there are plenty of options for roughly the same price per-foot as the ones mentioned above. It does mean that no-name cables might be less likely to work.
To put it another way, a poorly made 3-foot cable will probably work fine for most people, but a poorly made 15-foot cable probably won’t. With any long-run solution you’re considering, make sure it can handle 4K/60, HDR and so on. Many options can’t. There are three technologies to consider:
Active: An active HDMI cable has a small chip built into the cable that takes a little power from the device’s HDMI connector and uses it to boost the HDMI signal. These cables cost a little extra, but are far more likely to work. A long passive cable might work for you, but it might not. It depends on your gear. Since they’re not significantly more expensive, they’re worth considering for any long run.
Optical: Though a similar technology to the old-school audio interface, HDMI-over-optical is capable of far greater bandwidth. It’s also capable of far greater distances. It’s easy to find options that are over 330 feet. Prices have dropped radically in the last few years, with options available for similar prices per-foot as traditional copper cables. Most don’t even need external power. They work and look just like a thin HDMI cable.
Wireless: You could also skip cables completely and just go wireless. This isn’t quite as simple as it sounds, though. There are far too many considerations to get into here, but a few things to keep in mind: 1) They’re going to cost more than cables; 2) 4K options often only work in-room and can be blocked by anything, including cabinet doors and even people. Though wireless seems like it should be easy for multiple devices in this era of near-ubiquitous Wi-Fi, it’s not. If you’re considering this, definitely do your research before you buy.
Connected thoughts
There are, of course, many other cable options.
If you want to keep hunting for the best deal, make sure the cable you’re considering is either Premium Certified, says it can do 4K/60, or can handle 18Gbps bandwidth. And it’s an added bonus if it has a great warranty like the Monoprice cables.
Keep in mind there’s no such thing as HDMI cable “versions.” As in, there’s no such thing as an “HDMI 2.0” cable. The version numbers refer to the physical connections in your TV, receiver or sound bar. So your TV and 4K Blu-ray player need to both have HDMI 2.0 to watch HDR content, but the cable connecting them couldn’t care less. It’s just a dumb pipe.
As long as that pipe is “big” enough, which is to say it has enough bandwidth, you should be good to go. The 18Gbps bandwidth mentioned above came about with the HDMI 2.0 spec, so if a cable claims it, it’s likely built to handle the additional data that HDMI 2.0 connections can provide. The new Ultra High Speed cables are capable of 48Gbps, but that’s far beyond what any current source can send.
Lastly, if you want to run the cables through a wall, make sure you get HDMI cables specifically made for that. Check your local building codes for the HDMI specification you need.
More home entertainment necessities
Best 4K TVs for 2023, Tested and Reviewed
Best TV for 2023
Best 55-Inch TV for 2023
Best 65-Inch TV for 2023
Best Soundbars for 2023
Best Streaming Device for 2023: Picks From Roku, Google, Amazon and Apple
Quitting Netflix? Try These Free Options Instead
Best Portable Projector for 2023
As well as covering TV and other display tech, Geoff does photo tours of cool museums and locations around the world, including nuclear submarines, massive aircraft carriers, medieval castles, epic 10,000-mile road trips, and more. Check out Tech Treks for all his tours and adventures.
He wrote a bestselling sci-fi novel about city-sized submarines, along with a sequel. You can follow his adventures on Instagram and his YouTube channel.
A few tips on how to choose an HDMI cable for your TV
Material Information
Questions and answers
If you still do not know how to choose an HDMI cable that is reliable, does not attenuate the signal and supports all the important functions of a modern TV, we will try to help you. We suggest using several important characteristics as selection criteria: cost, version of the standard, dimensions, connector shape.
Cost
No matter how hard marketers try to highlight the special qualities of expensive HDMI cables (more than $100) that include gold and silver elements, practice has shown that they practically do not differ from budget 5-dollar counterparts in terms of their ability to transmit video signals and multi-channel audio without loss .
If you’re not going to be constantly unplugging and plugging the HDMI cable into your TV and peripherals, it’s worth buying an inexpensive version of it. This axiom is valid for short HDMI cables (up to 10 meters).
HDMI cable version
Since the adoption of the HDMI standard in 2002, the following versions have been developed: 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 1.2a, 1.3, 1.3b, 1.4a, 1.4b, 2.0. Today, most modern multimedia equipment supports HDMI 1.4, although there are quite a few cables of the old 1.3 standard on the market.
The latest version of HDMI 2.0, providing ultra-high resolution 3D picture transmission at higher frame rates (50/60 Hz), is used only in top models of electronic equipment. For the average user who wants to watch 3D programs and UltraHD video in acceptable quality (at a frame rate of 25/30 Hz), it will be quite sufficient to stop at an HDMI cable version 1.4.
Some HDMI cables are marked with the word Ethernet, which means that they have an additional twisted pair cable that allows you to connect directly to the Internet. The moment is debatable, given that most modern TVs already support Smart technologies, which involve wireless and wired web switching methods.
HDMI cable dimensions
When choosing an HDMI cable, you should be guided by a simple rule: the longer you need the cable, the thicker it should be. In this case, manufacturers use thicker conductors and a good layer of insulation, which do not contribute to signal attenuation and provide increased reliability of the cable itself.
Let’s say experts say that if an HDMI cable is about 5 meters long, its thickness should not be less than 7 mm. But a 20-meter cable should not be narrower than 11 mm. Sometimes the HDMI cable marking is indicated not in the metric system that is familiar to us, but in the American AWG parameter. In this case, remember: the smaller the indicated AWG, the thicker the HDMI cable will be.
Connector shape
Well, the last parameter that determines which HDMI cable to choose is the shape of the connector. Today, 4 types of HDMI connectors are most common:
HDMI Standard or Full Size (Type A Full Size) – for most modern home equipment;
Mini HDMI (Type C Mini) – for smartphones, tablets, portable video players and digital camcorders;
Micro HDMI (Type D Micro) – for digital camcorders and miniature devices such as video cards;
Car HDMI (Type E) – more secure.
Therefore, before going to the store, it is advisable to look at the technical documentation of the equipment that you want to connect with a cable to find out what type of HDMI connector it uses.
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HOW TO CHOOSE HDMI CABLE
Sometimes such a seemingly small thing as a cable does not allow you to enjoy the quality of the TV picture. For this reason, it is important to pay due attention to communication channels. A good choice would be ultra or premium 2.* products. The second important factor is the thickness of the HDMI cable. And, of course, there should be copper inside, not aluminum.
Read: Choosing a 4K TV worth up to 15 thousand UAH: rating of TOP-8 models The HDMI connector provides signal transfer over 19wires. Partially they are grouped: by 4-5 twisted pairs protected by screens. Under the common braid, there are also separate conductors for powering and transmitting control signals.
When choosing a cable, it is worth considering:
Wire material
Aluminum and steel are weak options. The choice in favor of silver means an overpayment. Copper is the optimal solution, taking into account the balance of price and quality.
Cable thickness unit – AWG, in a simple way – gauge
The smaller the gauge, the thicker the signal conductor and the more reliable the transmission. For a distance of 6-8 meters, a product with 24 AWG is suitable. If the distance is 1-1.5 m, 32 AWG is enough.
Shielding
Thick foil is a definite plus, thin foil can noticeably spoil the picture.
HDMI cable can be adapted to carry Internet traffic or not.
An interesting article: How to connect Apple TV to a TV – setting up a set-top box in 4 points
Types of HDMI cable
Connectors are divided into versions from 1.4 to 2.1, and the cables themselves are divided into 4 categories. Naturally, the question of how to choose a solid HDMI cable depends on the marking. Let’s list them in the form of a table:
The word Ethernet can be added to all four names, which means that the cable can replace the twisted pair of the Internet conductor. There is also a gradation according to the size of the connector: full-size (type A), mini (C), micro (D).
When planning to upgrade your digital home appliances by buying, for example, a 4K TV, you should not rush to look for money for an HDMI cable. Suddenly, a generous manufacturer will include it in the device package, or an old branded cable, without being “ultra”, will be able to provide speeds of 18-48 Gb / s.
Informative article: Instructions on how to connect an iPhone to a Samsung TV: 4 proven methods
HDMI cable applications
The strengths of HDMI are in demand where you need to transfer audio and video from one device to another.
TV connection via receiver.
TV connection to a system unit or laptop. Sometimes it is convenient when you need to play, watch a movie on the big screen. If the quality of films is 4K, we look at which HDMI is suitable for this standard and use the appropriate cable.
Connects a Bluray/DVD or game console to a TV. You will have to use at least a high speed HDMI cable.
Smartphone or tablet TV integration. For this, a cable will fit, at the ends of which there is a full-size HDMI and mini / micro.
A variety of adapters and other accessories contribute to the wide use of HDMI:
HDMI is directed to VGA and we get, for example, a mini-TV set in the kitchen from an old monitor.
HDMI is sent to DVI for the same purpose – we connect old equipment.
Splitter. The signal from one connector goes to two.
HDMI Extender. Not enough length – we solve the problem.
HDMI Angled Adapters. We connect the equipment without bending the cable.
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HDMI cable connector types In fact, there are five of them:
The most popular is the full-size type A. It has settled in TVs, laptops, and computers for a long time.
Type B was created to transfer video with a resolution of 3830×2400 pixels. Today, this format is of little interest to anyone.
Type C – reduced standard. Mini Size is in demand for receiving information from phones and tablets.
Type D is the champion of miniaturization, used to communicate with the smallest devices.
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By Antoine Laforge, Vanessa McCuaig, and Yannick Khong
9.3
Multi-Purpose
9.4
Smoothies (Single Serving)
9.6
Smoothies (Multiple Servings)
9.6
Ice Crushing
9.1
Professional Use
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Blender Type
Full Size Blender
Power
1,640 W
Hot Blending
Yes
The Vitamix A3500 is a well-built and versatile full-size blender that comes with a 64-ounce jar that should be enough to tackle most of your blending needs. It’s on the higher end of Vitamix’s range, and its controls include a speed dial, a programmable timer, and five blending programs. Like other ‘Ascent’ blenders, it’s Bluetooth-compatible, and you can connect to a companion app that offers even more programs.
Our Verdict
9.3
Multi-Purpose
The Vitamix A3500 is outstanding for multi-purpose use. It doesn’t have any trouble with hard food like nuts, makes incredibly smooth blends with fibrous ingredients, and can process ice into a snow-like consistency very quickly. It can also hot blend and offers a wide range of speed settings to suit different recipes. This blender is easy to clean, and the jar and lid are dishwasher-safe.
9.4
Smoothies (Single Serving)
The Vitamix A3500 is superb for single-serve smoothies. Even though it only comes with a 64-ounce blending jar, you can use it to make exceptionally silky single-serve smoothies with ingredients like kale. The ‘Smoothie’ blending program makes it a very easy process. The jar and lid are easy to clean by hand and dishwasher-safe.
9.6
Smoothies (Multiple Servings)
It’s superb for making multiple servings of smoothies. If you fill the 64-ounce jar to its full capacity, it does a fantastic job of processing big batches of fibrous ingredients. It’s very well-suited for making a big batch of smoothies with ingredients like kale. You can also use it to make snow-like ice for frozen drinks. The jar is easy to clean by hand and dishwasher-safe.
9.6
Ice Crushing
The Vitamix A3500 is fantastic for ice-crushing. This well-built blender can make snow-like crushed ice in under a minute, meaning you can go right from blending to drinking margaritas as quickly as possible.
Pros
Very well-built with premium material.
Easy to clean.
Produces snow-like ice in less than a minute.
9.5
Soups
The Vitamix A3500 is incredible for soups. It can liquefy ingredients like kale, and it’s safe to use for hot blending, so you can easily puree vegetables for a soup or sauce. There’s even a dedicated ‘Hot Soup’ mode. Its high-capacity jar is also good if you’re making a bigger meal. It’s very easy to clean by hand, and you can put the jar, lid, and blade assembly directly into the dishwasher.
9.1
Professional Use
The Vitamix A3500 is outstanding for professional use. This well-built blender has a large jar so you can process a lot of food at a time. It can easily blend hard ingredients like nuts and makes an extremely smooth puree with fibrous ingredients. It makes snow-like crushed ice in less than a minute. As its jar, lid, and blade assembly are all dishwasher-safe, cleanup is easy.
9.3
Multi-Purpose
9. 4
Smoothies (Single Serving)
9.6
Smoothies (Multiple Servings)
9.6
Ice Crushing
9.5
Soups
9. 1
Professional Use
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Updated Oct 06, 2022:
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Updated Sep 16, 2022:
Compared the Vitamix A3500’s controls with the newly-reviewed Vitamix Professional Series 750.
Updated Jul 28, 2022:
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Updated Feb 16, 2022:
Retested ‘Smoothie (Βest Jar).’ The score has changed from 8.0 to 9. 0.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Vitamix A3500 comes in three different color variants: Metal Graphite, Brushed Stainless Steel, and Copper. We tested the Metal Graphite variant, but we expect the other models to perform similarly.
It comes with a 64-ounce main jar. However, there are several other sizes of jars in the Vitamix Ascent Series that you can purchase separately including a 48-ounce container, a 48-ounce dry grains container for blending flour or other grains, a 20-ounce blending cup starter kit, and an eight-ounce blending bowl starter kit. As these accessories are part of the Ascent Series, they come with Vitamix’s Self-Detect technology built into the base. According to the manufacturer, the A3500 can recognize the attachments using this technology and adjust the blender’s settings depending on the size of the container. We only tested the 64-ounce variant, meaning these attachments may perform differently with this blender.
In Europe, this product is sold as the Vitamix A3500i and comes with a slightly larger, two-liter main jar. It may perform differently than our unit due to the difference in size.
Compared To Other Blenders
The Vitamix Ascent A3500 is one of this brand’s most premium full-size blenders, and comes packed with more features than most Vitamix models. Just like the Vitamix A2300 and Vitamix 2500, it’s part of the Ascent series, so you can purchase a wide variety of additional jars that have Self-Detect technology built-in, which allows the blender to detect the jar’s size and adjust its settings accordingly. It’s equipped with a programmable timer and has a companion app that adds even more modes into the mix.
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The Vitamix A3500 is a little better than the Vitamix A2500. The A3500 makes more snow-like crushed ice and a smoother puree with small batches of fibrous ingredients. It has more automatic blending programs and its controls include a programmable timer. It’s also quieter when it’s running.
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The Vitamix A3500 is slightly better than the Vitamix A3300. The A3500 delivers a slightly better performance for blending fibrous ingredients, making nut butter, and crushing ice. It’s much quieter when it’s running, and its controls include a programmable timer.
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The Vitamix A3500 is a bit better than the Vitamix A2300. It’s quieter when it’s running and easier to use for some purposes, like making nut butter and ice crushing. It includes automatic blending programs, while the A2300 doesn’t offer any unless you connect to a companion app.
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The Vitamix A3500 has more extra features than the Vitamix 5200. It has automatic blending programs and a programmable timer and works with a companion app. It can make a bigger batch of crushed ice and makes less noise when it’s running. The jar is dishwasher-safe. However, you may prefer the Vitamix 5200’s simpler design. It’s also easier to use to make recipes like nut butter or hummus.
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The Vitamix A3500 and the Vitamix Professional Series 750 perform almost identically, so which is better depends on your preferences. The A3500 is quieter, and its jar and lid are dishwasher-safe. It has a digital display, including a blending time indicator and a programmable timer. It’s also compatible with a companion app via Βluetooth. On the other hand, you may prefer the 750’s simpler, more analog control scheme. Its power cord is longer as well.
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The Vitamix A3500 comes with more features than the straightforward Vitamix 7500. The A3500’s control panel gives you access to a timer and several preset modes. It has a self-clean program and is dishwasher-safe, unlike the 7500. As it’s part of Vitamix’s Ascent series, you can purchase different jars for the A3500 that use Self-Detect technology to adjust the settings based on their size. The A3500 is also Bluetooth-compatible, and you can use its companion app to access even more preset modes. That said, the 7500 still has an outstanding overall performance.
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The Vitamix A3500 is a bit better than the Vitamix Venturist V1200. The A3500 crushes ice more quickly and produces a slightly better result when processing hard ingredients like nuts in its main jar. It’s also significantly quieter. On the other hand, you may prefer the V1200 if you often blend smaller batches of ingredients or make a lot of single-serves smoothies, since it comes with a 20-ounce jar for personal smoothies and an 8-ounce jar for sauces and dips. It’s also a bit sturdier.
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The Vitamix A3500 is better than the Vitamix Explorian E310. The A3500 has a bigger capacity, a better ice crushing performance, and it’s much quieter. It has more features, including blending programs and a programmable timer. On the other hand, the Explorian is more compact and lighter. Its smaller 48-ounce main jar is easier to use to make nut butter.
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The Vitamix A3500 is better than the Vitamix 5300 for most purposes. They perform similarly, but the A3500 is better for blending small batches of ingredients. Its jar and lid are dishwasher-safe and it has a few automatic blending programs. It’s also much quieter when it’s running. On the other hand, the 5300 is easier to use to make thick mixtures like nut butter. Its power cord is much longer too, which some may prefer.
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You might prefer either the Vitamix A3500 or the Vitamix Propel 750. The A3500 is much quieter and has a blending time indicator, programmable timer, and companion app. On the other hand, the Propel is lighter and smaller. Its power cord is much longer, and it has simpler controls that you might like better.
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The Vitamix A3500 is better than the KitchenAid K400. The Vitamix is better built, quieter, and much more suitable for processing hard ingredients like nuts. It has a somewhat bigger capacity and it’s easier to clean by hand. You may prefer it because of its digital display, which includes a programmable timer.
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The Vitamix A3500 is better for most purposes than the Breville The Q. The Vitamix has a better build quality and delivers better performance for crushing ice and processing fibrous ingredients. Its control dial gives you more options for fine-tuning the blending speed. However, the Βreville is easier to clean by hand. It’s also remarkably easy to use to process tough ingredients like nuts.
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The Vitamix A3500 is a better blender than the Blendtec Designer 725 for most uses. The Vitamix is better-built and makes a smoother blend of fibrous ingredients. It does a much better job of making nut butter. It’s also quieter when it’s running. On the other hand, the Blendtec comes with a 24-ounce personal jar for single-serves in addition to its 90-ounce main jar.
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The Vitamix A3500 is better than the Wolf Pro-Performance. The two blenders perform similarly, but the Vitamix makes better-blended nut butter and crushed ice with a more uniform texture. Some may also prefer it because it has a digital blending time indicator and a programmable timer. The Wolf has dull-edged blades that make it easier to clean by hand. It also comes with an ‘Emulsion Cup’ that fits into the lid and helps with adding liquid gradually.
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The Vitamix A3500 is better for most purposes than the Ninja Blender Duo with Auto-iQ BL642. The Vitamix has a significantly better build quality. It’s better at processing fibrous ingredients and making nut butter. You can also use it to hot blend. It’s easier to clean by hand. However, the Ninja comes with smaller blending jars with resealable lids for making single-serve drinks like smoothies.
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The Vitamix A3500 is better than the Smeg BLF01. The Vitamix has a much better build quality and a better overall blending performance, especially when it comes to tough tasks like making nut butter. It can be used for hot blending, has a bigger capacity, and it’s quieter when it’s running.
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The Vitamix A3500 is better for most purposes than the Blendtec Classic 575. The Vitamix has a better build quality and a better overall blending performance, especially for processing tough ingredients like nuts. It’s also significantly quieter when it’s running. Ηowever, the Βlendtec has a bigger capacity and its dull blades make it easier to clean by hand.
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The Vitamix A3500 is better than the Ninja Mega Kitchen System. The Vitamix is sturdier and does a better job of processing fibrous ingredients and making nut butter. It has more speed settings and comes with a 2-part lid and tamper. You can use it for hot blending, and it’s easier to clean by hand. That said, the Ninja’s jar is a bit bigger, and it’s equally fantastic at crushing ice.
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The Vitamix A3500 is better than the Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System with Auto-iQ. The Vitamix has a better build quality and does a better job of processing fibrous ingredients. You can use it to hot blend, and it’s easier to clean by hand. However, the Ninja has more accessories, including smaller blending jars for single-serve smoothies and a food processing bowl.
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The Vitamix A3500 is better than the Vitamix ONE. The A3500 has a much better build quality and a larger capacity. It’s much more versatile, since it can make nut butter, snow-like crushed ice, and you can use it for hot blending. It’s also significantly quieter when it’s running.
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The Vitamix A3500 is better than the Ninja Professional Blender 1000. The Vitamix has a much better build quality, comes with a 2-part lid and tamper, and offers a wider range of speed settings. It makes a much smoother blend of fibrous ingredients and can hot blend. Both blenders can make snow-like crushed ice quickly, and the Ninja’s main jar has a bigger capacity.
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Design
Blender Type
Full Size Blender
Height
17. 1″ (43.4 cm)
Width
8.0″ (20.4 cm)
Depth
11.3″ (28.6 cm)
Weight
14.9 lbs (6.8 kg)
Shaft Length (Immersion Blenders)
N/A
It’s a large blender. It’s about the same size as the Vitamix A2300 and is quite heavy. That said, it’s best stored on your kitchen counter or in a large cupboard. If you’re looking for a smaller, lighter full-size blender, check out the Vitamix Propel 750.
This blender has outstanding build quality. The base is made of high-quality solid plastic with metal siding. The transmission and gears are metal, which makes the blender feel very sturdy overall. It has a thick power cable, and its display and speed dial have a premium look and feel.
Main Jar Capacity
64.0 oz (1,893 ml)
Additional Jar Capacity
N/A
The pitcher has a big 64-ounce capacity.
Jar/Beaker Material
BPA-Free Plastic
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
The jar and lid are made of plastic and are dishwasher-safe, along with the non-removable blades.
Blade Type
Sharp
Blade Count
4
Removable
No
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
The Vitamix Ascent A3500 has four sharp, thick blades. They aren’t meant to be removed, and although you can service them via their nut assembly, this voids their warranty. Luckily, the blades are dishwasher-safe.
Two-Part Lid
Yes
Lid Closing Type
Friction
The lid is clear and has two clips on each side to create a seal. You can remove the middle part if you want to add ingredients or use the tamper to mix food in while blending. You can use this center part as a 30ml measuring cup, which is handy in a pinch.
Stow-Away Compartment
Yes
Cord Length
3.9 ft (1.2 m)
The power cord is long and thick. You should have no problems reaching most outlets, and you can even store it away when not in use.
Motor base
User manual and cookbook
Tamper
64 oz blender pitcher and lid (with removable center)
Performance
Jar Used
Main Jar
Fibrous Ingredients Processing
Fibrous Ingredients Texture
It’s fantastic for processing small batches of fibrous ingredients. It makes an extremely smooth blend of fibrous ingredients like kale, and it’s a very easy process since all you need to do is run the ‘Smoothie’ program once.
Jar Used
Main Jar
Fibrous Ingredients Processing
Fibrous Ingredients Texture
It’s superb for processing fibrous ingredients at full capacity. Using the ‘Smoothie’ program, it makes a nearly perfectly smooth puree of fibrous ingredients like kale in very little time.
Crushed Ice Preparation
Crushed Ice Texture
It makes outstanding crushed ice. It makes powdery, snow-like ice very fast with its ‘Frozen Drinks’ mode.
Nut Butter Preparation
Nut Butter Texture
It’s excellent for making nut butter. You need to use the tamper to push the ingredients down towards the blades and stop to scrape the sides of the jar with a spatula. Still, it’s not hard and results in nut butter with a superb texture.
Noise @ Max Speed
92.8 dB
It’s much quieter than some other Vitamix blenders like the Vitamix Professional Series 750, but there are full-size blenders that make less noise when they’re running, like the Wolf Gourmet Pro-Performance.
Min Speed
1,400 RPM
Max Speed
22,800 RPM
Power
1,640 W
Speed Adjustment Based On Jar Type
Yes
It offers a wide range of speed settings, so you can start at a low speed and gradually ramp up to high, or make small adjustments to fine-tune the speed to a particular recipe.
Ease Of Use
On/Off Switch
Yes
Speed Presets
0
Speed Dial
Yes
Hot Blending
Yes
Pulse/Turbo Mode
Yes
Programs
5
Blending Time Indicator
Yes
Programmable Timer
Yes
The Vitamix A3500 has a touch-sensitive control panel. The white button on the left changes its pulse mode while the white one on the right is to start/stop. There are also controls to set a timer that runs up to 6:30, as well as several preset modes: ‘Smoothies’, ‘Hot Soups’, ‘Dips and Spreads’, ‘Frozen Desserts’, and ‘Self-Cleaning’. Just like the Vitamix A3300, it’s also Bluetooth-compatible. The Vitamix Perfect Blend companion app includes 17 additional modes, including ‘Spice Grind’ and ‘Baby Food’. There’s also an on/off toggle on the right side of the body.
It’s easy to clean. You can easily get rid of a lot of food residue by rinsing the jar, filling it up with soap and hot water, and running it at max speed. You may need to wipe the jar and lid with a sponge afterward if there’s still some sticky residue left, but it’s pretty easy to wash. It can be a little trickier to get under the blades or around the lid, as food debris can get stuck in these areas.
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Review updated Dec 15, 2022 at 03:50 pm
Latest change: Writing modified Dec 15, 2022 at 03:50 pm
By Adam Scartozzi, Theresa Ketterling, and Yannick Khong
9. 2
Multi-Purpose
8.9
Smoothies (Single Serving)
9.5
Smoothies (Multiple Servings)
9.4
Ice Crushing
9.3
Professional Use
overview
test results
deals
discussions
Blender Type
Full Size Blender
Power
1,400 W
Hot Blending
Yes
The Vitamix Explorian E520 is a full-size blender that’s part of the same product line as the Vitamix Explorian E310 and is only available at Costco (U.S.). Like most Vitamix blenders we’ve tested, it delivers versatile performance and is safe for hot blending. There’s a pair of 22-ounce tumblers included with matching lids and stainless-steel straws, but you can’t use them for blending.
Our Verdict
9.2
Multi-Purpose
The Vitamix E520 is incredible for multi-purpose use. It has a big 64-ounce capacity and a versatile performance, since it can hot blend, make a smooth puree with fibrous ingredients, and easily handle tough ingredients like nuts and ice cubes. It’s very sturdy, and all of its components are dishwasher-safe. However, it’s very loud. There are tumblers included for bringing your smoothie or protein shake on the go, but you can’t use them for blending.
Pros
Makes snow-like crushed ice.
Can hot blend.
Fantastic build quality.
Smoothly blends fibrous ingredients like kale.
8.9
Smoothies (Single Serving)
The Vitamix E520 is amazing for making single-serve smoothies. Using the 64-ounce jar, it makes a nearly perfectly smooth blend with single-serve batches of fibrous ingredients like kale or fruit skin. It’s also easy to clean by hand after whipping up a personal smoothie, and the jar and lid are dishwasher-safe. There are tumblers with straws included that you can pour your smoothie into, but you can’t use them for blending.
Pros
Makes snow-like crushed ice.
Fantastic build quality.
Smoothly blends fibrous ingredients like kale.
9.5
Smoothies (Multiple Servings)
The Vitamix E520 is fantastic for making multiple servings of smoothies. If you fill the 64-ounce main jar to its full capacity, it makes an extremely smooth puree with fibrous ingredients, so you can make silky smoothies even if your recipe includes tough additions like leafy greens. It’s very well-built and easy to clean by hand.
Pros
Fantastic build quality.
Smoothly blends fibrous ingredients like kale.
Cons
Very loud.
9.4
Ice Crushing
The Vitamix E520 is fantastic for ice-crushing. It’s easy to make snow-like crushed ice for cocktails and frozen drinks. It’s also very sturdy. That said, some blenders can crush ice a little faster or have automatic blending programs for a hands-free process.
Pros
Makes snow-like crushed ice.
Fantastic build quality.
Cons
Very loud.
9.5
Soups
The Vitamix E520 is superb for making soups. It’s very well-built and comes with a 64-ounce main jar that you can use to blend hot ingredients. It can incorporate fibrous ingredients like kale into your mixes and is very easy to clean by hand. The jar, lid, and tamper are all dishwasher-safe as well.
Pros
Can hot blend.
Fantastic build quality.
Smoothly blends fibrous ingredients like kale.
Cons
Very loud.
9.3
Professional Use
The Vitamix E520 is incredible for professional use. It’s very well-built and has a 64-ounce main jar with a two-part lid, so you can add ingredients or use the tamper without stopping the machine. It has a very versatile performance and is safe to use for hot blending. It’s also very easy to clean by hand, and the jar, lid, and tamper are all dishwasher-safe.
Pros
Makes snow-like crushed ice.
Can hot blend.
Fantastic build quality.
Smoothly blends fibrous ingredients like kale.
Cons
Very loud.
9. 2
Multi-Purpose
8.9
Smoothies (Single Serving)
9.5
Smoothies (Multiple Servings)
9.4
Ice Crushing
9. 5
Soups
9.3
Professional Use
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Updated Sep 26, 2022:
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The Vitamix E520 comes in either ‘Βlack’ or ‘Gray’. We tested it in ‘Gray’, and you can see the label for the unit we’ve tested here.
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Compared To Other Blenders
The Vitamix Explorian E520 is on the lower end of the price range for Vitamix blenders. It has a similar design to the Vitamix Explorian E310, except it has a few automatic blending programs on its dial. Its 64-ounce capacity is bigger, and it comes with a pair of 22-ounce tumblers with straws. You can’t use these tumblers for blending, unlike the personal jars that come with blenders like the Vitamix Venturist V1200 and the Blendtec Designer 725. You can buy a personal jar and adapter separately from Vitamix if you want a single-serve jar for blending.
If you’re looking for more options, take a look at our lists of the best blenders, the best blenders for smoothies, and the best blenders for frozen drinks.
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The Vitamix 7500 is a bit better than the Vitamix Explorian E310. The 7500 is sturdier and much quieter when it’s running. That said, the Explorian’s 48-ounce main jar offers better performance for some uses, like processing small amounts of fibrous ingredients. It’s also better for making nut butter, but the 7500 is great for that purpose too.
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You may prefer either the Vitamix Explorian E310 or the Vitamix Explorian E520. The biggest difference is their capacity: the E520 has a 64-ounce jar, and the E310 has a 48-ounce jar. The E520 is a bit better-suited for processing large batches of fibrous ingredients and ice-crushing. It also has a few automatic blending programs and has a pair of tumblers with straws. They’re meant for serving drinks like smoothies, but you can’t use them for blending, unlike the personal jars that usually come with blenders. On the other hand, the E310 is slightly better for making single-serve smoothies.
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The Vitamix Explorian E520 and the Vitamix 5300 perform very similarly. The Explorian is a bit louder, but it has a few automatic blending programs in addition to a speed dial. You may also prefer it because it comes with a pair of tumblers and straws that you can use to bring a smoothie to go, but they can’t be used for blending.
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The Vitamix Propel 750 is a little better than the Vitamix Explorian E520, mostly because it’s much quieter. The Propel also has a few extra blending programs. However, the Explorian comes with a pair of tumblers with straws that you can transfer your drink into, but they aren’t blending jars.
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The Vitamix Explorian E520 is a better blender than the Ninja Blender Duo with Auto-iQ BL642. The Vitamix is studier, offers more speed settings, and it’s easier to clean by hand. It’s better for processing fibrous ingredients like kale and making nut butter. It can also hot blend. On the other hand, the Ninja comes with personal jars that you can use to blend single-serve smoothies. It’s a bit easier to use to crush ice, and it’s quieter when it’s running.
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The Vitamix Explorian E520 is slightly better than the Breville The Q. The Vitamix is better built and has a speed dial that gives you more control over the blending speed. It’s somewhat better for making nut butter. However, the Breville has the edge when it comes to ice-crushing. It’s also much quieter when it’s running and easier to clean by hand.
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The Vitamix Explorian E520 is better for most purposes than the Blendtec Classic 575. The Vitamix is much sturdier and does a much better job of processing hard ingredients like nuts. On the other hand, the Blendtec is easier to clean by hand and has a bigger 90-ounce capacity.
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The Vitamix Explorian E520 is better than the NutriBullet Smart Touch Blender Combo. It has a better build quality and does a fantastic job of crushing ice and making nut butter. It offers a wider range of speed settings and it’s easier to clean by hand. On the other hand, the NutriBullet is just as good at processing fibrous ingredients like kale and comes with a personal blending jar, meaning you may prefer it for single-serve smoothies.
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You may prefer either the Βlendtec Designer 725 or the Vitamix Explorian E520. The Βlendtec comes with a bigger 90-ounce main pitcher and a 24-ounce personal jar that you can use to blend single-serves. It’s quieter and easier to clean by hand. However, the Vitamix blender makes a smoother blend with fibrous ingredients like kale and hard ingredients like nuts.
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Design
Blender Type
Full Size Blender
Height
17.3″ (44.0 cm)
Width
7.7″ (19.5 cm)
Depth
9.4″ (24.0 cm)
Weight
10.1 lbs (4.6 kg)
Shaft Length (Immersion Blenders)
N/A
The Vitamix E520 is quite a big full-size blender. If you don’t have a spacious cupboard, you likely need to store it on your counter. You can remove the jar for easier storage, though.
It has a fantastic build quality. Similar to other Vitamix models like the Vitamix Explorian E310 or the Vitamix 5200, it’s made of plastic that feels sturdy, with metal transmission gears on the motor base and jar. The underside of the base has feet to help keep it from moving around on your counter. The power cord is long and thick, and there’s a place to wrap it up when you’re not using the blender. The two included tumblers also feel sturdy and well-made. Their lids screw on securely and have a mechanism that closes the hole for the straw when you’re not using one.
Main Jar Capacity
64.0 oz (1,893 ml)
Additional Jar Capacity
N/A
It comes with a 64-ounce main jar, similar to other Vitamix blenders like the Vitamix 7500. There’s also a pair of 22-ounce tumblers with straws, but you can’t use them for blending. You can purchase additional jars from Vitamix, including a personal jar for blending (with an adapter). However, unlike ‘Ascent’ series blenders like the Vitamix A3500, it’s not compatible with Vitamix’s line of ‘Self-Detect’ containers. If you want a similar blender with a personal blending jar included, check out the Vitamix Venturist V1200.
Jar/Beaker Material
BPA-Free Plastic
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
The pitcher and lid are made of plastic and are dishwasher-safe. Unfortunately, Vitamix doesn’t specify if the tumblers and straws can go in the dishwasher.
Blade Type
Sharp
Blade Count
4
Removable
No
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
The blade assembly has four blades that aren’t meant to be removed from the main jar. The jar and blades are dishwasher-safe, though.
Two-Part Lid
Yes
Lid Closing Type
Friction
The Vitamix E520 comes with a rubberized two-part lid. You can remove the lid’s clear plastic centerpiece to add ingredients mid-blend and use it as a small measuring cup. The manual says it has measuring marks, but ours doesn’t have any.
Stow-Away Compartment
Yes
Cord Length
6.2 ft (1.9 m)
The power cable is long and thick, and there’s a space to wrap it under the blender with tabs to hold it in place.
Blender motor base
64-ounce jar
Two-part lid with plastic cap
2x 22 oz tumblers
2x tumbler lids
2x stainless steel straws with rubber sheaths
Manuals and recipe book
Performance
Jar Used
Main Jar
Fibrous Ingredients Processing
Fibrous Ingredients Texture
It’s fantastic for processing small batches of fibrous ingredients. When working with small amounts, bits of food can splash up the sides of the jar, so you sometimes need to stop the blender and use a spatula to scrape the sides. Still, it’s not too much work and produces a nearly perfectly smooth puree with ingredients like kale.
Jar Used
Main Jar
Fibrous Ingredients Processing
Fibrous Ingredients Texture
It does an outstanding job of processing fibrous ingredients at full capacity. If you’re making a big batch of broccoli soup or kale smoothies for a crowd, it makes a nearly perfectly smooth, grain-free blend. It’s an extremely easy process, since you can switch on the blender and let it run for a few minutes.
Crushed Ice Preparation
Crushed Ice Texture
It’s fantastic for crushing ice. If you use the dedicated switch to manually pulse, it turns ice cubes into snow-like crushed ice in seconds. There’s also a ‘Frozen Dessert’ setting, but if you use it to try and crush ice cubes, the blender can’t fully process them.
Nut Butter Preparation
Nut Butter Texture
This blender makes superb nut butter. After ramping up from low to high speed, you need to use the tamper to push the ingredients towards the blades for the best results. You need to stop and use a spatula to scrape any ingredients stuck on the sides down towards the blades. Still, it doesn’t take very long to make outstanding nut butter.
Noise @ Max Speed
100.7 dB
It’s very loud and irritating to stand next to this blender for more than a minute or two. We’ve tested many quieter full-size blenders, like the KitchenAid K400 and the Vitamix 7500, though.
Min Speed
1,460 RPM
Max Speed
21,200 RPM
Power
1,400 W
Speed Adjustment Based On Jar Type
No
The speed dial gives you access to a wide range of blending speeds, so you can easily start at low speed and slowly ramp up or fine-tune the speed to suit your recipe.
Ease Of Use
On/Off Switch
Yes
Speed Presets
0
Speed Dial
Yes
Hot Blending
Yes
Pulse/Turbo Mode
Yes
Programs
3
Blending Time Indicator
No
Programmable Timer
No
This blender has a speed dial that allows you to make small adjustments to the speed. Unlike the Vitamix Explorian E310, you can also choose between three different automatic blending programs: ‘Smoothie’, ‘Ηot Soup’, and ‘Frozen Dessert’. There’s a switch for pulse mode to the left of the dial and a start/stop switch to the right. To start the blender, you also need to flip the ON/OFF switch located on the bottom left side of the motor base. The switch lights up in blue when in the ‘ON’ position and acts as a safety feature to help prevent the blender from being switched on accidentally.
It’s easy to clean by hand. Running it for about a minute at top speed takes care of most residue. You still need to wipe the jar, blades, and lid with a sponge, especially the underside of the lid. Since the blades aren’t removable, you may need a brush with a handle to clean them effectively.
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I liked the VitaMix blender that I ordered from the Leomax online store. Works great. Enough power to make fruit puree and yogurt for your child. But I also cook a lot of other things with it. But mostly I bought it for the child. It’s great that two travel bottles with caps are included in the package, we take it with us on trips, it’s very convenient.
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Price, compact size
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In my small-sized kitchen, bulky kitchen appliances cannot be placed, but this “baby” does not understand much space, and copes with its tasks perfectly. Purees, cocktails, smoothies almost every day I beat on it without much hassle, I always have it at hand. Disassemble-wash after cooking is also not difficult.
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there is a bottle in the kit, into which the cocktail can then be poured, very easy to use
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Even my 4-year-old child can use the VitaMix blender! A very cool invention, we fell in love with drinking cocktails thanks to it, we mix different fruits and berries, there are a lot of recipes on the Internet! The fact that the bottle is included is just a miracle, we make a cocktail and go for a walk, the child loves to sit and relax on a walk and drink a cocktail. This blender works great, thanks Leomax!
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Price, quality
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I recommend the leomax online store to everyone, customer reviews on the Internet are mostly positive and many friends advised me to buy it, so I ordered a product on the Internet for the first time in my life. I ordered focus plus folding magnifying glasses. There are three of them in a set. They cost only a thousand, while in specialized stores the price for them is three times higher. The order came in less than a week, in excellent condition, as in the photo on the leomax store website.
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convenient to prepare baby purees
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I bought this chopper specifically to prepare purees for my baby. For this purpose, it is simply irreplaceable! Small, compact, you don’t need to hide it anywhere, since it doesn’t take up space on the kitchen table. I turned it on at any time and after a couple of seconds a snack for the baby is ready. Plus, there are replaceable bottles in the kit, you can take a snack with you for a walk.
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handy, compact
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I like that this blender is compact and lightweight. I used to have a large blender, but after using it for a while, I realized that it was not very convenient for me, and besides, it takes up a lot of space in the kitchen. And with the help of this baby, I can do almost the same thing: make a sauce, whip up a soup-puree, make a smoothie or a cocktail. After use, it is easy to wash, and you do not have to look for a place for it – it fits easily in a kitchen table drawer!
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not bulky, light
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I was looking for an inexpensive, handy blender. To be powerful and easy to use. So to speak, without wisdom. And under my request, I found this device on the leomax website. Blender suits perfectly. It’s not big at all and takes up little space in the kitchen. He copes with his task one hundred percent. The noise level is average. In any case, the sound of a working device is not annoying. The set includes two bottles with caps, so you can take the blender with you on the road. This is cool.
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Comes with 2 travel bottles, easy to carry around
I don’t see
Satisfied with this purchase, the blender works flawlessly. It whips everything quickly, there are no problems with grinding, even if I make very thick smoothies. The case is made of high-quality plastic, there was no unpleasant smell when unpacking from the blender. Takes up little space on the table, compact and stylish.
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compact and inexpensive
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Cool blender, I’ve been using it for the second month and so far only a positive impression. I ordered it to replace my burned-out regular one, it takes up little space, whips everything up quickly, the knives are very sharp. I make cocktails and smoothies in it, the blender is easy to clean. It is convenient that the kit comes with 2 travel bottles, they are closed, I take water with me in them.
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compact, washes on “times”
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I use it all the time, I do literally everything with it: milkshakes, smoothies, even minced meat, if you need to quickly cook a few cutlets for a family dinner. When I make cocktails, I add nuts, waffles to the blender, it turns out great. From the moment of purchase, this little one has become a favorite in my kitchen! I also want to add that this blender comes with 2 additional flasks with lids, they are very convenient to take with you, for example, smoothies. So very satisfied with the purchase.
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Bottles included
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Your favorite smoothie companion! I have already got used to it, every morning I start with it. Grinds fruit perfectly! I think I can’t cope with greens for juices, but I haven’t tried it, to be honest. In the kit from Leomax there were more bottles. I use them when I want to take a light snack with me for a walk.
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7 Best Immersion Blenders of 2023 – Top Hand Blenders
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Best Overall Immersion Blender
Breville Control Grip Immersion Blender
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Best Overall Immersion Blender
Breville Control Grip Immersion Blender
$100 at Williams Sonoma
Credit: Breville
Pros
Easy to use and operate
Comfortable to grip for long periods
Useful, dishwasher-safe attachments
Cons
Blending cup can be too large for some tasks
This immersion blender offers 15 speed settings and has a lot of great features that make it our top pick. Some models create a vortex that pulls food into the blades and results in suction on the bottom of the container, but the Breville’s blade guard is uniquely shaped to reduce this, which allows you to raise the tool more easily as you blend and helps prevent splatters. It requires more up-and-down motion to blend uniformly, but we still found it easy to operate. The rubber handle is soft, narrow and comfortable to grip and the “on” button is easy to hold down. The nonstick edge on the blender arm means you can blend in your pots without fear of scratching. The blender attachment clips onto the motor with ease and feels secure.
This pick came with the largest lidded mixing jar we tested (42 ounces), which is helpful for larger batches but does require more maneuvering for smaller servings. In our test, we found that the jar was too large for a small-batch mayonnaise but that the blender itself made a beautiful mayo in a smaller vessel. The jar’s lid doubles as an anti-slip mat to place under the jar while blending. We like that it can also accommodate the chopper attachment so that you can take advantage of the blending cup’s handle. This model also includes a food processor and whisk attachment, and all attachments are dishwasher safe.
Weight
3.8 lbs.
Number of speeds
15
Accessories
Whisk, 3-cup chopping bowl, 42-oz. jug with lid
Dishwasher safe
Blending arm, whisk and chopper
2
Best Value Immersion Blender
Hamilton Beach Two-Speed Hand Blender
2
Best Value Immersion Blender
Hamilton Beach Two-Speed Hand Blender
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$35 at Amazon$29 at Walmart
Credit: Hamilton Beach
Pros
Affordable
Quickly purees soup
Cons
Cumbersome to operate for longer periods
This low-cost immersion blender does a great job blending softer foods like soups, milkshakes, whipped cream and dressings. It has a 225-watt motor, the lowest we tested, yet it was powerful enough to blend a pot of soup to a smooth consistency in under 90 seconds. It features two blending speeds (high and low) controlled by two large buttons that are easy to press down.
Of all the immersion blenders we tested, this one has the shortest shaft (5 inches), which is great for small-batch blending but would be difficult to use in a deep container like a tall pot of soup. It comes with a whisk and a food processor attachment, and both are top-rack dishwasher safe. Keep in mind that the plastic handle has a wide circumference, and it feels a little slippery, making it tiresome to hold onto, especially if you have small hands. The blending attachment did not feel as sturdy as other models we evaluated.
Weight
2.59 lbs.
Number of speeds
Two
Accessories
Blending arm, whisk and 3-cup chopping bowl
Dishwasher safe
Blending arm, whisk and chopping bowl
3
Best Immersion Blender for Smoothies
KitchenAid Two-Speed Hand Blender
3
Best Immersion Blender for Smoothies
KitchenAid Two-Speed Hand Blender
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Credit: KitchenAid
Pros
Powerful enough to blend even hard, tough foods
Available in a variety of fun colors
Tangle-free cord
Cons
Lacks additional accessories
We were impressed with the quality of this KitchenAid immersion blender — one of the more affordable ones we tested. It quickly became our go-to for smoothies: fairly quiet, powerful and easy to use. It was able to effortlessly blend the ice and whole strawberries in our smoothie into a creamy drinkable consistency. It also didn’t suction to the bottom of containers as much as other immersion blenders we tested, and the blender attachment is dishwasher safe for easy cleaning.
One of our favorite features is the thick power cord that doesn’t bunch up or get tangled. This is helpful when trying to maneuver around a busy countertop — though if you’d prefer no cord at all, we were also impressed with KitchenAid’s cordless model for smoothies. Also, the handle is rubberized for a comfortable grip and the trigger is easy to press. It doesn’t come with a lot of accessories, but it comes with a lidded 3-cup mixing jar that makes it easy to store leftover smoothies or dressing in the fridge, though we wish the jar was lipped for easy pouring.
Weight
2 lbs.
Number of speeds
Two
Accessories
Blending arm, 3-cup blending jar with lid
Dishwasher safe
Blending arm, blender jar and lid
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4
Most Versatile Immersion Blender
Braun MultiQuick 7 Hand Blender
4
Most Versatile Immersion Blender
Braun MultiQuick 7 Hand Blender
$100 at Amazon
Credit: Braun
Pros
Adjustable blade height
All four attachments are dishwasher-safe
Cons
Blade attachment collects water and must be dried thoroughly
Unlike the other immersion blenders we tested, the Braun has a variable speed button: The harder you press the more powerfully it blends. Also, the height of the blade can be adjusted during blending when you push down with the handle. This adds versatility because you can blend smaller quantities by lowering the blade. This feature helped it create a thick, uniform and rich smoothie in our tests. It features a narrow bell-shaped blade guard that has no vents, which means you don’t have to stop the blender to remove food that can get stuck around the vents. It comes with a dishwasher-safe mixing jar, food processor and whisk attachment.
Weight
1.9 lbs.
Number of speeds
Variable speed depends on how hard you press the button
Accessories
Blending arm, 20-oz beaker, whisk, 2-cup chopper
Dishwasher safe
Blending arm, beaker, whisk and chopper
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Best Immersion Blender for Emulsifying
Vitamix Immersion Blender
5
Best Immersion Blender for Emulsifying
Vitamix Immersion Blender
$150 at Amazon$125 at Walmart$125 at Sur la Table
Credit: Vitamix
Pros
Emulsified mayo with ease
LED light indicators for speed
Cons
Heaviest motor in our tests
Accessories sold separately
This straightforward immersion blender from Vitamix created a thick and smooth berry smoothie in our tests. But what really impressed us was its ability to create a quick mayonnaise that was silky and flavorful. It emulsified the mixture easily within two minutes. While it was the heaviest motor in our tests, we found the grip comfortable to hold. We also appreciated that the speed settings are clearly marked with lighted indicators. It also has a scratch-resistant material on the tip of the blade guard that allows you to puree soup in your pots without damaging them.
Weight
2 lb. 11 oz.
Number of speeds
Five
Accessories
None
Dishwasher safe
Blending arm only
6
Best Immersion Blender for Soup
Cuisinart Smart Stick Variable Speed Hand Blender
6
Best Immersion Blender for Soup
Cuisinart Smart Stick Variable Speed Hand Blender
$60 at Williams Sonoma
Credit: Amazon
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Best Cordless Immersion Blender
All-Clad Cordless Rechargeable Hand Blender
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Best Cordless Immersion Blender
All-Clad Cordless Rechargeable Hand Blender
$200 at Williams Sonoma
Credit: All-Clad
A cordless immersion blender is a smart choice if you don’t want to be tethered to one spot in the kitchen or if you don’t have an outlet by your stove. The rechargeable battery on this All-Clad model ran for over 15 minutes at high speed in our tests on a full-charged battery (it took about two hours to fully recharge from empty). Keep in mind you will need a little counter space for the charging unit.
We like the safety feature too: Tap the button on top to unlock, then press the trigger to operate. It will automatically lock itself if you don’t press the trigger after 30 seconds. The blade attachment and handle (which is narrow, comfortable and not slippery) are made of stainless steel. We were impressed with how powerful it was, and it has one of the quieter motors we evaluated — it also comes in a less expensive corded model.
How we tested immersion blenders
When the experts in the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab assess immersion blenders, we put each to the test in common tasks: blending a smoothie, making mayonnaise and pureeing soup directly in a pot.
The smoothie test evaluates a blender’s ability to tackle ice and whole strawberries. The mayonnaise test indicates the capacity to emulsify, which needs to happen smoothly and slowly to create stability. The soup test helps us understand the blender’s ability to puree large quantities of ingredients (including potato and broccoli) without splatter or leaving chunks.
We also consider the weight, comfort and available accessories for each machine. We review the instruction manual and appreciate quick start guides, helpful illustrations or images and tips or recipes.
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Is an immersion blender worth it?
Our experts think it is worth it to add an immersion blender to your kitchen, especially if you are a lover of smooth soups and quick sauces. It’s easy to use, reasonable to store and quicker to clean than a countertop blender.
An immersion blender is great for small jobs like making pesto, dips, mayonnaise, whipped cream and even scrambled eggs. Good immersion blenders can whip up smoothies, milkshakes and frozen drinks for one or two people — but that’s where they cap out since the motor (and blades) are smaller than a countertop blender and cannot run for a very long time without overheating.
We do advise that you avoid hard foods (like nuts and seeds) or very fibrous ones (such as kale and carrots) because they generally won’t become silky smooth; for those, we do recommend a high-powered blender or food processor. Also note that with an immersion blender, the blade needs to be fully submerged to work; you may find that you have trouble blending very small quantities.
What to consider before buying an immersion blender
✔️ Corded vs. cordless: A cord offers constant power, but it can get tangled or burned or could knock things over on a busy kitchen counter and stovetop. Cordless models are portable and convenient, but they need to be charged between uses or they may lose power before you can finish the job.
✔️ Blade guard vents: The blade guard is the dome-shaped part of the blender arm that covers the blades. We found that wide blade guards with large vents do a better job of circulating the food for better and faster blending. They are also easier to clean because food stuck under the blades is more accessible. Just make sure the blade guard will fit easily in your favorite pots and smoothie cups.
✔️ Handle and grip: To operate an immersion blender, you’ll grip the handle with one hand and press the on, off or speed buttons with your fingers, so it needs to feel comfortable to hold and operate simultaneously. Your hands will fatigue if the handle is too large, if the buttons are too small or awkwardly placed or if the blender feels heavy. Also, the buttons should be easy to press without much force. Ideally, your fingers will fall naturally on the buttons when you hold the handle. We found non-slip rubber handles to be softer and easier to grip.
✔️ Design: Look for a model that’s compact enough to store in a kitchen drawer. Though immersion blenders are easy to clean, we prefer models that have a removable blender attachment that is dishwasher-safe.
✔️ Additional attachments: Many immersion blenders function with a motor that can also be connected to attachments for chopping, processing, whisking or frothing. If you already have stand-alone versions of these appliances, you can save money by buying a model without the extras, but they can be a convenient option if you don’t own the pieces or want to consolidate your storage. One accessory we highly recommend is a sturdy, tall and narrow blending jar: It helps ensure the blender is submerged, reduces splattering and makes the up-and-down motion needed to blend easier. Plus, you can serve or store food directly in it.
✔️ Wattage: We have found this is less important than other factors. The immersion blenders we tested had motors between 225 and 600 watts and although wattage is an indicator of power, we did not find that it’s a reflection of quality, performance or comfort.
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The 10 Best Immersion Blenders of 2023
An immersion blender, also called a handheld blender, can be a convenient, easy-to-clean, and compact alternative to a full-size blender since it can be tucked into a drawer or cabinet. It can be used for a variety of everyday kitchen tasks, such as mixing pancake batter, whisking eggs, whipping cream, blending smoothies or sauces, and even pureeing baby food. It’s an essential tool for blending creamy, pureed soups, like butternut squash soup, right in the pot. Ready to get going? We found the best immersion blenders on the market.
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Cuisinart Smart Stick Variable Speed Hand Blender Review
Cuisinart may be the most familiar name in food processors, and this immersion blender lives up to the brand’s reputation. It has a button for either continuous or pulse blending, as well as variable speed control so you can choose exactly the speed that’s right for you—no need to rely on a preset. We preferred using the highest speed setting for most recipes, but the adjustable speed is useful for blending softer foods like avocados or recipes that may splatter.
The blender only has two buttons on its front; an on button and a lock button, which needs to be depressed before the blender will turn on, but then it can be released. (While that might be a safety feature, we found it awkward to use.) It comes with a jar that’s perfect for blending smoothies or making mayonnaise, a chopper attachment that’s great for making salsas and prepping veggies, and a whisk attachment for making whipped cream or beating eggs.
Price at time of publish:$70
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Power Rating: 300 watts | Speed(s): Variable | Dimensions: 5. 5 x 8.5 x 13 inches | Warranty: 3 years
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What We Like
Comfortable soft-grip handle
Variety of colors to choose from
Simple, easy-to-use design
What We Don’t Like
This simple two-speed blender has a removable blending arm that makes cleaning easier and comes from a brand that’s much-loved when it comes to kitchen appliances and gadgets. The blender doesn’t include a lot of accessories or frills that add to the price, so it’s quite affordable despite the quality. The soft-grip handle is easy to hold when blending, so it’s comfortable to use no matter how much you need to blend, and it comes with a handy blending jar with a lid, so it can be used for storage before or after foods are blended.
Like many KitchenAid products, this comes in a wide range of colors, so you can match this to your stand mixer or kitchen décor, or add a pop of color to the kitchen.
Price at time of publish:$52
Power Rating: 220 watts | Speed(s): 2 | Dimensions: 2.3 x 2.3 x 15.8 inches | Warranty: 1 year
What Our Editors Say
“This KitchenAid blender gets the job done well—and fast. Plus, it’s so easy to clean. The blending arm quickly detaches, so you can rinse it in the sink.” — Julia Warren, SVP of Commerce Operations
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Vitamix Immersion Blender Review
Vitamix makes blenders that have a top-of-the-line reputation for professional and home use, and its immersion blender fully lives up to that hype. Thicker soups, sauces, and smoothies can be tricky to get all-the-way smooth and cause some immersion blenders to overheat, but this handheld blender has the power and durability to handle tough jobs and large batch sizes every time.
It has five different speeds and can run continuously for up to four minutes before automatically shutting off. Lastly, the heat-safe shield at the bottom will keep this blender from damaging your nonstick cookware. When tested, it was both easy to use and easy to clean, and the 5-foot-long cord helped to reach between pots and faraway outlets.
At around $150, the Vitamix Immersion Blender is one of the more expensive immersion blenders on the market. If you can spring for it, it’s worth the price and will last a long time.
Price at time of publish:$150
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Power Rating: 625 watts | Speed(s): 5 | Dimensions: 3 x 18 x 3 inches | Warranty: 3 years
Testing Takeaway
“Except for the time when I purposely let the blender run for the full four minutes, I never needed to run it that long. Most tasks were accomplished in under a minute. “
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What We Like
Easy to clean
Powerful
Sturdy
What We Don’t Like
Noisy
Mueller’s stick blender is a great option if our top picks don’t quite fit within the budget for an immersion blender. With a full copper motor and 500 watts of power, this handheld blender is plenty powerful to handle making baby food purees, smoothies, smooth soups and sauces, and even homemade peanut or almond butter. Reviewers say everything about this blender feels sturdy, durable, well-made, and comparable to blenders that cost twice as much.
It includes a milk frother for the ultimate upgrade to homemade lattes and a whisk attachment so you can use it to whip cream, beat eggs, or make a batch of homemade mayo for sandwiches. Clean up of the blender and attachments is as simple as running under warm water or popping them in the dishwasher for a more thorough cleaning.
Price at time of publish:$40
Power Rating: 500 watts | Speed(s): 9 | Dimensions: 2.68 x 4.92 x 15.59 inches | Warranty: 1 year
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For smoothie-making, you’ll need a blender that can handle ice and frozen fruits—this one can handle that and so much more. In fact, this particular model comes with four different attachments: an immersion blender, food processor, whisk, and milk frother.
The blending wand is made from durable stainless steel and has four blades total, making it a powerful and efficient blending tool. The food processor attachment can hold up to 500 milliliters worth of ingredients and is ideal for salsas, sauces, and soups. In addition to the whisk and frother attachments, the bundle comes with a beaker lined with measurements.
With a total of eight speeds and a turbo setting, the UTalent Immersion Hand Blender is a strong, versatile tool able to tackle all sorts of kitchen duties.
Price at time of publish: $50
Power Rating: 250 watts | Speed(s): 8 | Dimensions: 2.4 x 2.4 x 15 inches
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Difficult to clean
Made for commercial kitchen use but priced in line with home-use immersion blenders, this has the power to blend 3 gallons of soup. While this is called a light-duty blender, it’s designed for light duty in a professional kitchen environment, so it will be more than enough for your home kitchen.
This is lighter in weight than more robust commercial units, so it’s easy to hold and use. It has two speeds so you can control the texture of your food, operated with a simple button. This doesn’t come with any extras, but it’s a powerful choice for cooks who prefer commercial appliances.
Price at time of publish:$109
Power Rating: 100 watts | Speed(s): 2 | Dimensions: 4.5 x 4.5 x 16 inches | Warranty: 1 year
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What We Like
Easy, one-handed use
Solid construction
Cordless, making cleaning and storage easier
What We Don’t Like
All-Clad Immersion Blender Review
This may be one of the easiest immersion blenders to clean since there’s no cord to worry about, and the shaft removes from the body of the blender. The removable shaft also gives you options for storage in small spaces where the full blender might not fit as well. It is important to note, however, that the components of this blender must be washed by hand. This is the cordless version of the blender we reviewed previously.
This is a high-powered immersion blender with a variable five-speed setting so you’ll have complete control of the texture of your refried beans, soups, or pureed vegetables. You can even use this for a quick chop of nuts since the blade shroud gives you plenty of space. This cordless model has the same power as the previously reviewed blender at 600 watts, but you will pay a premium for the convenience of cutting the cord.
It comes with a recharging base that doubles as upright storage housing. While this doesn’t include any accessories that you might find with other blenders, a mini chopper and a whisk are available for purchase if you need those options.
Price at time of publish:$230
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Power Rating: 600 watts | Speed(s): 5 | Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.9 x 10.9 inches | Warranty: 2 years
Testing Takeaway
“We liked the variable speed control at the top of the blender and found there was a very noticeable difference from low speed to high speed. “
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While most immersion blenders are designed to mimic the functions of a blender, this one also takes on many of the functions of a food processor, with a 6-cup processing bowl powered by the blender body. The bowl includes an adjustable slicing blade with 18 thickness settings, so you can slice potatoes for chips or carrots for soup. A reversible shredding disk lets you choose from two different shredding options, while the processor bowl’s S-blade lets you chop, blend, or puree, just like a larger food processor.
Another unique accessory is the Variable Mashing Leg, which lets you choose fine, medium, or coarse mashing with a twist of the head, so you can use your immersion blender for mashing potatoes without the risk of them turning into glue.
When you’re using the immersion blender in its traditional mode, the shape of the blade housing reduces suction, so it won’t get stuck to the bottom of your containers while you blend. Plus, it has 15 speeds, giving you greater control of the result. Ice crushing blades and a whisk attachment are included, making this an incredibly versatile appliance.
Price at time of publish:$160
Power Rating: 240 watts | Speed(s): 15 | Dimensions: 9 x 11.5 x 11 inches | Warranty: 1 year
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While any immersion blender can be used to puree bananas or cooked carrots, this set was created with babies in mind. It has an extra blade and larger cutting area, so purees get smoother faster. The bell-shaped shroud over the blades keeps splashing to a minimum, so there will be less mess to clean up when cooking is done, and there are two speeds, so you can adjust the food texture to suit your baby’s needs. The included 1. 5-cup chopper lets you chop as well as puree, so you can add some texture to the baby food or make a dip for yourself at the end of the day.
This includes a 20-ounce blending beaker that’s the perfect size for the blender, so you don’t have to scramble for a jar to use. You can also use the beaker for making smoothies or cocktails. A flexible silicone freezer tray lets you make and freeze up to nine portions in advance, then just pop them out and thaw or heat them when you need them.
Price at time of publish:$74
Power Rating: 350 watts | Speed(s): 2 | Dimensions: 2.2 x 2.2 x 15 inches | Warranty: 2 years
What Our Editors Say
“Multipurpose tools are a must for small kitchens, and Braun’s Multiquick has everything you need. The blending wand makes ultra-smooth soups and smoothies, and the mini chopper is great for blitzing together small batches of sauce or homemade baby food. “ — Patty Lee, Senior Food Editor
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Soup is such a cozy and comforting meal, perfect for wintery nights, sick days, or any occasion, really. If you want to make quick, homemade soups, an immersion blender is a must-have in the kitchen.
This particular hand blender has a 6-inch long stem, so you’re able to blend ingredients in deep pots with ease. Many reviewers praise how straightforward the operation is: There are two speeds, the blending and whisk attachments switch with ease, and cleaning is simple since both attachments are dishwasher-safe. That said, multiple reviewers did note that the handle grew warm after a few minutes of blending.
The overall design is sleek and beautiful. Thanks to the ergonomic handle, it’s easy to grip and hold while operating. There are seven colors to choose from so you can find one that matches your kitchen decor.
Price at time of publish: $30
Power Rating: 250 watts | Speed(s): 2 | Dimensions: 2.44 x 2.44 x 14.57 inches | Warranty: 2 years
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Final Verdict
We love the Cuisinart CSB-179 Smart Stick Hand Blender for its overall quality, versatility, and useful included attachments that should cover almost all your needs. For something that costs less but doesn’t skimp on performance, we recommend the Mueller Ultra-Stick 500 Watt 9-Speed Immersion Hand Blender.
What to Look for in an Immersion Blender
Design
Immersion blenders are meant to be smaller, more compact, and easier to store than regular blenders and food processors, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t variation when it comes to size, weight, and style.
Pay attention to the size of the blender head—some are too bulky to fit in a standard smoothie cup and are designed for large batches. Also, decide whether you want a corded or cordless model. Cordless models offer convenience but need to be recharged often. Finally, pay attention to whether the shaft detaches, which makes for easier cleaning and storage.
Power
Think about what you will be using your immersion blender for the most. Some are perfect for purees, like when you want to make baby food. Others are designed to slice through ice for quick smoothie-making. Most immersion blenders start at about 200 watts but can go up to 1,000 watts. In general, the higher the wattage, the greater the power.
Speed Settings
Most immersion blenders offer a high and low speed. High speeds are best for blending tougher ingredients, like fibrous vegetables or ice, while low speeds can chop vegetables for salsa and retain some texture.
Some models have variable speed settings, which gives you greater control and versatility over the finishes texture and consistency of your blends.
Included Accessories
If all you want is a stick blender, then there’s no reason to pay more for lots of extras—particularly because they might not be the highest quality. However, a lot of immersion blenders come with convenient items like a chopper or a whisk attachment and blender jars. If you’re getting an all-in-one immersion blender package, keep in mind how you’ll store everything—some come with storage cases for all the pieces so nothing gets lost.
FAQs
Why use an immersion blender instead of a regular blender?
An immersion blender gives you more flexibility, since you can blend recipes directly in a cooking pot, cup, jar, or mixing bowl. Not having to transfer recipes into a regular blender saves time, makes less of a mess, and cuts down on the number of dishes to clean.
Immersion blenders also do a better job of blended or pureeing small amounts of food. Regular blenders often need to be filled to a certain level for the most efficient blending. They’re also smaller and therefore easier to store compared to countertop blenders.
Can you froth milk with an immersion blender?
Yes, you can froth milk with an immersion blender. Place your milk of choice in a container with tall sides to prevent splashing. A Mason jar or drinking glass will work.
Can you use an immersion blender for mashed potatoes?
Immersion blenders will mash potatoes, but many cooks report the texture of the potatoes turns gummy and starchy due to the high speed of blenders.
The best tool to mash potatoes for a creamy, but not gummy, texture is either a hand masher or a ricer.
How do you use an immersion blender without splashing?
Blend in a container with tall sides to keep splashing to a minimum. Tall drinking glasses, Mason jars, pitchers, and deep pots are your best options. Another tip to cut down on splashing is to make sure the blade head of the immersion blender is completely submerged.
Can you use an immersion blender in a nonstick pan?
You can, but you run the risk of scratching the nonstick coating if the blades make contact with the bottom or sides of the pan. To prevent this, don’t touch the blades to the bottom of the pan and hold the immersion blender at an angle.
Some immersion blenders, like the Vitamix model, have been specially designed with blade guards for use in nonstick cookware. Still, if you’re worried about your nonstick pans, it may be better to blend in another container to be safe.
Can an immersion blender replace a hand mixer?
While an immersion blender can handle some of the same tasks as a hand mixer, like whipping egg whites into stiff peaks or making whipped cream, it cannot replace a hand mixer. Immersion blenders are not equipped to mix stiff batters or cream sugar into butter.
Why Trust The Spruce Eats?
Donna Currie is a cookbook author and food writer who specializes in product reviews and recipes. Her kitchen is filled with all the latest gadgets, from smart blenders to immersion blenders, and she’s tested out models from numerous brands on this list.
Julia Warren, SVP of Commerce Operations at The Spruce Eats, loves using her KitchenAid immersion blender, featured above, and Patty Lee, Senior Editor for The Spruce Eats, uses her Braun immersion blender to make everything from sauces to homemade baby food for her son.
This roundup was updated by Katrina Munichiello, a writer and editor who specializes in the tea and food industries, Katya Weiss-Andersson, a professional chef who is an evangelist for the convenience and versatility of immersion blenders, and The Spruce Eats Staff Writer Allison Wignall, who focuses on food and kitchen products.
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Snacks that require a blender
The blender is great for making spreadable snacks. They can be served at the table at any time with toast or bread. But such dishes have a short shelf life, no longer than five days in the refrigerator.
1. Classic Hummus
This protein-rich dish comes from Israeli cuisine. Until now, in Hebrew, the word “hummus” is translated both as chickpeas and as a snack.
Ingredients
100 g dry chickpeas;
2 tablespoons tahini (sesame paste) or 40 g sesame;
3 tablespoons olive oil;
½ lemon;
½ teaspoon cumin;
½ teaspoon paprika;
salt to taste;
pine nuts – for serving.
Preparation
Wash chickpeas and soak in water for 8-10 hours. Place the pot of beans over low heat and simmer for 1½ to 2 hours until completely softened. Drain the liquid and remove the skin from the chickpeas with your hands.
If you haven’t found a ready-made sesame paste, you can cook it yourself in 3 minutes. Roast the sesame seeds over low heat. Transfer the seeds to a bowl, pour in 1 tablespoon of olive oil and grind with a blender. Tahini is ready.
Add cooked chickpeas, 2 tablespoons oil, lemon juice, cumin, paprika to pasta and blend until smooth. Salt to taste. If the mass is thicker than the pâté, add some water. When serving, you can decorate the hummus with pine nuts.
2. Chicken liver pate
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This appetizer was invented 250 years ago, Germany and France are still fighting for the title of its homeland. In our country, pates appeared only in the middle of the last century.
Ingredients
1 bulb;
1 carrot;
2 tablespoons vegetable oil;
500 g chicken liver;
salt, pepper to taste;
bay leaf – to taste;
100 g butter.
Preparation
Peel the vegetables and cut the onions into rings and the carrots into slices. Fry the onion in vegetable oil over low heat for 7 minutes, then add the carrots.
Rinse the liver, cut into small pieces and add to the vegetables. Season with salt, pepper and parsley, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender. When piercing the meat, clear juice should stand out.
Transfer the liver to a deep bowl. Add oil and remove bay leaf. Blend with a blender until smooth. Let the pâté cool in the refrigerator before serving.
3. Guacamole
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Some consider guacamole to be a Mexican sauce, but it’s still an appetizer on its own. It is traditionally served with nachos or potato chips.
Ingredients
2 ripe avocados;
1 lime or lemon;
2 tablespoons olive oil;
1 tomato;
½ onion;
3 sprigs of cilantro;
¼ chili pepper;
salt to taste.
Preparation
Peel and pit the avocado, slice it and pour over the citrus juice to prevent it from turning brown. Blend the pieces with olive oil in a blender.
Cut the tomato into small cubes. Chop onion, cilantro and chili pepper. If you want the appetizer to have a sauce-like consistency, puree the rest of the ingredients with a blender. However, this is optional: Traditionally, guacamole is more like a finely chopped salad than a sauce. Just mix everything, salt and serve.
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Soups that require a blender
1. Gazpacho
Spanish Easy puree soup is especially good in the heat – it is served cold.
Ingredients
4-5 tomatoes;
1 cucumber;
1 bulb;
1 bell pepper;
750 ml tomato juice;
3 sprigs of cilantro;
2 tablespoons wine vinegar;
4 tablespoons olive oil;
salt, pepper to taste;
tabasco – to taste;
greens – for serving.
Preparation
Peel tomatoes, cucumbers, onions and seeds from peppers. Puree half of the vegetables with a blender, add tomato juice, chopped cilantro, vinegar and oil. Mix thoroughly, salt, pepper and put Tabasco.
If the puree is too thick, dilute it with water to the consistency of yoghurt. Cut the remaining vegetables into cubes and add to the soup. Then put the gazpacho in the refrigerator for half an hour. Serve with herbs: parsley, celery or basil.
2. Cheese Cream Soup with Chicken
A delicate dish that can not only be prepared for lunch on any day, but also served during an exquisite family dinner.
Ingredients
250 g chicken fillet;
2 liters of water;
salt to taste;
1 bulb;
2 tablespoons vegetable oil;
2 tablespoons flour;
50 g butter;
400 g hard cheese;
250 ml cream, 33% fat;
greens – for serving.
Preparation
Cover the chicken with water and boil for 30 minutes to make a broth. Lay out the fillet and salt to taste.
Peel and finely chop the onion. Fry over low heat in vegetable oil for 7 minutes. Throw in the flour and stir until the onion softens.
Add the chicken, onion and butter to the broth and blend with a blender until smooth. On a coarse grater, grate the cheese into a saucepan. Pour in cold cream and mix thoroughly. Put the soup on a slow fire and cook until the cheese is completely dissolved.
Serve with herbs.
3. Vichyssoise
In France, Vichyssoise or onion soup is usually served cold. Like gazpacho in Spain, it not only saves from hunger, but also refreshes in the heat.
Ingredients
1 bulb;
400 g potatoes;
400 g leeks;
100 g butter;
1 liter chicken broth;
salt to taste;
7 tablespoons 15% cream;
greens – for serving.
Preparation
Peel the onions and potatoes and wash the leek. Melt the butter in a saucepan and add both types of finely chopped onions. Saute until vegetables are soft. Pour in the stock, season with salt and add the diced potatoes. Boil for half an hour over low heat.
Whip the finished vichyssoise with a blender, adding cold cream. Let the soup chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. When serving, you can decorate the dish with herbs.
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Sauces that require a blender
Homemade sauces are stored for no longer than five days in the refrigerator. But they are much tastier and healthier than store-bought ones: they do not contain thickeners and artificial additives.
1. Homemade mayonnaise
Homemade Provence can be used to make garlic and mustard sauces, tartare and a thousand islands.
Ingredients
2 eggs;
1 teaspoon mustard;
sugar, pepper, salt to taste;
1 tablespoon lemon juice;
100 ml olive oil;
100 ml sunflower oil.
Preparation
Whisk the eggs, mustard, sugar, pepper and salt in a blender. Add lemon juice and gradually pour in both types of oil, continuing to mix. Store mayonnaise in the refrigerator.
2. Pesto
Italian sauce suitable for pasta, sandwiches, cheese, meat and vegetables.
Ingredients
2 garlic cloves;
a pinch of sea salt;
30 g fresh basil;
10 g fresh parsley;
40 g pine nuts;
70 g parmesan;
100 ml olive oil.
Preparation
Peel the garlic and mash it in a mortar and mortar with sea salt. If the size of the mortar allows, add finely chopped greens. Otherwise, punch everything with a blender.
Place pine nuts on a hot dry pan and dry until fragrant. Grate the cheese on a fine grater.
Combine all ingredients and gradually pour in the oil. Mix with a blender at the lowest speed so as not to spoil the taste of the sauce. Ready-made pesto will thicken slightly in the refrigerator.
3. Adjika
Caucasian sauce will come in handy during the barbecue season. The sharpness of homemade adjika can be adjusted independently.
Ingredients
1 bell pepper;
2 garlic cloves;
5 tomatoes;
1 bunch cilantro;
40 g horseradish;
2 chili peppers;
½ tablespoon salt.
Preparation
Peel bell peppers and garlic. Chop them, as well as tomatoes, cilantro, horseradish and chili. Mix the ingredients with a blender. It is better to gradually add chili, so as not to overdo it with spiciness. Salt the resulting sauce.
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Smoothies that require a blender
One of the great things about smoothies is that you can make them with anything left in the fridge. Plus, it’s delicious, nutritious, and a great start to the day.
1. Banana milk smoothie with chia seeds
Milk smoothie can be based on any vegetable milk. For a richer flavor, opt for oatmeal. Rice has a bitter taste, and coconut resembles birch sap.
Ingredients
1 banana;
250 ml oat milk;
1 tablespoon chia seeds;
cinnamon – to taste.
Preparation
Peel and slice banana, add to oat milk. Whisk the ingredients in a blender.
Put in the chia seeds, stir and refrigerate for 10 minutes to swell slightly. Banana smoothies can be sprinkled with cinnamon on top.
2. Blueberry Oatmeal Smoothie
Oatmeal smoothie can replace your usual breakfast cereal. There is no need to pre-cook the cereal.
Ingredients
50 g oatmeal;
125 ml water;
100 g fresh or frozen blueberries;
250 ml milk;
2 tablespoons of berry syrup, honey or jam.
Preparation
Cover oatmeal with hot water and microwave for 2 minutes at 850 W. Add blueberries to the prepared porridge and puree with a blender. Pour milk mixture over and whisk again.
For a sweeter smoothie, add honey, berry syrup or jam.
3. Strawberry Beetroot Smoothie
Ingredients
1 apple;
½ beets;
250 ml strawberries;
½ avocado;
1 tablespoon lemon juice;
125 ml cold water.
Preparation
Peel and coarsely chop the apple and beets. Add strawberries, avocado, lemon juice to them and mix with a blender. Gradually pour in cold water until the consistency of liquid yogurt.
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Desserts that require a blender
A blender can be used to grind nuts and beat eggs with sugar for desserts.
1. Chocolate hazelnut spread
You can make your favorite Nutella from childhood in about 40 minutes.
Ingredients
2 eggs;
750 ml sugar;
4 tablespoons of flour;
2 tablespoons cocoa;
250 ml walnuts, peanuts or hazelnuts;
1 teaspoon butter;
pinch of vanillin;
500 ml milk.
Preparation
Beat eggs at room temperature with sugar in a blender. When the sand dissolves, gradually pour in the flour and mix, then add the cocoa.
Peel and grind the nuts with a blender. Put the egg mixture, butter and vanilla to the nuts. Pour the resulting mass with milk, mix until smooth.
Put the pasta on a slow fire and cook for about 20 minutes. Stir constantly so it doesn’t burn. Pour the finished dessert into jars and refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. Orange marmalade
Dessert can be eaten with bread or biscuits. Some gourmets combine confiture with cheese, meat and liver pate.
Ingredients
5 oranges;
3 tablespoons lemon juice;
2 liters of cold water;
1 kg of sugar.
Preparation
Wash the oranges and peel with a paring knife. Cut the skin into strips and pour boiling water to remove the bitterness. Leave for a couple of hours. During this time, change the water twice, and then drain.
Divide the oranges into wedges. If you want to leave the pieces in the dessert whole, peel them from the film. For a smooth dessert consistency, grind the citrus with a blender.
Bring the resulting mass or orange slices with lemon juice, water and zest to a boil over low heat. When the volume of the mixture is reduced by half, gradually add sugar. Boil for 10 minutes, then take a spoonful of confiture and cool. If you get the consistency of jelly, the dessert is ready. Otherwise, cook the mass for another 10 minutes.
3. Brownie
The traditional American brownie resembles a brownie with a very soft center.
Ingredients
200 g dark chocolate;
120 g butter;
170 g sugar;
3 chicken eggs;
½ teaspoon vanilla extract;
120 g flour;
60 g cocoa;
¼ teaspoon sea salt.
Preparation
Melt the chocolate and butter in a bain-marie. Beat sugar, eggs and vanilla extract with a blender until a light mass is obtained. Pour in chocolate and butter mixture.
Add flour, 50 g cocoa, salt to the resulting mass and mix. Line a baking sheet with baking paper and lay out the dough. Smooth out the edges with a knife.
Bake the brownies in a preheated oven at 180°C for 25-27 minutes. Cut the finished dessert into rectangles and sprinkle with the remaining cocoa.
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Blenders can replace kitchen appliances such as a mixer, coffee grinder, and sometimes a food processor. They help you mix, whisk or grind food, saving you time. In addition, the use of additional nozzles allows you to cut vegetables into different slices and cubes, knead thick dough, pump air out of the food storage container.
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Types of blenders
Before choosing a blender, you should get acquainted with its types:
submersible – for grinding soft foods and whipping them into puree: boiled vegetables, meat, fish;
stationary – it is convenient to prepare liquid cocktails and smoothies, various puree soups in them, but the devices should not be used for grinding dry foods;
grinders for grinding meat into mincemeat, nuts into crumbs and other hard foods, however they have limitations in use;
combined, combining the functions of an immersion blender and a chopper: a soup blender, a blender-juice extractor, a blender-mixer.
The first two types are the most popular, and they will be discussed further.
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Features of immersion blenders
By design, immersion blenders are a convenient handle with a built-in motor, on which chopper knives are fixed. When processing products with the device, you can use any convenient container. This allows you to process different quantities of ingredients, including small portions.
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The advantages of submersible devices include:
many attachments – the presence of options for a food processor, mixer, meat grinder, manual “crusher” for puree and others;
small dimensions, which makes it mobile;
can be used for processing almost all products: meat and fish, vegetables, fruits, berries, cheese, coffee beans, crackers;
the presence of knives, which allows not to use a large number of nozzles;
simple assembly;
processes soft and cooked foods faster;
easily grinds even small ingredients such as herbs, seeds, spices, dried fruits, which usually stick to the sides of the bowl;
high capacity;
easier to achieve uniformity by manually moving the nozzle at different angles.
Such devices have no disadvantages in terms of technical characteristics, but there are also uncomfortable moments when using :
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the operating device must be held in the hand all the time and the button must be constantly pressed;
handle can slip out of hand;
no lids for different containers, therefore, when chopping or churning food, there may be splashes;
Shake cocktails and liquid drinks cannot be fully prepared.
These blenders are small in size, so they fit easily even in small kitchen cabinets and are easy to transport. It is especially recommended to purchase such equipment for families with small children and often need to cook small portions. With a blender, you can very quickly prepare mashed potatoes, vegetable soup, whip cream for a cake or cake.
Features of stand blenders
Stand blenders (or shakers) are devices with a bowl mounted on a stand. It contains knives that grind or whip products.
This blender comes standard with:
body;
bowl;
removable knives;
container cover.
They are very easy to use. You just need to place the ingredients in the bowl, close the lid, select the grinding program and press the start button. But it should be borne in mind that such a device can only grind food, and not cut them.
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The main advantages of shakers:
ideally prepare liquid and semi-liquid smoothies, mixes and cocktails;
there is no need for constant participation of a person in the process and to hold the device in hand;
easy maintenance, many models are self-cleaning;
high power, which allows you to crush quite solid substances, including ice, frozen berries and fruits, or nuts;
it is convenient to wash the bowl without fear of cuts of knives;
bowl with lid prevents splashing.
But stationary products also have their disadvantages:
storage requires more space – the dimensions and weight of such kitchen appliances often do not allow convenient use in a small kitchen;
they do not grind fruits and vegetables well;
small portions cannot be prepared;
The volume of the bowl capacity can limit the cooking of a large number of products and you will have to do several approaches.
How to choose a stand blender
These shakers are usually equipped with different nozzles and knives, small grinders for coffee and various spices. Some models have special glasses – separately for vegetables, mashed soups, various types of cocktails.
If you decide to opt for a stationary instrument, there are a number of important features to consider.
1. The power of the device It ranges from 150-1000 watts. 350-700 W is enough for cocktails, 800 W for grinding solid ingredients, 1000 W for smoothies to get a homogeneous mass. Keep in mind that the higher the power, the greater the noise and price of the blender, but also its capabilities.
2. Cup volume According to the passport, the nominal volume can be from 400 ml to 2 liters, but you need to use 100-200 ml less (from 300 ml to 1.7 liters, respectively).
3. Bowl material It is made of plastic, glass or metal. Much less often – from tritan. Plastic bowls are lighter and cheaper, and they don’t break, but they can get scratched over time. Also, plastic is not always heat resistant, so it may not be suitable for hot foods. Glass ones do not scratch, but they can be broken, besides, they are heavier than metal ones. But these materials are resistant to hot temperatures. Tritan is durable, heat-resistant and comfortable, but much more expensive.
4. Quality and quantity of knives There can be two or one, straight or curved. With two knives, chopping is faster and more efficient, and curved knives are suitable for better mixing. The material is more reliable than stainless steel, although there are also plastic ones. For grinding products of high hardness, the device must have special knives or a removable grinder.
5. Strength of the base The weight and strength of the base unit with motor affects the reliability of the device, especially when working with solid products and at high speeds. Metal is heavier and more stable than plastic, but more expensive.
6. Speed settings The more speed settings, the more variety the blender can handle. There are models with up to 20 or 30 modes, but they are more suitable for a professional cook. For everyday cooking, 5 to 8 speeds are usually enough. Often in addition there is a turbo mode and a pulse. High speed settings are used for grinding hard ingredients or for more thorough whipping and mixing.
7. Control method The gears can be changed mechanically with a knob or electronically via buttons or touch screen.
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Immersion blender selection
These models are more popular due to their wide range of options. But in different models there are many differences. Here are the main criteria that you need to consider when choosing an immersion blender.
1. Power It affects the working speed and the ability to process heavy or hard products. In most types – from 140 to 2000 watts. For products with a lot of softness, a device up to 450 W is suitable, for ice, nuts and other similar products – above 600 W. For a manual device, it is important to choose the right power for your tasks. If you choose it incorrectly, you will have a big load on your hands, or the device will quickly fail.
2. Speed modes Submersible models range from multiple speeds up to 30, and often include pulse and turbo modes. A small number of speeds are suitable for the simplest tasks. But it is desirable that the blender has a wider range for processing different ingredients and smooth adjustment of modes. The higher the speed, the more thoroughly you can grind, beat or mix the products. And the smaller the speed change step, the easier it is to prepare the desired consistency of the mixture. A variety of speeds is especially important for an immersion blender because they can be changed during operation and adjusted to a specific product and desired consistency.
3. Housing material Usually plastic or metal is used. Be sure to pay attention to whether there are rubberized inserts on the body that prevent the blender from slipping out of your hands when using the device.
4. Nozzle and knives The most reliable material of these elements is high strength stainless steel, which does not corrode for many years. Plastic ones wear out faster and can break, and are also not suitable for immersion in hot foods. Nozzles with wavy edges mix better, but spray the mass a little more. Blenders also differ in the number of interchangeable nozzles. The package usually includes three main types of nozzles: a blender for mixing and fine cutting, a whisk for whipping and a grinder for minced meat and chopping solid foods. With nozzles for different types of mixtures and shredders, you can mix any food. Additionally, grinders of various sizes for grinding solid foods and meat, a special nozzle for mashing, a vacuum pump and others can be added.
5. Type of power supply – cord or battery Usually, immersion blenders are connected using cords from the mains, the length of which reaches 1.5 m. However, if you want to use the blender not only in the kitchen, but also in other rooms or outdoors, it is better to choose a wireless device. True, its mass will be greater due to the built-in battery, and the battery life of the device is not more than half an hour. The intensity and power when using the battery will also be less.
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Choosing a hand blender
How to choose the right blender
To understand how to choose the right blender, it is important to carefully study the features of different devices and determine your goals. To begin with, determine for which products you will use the appliance, how often you will cook and in what volumes. Not only the type of product depends on this, but also its characteristics.
If you are comfortable with small batches, manual control of mixing and chopping, pureeing, blending, chopping or blending soft fresh and cooked foods, the immersion blender is for you. It copes with both vegetables and fruits, as well as hard meats or nuts.
Also suitable if you need a compact device that can be easily folded and carried. It is ideal for small kitchens, when you need to prepare meals for children or use the device outside the kitchen area.
When you need to prepare large portions, grind frozen and solid foods, mix drinks and liquid smoothies, and you don’t want to strain your hands, you need a stationary blender. When choosing a shaker, it is important to calculate the optimal bowl volume for your needs so that you do not have to load the blender several times.
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9.3
Multi-Purpose
9.4
Smoothies (Single Serving)
9.6
Smoothies (Multiple Servings)
9.6
Ice Crushing
9.1
Professional Use
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Blender Type
Full Size Blender
Power
1,640 W
Hot Blending
Yes
The Vitamix A3500 is a well-built and versatile full-size blender that comes with a 64-ounce jar that should be enough to tackle most of your blending needs. It’s on the higher end of Vitamix’s range, and its controls include a speed dial, a programmable timer, and five blending programs. Like other ‘Ascent’ blenders, it’s Bluetooth-compatible, and you can connect to a companion app that offers even more programs.
Our Verdict
9.3
Multi-Purpose
The Vitamix A3500 is outstanding for multi-purpose use. It doesn’t have any trouble with hard food like nuts, makes incredibly smooth blends with fibrous ingredients, and can process ice into a snow-like consistency very quickly. It can also hot blend and offers a wide range of speed settings to suit different recipes. This blender is easy to clean, and the jar and lid are dishwasher-safe.
9.4
Smoothies (Single Serving)
The Vitamix A3500 is superb for single-serve smoothies. Even though it only comes with a 64-ounce blending jar, you can use it to make exceptionally silky single-serve smoothies with ingredients like kale. The ‘Smoothie’ blending program makes it a very easy process. The jar and lid are easy to clean by hand and dishwasher-safe.
9.6
Smoothies (Multiple Servings)
It’s superb for making multiple servings of smoothies. If you fill the 64-ounce jar to its full capacity, it does a fantastic job of processing big batches of fibrous ingredients. It’s very well-suited for making a big batch of smoothies with ingredients like kale. You can also use it to make snow-like ice for frozen drinks. The jar is easy to clean by hand and dishwasher-safe.
9.6
Ice Crushing
The Vitamix A3500 is fantastic for ice-crushing. This well-built blender can make snow-like crushed ice in under a minute, meaning you can go right from blending to drinking margaritas as quickly as possible.
Pros
Very well-built with premium material.
Easy to clean.
Produces snow-like ice in less than a minute.
9.5
Soups
The Vitamix A3500 is incredible for soups. It can liquefy ingredients like kale, and it’s safe to use for hot blending, so you can easily puree vegetables for a soup or sauce. There’s even a dedicated ‘Hot Soup’ mode. Its high-capacity jar is also good if you’re making a bigger meal. It’s very easy to clean by hand, and you can put the jar, lid, and blade assembly directly into the dishwasher.
9.1
Professional Use
The Vitamix A3500 is outstanding for professional use. This well-built blender has a large jar so you can process a lot of food at a time. It can easily blend hard ingredients like nuts and makes an extremely smooth puree with fibrous ingredients. It makes snow-like crushed ice in less than a minute. As its jar, lid, and blade assembly are all dishwasher-safe, cleanup is easy.
9.3
Multi-Purpose
9. 4
Smoothies (Single Serving)
9.6
Smoothies (Multiple Servings)
9.6
Ice Crushing
9.5
Soups
9. 1
Professional Use
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Compared its dimensions to the Vitamix Propel 750’s.
Updated Oct 06, 2022:
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Updated Sep 16, 2022:
Compared the Vitamix A3500’s controls with the newly-reviewed Vitamix Professional Series 750.
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Updated Feb 16, 2022:
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Vitamix A3500 comes in three different color variants: Metal Graphite, Brushed Stainless Steel, and Copper. We tested the Metal Graphite variant, but we expect the other models to perform similarly.
It comes with a 64-ounce main jar. However, there are several other sizes of jars in the Vitamix Ascent Series that you can purchase separately including a 48-ounce container, a 48-ounce dry grains container for blending flour or other grains, a 20-ounce blending cup starter kit, and an eight-ounce blending bowl starter kit. As these accessories are part of the Ascent Series, they come with Vitamix’s Self-Detect technology built into the base. According to the manufacturer, the A3500 can recognize the attachments using this technology and adjust the blender’s settings depending on the size of the container. We only tested the 64-ounce variant, meaning these attachments may perform differently with this blender.
In Europe, this product is sold as the Vitamix A3500i and comes with a slightly larger, two-liter main jar. It may perform differently than our unit due to the difference in size.
Compared To Other Blenders
The Vitamix Ascent A3500 is one of this brand’s most premium full-size blenders, and comes packed with more features than most Vitamix models. Just like the Vitamix A2300 and Vitamix 2500, it’s part of the Ascent series, so you can purchase a wide variety of additional jars that have Self-Detect technology built-in, which allows the blender to detect the jar’s size and adjust its settings accordingly. It’s equipped with a programmable timer and has a companion app that adds even more modes into the mix.
If you’re looking for something different, take a look at our recommendations for the best Vitamix blenders, the best blenders, and the best blenders for smoothies.
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The Vitamix A3500 is a little better than the Vitamix A2500. The A3500 makes more snow-like crushed ice and a smoother puree with small batches of fibrous ingredients. It has more automatic blending programs and its controls include a programmable timer. It’s also quieter when it’s running.
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The Vitamix A3500 is slightly better than the Vitamix A3300. The A3500 delivers a slightly better performance for blending fibrous ingredients, making nut butter, and crushing ice. It’s much quieter when it’s running, and its controls include a programmable timer.
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The Vitamix A3500 is a bit better than the Vitamix A2300. It’s quieter when it’s running and easier to use for some purposes, like making nut butter and ice crushing. It includes automatic blending programs, while the A2300 doesn’t offer any unless you connect to a companion app.
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The Vitamix A3500 has more extra features than the Vitamix 5200. It has automatic blending programs and a programmable timer and works with a companion app. It can make a bigger batch of crushed ice and makes less noise when it’s running. The jar is dishwasher-safe. However, you may prefer the Vitamix 5200’s simpler design. It’s also easier to use to make recipes like nut butter or hummus.
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The Vitamix A3500 and the Vitamix Professional Series 750 perform almost identically, so which is better depends on your preferences. The A3500 is quieter, and its jar and lid are dishwasher-safe. It has a digital display, including a blending time indicator and a programmable timer. It’s also compatible with a companion app via Βluetooth. On the other hand, you may prefer the 750’s simpler, more analog control scheme. Its power cord is longer as well.
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The Vitamix A3500 comes with more features than the straightforward Vitamix 7500. The A3500’s control panel gives you access to a timer and several preset modes. It has a self-clean program and is dishwasher-safe, unlike the 7500. As it’s part of Vitamix’s Ascent series, you can purchase different jars for the A3500 that use Self-Detect technology to adjust the settings based on their size. The A3500 is also Bluetooth-compatible, and you can use its companion app to access even more preset modes. That said, the 7500 still has an outstanding overall performance.
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The Vitamix A3500 is a bit better than the Vitamix Venturist V1200. The A3500 crushes ice more quickly and produces a slightly better result when processing hard ingredients like nuts in its main jar. It’s also significantly quieter. On the other hand, you may prefer the V1200 if you often blend smaller batches of ingredients or make a lot of single-serves smoothies, since it comes with a 20-ounce jar for personal smoothies and an 8-ounce jar for sauces and dips. It’s also a bit sturdier.
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The Vitamix A3500 is better than the Vitamix Explorian E310. The A3500 has a bigger capacity, a better ice crushing performance, and it’s much quieter. It has more features, including blending programs and a programmable timer. On the other hand, the Explorian is more compact and lighter. Its smaller 48-ounce main jar is easier to use to make nut butter.
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The Vitamix A3500 is better than the Vitamix 5300 for most purposes. They perform similarly, but the A3500 is better for blending small batches of ingredients. Its jar and lid are dishwasher-safe and it has a few automatic blending programs. It’s also much quieter when it’s running. On the other hand, the 5300 is easier to use to make thick mixtures like nut butter. Its power cord is much longer too, which some may prefer.
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You might prefer either the Vitamix A3500 or the Vitamix Propel 750. The A3500 is much quieter and has a blending time indicator, programmable timer, and companion app. On the other hand, the Propel is lighter and smaller. Its power cord is much longer, and it has simpler controls that you might like better.
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The Vitamix A3500 is better than the KitchenAid K400. The Vitamix is better built, quieter, and much more suitable for processing hard ingredients like nuts. It has a somewhat bigger capacity and it’s easier to clean by hand. You may prefer it because of its digital display, which includes a programmable timer.
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The Vitamix A3500 is better for most purposes than the Breville The Q. The Vitamix has a better build quality and delivers better performance for crushing ice and processing fibrous ingredients. Its control dial gives you more options for fine-tuning the blending speed. However, the Βreville is easier to clean by hand. It’s also remarkably easy to use to process tough ingredients like nuts.
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The Vitamix A3500 is a better blender than the Blendtec Designer 725 for most uses. The Vitamix is better-built and makes a smoother blend of fibrous ingredients. It does a much better job of making nut butter. It’s also quieter when it’s running. On the other hand, the Blendtec comes with a 24-ounce personal jar for single-serves in addition to its 90-ounce main jar.
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The Vitamix A3500 is better than the Wolf Pro-Performance. The two blenders perform similarly, but the Vitamix makes better-blended nut butter and crushed ice with a more uniform texture. Some may also prefer it because it has a digital blending time indicator and a programmable timer. The Wolf has dull-edged blades that make it easier to clean by hand. It also comes with an ‘Emulsion Cup’ that fits into the lid and helps with adding liquid gradually.
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The Vitamix A3500 is better for most purposes than the Ninja Blender Duo with Auto-iQ BL642. The Vitamix has a significantly better build quality. It’s better at processing fibrous ingredients and making nut butter. You can also use it to hot blend. It’s easier to clean by hand. However, the Ninja comes with smaller blending jars with resealable lids for making single-serve drinks like smoothies.
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The Vitamix A3500 is better than the Smeg BLF01. The Vitamix has a much better build quality and a better overall blending performance, especially when it comes to tough tasks like making nut butter. It can be used for hot blending, has a bigger capacity, and it’s quieter when it’s running.
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The Vitamix A3500 is better for most purposes than the Blendtec Classic 575. The Vitamix has a better build quality and a better overall blending performance, especially for processing tough ingredients like nuts. It’s also significantly quieter when it’s running. Ηowever, the Βlendtec has a bigger capacity and its dull blades make it easier to clean by hand.
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The Vitamix A3500 is better than the Ninja Mega Kitchen System. The Vitamix is sturdier and does a better job of processing fibrous ingredients and making nut butter. It has more speed settings and comes with a 2-part lid and tamper. You can use it for hot blending, and it’s easier to clean by hand. That said, the Ninja’s jar is a bit bigger, and it’s equally fantastic at crushing ice.
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The Vitamix A3500 is better than the Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System with Auto-iQ. The Vitamix has a better build quality and does a better job of processing fibrous ingredients. You can use it to hot blend, and it’s easier to clean by hand. However, the Ninja has more accessories, including smaller blending jars for single-serve smoothies and a food processing bowl.
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The Vitamix A3500 is better than the Vitamix ONE. The A3500 has a much better build quality and a larger capacity. It’s much more versatile, since it can make nut butter, snow-like crushed ice, and you can use it for hot blending. It’s also significantly quieter when it’s running.
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The Vitamix A3500 is better than the Ninja Professional Blender 1000. The Vitamix has a much better build quality, comes with a 2-part lid and tamper, and offers a wider range of speed settings. It makes a much smoother blend of fibrous ingredients and can hot blend. Both blenders can make snow-like crushed ice quickly, and the Ninja’s main jar has a bigger capacity.
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Design
Blender Type
Full Size Blender
Height
17. 1″ (43.4 cm)
Width
8.0″ (20.4 cm)
Depth
11.3″ (28.6 cm)
Weight
14.9 lbs (6.8 kg)
Shaft Length (Immersion Blenders)
N/A
It’s a large blender. It’s about the same size as the Vitamix A2300 and is quite heavy. That said, it’s best stored on your kitchen counter or in a large cupboard. If you’re looking for a smaller, lighter full-size blender, check out the Vitamix Propel 750.
This blender has outstanding build quality. The base is made of high-quality solid plastic with metal siding. The transmission and gears are metal, which makes the blender feel very sturdy overall. It has a thick power cable, and its display and speed dial have a premium look and feel.
Main Jar Capacity
64.0 oz (1,893 ml)
Additional Jar Capacity
N/A
The pitcher has a big 64-ounce capacity.
Jar/Beaker Material
BPA-Free Plastic
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
The jar and lid are made of plastic and are dishwasher-safe, along with the non-removable blades.
Blade Type
Sharp
Blade Count
4
Removable
No
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
The Vitamix Ascent A3500 has four sharp, thick blades. They aren’t meant to be removed, and although you can service them via their nut assembly, this voids their warranty. Luckily, the blades are dishwasher-safe.
Two-Part Lid
Yes
Lid Closing Type
Friction
The lid is clear and has two clips on each side to create a seal. You can remove the middle part if you want to add ingredients or use the tamper to mix food in while blending. You can use this center part as a 30ml measuring cup, which is handy in a pinch.
Stow-Away Compartment
Yes
Cord Length
3.9 ft (1.2 m)
The power cord is long and thick. You should have no problems reaching most outlets, and you can even store it away when not in use.
Motor base
User manual and cookbook
Tamper
64 oz blender pitcher and lid (with removable center)
Performance
Jar Used
Main Jar
Fibrous Ingredients Processing
Fibrous Ingredients Texture
It’s fantastic for processing small batches of fibrous ingredients. It makes an extremely smooth blend of fibrous ingredients like kale, and it’s a very easy process since all you need to do is run the ‘Smoothie’ program once.
Jar Used
Main Jar
Fibrous Ingredients Processing
Fibrous Ingredients Texture
It’s superb for processing fibrous ingredients at full capacity. Using the ‘Smoothie’ program, it makes a nearly perfectly smooth puree of fibrous ingredients like kale in very little time.
Crushed Ice Preparation
Crushed Ice Texture
It makes outstanding crushed ice. It makes powdery, snow-like ice very fast with its ‘Frozen Drinks’ mode.
Nut Butter Preparation
Nut Butter Texture
It’s excellent for making nut butter. You need to use the tamper to push the ingredients down towards the blades and stop to scrape the sides of the jar with a spatula. Still, it’s not hard and results in nut butter with a superb texture.
Noise @ Max Speed
92.8 dB
It’s much quieter than some other Vitamix blenders like the Vitamix Professional Series 750, but there are full-size blenders that make less noise when they’re running, like the Wolf Gourmet Pro-Performance.
Min Speed
1,400 RPM
Max Speed
22,800 RPM
Power
1,640 W
Speed Adjustment Based On Jar Type
Yes
It offers a wide range of speed settings, so you can start at a low speed and gradually ramp up to high, or make small adjustments to fine-tune the speed to a particular recipe.
Ease Of Use
On/Off Switch
Yes
Speed Presets
0
Speed Dial
Yes
Hot Blending
Yes
Pulse/Turbo Mode
Yes
Programs
5
Blending Time Indicator
Yes
Programmable Timer
Yes
The Vitamix A3500 has a touch-sensitive control panel. The white button on the left changes its pulse mode while the white one on the right is to start/stop. There are also controls to set a timer that runs up to 6:30, as well as several preset modes: ‘Smoothies’, ‘Hot Soups’, ‘Dips and Spreads’, ‘Frozen Desserts’, and ‘Self-Cleaning’. Just like the Vitamix A3300, it’s also Bluetooth-compatible. The Vitamix Perfect Blend companion app includes 17 additional modes, including ‘Spice Grind’ and ‘Baby Food’. There’s also an on/off toggle on the right side of the body.
It’s easy to clean. You can easily get rid of a lot of food residue by rinsing the jar, filling it up with soap and hot water, and running it at max speed. You may need to wipe the jar and lid with a sponge afterward if there’s still some sticky residue left, but it’s pretty easy to wash. It can be a little trickier to get under the blades or around the lid, as food debris can get stuck in these areas.
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Review updated Dec 15, 2022 at 03:50 pm
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By Adam Scartozzi, Theresa Ketterling, and Yannick Khong
9. 2
Multi-Purpose
8.9
Smoothies (Single Serving)
9.5
Smoothies (Multiple Servings)
9.4
Ice Crushing
9.3
Professional Use
overview
test results
deals
discussions
Blender Type
Full Size Blender
Power
1,400 W
Hot Blending
Yes
The Vitamix Explorian E520 is a full-size blender that’s part of the same product line as the Vitamix Explorian E310 and is only available at Costco (U.S.). Like most Vitamix blenders we’ve tested, it delivers versatile performance and is safe for hot blending. There’s a pair of 22-ounce tumblers included with matching lids and stainless-steel straws, but you can’t use them for blending.
Our Verdict
9.2
Multi-Purpose
The Vitamix E520 is incredible for multi-purpose use. It has a big 64-ounce capacity and a versatile performance, since it can hot blend, make a smooth puree with fibrous ingredients, and easily handle tough ingredients like nuts and ice cubes. It’s very sturdy, and all of its components are dishwasher-safe. However, it’s very loud. There are tumblers included for bringing your smoothie or protein shake on the go, but you can’t use them for blending.
Pros
Makes snow-like crushed ice.
Can hot blend.
Fantastic build quality.
Smoothly blends fibrous ingredients like kale.
8.9
Smoothies (Single Serving)
The Vitamix E520 is amazing for making single-serve smoothies. Using the 64-ounce jar, it makes a nearly perfectly smooth blend with single-serve batches of fibrous ingredients like kale or fruit skin. It’s also easy to clean by hand after whipping up a personal smoothie, and the jar and lid are dishwasher-safe. There are tumblers with straws included that you can pour your smoothie into, but you can’t use them for blending.
Pros
Makes snow-like crushed ice.
Fantastic build quality.
Smoothly blends fibrous ingredients like kale.
9.5
Smoothies (Multiple Servings)
The Vitamix E520 is fantastic for making multiple servings of smoothies. If you fill the 64-ounce main jar to its full capacity, it makes an extremely smooth puree with fibrous ingredients, so you can make silky smoothies even if your recipe includes tough additions like leafy greens. It’s very well-built and easy to clean by hand.
Pros
Fantastic build quality.
Smoothly blends fibrous ingredients like kale.
Cons
Very loud.
9.4
Ice Crushing
The Vitamix E520 is fantastic for ice-crushing. It’s easy to make snow-like crushed ice for cocktails and frozen drinks. It’s also very sturdy. That said, some blenders can crush ice a little faster or have automatic blending programs for a hands-free process.
Pros
Makes snow-like crushed ice.
Fantastic build quality.
Cons
Very loud.
9.5
Soups
The Vitamix E520 is superb for making soups. It’s very well-built and comes with a 64-ounce main jar that you can use to blend hot ingredients. It can incorporate fibrous ingredients like kale into your mixes and is very easy to clean by hand. The jar, lid, and tamper are all dishwasher-safe as well.
Pros
Can hot blend.
Fantastic build quality.
Smoothly blends fibrous ingredients like kale.
Cons
Very loud.
9.3
Professional Use
The Vitamix E520 is incredible for professional use. It’s very well-built and has a 64-ounce main jar with a two-part lid, so you can add ingredients or use the tamper without stopping the machine. It has a very versatile performance and is safe to use for hot blending. It’s also very easy to clean by hand, and the jar, lid, and tamper are all dishwasher-safe.
Pros
Makes snow-like crushed ice.
Can hot blend.
Fantastic build quality.
Smoothly blends fibrous ingredients like kale.
Cons
Very loud.
9. 2
Multi-Purpose
8.9
Smoothies (Single Serving)
9.5
Smoothies (Multiple Servings)
9.4
Ice Crushing
9. 5
Soups
9.3
Professional Use
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Made minor updates to the text.
Updated Sep 26, 2022:
Revised text to reflect Test Bench 1.0.
Updated Sep 07, 2022:
Added a comparison between this blender’s tumblers and the Vitamix Venturist V1200’s additional jar.
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The Vitamix E520 comes in either ‘Βlack’ or ‘Gray’. We tested it in ‘Gray’, and you can see the label for the unit we’ve tested here.
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Compared To Other Blenders
The Vitamix Explorian E520 is on the lower end of the price range for Vitamix blenders. It has a similar design to the Vitamix Explorian E310, except it has a few automatic blending programs on its dial. Its 64-ounce capacity is bigger, and it comes with a pair of 22-ounce tumblers with straws. You can’t use these tumblers for blending, unlike the personal jars that come with blenders like the Vitamix Venturist V1200 and the Blendtec Designer 725. You can buy a personal jar and adapter separately from Vitamix if you want a single-serve jar for blending.
If you’re looking for more options, take a look at our lists of the best blenders, the best blenders for smoothies, and the best blenders for frozen drinks.
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The Vitamix 7500 is a bit better than the Vitamix Explorian E310. The 7500 is sturdier and much quieter when it’s running. That said, the Explorian’s 48-ounce main jar offers better performance for some uses, like processing small amounts of fibrous ingredients. It’s also better for making nut butter, but the 7500 is great for that purpose too.
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You may prefer either the Vitamix Explorian E310 or the Vitamix Explorian E520. The biggest difference is their capacity: the E520 has a 64-ounce jar, and the E310 has a 48-ounce jar. The E520 is a bit better-suited for processing large batches of fibrous ingredients and ice-crushing. It also has a few automatic blending programs and has a pair of tumblers with straws. They’re meant for serving drinks like smoothies, but you can’t use them for blending, unlike the personal jars that usually come with blenders. On the other hand, the E310 is slightly better for making single-serve smoothies.
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The Vitamix Explorian E520 and the Vitamix 5300 perform very similarly. The Explorian is a bit louder, but it has a few automatic blending programs in addition to a speed dial. You may also prefer it because it comes with a pair of tumblers and straws that you can use to bring a smoothie to go, but they can’t be used for blending.
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The Vitamix Propel 750 is a little better than the Vitamix Explorian E520, mostly because it’s much quieter. The Propel also has a few extra blending programs. However, the Explorian comes with a pair of tumblers with straws that you can transfer your drink into, but they aren’t blending jars.
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The Vitamix Explorian E520 is a better blender than the Ninja Blender Duo with Auto-iQ BL642. The Vitamix is studier, offers more speed settings, and it’s easier to clean by hand. It’s better for processing fibrous ingredients like kale and making nut butter. It can also hot blend. On the other hand, the Ninja comes with personal jars that you can use to blend single-serve smoothies. It’s a bit easier to use to crush ice, and it’s quieter when it’s running.
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The Vitamix Explorian E520 is slightly better than the Breville The Q. The Vitamix is better built and has a speed dial that gives you more control over the blending speed. It’s somewhat better for making nut butter. However, the Breville has the edge when it comes to ice-crushing. It’s also much quieter when it’s running and easier to clean by hand.
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The Vitamix Explorian E520 is better for most purposes than the Blendtec Classic 575. The Vitamix is much sturdier and does a much better job of processing hard ingredients like nuts. On the other hand, the Blendtec is easier to clean by hand and has a bigger 90-ounce capacity.
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The Vitamix Explorian E520 is better than the NutriBullet Smart Touch Blender Combo. It has a better build quality and does a fantastic job of crushing ice and making nut butter. It offers a wider range of speed settings and it’s easier to clean by hand. On the other hand, the NutriBullet is just as good at processing fibrous ingredients like kale and comes with a personal blending jar, meaning you may prefer it for single-serve smoothies.
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You may prefer either the Βlendtec Designer 725 or the Vitamix Explorian E520. The Βlendtec comes with a bigger 90-ounce main pitcher and a 24-ounce personal jar that you can use to blend single-serves. It’s quieter and easier to clean by hand. However, the Vitamix blender makes a smoother blend with fibrous ingredients like kale and hard ingredients like nuts.
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Design
Blender Type
Full Size Blender
Height
17.3″ (44.0 cm)
Width
7.7″ (19.5 cm)
Depth
9.4″ (24.0 cm)
Weight
10.1 lbs (4.6 kg)
Shaft Length (Immersion Blenders)
N/A
The Vitamix E520 is quite a big full-size blender. If you don’t have a spacious cupboard, you likely need to store it on your counter. You can remove the jar for easier storage, though.
It has a fantastic build quality. Similar to other Vitamix models like the Vitamix Explorian E310 or the Vitamix 5200, it’s made of plastic that feels sturdy, with metal transmission gears on the motor base and jar. The underside of the base has feet to help keep it from moving around on your counter. The power cord is long and thick, and there’s a place to wrap it up when you’re not using the blender. The two included tumblers also feel sturdy and well-made. Their lids screw on securely and have a mechanism that closes the hole for the straw when you’re not using one.
Main Jar Capacity
64.0 oz (1,893 ml)
Additional Jar Capacity
N/A
It comes with a 64-ounce main jar, similar to other Vitamix blenders like the Vitamix 7500. There’s also a pair of 22-ounce tumblers with straws, but you can’t use them for blending. You can purchase additional jars from Vitamix, including a personal jar for blending (with an adapter). However, unlike ‘Ascent’ series blenders like the Vitamix A3500, it’s not compatible with Vitamix’s line of ‘Self-Detect’ containers. If you want a similar blender with a personal blending jar included, check out the Vitamix Venturist V1200.
Jar/Beaker Material
BPA-Free Plastic
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
The pitcher and lid are made of plastic and are dishwasher-safe. Unfortunately, Vitamix doesn’t specify if the tumblers and straws can go in the dishwasher.
Blade Type
Sharp
Blade Count
4
Removable
No
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
The blade assembly has four blades that aren’t meant to be removed from the main jar. The jar and blades are dishwasher-safe, though.
Two-Part Lid
Yes
Lid Closing Type
Friction
The Vitamix E520 comes with a rubberized two-part lid. You can remove the lid’s clear plastic centerpiece to add ingredients mid-blend and use it as a small measuring cup. The manual says it has measuring marks, but ours doesn’t have any.
Stow-Away Compartment
Yes
Cord Length
6.2 ft (1.9 m)
The power cable is long and thick, and there’s a space to wrap it under the blender with tabs to hold it in place.
Blender motor base
64-ounce jar
Two-part lid with plastic cap
2x 22 oz tumblers
2x tumbler lids
2x stainless steel straws with rubber sheaths
Manuals and recipe book
Performance
Jar Used
Main Jar
Fibrous Ingredients Processing
Fibrous Ingredients Texture
It’s fantastic for processing small batches of fibrous ingredients. When working with small amounts, bits of food can splash up the sides of the jar, so you sometimes need to stop the blender and use a spatula to scrape the sides. Still, it’s not too much work and produces a nearly perfectly smooth puree with ingredients like kale.
Jar Used
Main Jar
Fibrous Ingredients Processing
Fibrous Ingredients Texture
It does an outstanding job of processing fibrous ingredients at full capacity. If you’re making a big batch of broccoli soup or kale smoothies for a crowd, it makes a nearly perfectly smooth, grain-free blend. It’s an extremely easy process, since you can switch on the blender and let it run for a few minutes.
Crushed Ice Preparation
Crushed Ice Texture
It’s fantastic for crushing ice. If you use the dedicated switch to manually pulse, it turns ice cubes into snow-like crushed ice in seconds. There’s also a ‘Frozen Dessert’ setting, but if you use it to try and crush ice cubes, the blender can’t fully process them.
Nut Butter Preparation
Nut Butter Texture
This blender makes superb nut butter. After ramping up from low to high speed, you need to use the tamper to push the ingredients towards the blades for the best results. You need to stop and use a spatula to scrape any ingredients stuck on the sides down towards the blades. Still, it doesn’t take very long to make outstanding nut butter.
Noise @ Max Speed
100.7 dB
It’s very loud and irritating to stand next to this blender for more than a minute or two. We’ve tested many quieter full-size blenders, like the KitchenAid K400 and the Vitamix 7500, though.
Min Speed
1,460 RPM
Max Speed
21,200 RPM
Power
1,400 W
Speed Adjustment Based On Jar Type
No
The speed dial gives you access to a wide range of blending speeds, so you can easily start at low speed and slowly ramp up or fine-tune the speed to suit your recipe.
Ease Of Use
On/Off Switch
Yes
Speed Presets
0
Speed Dial
Yes
Hot Blending
Yes
Pulse/Turbo Mode
Yes
Programs
3
Blending Time Indicator
No
Programmable Timer
No
This blender has a speed dial that allows you to make small adjustments to the speed. Unlike the Vitamix Explorian E310, you can also choose between three different automatic blending programs: ‘Smoothie’, ‘Ηot Soup’, and ‘Frozen Dessert’. There’s a switch for pulse mode to the left of the dial and a start/stop switch to the right. To start the blender, you also need to flip the ON/OFF switch located on the bottom left side of the motor base. The switch lights up in blue when in the ‘ON’ position and acts as a safety feature to help prevent the blender from being switched on accidentally.
It’s easy to clean by hand. Running it for about a minute at top speed takes care of most residue. You still need to wipe the jar, blades, and lid with a sponge, especially the underside of the lid. Since the blades aren’t removable, you may need a brush with a handle to clean them effectively.
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very comfortably.
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I liked the VitaMix blender that I ordered from the Leomax online store. Works great. Enough power to make fruit puree and yogurt for your child. But I also cook a lot of other things with it. But mostly I bought it for the child. It’s great that two travel bottles with caps are included in the package, we take it with us on trips, it’s very convenient.
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Price, compact size
No
In my small-sized kitchen, bulky kitchen appliances cannot be placed, but this “baby” does not understand much space, and copes with its tasks perfectly. Purees, cocktails, smoothies almost every day I beat on it without much hassle, I always have it at hand. Disassemble-wash after cooking is also not difficult.
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there is a bottle in the kit, into which the cocktail can then be poured, very easy to use
No
Even my 4-year-old child can use the VitaMix blender! A very cool invention, we fell in love with drinking cocktails thanks to it, we mix different fruits and berries, there are a lot of recipes on the Internet! The fact that the bottle is included is just a miracle, we make a cocktail and go for a walk, the child loves to sit and relax on a walk and drink a cocktail. This blender works great, thanks Leomax!
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Price, quality
no
I recommend the leomax online store to everyone, customer reviews on the Internet are mostly positive and many friends advised me to buy it, so I ordered a product on the Internet for the first time in my life. I ordered focus plus folding magnifying glasses. There are three of them in a set. They cost only a thousand, while in specialized stores the price for them is three times higher. The order came in less than a week, in excellent condition, as in the photo on the leomax store website.
Comments (0)
convenient to prepare baby purees
no
I bought this chopper specifically to prepare purees for my baby. For this purpose, it is simply irreplaceable! Small, compact, you don’t need to hide it anywhere, since it doesn’t take up space on the kitchen table. I turned it on at any time and after a couple of seconds a snack for the baby is ready. Plus, there are replaceable bottles in the kit, you can take a snack with you for a walk.
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handy, compact
no
I like that this blender is compact and lightweight. I used to have a large blender, but after using it for a while, I realized that it was not very convenient for me, and besides, it takes up a lot of space in the kitchen. And with the help of this baby, I can do almost the same thing: make a sauce, whip up a soup-puree, make a smoothie or a cocktail. After use, it is easy to wash, and you do not have to look for a place for it – it fits easily in a kitchen table drawer!
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not bulky, light
no
I was looking for an inexpensive, handy blender. To be powerful and easy to use. So to speak, without wisdom. And under my request, I found this device on the leomax website. Blender suits perfectly. It’s not big at all and takes up little space in the kitchen. He copes with his task one hundred percent. The noise level is average. In any case, the sound of a working device is not annoying. The set includes two bottles with caps, so you can take the blender with you on the road. This is cool.
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Comes with 2 travel bottles, easy to carry around
I don’t see
Satisfied with this purchase, the blender works flawlessly. It whips everything quickly, there are no problems with grinding, even if I make very thick smoothies. The case is made of high-quality plastic, there was no unpleasant smell when unpacking from the blender. Takes up little space on the table, compact and stylish.
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compact and inexpensive
I don’t see it
Cool blender, I’ve been using it for the second month and so far only a positive impression. I ordered it to replace my burned-out regular one, it takes up little space, whips everything up quickly, the knives are very sharp. I make cocktails and smoothies in it, the blender is easy to clean. It is convenient that the kit comes with 2 travel bottles, they are closed, I take water with me in them.
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compact, washes on “times”
no
I use it all the time, I do literally everything with it: milkshakes, smoothies, even minced meat, if you need to quickly cook a few cutlets for a family dinner. When I make cocktails, I add nuts, waffles to the blender, it turns out great. From the moment of purchase, this little one has become a favorite in my kitchen! I also want to add that this blender comes with 2 additional flasks with lids, they are very convenient to take with you, for example, smoothies. So very satisfied with the purchase.
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Bottles included
no
Your favorite smoothie companion! I have already got used to it, every morning I start with it. Grinds fruit perfectly! I think I can’t cope with greens for juices, but I haven’t tried it, to be honest. In the kit from Leomax there were more bottles. I use them when I want to take a light snack with me for a walk.
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Klipsch CDT-5800-C II In-Ceiling Speaker Review — STOZZ AUDIO
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Klipsch CDT-5800-C II
For those looking to upgrade their in-ceiling speakers to the next level, one company keeps getting brought up again and again. Klipsch has various ceiling and wall speakers for your home, covering every price point. On the upper end of the spectrum sits the Klipsch CDT-5800 C-II we will review today.
This is a big and bold speaker that has become extremely popular over the past few years. We will discuss the positive and negative aspects and compare them to see if they are worth the purchase.
Well, the CDT-5800-C II screams Klipsch the minute you get them out of the box. Excellent build quality throughout, a well-structured component layout, and they couldn’t resist throwing a touch of that classic Klipsch colorway onto the drivers.
This is a ceiling speaker; as such, they are not housed in a box or case; the back end of the drivers is to be hidden in walls and ceilings with realistically only the driver or grill showing. The speakers are instead suspended in a high-quality ABS plastic mount. It feels secure and well-made, and I like how all coils and capacitors are neatly lined up next to the rim on the underside of the driver.
There is a unique banana clip-style mount for the cables. Instead of simply routing them through the connector and screwing them down, Klipsch wants you to use one of their adapters to terminate the wires. It’s a more elegant solution and more resistant to corrosion, but it adds an extra step to the installation process.
Getting along to the speakers, there is a large 8-inch cone that drives the midrange and lows, and the 1-inch tweeter is mounted in the center. What I like about the design is that Klipsch made both units able to articulate in multiple directions. If you want to “aim” your sound, these speakers give you lots of versatility because I could position the tweeter and woofer separately. Yes, both parts move individually, letting you dial in the performance.
Finally, the grills. Klipsch decided to leave the speaker grills free of branding, which is always the right choice. One of the reasons people buy ceiling speakers is discretion and plastering a company logo over the only visible surface is just wrong. They have a magnetic snap, so once the speakers are installed on the roof, you can quickly gain access to refine positioning. Of course, the speaker grills have a coating that allows you to paint them to match the environment.
Sound
Klipsch CDT-5800-C II
By far, these are one of if not the best ceiling speakers I have heard to date. Yes, you will get more performance out of a true HiFi system using tower or bookshelf speakers but these sound outstanding for their placement.
The big 8-inch driver provides an authoritative boost to the speakers allowing them to be played very loud yet remaining low in distortion of the bass region. The sound is slight to the warm side with smooth and natural tones, especially in the midrange.
High notes are not the most extended; in fact, they are rolled off somewhat to avoid sibilance. Lovers of jazz may want to try out a similar set of Polk Audio speakers, which tend to push top notes more.
The midrange is the true strength of the CDT-5800-C II. It is smooth and natural, with good clarity that makes the imaging stand out. Stringed instruments have great resonance and detail that stands out from the cheaper competition, like Herdio I have tested in the past.
The pairing was simple enough. I had them hooked up to a Sony receiver. Driving them is easy, with only 8 ohms of impedance and a requirement of around 100mw per channel to reach potential.
The low end is where you will benefit most from a regular HiFi system by including a base unit. You can get ceiling-mounted sub-woofers, but in my experience, it doesn’t work well due to the bass being so directionally focussed when fired downwards. The bass on the Klipsch is good, and it extends down to produce good mid-bass and impactful lows below, but a dedicated subwoofer is needed to get real ethereal sub-bass.
This is the perfect ceiling speaker if you listen to a lot of EDM, pop, and rock. It’s lively and energetic with an overall fun and detail-rich sound.
Conclusion
The Klipsch CDT-5800-C II is a brilliant speaker that can be used throughout your home. The ability to dial in the proper direction effectively covers large areas or awkwardly shaped rooms. Nobody should ever pay the price demanded on the Klipsch website.
There are links in this review that show you can get them at significant discounts. If you are looking for one of the best ceiling speakers, this is up there for the price to performance, but if you want an actual audiophile experience, Tower and bookshelf speakers still can’t be beaten.
Official Website for theCDT-5800-C-II Speaker: www.Klipsch.com
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Klipsch® Professional Series PRO-180RPC LCR In-Ceiling Speaker
Using the same acoustic components and horn material as the highly acclaimed Reference Premiere box speaker line, the Professional Reference Premiere Architectural series perfectly combines the aesthetics of an architectural speaker with the pure performance and dynamic voicing of the Reference Premiere series. With a 45° angled 8” Cerametallic woofer and a 1” Titanium Dome Tweeter mated to a FEA optimized Tractrix® horn, the Pro-180RPC LCR brings incredible versatility and dynamic, powerful Reference Premiere sound to your home theater system.
45° angled 8″ Cerametallic Woofer
45° angled 1″ Titanium Dome Tweeter mated to a FEA optimized Tractrix® Horn
Exclusive, modular SecureFit™ Installation System
Round and square paintable, bezel-free magnetic grilles included
45 Degrees from Ordinary
Unlike traditional in-ceiling speakers, the Klipsch Pro-180RPC LCR delivers in-your-face, front-channel sound from an from a flush, overhead installation thanks to the unique 45° angled component design. Coupled with Klipsch legendary controlled directivity acoustic signature, you’ll get a true front-row experience from an in-ceiling speaker.
SecureFit™ Installation System
The exclusive modular installation system allows for the dog legs to be engaged by hand to a preset clamping force, eliminating the possibility of overtorquing. The speaker module is fixed to the bezel using machine screws instead of traditional drywall screws for a more robust, acoustically stable installation.
FEA Optimized Tractrix Horn Tractrix® Horn
Klipsch proprietary Tractrix® Horn provides controlled directivity of high frequencies, for more dynamic, detailed sound with higher efficiency. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) utilizes computer modeling to optimize the dispersion pattern of the horn to ensure focused, detailed sound throughout the listening area.
Cerametallic™ Woofers
Anodized aluminum construction maximizes cone rigidity while minimizing mass, providing exceptional efficiency with minimal cone breakup and distortion.
All New, Bezel-Free Magnetic Grille
A completely redesigned powder coated magnetic steel grille eliminates the bezel for seamless, pristine integration into the living space.
It’s Hip to Be Square
Why be limited to only round grilles? All Klipsch Reference Premiere Professional Series in-ceiling speakers come with both square and round grilles to accent any home decor, design and layout.
PVC Paint Shield Included
Also included is a magnetic PVC paint shield that can be used to cover the speaker module to protect it from paint or construction dust during renovations or remodels.
Optimize Your Performance
Designed for all Klipsch Professional Series Reference Premiere architectural speakers, our DSP Amplifiers provide optimize EQ equalization and limiter settings for each model beyond what is capable with traditional crossover network. Each preset created specifically by Klipsch engineers for maximum output.
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Specifications
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General
Frequency Range
52Hz – 23kHz +/- 3dB
High Frequency Driver
1″ (2.54cm) Titanium Dome Tweeter mated to a FEA optimized square Tractrix® Horn, Angled 45°
Low Frequency Driver
8″ (16.51cm) Cerametallic Woofer, Angled 45°
Sensitivity
96 dB @ 2.83V / 1m
Coverage Angle
90° x 90°
Power Handling
50W RMS / 200W Peak
Impedance
8 Ohm Compatible
Enclosure Material/Type
ABS/Infinite Baffle
Finish
Black Baffle/Frame, White Paintable Grille
Product Dimensions
15.25” W x 15.25” H x 5.45” D (38.7cm H x 38.7cm W x 13.8cm D)
Mounting
5.68″ (14. 4cm)
Included in Box
Round Grille, Square Grille, Paint Shield
Install Kit
IK-810-C (Sold Separately)
Built From
2017
Misc. Specs
Product Weight (lbs.)
8.4
MPN
1063968
Color Finish Name
Custom
RMS Power Handling (Watts)
200
Color
Black
Impedance
8 ohms
Number of Speakers
1
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Klipsch Professional Series introduces a new line of high-end architectural speakers unlike anything you’ve seen before. Miraculous acoustic technology to rob the Professional Series with the most dynamic and tight acoustics with a direct-vibration speaker.
Vibration with dynamics, so as not to destroy your interior, for the purpose of THX Ultra2 certification, Klipsch’s stele guchnomovets create realistic sound effects, as if you can match them, as if you can watch in great cinema theaters and concert halls.
THX ULTRA2 Certified
Miraculous work with rich-channel films and musical presentations, playing on standard equals in spaces with a volume of 900 cubic meters or more.
Sound yak in the cinema
The design of the guchnomovtsiv vikoristovuyutsya woofers from the material Cerametallic with a diagonal of 5.25 inches, as if they work in the case with a built-in phase inverter port. These exclusive woofer diffusers have miraculous damping characteristics, as a result of which they will not resonate or resonate at frequencies in between the working ranges of acoustics, which will lead to a constant low-frequency sound regardless of the location of the installation or space behind the wall. 1″ titanium tweeter with patented 60-9 horn0-110 degrees with Variable Coverage Technology or VCT allows dynamics to create an accurate sound picture and sound field localization.
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Acoustics timbre matches all THX-certified Klipsch products, so you can mix and match them to create a perfect, attached stereo system or home cinema system, as it suits you.
Fine grille
Zahisna grate yak completely closes the speaker loudly simplifies the process of fermenting robyachio robyachiogo, it is simpler and smarter. Neodymium magnets of premium level make it easier to install and remove gratings, as well as to secure superficial and secure fixation of shackles on columns. The thin profile of the grate allows you to fit the speaker into modern interiors and expand it in space, allowing the sound to occupy the central space.
Features:
1″ titanium tweeter.
5. 25-inch subwoofer suspension with Cerametallic material.
THX Ultra2 certified.
Sound like a movie theater.
Maximum setting limit.
Unfurnished.
Thin grille in white color.
Features:
type – two-smoking bed, white grill (with the possibility of filling) in the set;
trimmed frequency – 45 Hz – 20 kHz +/- 3 dB;
pressure is applied (peak / trival) – 400W / 100W;
sensitivity – 93 dB;
opir – 8 Ohm sum;
crossover frequency – 1200 Hz і 1800 Hz;
tweeter – 1″ titanium tweeter in 7.5 x 3.75″ 60-90-110 VCT 45º beveled horn;
Woofer – two 5.25″ Cerametallic woofers leather;
Acoustic Design – Bass Reflex via 1.6″ bass reflex port – flush with steel;
virizu diameter – Ø 33.7 cm;
column size – Ø 38.7 cm;
mounting depth – 24.1 cm;
vaga – 5.4 kg.
Dynamics (configuration):
2 x 5. 25″
Tension Rating:
201-400W
Category:
Stella acoustic system
Living:
Type of mesh
Colour:
Chornii
Sensitivity:
93 dB
Place of installation:
Ctelova
Zastosuvannya:
For home
Max. input opir:
8 ohm
Min. wake up frequency:
40 – 54.9 Hz
Max. wake up frequency:
20 – 24.9 kHz
Sound area:
Small applications
Warranty:
1 river
Vaga:
>5 kg
Krajina virobnik:
USA
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Under-sink water filters are installed out of sight but provide advanced water filtration that improves the taste and quality of your water supply. A more eco-friendly option to bottled drinking water, these types of kitchen water filters can easily replace thousands of disposable plastic water bottles in the life span of a single filter cartridge.
Water quality is an important concern for homeowners, including those on municipal water sources or private wells. Rick Andrew, director of the National Sanitation Foundation’s Global Water Program, says: “Consumers on a public water supply should check their local water report that comes out annually to identify contaminants in their water that they may want to filter out of their tap.” Doing so will help you choose a filter that removes the contaminants present in your water supply specifically. He also suggests that homeowners who rely on a private well have their water tested annually by an accredited laboratory.
We researched the best under-sink water purifiers from the top brands, comparing options based on the type and number of filters included, the flow rate of the system, and ease of installation. We also looked for systems that have been independently tested to meet standards for water filtration systems established by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF).
Our Top Picks
Best Overall:
Kraus Purita 2-Stage Under Sink Water Filtration System with Digital Display Monitor at Amazon
Best Budget:
Waterdrop 15UA Under Sink Water Filter System at Amazon
Best Splurge:
Brondell h3O+ Circle Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System at Amazon
Best Reverse Osmosis:
APEC Water Systems ROES-50 Essence Reverse Osmosis System at Amazon
Best for Well Water:
Brondell Coral Water Filtration System at Amazon
Best Tankless:
Waterdrop Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water Filtration System at Amazon
Best for Alkaline Water:
iSpring 6-Stage Under Sink Reverse Osmosis System at Amazon
Best Customizable:
Hydroviv Under Sink Water Filter at Hydroviv.com
Best Compact:
Aquasana 2-Stage Under Sink Water Filter System at Amazon
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Digital display for filter life and water quality
Meets NSF Standards 53, 401, 42, and 372
Two-stage filtration system
Six-month or 700-gallon filtration capacity
What We Don’t Like
When choosing an under-sink water filter, you want an option that is easy to install and performs well. The Kraus Purita 2-Stage Under Sink Water Filtration System checks both boxes. It also has a digital display to provide you with useful information, including readings on water quality, battery life, and filter status. Aside from being user-friendly, independent certification assures you that it’s an effective choice, too—making it our top recommendation for an under-sink water filter in most home kitchens.
The Kraus Purita is a two-stage water filtration system with a polypropylene filter and carbon block filter, so it’s designed to remove more contaminants than single-stage water filters. Specifically, it meets the following NSF standards: 53, 401, 42, and 372. Translating those standards into practical terms, this means that it filters out particles as small as 0.5 microns and reduces up to 98 percent of lead, while also filtering out volatile organic compounds (VOCs), chlorine odor, and some trace pharmaceuticals.
Everything needed to install this under-sink water filtration system is included. This system efficiently filters water for up to six months (or about 700 gallons of water) before it’s time to change the water filter. That equates to more than 5,000 individual 16.9-ounce water bottles, making the Kraus Purita both economical and eco-friendly. While the size of the filter cartridges isn’t beyond the norm, the cartridges are larger than what may fit in a very crowded or small sink cabinet. The whole setup is 9.5 inches wide and 15.5 inches tall.
The digital display monitor is a unique feature not found on all under-sink water filters. Aside from giving you at-a-glance information about water quality, the display emits an occasional beep to alert you to low (10 percent) remaining filter life. Instead of needing to play guess-and-check regarding filter replacement, this system lets you know when it’s time for a new filter to keep your water supply filtered and fresh.
Price at time of publish: $200
Dimensions: 15. 5 x 9.5 x 4.875 | Filter Type: Polypropylene, carbon block | Flow Rate: 0.75 GPM
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A single-stage under-sink water filter system is an affordable way to improve water quality. For a budget choice, we recommend the Waterdrop 15UA Under-Sink Water Filter System. It has a twist-in cartridge with an impressively long filter life (up to 16,000 gallons), which stretches your cash because you won’t need to purchase replacement filters as often as filters with a more limited capacity.
It’s certified to meet NSF Standard 42, which addresses aesthetic water quality issues—like taste and odor from chlorine, as an example. It’s also been certified to meet or exceed NSF Standard 352, which assures you that the materials of the filter system don’t contain levels of lead deemed harmful for plumbing fixtures. And while the manufacturer claims that the system has also been independently tested to meet NSF Standard 53—which relates to the ability of the filter to remove more than 50 contaminants—it hasn’t been certified for this specific standard.
At less than $100, this option is about half the cost of more robust under-sink water filter systems. It doesn’t address as many water quality concerns as two-stage under-sink water filters, but you won’t drain your wallet to purchase this option or its filter cartridges, which only cost about $30.
Certified to meet NSF Standards 42, 53, 58, and 372
All-in-one unit with 6-liter storage tank
Countertop dispenser with LED indicator for filter life
What We Don’t Like
We recommend the Brondell h30+ Circle Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System if you want a highly efficient under-sink system with advanced filtration capabilities. You’ll spend significantly more for this model than many other options, but it has four stages of filtration, a 6-liter storage tank, and includes a countertop faucet dispenser with an LED indicator light for filter life. As you’d expect of a high-end under-sink water filter, it is gold-seal certified by the Water Quality Association (WQA) to meet NSF standards 42, 53, 58, and 372.
The four stages of filtration include a sediment filter, pre-carbon filter, carbon block, and reverse osmosis membrane. The filters require replacement about every six months, with the exception of the reverse osmosis membrane filter, which lasts about two years. The filters are somewhat expensive to replace compared to the most affordable under-sink water filters; you can expect to spend about $80 every six months and about $90 for the reverse osmosis membrane when it’s due for a replacement. However, the filters offer excellent performance. They reduce many contaminants, but they especially stand out for reducing up to 98 percent of lead and chlorine, plus 84 percent of fluoride. The 6-liter tank within this reverse osmosis system refills in less than an hour, so you’ll have a steady supply of filtered water.
The entire setup is contained in a single unit that gives this under-sink water filter a modern, finished feel worth the price tag. While the all-in-one design of this filter system is relatively compact, you should measure your space under your sink to make sure it has enough clearance around drain pipes or a garbage disposal. The list price for this one is upward of $740—but it’s frequently available at a steep discount, so if you’re not in a rush, it might be worth keeping an eye out for a sale.
One type of under-sink water filter that offers advanced filtration is a reverse osmosis system. According to Rick Andrew, these types of water filtration systems filter out dissolved ions and suspended particles in the water. The APEC Essence 5-Stage Reverse Osmosis system is a popular choice for households with more advanced water filtration needs. It has gold certification from the Water Quality Association, indicating that it meets NSF standards for drinking water treatment units.
The five stages of this reverse under-sink water filter are made up of a sediment filter, coconut shell carbon, and carbon block filter, along with a reverse osmosis membrane. Together, these filter stages capture contaminants that impact taste and health, like chlorine, VOCs, heavy metals, and nitrates. The system also reduces total dissolved solids (TDS) by up to 95 percent and fluoride by 93 percent, which is not a claim that can be made by most water filter systems without a reverse osmosis membrane.
While the APEC Essence 5-Stage Reverse Osmosis Under-Sink Water Filter is one of the best options because it’s easy to install and performs well, its shortcoming is a 3:1 waste water to clean water ratio. Other reverse osmosis systems have a 2:1 or 1:1 ratio that offers better efficiency and water conservation.
Three-stage filtration removes up to 99 percent of lead
Includes countertop dispenser
Gold seal certified by WQA
Certified to meet NSF Standards 42, 53, and 372
What We Don’t Like
The Brondell Coral is a three-stage water filter that is ideal for well water or for anyone who prefers more advanced filtration compared to single-stage systems. This under-sink option includes a sediment filter to capture particles like dirt, sand, silt, or clay that may be present in well water sources. A pre-carbon filter and carbon block filter finish the filtration process, removing up to 99 percent of lead, along with dozens of other contaminants like asbestos, VOCs, and chloramines.
You don’t have to take Brondell’s claims at face value—the system has been certified to meet NSF Standards 42, 53, and 372. It also carries a gold seal from the Water Quality Association (WQA). You can expect to change the filters about every 12 months or once the system has filtered 600 gallons, which is slightly less capacity than the filter life of some other models. While it’s housed under the sink, the system includes a chrome faucet dispenser for countertop installation. The flow rate is 0.5 GP, which is lower than the 0.75 GPM flow rate offered by some other systems, but not low enough to be considered a serious flaw. Overall, this system gets plenty of positive praise for being easy to install and for improving the taste and quality of well water and municipal water.
Price at time of publish: $159
Dimensions: 9 x 13. 5 x 3.25 inches | Filter Type: Sediment, pre-carbon, carbon block | Flow Rate: 0.5 GPM
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Low wastewater production (1:1 ratio)
Removes up to 94 percent of TDS
Saves space by eliminating water storage tank
What We Don’t Like
For an under-sink water filtration system that is compact yet highly effective, consider a tankless reverse osmosis system. We recommend the Waterdrop G3 Tankless 8-Stage Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis option. Rather than using a water tank, it treats water on demand using three filters to provide eight layers of purification for removing common contaminants, including chlorine and heavy metals. (Each filter offers multiple layers of filtration.)
The reverse osmosis membrane lowers the amount of TDS in your water for drinking or cooking. Under-sink water filters that aren’t reverse osmosis systems won’t lower the level of TDS in your water, but this system is certified to remove up to 94 percent of TDS. Its claims are backed by independent testing that confirms it meets NSF standard 58 for reverse osmosis water filtration systems. If you want to know real-time TDS levels, the digital display on the included countertop faucet provides this information at glance, along with a visual indicator of the remaining filter life. Take note that the dispenser faucet is only available in nickel-plated chrome.
You won’t be left waiting at the tap for a glass of filtered water; the internal pump of this tankless model fills a glass in about 12 seconds. It can filter up to 400 gallons per day, and the composite filters last six to 12 months before needing replacement, a process made easier by the single-turn cartridges that require no tools or plumbing know-how. Water waste is a big concern with reverse osmosis under-sink water filtration systems, but this option offers a low 1:1 ratio of purified water to wastewater.
Price at time of publish: $646
Dimensions: 17. 72 x 5.67 x 18.11 inches | Filter Type: Carbon block, polypropylene | Flow Rate: 0.28 GPM
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Alkalinity filter to restore natural minerals
Pressurized storage tank holds purified water
Certified to meet NSF 58 standard
What We Don’t Like
While reverse osmosis is a common choice for an under-sink water filter, the filtration process removes beneficial minerals along with contaminants, producing water that is sometimes described as flat-tasting. Whether it’s for taste or health preferences, you can opt for a reverse osmosis system with an alkaline filter to add back in minerals naturally found in drinking water. If that’s what you’re after, we recommend the iSpring RCC7AK 6-Stage Reverse Osmosis System. It’s certified to meet NSF 58 standards and removes up to 98 percent of lead, along with fluoride, arsenic, asbestos, and chlorine.
This under-sink water filter sends water from your supply line through a series of pre-filters, a reverse osmosis membrane, and two final filter stages—including an alkaline filter that restores minerals like calcium, magnesium, sodium, and potassium ions. The result is purified water with an alkaline pH level of 7.5 or more, while standard reverse osmosis systems produce slightly acidic water with a pH of 7 or less. Water is held in a pressurized 2.5-gallon storage tank until you turn on the faucet. This means you may need to rethink your under-sink storage to make space for this larger water filtration setup.
While this system gets plenty of positive praise for the taste of water and the ease of use, it does have an unimpressive 1:3 clean water to wastewater ratio. Even still, it filters up to 75 gallons per day and makes a solid pick for an under-sink water filter that produces crisp, filtered water with demineralization.
Price at time of publish: $279
Dimensions: 14. 5 x 5.25 x 18.5 inches | Filter Type: Carbon block, polypropylene | Flow Rate: Not listed
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Water quality can vary from one place to another, which is why it’s important to identify what contaminants you might need to remove from your water supply. Hydroviv doesn’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to water filtration and instead offers customizable water filtration filters.
Input your address and the team at Hydroviv uses publicly available water quality measurements along with the company’s own test databases to develop a custom water filtration system for your home that targets contaminants specific to your water supply. But rest assured that all Hydroviv filters meet or exceed NSF Standard 53 for lead removal.
The customizable under-sink water filter from Hydroviv is tailored to your home’s water filtration needs, but installs like most other options. It requires only simple screw-on connections to your water supply and setup can be completed in about 15 minutes. You can opt-in for auto-shipments of replacement filters at six-month intervals, which saves you 25 percent on the retail cost of a replacement filter. The filters are on the expensive side ($115 without the subscribe-and-save discount), so you may want to consider the savings you’ll get from subscribing to a filter replacement schedule, along with the assurance that your customizable water filter will remain functional and effective year-round.
Price at time of publish: $400
Dimensions: 14 x 6 x 6 inches | Filter Type: Varies | Flow Rate: Not listed
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Certified to meet NSF Standards 42, 53, and 401
Can fit in small spaces
Captures 61 different contaminants
What We Don’t Like
Two-stage under-sink water filters offer additional reduction of particles and contaminants and address a wider range of water quality concerns than single-stage options. This option from Aquasana reduces 61 different contaminants, including chlorine (which affects taste), lead, and other heavy metals, plus PFOs and PFOAs. These claims are backed by independent testing to certify that the system meets NSF Standards 42, 53, and 401.
The entire system measures 9 x 8.25 x 4.25 inches, which means it can even fit in crowded cabinets. The filter housing easily twists apart so you can replace filter cartridges as needed, with no tools. You can expect the filters to treat about 500 gallons of water before needing replacement, which is short of the 600 to 700 gallons of filtration capacity that other under-sink water filters offer. Replacement cartridges run about $60 (for the set). Still, the system is efficient, effective, and easy to install. Pay close attention to the installation instructions and make sure the connections seal tightly; some leaking has been reported with this under-sink water filter system.
Price at time of publish: $116
Dimensions: 9 x 8. 25 x 4.25 inches | Filter Type: Carbon block | Flow Rate: 0.5 GPM
Final Verdict
Our top recommendation is the Kraus Purita 2-Stage Under Sink Water Filtration System because it meets several NSF standards and treats water using a polypropylene filter and carbon block filter. In addition, it has a digital display monitor to show you current information about water quality, filter status, and battery life. If you’re looking for more basic filtration and don’t need a digital display, consider installing the Waterdrop 15UA Under Sink Water Filter System. This single-stage water filter improves the odor and taste of municipal water and is certified to meet NSF Standard 42. As a budget pick, it’s worth noting that it also has long-lasting and inexpensive replacement cartridges.
Size
When choosing the best under-sink water filter, you can’t ignore size and space limitations. The room available underneath your sink may determine how large of a system you can install. Single-stage or two-stage under-sink water purifiers are usually the most compact options, since they only have one to two filter cartridges. More stages of filtration usually add to the dimensions and weight of the system. As an example, the Aquasana 2-Stage Water Filtration System is only 9 inches high and 8.25 inches wide, but the iSpring RCC7AK 6-Stage Reverse Osmosis System requires much more space, as it measures 14.5 inches tall and 18.5 inches wide.
Filter Type
There are a variety of filter types used in under-sink water filter systems, depending on the contaminants that are being targeted by the system. Some of the most common are carbon block, granulated activated carbon (GAC), polypropylene, and reverse osmosis membranes. Note that charcoal water filters have largely been replaced by carbon block or GAC filters, which are considered to offer better filtration capability. The best at-home water testing kits can offer some general insights into the quality of your water supply, but a professional lab will be able to give you a clear breakdown of the quanitity of contaminants in your water.
In addition to the type of filter, the number of filters can affect the quality of the sink filter. Single-stage systems will reduce fewer contaminants than multi-stage under-sink water purifiers. Options that include a reverse osmosis (RO) membrane usually remove a broader set of contaminants, including fluoride and TDS, which aren’t removed by non-RO under-sink water filters.
Filter Capacity
Pay attention to filter capacity, since it indicates how often you can expect to replace the filter cartridge of your under-sink water filter. Filter life is usually estimated in months, gallons, or both. Most filters have a life expectancy of six months or 500 to 700 gallons. Once the filter reaches capacity, its performance declines significantly. You’ll need to replace the filters to ensure your water supply meets your quality expectations. Fortunately, most under-sink water filter systems have cartridges that twist off without the need for tools or excessive force, making this maintenance task fast and simple.
Flow Rate
To ensure that your filtered water is delivered quickly to your glass, check the flow rate for an under-sink water filter system. A typical flow rate is either 0.5 GPM or 0.75 GPM. Either one will fill a standard glass in just a handful of seconds, but if you frequently fill large water bottles or cooking pots, you may want to prioritize a higher flow rate for faster fill rates. An efficient flow rate of 0.75 GPM is one reason why we recommend the Kraus Purita as the best overall water filter for kitchen sinks.
FAQ
The advantage of an under-sink water filter is the fact that it treats water flowing from your kitchen sink, giving you filtered water for drinking, cooking, cleaning, watering plants, or any other purpose. Other types of kitchen water filters, like pitchers or countertop filtration systems, require refilling to maintain a supply of filtered water.
Installation requirements are usually minimal for under-sink water filters and the filter life is typically between six months and a year. This makes them worth it to customers seeking a water filtration system that doesn’t need to be refilled frequently or one that requires frequent filter replacements.
How many contaminants a water filter can remove depends on its filter type. The highest-performing under-sink water filters typically use a combination of filters to target a wide spectrum of contaminants. As a rule of thumb, single-stage under-sink water filters that only meet NSF Standard 42 remove far fewer contaminants than systems that meet NSF Standard 53, which addresses 50 contaminants.
“Ultimately, checking the certification to confirm that a filter system is certified to filter the contaminants of concern, regardless of technology used, is the best way to assure that a filter system will meet a consumer’s specific needs,” Andrew says. So look for a filter that has third-party certification to back up its claims. In addition, you can check the NSF Product Listing Page to find certified under-sink water filter systems.
The filter cartridges of an under-sink water purifier will eventually lose effectiveness due to accumulation of particles. How quickly this happens depends on the quality of incoming water, but most filters have a stated lifespan of about six months or 500 to 700 gallons of water treatment. The type of filter will also determine how long it lasts. A reverse osmosis membrane only requires replacement about every two years, but a carbon block filter typically needs to be replaced after about six months in most cases.
This article was written by Erica Puisis, a freelance home writer who has been contributing to The Spruce since 2017. Puisis has expertise in large and small appliances and has extensively researched water quality systems, including the best water softeners and best reverse osmosis systems. When researching the best under-sink water filters, she compared various types of filter systems. She evaluated the most popular models based on how many stages of filtration they offer, the flow rate of each system, filter maintenance, and storage tank considerations. All of our recommendations have been certified to meet at least one NSF standard pertaining to water filtration systems.
As part of the research process, Erica also interviewed Rick Andrew, director of the NSF Global Water Program. Rick spoke about the various types of water filters on the market and elaborated on the importance of choosing certified systems.
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Under sink water filtration systems are a popular way to get healthier, better-tasting water because they remove more contaminants than most pitcher-based options and even bottled water. These systems are installed below your sink, enabling you to instantly enjoy clean water straight from the tap without taking up valuable counter or fridge space. By connecting to your water line, under sink filters provide a constant supply of filtered water — so you don’t need to worry about refilling a tank or waiting for water to trickle through a filter block like with a traditional pitcher filter system.
Clean, healthy water is essential. After all, you use water for so much — from washing produce to watering plants to filling your family’s glasses (and Fido’s bowl!) at dinner. The majority of municipalities use chemicals such as chlorine and chloramines to treat drinking water for bacteria, but the process can miss other contaminants that may be detrimental to your health. This is why we recommend installing a water filtration system under your sink, on your countertop, or for your whole house.
Compared to most pitchers, Aquasana’s under sink water filters reduce 15x more contaminants. In fact, our tested and certified Claryum® filtration technology removes up to 99% of harmful contaminants including chlorine, chloramines, lead, microplastics, fluoride, PFAS, pesticides, herbicides, mercury, asbestos, and others from your tap water.
Choose the Best Under Sink Water Filtration System for Your Home
Aquasana offers several under sink water filters to fit the unique needs of your home and family, and many include a dedicated faucet that dispenses filtered water.
To help determine which under sink water filter is best for your home, start by reading your water quality report and consider what level of filtration you’ll need to reduce contaminants present in your water. Here’s an overview of our under sink water filters that are great at reducing contaminants and protecting you and your family’s health:
Optimh3O® Reverse Osmosis + Claryum®: Our most powerful under sink water filter, this system uses reverse osmosis to remove 89 contaminants (5x more than other RO systems)
Claryum® 2-Stage: Removes up to 99% of 78 contaminants including chlorine, lead, PFAS, and microplastics
Claryum® 3-Stage: Removes up to 99% of 78 contaminants and includes a pre-filter to tackle sediment and rust
Claryum® 3-Stage Max Flow: An upgraded version of the Claryum® 3-Stage, now featuring a 44% faster flow rate and 800 gallons of filter life
Claryum® Direct Connect: An easy to install, fast-flowing water filter that connects directly to your existing faucet and removes up to 99% of 78 harmful contaminants
All of our under sink water filters are tested and certified to reduce chlorine, chloramines, herbicides, pesticides, PFAS, pharmaceuticals and more in your tap water. If you prefer a countertop water filter, we have options that also use tested and certified Claryum® filtration technology proven to remove up to 99% of lead, asbestos, chlorine, chloramines, and more for a total of 78 harmful contaminants.
How to Install and Replace Our Under Sink Water Filters
Installing our under sink water filters is straightforward. Each Aquasana under sink water filtration system has its own detailed step-by-step installation instructions in addition to a video guide to help simplify the setup process.
Replacements are quick and easy, but will vary in frequency depending on use and the system purchased. For more information on how often to replace components within our under sink water filters, check out our under sink and countertop filter replacement page. If you have additional questions about our under sink water filtration systems, installation, replacement, or our products in general, please contact us for customer support.
Under Sink Water Filtration System FAQs
What does an under sink water filter do?
Under sink water filters are a type of water filtration system installed below a sink and improve water quality by removing contaminants like lead, mercury, chlorine, and others. By removing contaminants, homeowners can improve the taste, smell, appearance, and overall safety of tap water to make it healthier and more enjoyable to drink.
Are under sink water filters worth it?
Under sink water filters offer a great combination of performance and affordability. They’re a great choice for people who want to improve their water quality well beyond what’s offered by a pitcher filter, but without the high cost of a whole house system. Overall, their straightforward installation, high performance, and ease-of-use make under sink filters a great choice.
How long does an under sink water filter cartridge last?
The lifespan of an under sink water filter cartridge depends on the type and usage. Typically, under sink filters will need to be replaced every 6-12 months. However, some filters have a longer lifespan than others. Usage can also affect how long a filter lasts, and heavy usage may cause a filter to exceed its capacity before the recommended replacement time.
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The only type of water treatment system that requires a mineralizer is a reverse osmosis filter. The fact is that in the process of filtration from the water, along with pollutants, “positive heroes” – minerals – are also removed.
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AQUAPHOR’s DWM-series are the most compact and efficient reverse osmosis filters with a mineralizer, which surpass standard reverse osmosis filters in a number of characteristics. Installing such a system in the kitchen will save you from problems with scale, foreign tastes in drinking water and almost any common contaminants. At the same time, it will help to significantly save the budget on the purchase and delivery of bottles.
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Rust is oxidized iron particles. They are visible to the naked eye and at high concentrations give the water a yellowish, reddish or even brown tint. Most often, rust appears in water due to aging (corrosion) of metal pipes or after repair of water supply networks.
Dissolved iron
Water with excess dissolved iron looks clear, but after a while it turns yellow, and then a brown precipitate appears due to the iron oxidizing in air. Despite the benefits of iron, which is found in apples, seafood and other foods, its high concentration in dissolved form is dangerous. The maximum permissible concentration in tap water according to SanPiN is 0.3 mg / l.
2. Anti-rust filter for families with children
In-line filters with hollow fiber membrane – an alternative to reverse osmosis filters. They remove rust and up to 50% colloidal iron. At the same time, they will protect you from bacteria and most impurities in tap water. You can drink purified water without boiling and cook baby food on it.
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Under-sink water filters are installed out of sight but provide advanced water filtration that improves the taste and quality of your water supply. A more eco-friendly option to bottled drinking water, these types of kitchen water filters can easily replace thousands of disposable plastic water bottles in the life span of a single filter cartridge.
Water quality is an important concern for homeowners, including those on municipal water sources or private wells. Rick Andrew, director of the National Sanitation Foundation’s Global Water Program, says: “Consumers on a public water supply should check their local water report that comes out annually to identify contaminants in their water that they may want to filter out of their tap.” Doing so will help you choose a filter that removes the contaminants present in your water supply specifically. He also suggests that homeowners who rely on a private well have their water tested annually by an accredited laboratory.
We researched the best under-sink water purifiers from the top brands, comparing options based on the type and number of filters included, the flow rate of the system, and ease of installation. We also looked for systems that have been independently tested to meet standards for water filtration systems established by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF).
Our Top Picks
Best Overall:
Kraus Purita 2-Stage Under Sink Water Filtration System with Digital Display Monitor at Amazon
Best Budget:
Waterdrop 15UA Under Sink Water Filter System at Amazon
Best Splurge:
Brondell h3O+ Circle Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System at Amazon
Best Reverse Osmosis:
APEC Water Systems ROES-50 Essence Reverse Osmosis System at Amazon
Best for Well Water:
Brondell Coral Water Filtration System at Amazon
Best Tankless:
Waterdrop Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water Filtration System at Amazon
Best for Alkaline Water:
iSpring 6-Stage Under Sink Reverse Osmosis System at Amazon
Best Customizable:
Hydroviv Under Sink Water Filter at Hydroviv.com
Best Compact:
Aquasana 2-Stage Under Sink Water Filter System at Amazon
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Digital display for filter life and water quality
Meets NSF Standards 53, 401, 42, and 372
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Six-month or 700-gallon filtration capacity
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When choosing an under-sink water filter, you want an option that is easy to install and performs well. The Kraus Purita 2-Stage Under Sink Water Filtration System checks both boxes. It also has a digital display to provide you with useful information, including readings on water quality, battery life, and filter status. Aside from being user-friendly, independent certification assures you that it’s an effective choice, too—making it our top recommendation for an under-sink water filter in most home kitchens.
The Kraus Purita is a two-stage water filtration system with a polypropylene filter and carbon block filter, so it’s designed to remove more contaminants than single-stage water filters. Specifically, it meets the following NSF standards: 53, 401, 42, and 372. Translating those standards into practical terms, this means that it filters out particles as small as 0.5 microns and reduces up to 98 percent of lead, while also filtering out volatile organic compounds (VOCs), chlorine odor, and some trace pharmaceuticals.
Everything needed to install this under-sink water filtration system is included. This system efficiently filters water for up to six months (or about 700 gallons of water) before it’s time to change the water filter. That equates to more than 5,000 individual 16.9-ounce water bottles, making the Kraus Purita both economical and eco-friendly. While the size of the filter cartridges isn’t beyond the norm, the cartridges are larger than what may fit in a very crowded or small sink cabinet. The whole setup is 9.5 inches wide and 15.5 inches tall.
The digital display monitor is a unique feature not found on all under-sink water filters. Aside from giving you at-a-glance information about water quality, the display emits an occasional beep to alert you to low (10 percent) remaining filter life. Instead of needing to play guess-and-check regarding filter replacement, this system lets you know when it’s time for a new filter to keep your water supply filtered and fresh.
Price at time of publish: $200
Dimensions: 15. 5 x 9.5 x 4.875 | Filter Type: Polypropylene, carbon block | Flow Rate: 0.75 GPM
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A single-stage under-sink water filter system is an affordable way to improve water quality. For a budget choice, we recommend the Waterdrop 15UA Under-Sink Water Filter System. It has a twist-in cartridge with an impressively long filter life (up to 16,000 gallons), which stretches your cash because you won’t need to purchase replacement filters as often as filters with a more limited capacity.
It’s certified to meet NSF Standard 42, which addresses aesthetic water quality issues—like taste and odor from chlorine, as an example. It’s also been certified to meet or exceed NSF Standard 352, which assures you that the materials of the filter system don’t contain levels of lead deemed harmful for plumbing fixtures. And while the manufacturer claims that the system has also been independently tested to meet NSF Standard 53—which relates to the ability of the filter to remove more than 50 contaminants—it hasn’t been certified for this specific standard.
At less than $100, this option is about half the cost of more robust under-sink water filter systems. It doesn’t address as many water quality concerns as two-stage under-sink water filters, but you won’t drain your wallet to purchase this option or its filter cartridges, which only cost about $30.
Certified to meet NSF Standards 42, 53, 58, and 372
All-in-one unit with 6-liter storage tank
Countertop dispenser with LED indicator for filter life
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We recommend the Brondell h30+ Circle Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System if you want a highly efficient under-sink system with advanced filtration capabilities. You’ll spend significantly more for this model than many other options, but it has four stages of filtration, a 6-liter storage tank, and includes a countertop faucet dispenser with an LED indicator light for filter life. As you’d expect of a high-end under-sink water filter, it is gold-seal certified by the Water Quality Association (WQA) to meet NSF standards 42, 53, 58, and 372.
The four stages of filtration include a sediment filter, pre-carbon filter, carbon block, and reverse osmosis membrane. The filters require replacement about every six months, with the exception of the reverse osmosis membrane filter, which lasts about two years. The filters are somewhat expensive to replace compared to the most affordable under-sink water filters; you can expect to spend about $80 every six months and about $90 for the reverse osmosis membrane when it’s due for a replacement. However, the filters offer excellent performance. They reduce many contaminants, but they especially stand out for reducing up to 98 percent of lead and chlorine, plus 84 percent of fluoride. The 6-liter tank within this reverse osmosis system refills in less than an hour, so you’ll have a steady supply of filtered water.
The entire setup is contained in a single unit that gives this under-sink water filter a modern, finished feel worth the price tag. While the all-in-one design of this filter system is relatively compact, you should measure your space under your sink to make sure it has enough clearance around drain pipes or a garbage disposal. The list price for this one is upward of $740—but it’s frequently available at a steep discount, so if you’re not in a rush, it might be worth keeping an eye out for a sale.
One type of under-sink water filter that offers advanced filtration is a reverse osmosis system. According to Rick Andrew, these types of water filtration systems filter out dissolved ions and suspended particles in the water. The APEC Essence 5-Stage Reverse Osmosis system is a popular choice for households with more advanced water filtration needs. It has gold certification from the Water Quality Association, indicating that it meets NSF standards for drinking water treatment units.
The five stages of this reverse under-sink water filter are made up of a sediment filter, coconut shell carbon, and carbon block filter, along with a reverse osmosis membrane. Together, these filter stages capture contaminants that impact taste and health, like chlorine, VOCs, heavy metals, and nitrates. The system also reduces total dissolved solids (TDS) by up to 95 percent and fluoride by 93 percent, which is not a claim that can be made by most water filter systems without a reverse osmosis membrane.
While the APEC Essence 5-Stage Reverse Osmosis Under-Sink Water Filter is one of the best options because it’s easy to install and performs well, its shortcoming is a 3:1 waste water to clean water ratio. Other reverse osmosis systems have a 2:1 or 1:1 ratio that offers better efficiency and water conservation.
Three-stage filtration removes up to 99 percent of lead
Includes countertop dispenser
Gold seal certified by WQA
Certified to meet NSF Standards 42, 53, and 372
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The Brondell Coral is a three-stage water filter that is ideal for well water or for anyone who prefers more advanced filtration compared to single-stage systems. This under-sink option includes a sediment filter to capture particles like dirt, sand, silt, or clay that may be present in well water sources. A pre-carbon filter and carbon block filter finish the filtration process, removing up to 99 percent of lead, along with dozens of other contaminants like asbestos, VOCs, and chloramines.
You don’t have to take Brondell’s claims at face value—the system has been certified to meet NSF Standards 42, 53, and 372. It also carries a gold seal from the Water Quality Association (WQA). You can expect to change the filters about every 12 months or once the system has filtered 600 gallons, which is slightly less capacity than the filter life of some other models. While it’s housed under the sink, the system includes a chrome faucet dispenser for countertop installation. The flow rate is 0.5 GP, which is lower than the 0.75 GPM flow rate offered by some other systems, but not low enough to be considered a serious flaw. Overall, this system gets plenty of positive praise for being easy to install and for improving the taste and quality of well water and municipal water.
Price at time of publish: $159
Dimensions: 9 x 13. 5 x 3.25 inches | Filter Type: Sediment, pre-carbon, carbon block | Flow Rate: 0.5 GPM
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Low wastewater production (1:1 ratio)
Removes up to 94 percent of TDS
Saves space by eliminating water storage tank
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For an under-sink water filtration system that is compact yet highly effective, consider a tankless reverse osmosis system. We recommend the Waterdrop G3 Tankless 8-Stage Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis option. Rather than using a water tank, it treats water on demand using three filters to provide eight layers of purification for removing common contaminants, including chlorine and heavy metals. (Each filter offers multiple layers of filtration.)
The reverse osmosis membrane lowers the amount of TDS in your water for drinking or cooking. Under-sink water filters that aren’t reverse osmosis systems won’t lower the level of TDS in your water, but this system is certified to remove up to 94 percent of TDS. Its claims are backed by independent testing that confirms it meets NSF standard 58 for reverse osmosis water filtration systems. If you want to know real-time TDS levels, the digital display on the included countertop faucet provides this information at glance, along with a visual indicator of the remaining filter life. Take note that the dispenser faucet is only available in nickel-plated chrome.
You won’t be left waiting at the tap for a glass of filtered water; the internal pump of this tankless model fills a glass in about 12 seconds. It can filter up to 400 gallons per day, and the composite filters last six to 12 months before needing replacement, a process made easier by the single-turn cartridges that require no tools or plumbing know-how. Water waste is a big concern with reverse osmosis under-sink water filtration systems, but this option offers a low 1:1 ratio of purified water to wastewater.
Price at time of publish: $646
Dimensions: 17. 72 x 5.67 x 18.11 inches | Filter Type: Carbon block, polypropylene | Flow Rate: 0.28 GPM
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Alkalinity filter to restore natural minerals
Pressurized storage tank holds purified water
Certified to meet NSF 58 standard
What We Don’t Like
While reverse osmosis is a common choice for an under-sink water filter, the filtration process removes beneficial minerals along with contaminants, producing water that is sometimes described as flat-tasting. Whether it’s for taste or health preferences, you can opt for a reverse osmosis system with an alkaline filter to add back in minerals naturally found in drinking water. If that’s what you’re after, we recommend the iSpring RCC7AK 6-Stage Reverse Osmosis System. It’s certified to meet NSF 58 standards and removes up to 98 percent of lead, along with fluoride, arsenic, asbestos, and chlorine.
This under-sink water filter sends water from your supply line through a series of pre-filters, a reverse osmosis membrane, and two final filter stages—including an alkaline filter that restores minerals like calcium, magnesium, sodium, and potassium ions. The result is purified water with an alkaline pH level of 7.5 or more, while standard reverse osmosis systems produce slightly acidic water with a pH of 7 or less. Water is held in a pressurized 2.5-gallon storage tank until you turn on the faucet. This means you may need to rethink your under-sink storage to make space for this larger water filtration setup.
While this system gets plenty of positive praise for the taste of water and the ease of use, it does have an unimpressive 1:3 clean water to wastewater ratio. Even still, it filters up to 75 gallons per day and makes a solid pick for an under-sink water filter that produces crisp, filtered water with demineralization.
Price at time of publish: $279
Dimensions: 14. 5 x 5.25 x 18.5 inches | Filter Type: Carbon block, polypropylene | Flow Rate: Not listed
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Water quality can vary from one place to another, which is why it’s important to identify what contaminants you might need to remove from your water supply. Hydroviv doesn’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to water filtration and instead offers customizable water filtration filters.
Input your address and the team at Hydroviv uses publicly available water quality measurements along with the company’s own test databases to develop a custom water filtration system for your home that targets contaminants specific to your water supply. But rest assured that all Hydroviv filters meet or exceed NSF Standard 53 for lead removal.
The customizable under-sink water filter from Hydroviv is tailored to your home’s water filtration needs, but installs like most other options. It requires only simple screw-on connections to your water supply and setup can be completed in about 15 minutes. You can opt-in for auto-shipments of replacement filters at six-month intervals, which saves you 25 percent on the retail cost of a replacement filter. The filters are on the expensive side ($115 without the subscribe-and-save discount), so you may want to consider the savings you’ll get from subscribing to a filter replacement schedule, along with the assurance that your customizable water filter will remain functional and effective year-round.
Price at time of publish: $400
Dimensions: 14 x 6 x 6 inches | Filter Type: Varies | Flow Rate: Not listed
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Certified to meet NSF Standards 42, 53, and 401
Can fit in small spaces
Captures 61 different contaminants
What We Don’t Like
Two-stage under-sink water filters offer additional reduction of particles and contaminants and address a wider range of water quality concerns than single-stage options. This option from Aquasana reduces 61 different contaminants, including chlorine (which affects taste), lead, and other heavy metals, plus PFOs and PFOAs. These claims are backed by independent testing to certify that the system meets NSF Standards 42, 53, and 401.
The entire system measures 9 x 8.25 x 4.25 inches, which means it can even fit in crowded cabinets. The filter housing easily twists apart so you can replace filter cartridges as needed, with no tools. You can expect the filters to treat about 500 gallons of water before needing replacement, which is short of the 600 to 700 gallons of filtration capacity that other under-sink water filters offer. Replacement cartridges run about $60 (for the set). Still, the system is efficient, effective, and easy to install. Pay close attention to the installation instructions and make sure the connections seal tightly; some leaking has been reported with this under-sink water filter system.
Price at time of publish: $116
Dimensions: 9 x 8. 25 x 4.25 inches | Filter Type: Carbon block | Flow Rate: 0.5 GPM
Final Verdict
Our top recommendation is the Kraus Purita 2-Stage Under Sink Water Filtration System because it meets several NSF standards and treats water using a polypropylene filter and carbon block filter. In addition, it has a digital display monitor to show you current information about water quality, filter status, and battery life. If you’re looking for more basic filtration and don’t need a digital display, consider installing the Waterdrop 15UA Under Sink Water Filter System. This single-stage water filter improves the odor and taste of municipal water and is certified to meet NSF Standard 42. As a budget pick, it’s worth noting that it also has long-lasting and inexpensive replacement cartridges.
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When choosing the best under-sink water filter, you can’t ignore size and space limitations. The room available underneath your sink may determine how large of a system you can install. Single-stage or two-stage under-sink water purifiers are usually the most compact options, since they only have one to two filter cartridges. More stages of filtration usually add to the dimensions and weight of the system. As an example, the Aquasana 2-Stage Water Filtration System is only 9 inches high and 8.25 inches wide, but the iSpring RCC7AK 6-Stage Reverse Osmosis System requires much more space, as it measures 14.5 inches tall and 18.5 inches wide.
Filter Type
There are a variety of filter types used in under-sink water filter systems, depending on the contaminants that are being targeted by the system. Some of the most common are carbon block, granulated activated carbon (GAC), polypropylene, and reverse osmosis membranes. Note that charcoal water filters have largely been replaced by carbon block or GAC filters, which are considered to offer better filtration capability. The best at-home water testing kits can offer some general insights into the quality of your water supply, but a professional lab will be able to give you a clear breakdown of the quanitity of contaminants in your water.
In addition to the type of filter, the number of filters can affect the quality of the sink filter. Single-stage systems will reduce fewer contaminants than multi-stage under-sink water purifiers. Options that include a reverse osmosis (RO) membrane usually remove a broader set of contaminants, including fluoride and TDS, which aren’t removed by non-RO under-sink water filters.
Filter Capacity
Pay attention to filter capacity, since it indicates how often you can expect to replace the filter cartridge of your under-sink water filter. Filter life is usually estimated in months, gallons, or both. Most filters have a life expectancy of six months or 500 to 700 gallons. Once the filter reaches capacity, its performance declines significantly. You’ll need to replace the filters to ensure your water supply meets your quality expectations. Fortunately, most under-sink water filter systems have cartridges that twist off without the need for tools or excessive force, making this maintenance task fast and simple.
Flow Rate
To ensure that your filtered water is delivered quickly to your glass, check the flow rate for an under-sink water filter system. A typical flow rate is either 0.5 GPM or 0.75 GPM. Either one will fill a standard glass in just a handful of seconds, but if you frequently fill large water bottles or cooking pots, you may want to prioritize a higher flow rate for faster fill rates. An efficient flow rate of 0.75 GPM is one reason why we recommend the Kraus Purita as the best overall water filter for kitchen sinks.
FAQ
The advantage of an under-sink water filter is the fact that it treats water flowing from your kitchen sink, giving you filtered water for drinking, cooking, cleaning, watering plants, or any other purpose. Other types of kitchen water filters, like pitchers or countertop filtration systems, require refilling to maintain a supply of filtered water.
Installation requirements are usually minimal for under-sink water filters and the filter life is typically between six months and a year. This makes them worth it to customers seeking a water filtration system that doesn’t need to be refilled frequently or one that requires frequent filter replacements.
How many contaminants a water filter can remove depends on its filter type. The highest-performing under-sink water filters typically use a combination of filters to target a wide spectrum of contaminants. As a rule of thumb, single-stage under-sink water filters that only meet NSF Standard 42 remove far fewer contaminants than systems that meet NSF Standard 53, which addresses 50 contaminants.
“Ultimately, checking the certification to confirm that a filter system is certified to filter the contaminants of concern, regardless of technology used, is the best way to assure that a filter system will meet a consumer’s specific needs,” Andrew says. So look for a filter that has third-party certification to back up its claims. In addition, you can check the NSF Product Listing Page to find certified under-sink water filter systems.
The filter cartridges of an under-sink water purifier will eventually lose effectiveness due to accumulation of particles. How quickly this happens depends on the quality of incoming water, but most filters have a stated lifespan of about six months or 500 to 700 gallons of water treatment. The type of filter will also determine how long it lasts. A reverse osmosis membrane only requires replacement about every two years, but a carbon block filter typically needs to be replaced after about six months in most cases.
This article was written by Erica Puisis, a freelance home writer who has been contributing to The Spruce since 2017. Puisis has expertise in large and small appliances and has extensively researched water quality systems, including the best water softeners and best reverse osmosis systems. When researching the best under-sink water filters, she compared various types of filter systems. She evaluated the most popular models based on how many stages of filtration they offer, the flow rate of each system, filter maintenance, and storage tank considerations. All of our recommendations have been certified to meet at least one NSF standard pertaining to water filtration systems.
As part of the research process, Erica also interviewed Rick Andrew, director of the NSF Global Water Program. Rick spoke about the various types of water filters on the market and elaborated on the importance of choosing certified systems.
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Under Sink Water Filters for Healthy, Great-Tasting Water
Under sink water filtration systems are a popular way to get healthier, better-tasting water because they remove more contaminants than most pitcher-based options and even bottled water. These systems are installed below your sink, enabling you to instantly enjoy clean water straight from the tap without taking up valuable counter or fridge space. By connecting to your water line, under sink filters provide a constant supply of filtered water — so you don’t need to worry about refilling a tank or waiting for water to trickle through a filter block like with a traditional pitcher filter system.
Clean, healthy water is essential. After all, you use water for so much — from washing produce to watering plants to filling your family’s glasses (and Fido’s bowl!) at dinner. The majority of municipalities use chemicals such as chlorine and chloramines to treat drinking water for bacteria, but the process can miss other contaminants that may be detrimental to your health. This is why we recommend installing a water filtration system under your sink, on your countertop, or for your whole house.
Compared to most pitchers, Aquasana’s under sink water filters reduce 15x more contaminants. In fact, our tested and certified Claryum® filtration technology removes up to 99% of harmful contaminants including chlorine, chloramines, lead, microplastics, fluoride, PFAS, pesticides, herbicides, mercury, asbestos, and others from your tap water.
Choose the Best Under Sink Water Filtration System for Your Home
Aquasana offers several under sink water filters to fit the unique needs of your home and family, and many include a dedicated faucet that dispenses filtered water.
To help determine which under sink water filter is best for your home, start by reading your water quality report and consider what level of filtration you’ll need to reduce contaminants present in your water. Here’s an overview of our under sink water filters that are great at reducing contaminants and protecting you and your family’s health:
Optimh3O® Reverse Osmosis + Claryum®: Our most powerful under sink water filter, this system uses reverse osmosis to remove 89 contaminants (5x more than other RO systems)
Claryum® 2-Stage: Removes up to 99% of 78 contaminants including chlorine, lead, PFAS, and microplastics
Claryum® 3-Stage: Removes up to 99% of 78 contaminants and includes a pre-filter to tackle sediment and rust
Claryum® 3-Stage Max Flow: An upgraded version of the Claryum® 3-Stage, now featuring a 44% faster flow rate and 800 gallons of filter life
Claryum® Direct Connect: An easy to install, fast-flowing water filter that connects directly to your existing faucet and removes up to 99% of 78 harmful contaminants
All of our under sink water filters are tested and certified to reduce chlorine, chloramines, herbicides, pesticides, PFAS, pharmaceuticals and more in your tap water. If you prefer a countertop water filter, we have options that also use tested and certified Claryum® filtration technology proven to remove up to 99% of lead, asbestos, chlorine, chloramines, and more for a total of 78 harmful contaminants.
How to Install and Replace Our Under Sink Water Filters
Installing our under sink water filters is straightforward. Each Aquasana under sink water filtration system has its own detailed step-by-step installation instructions in addition to a video guide to help simplify the setup process.
Replacements are quick and easy, but will vary in frequency depending on use and the system purchased. For more information on how often to replace components within our under sink water filters, check out our under sink and countertop filter replacement page. If you have additional questions about our under sink water filtration systems, installation, replacement, or our products in general, please contact us for customer support.
Under Sink Water Filtration System FAQs
What does an under sink water filter do?
Under sink water filters are a type of water filtration system installed below a sink and improve water quality by removing contaminants like lead, mercury, chlorine, and others. By removing contaminants, homeowners can improve the taste, smell, appearance, and overall safety of tap water to make it healthier and more enjoyable to drink.
Are under sink water filters worth it?
Under sink water filters offer a great combination of performance and affordability. They’re a great choice for people who want to improve their water quality well beyond what’s offered by a pitcher filter, but without the high cost of a whole house system. Overall, their straightforward installation, high performance, and ease-of-use make under sink filters a great choice.
How long does an under sink water filter cartridge last?
The lifespan of an under sink water filter cartridge depends on the type and usage. Typically, under sink filters will need to be replaced every 6-12 months. However, some filters have a longer lifespan than others. Usage can also affect how long a filter lasts, and heavy usage may cause a filter to exceed its capacity before the recommended replacement time.
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AQUAPHOR’s DWM-series are the most compact and efficient reverse osmosis filters with a mineralizer, which surpass standard reverse osmosis filters in a number of characteristics. Installing such a system in the kitchen will save you from problems with scale, foreign tastes in drinking water and almost any common contaminants. At the same time, it will help to significantly save the budget on the purchase and delivery of bottles.
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In modern realities, when environmental issues are becoming more and more relevant, many of us have a question – how best to purify water consumed for drinking and household needs from chlorine, as well as from impurities caused by our own technogenic impact on the environment. In such a situation, it is the installation of a water filter under the sink in the kitchen, as practice has shown, that sometimes the best option for water treatment for apartments and small cottages.
General requirements for installed systems
The treatment equipment selected must first of all meet a number of basic operational requirements.
When assembling water treatment systems, only food-grade materials are used, which retain their absolute inertness (ecological cleanliness) in the operating temperature range. In addition, the specified property must be maintained throughout the entire period of use of the product.
The operating pressure of the installation is calculated from the parameters of the water supply network. In case of its shortage, an additional tie-in of the booster pump may be required. Such a need sometimes arises on the upper floors of high-rise buildings or in the private sector.
Dangerous and overpressure. Therefore, all components of the post-treatment system are made from durable certified materials. For example, on the housings of the filter blocks, the permissible operating or maximum pressure is indicated, which should be considered with a margin in case of water hammer, from which cracks may appear over time and, as a result, leaks. It is best to install a glass-filled (reinforced) polymer (polypropylene or polyamide) or stainless steel water filter under the sink.
The size of the installation components is selected so that they allow them to be installed in the cramped volume of the washing space, and also guarantee convenient maintenance or repair.
Shutoff valves made of high-quality brass alloys with ceramic inserts are welcome, as their resource is significantly higher than that of plastic counterparts.
Determine the installation area
Installation of a water filter under the sink should be carried out taking into account the fact that it will need to be serviced periodically, to change the filter elements (cartridges).
Important! Consider not only the external dimensions of the product, but also the free space that will be required when performing some technical operations, for example, for the working stroke of plumbing keys, in the process of unscrewing cartridge flasks or replacing taps.
Often, cleaning equipment models from many manufacturers allow both vertical and horizontal positions. However, this should be immediately clarified at the stage of their purchase. If the system is equipped with a storage tank for clean water, then its placement on the side is also allowed.
At the stage of purchase, it is worth making sure that there is enough space under the sink for all accessories.
Water pressure may be less than 3 atm, which is sometimes critical for the operation of some types of water treatment plants. Then you can not do without a booster pump. An additional unit mounted at the inlet to the cleaner will also take up some space.
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In addition, regardless of the chosen type of any plumbing equipment, at the very beginning of the technological chain of fluid movement, the presence of a sump is mandatory. Usually it is a flask or pipe with a stainless mesh inside, on which large particles (rust, sand, etc.) settle.
What is the basis for choosing a filtering device?
The right choice of a home water treatment system will only be when it is known exactly what types of pollution will have to be dealt with. For such information, you can look at the website of the city administration or the local water utility.
However, it must be taken into account that all official data are based on measurements made at municipal wastewater treatment plants, so sometimes they can differ significantly from the chemical and bacteriological indicators of liquids flowing from our taps. Why is this happening? Just in the process of transportation through worn-out pipelines, a variety of additives can appear in water, turning it into a liquid with a rather colorful unidentified composition.
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Given the current situation, the best solution for both users of centralized water supply and owners of their own wells is an individual detailed water analysis. If this expensive pleasure becomes too expensive for you, then you should limit yourself to at least a general analysis of the main indicators (compounds of chlorine, iron, organics, hardness salts, etc.)
capacity) at local sanitary and epidemiological stations or water utility companies.
Attention! Only after receiving an official conclusion in your hands, you can confidently choose a water filter for washing (type, quantity and resource of its cartridges).
Flow systems
Based on the design features, as well as the basic functional principles, water treatment systems placed under kitchen sinks can be divided into two main types: flow and reverse osmosis.
Flow plants are simple and relatively inexpensive treatment plants, consisting of one or more working containers (flasks) connected in series. To the water supply, such water filters for washing are connected via flexible hoses. For the selection of purified drinking water, an additional tap cuts into the sink.
Flow filters can consist of one or more flasks.
A target cartridge (consumable item) is placed inside each flask, which can be either one-piece or composite, solving a number of tasks at once, such as absorption and softening. The use of multiple cartridges saves space by reducing the overall dimensions of the instrument. On the contrary, to increase the resource of the entire system, separate cartridges are placed in each container, assembling a multi-stage complex water treatment system from several flasks.
Important! The minimum number of stages cannot be less than two – these are mechanical and sorption filtration.
The liquid, moving sequentially from stage to stage, is gradually released from various solid particles, dissolved impurities, softened, improved and disinfected. As a result, after passing through the entire complex, water is freed from rust, excess hardness salts, heavy metals, surfactants, organochlorines, many other dangerous additives and pathogenic bacteria. Its organoleptic characteristics change in a positive direction.
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To understand how to choose a sink water filter, there are a number of things to consider, as described below.
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Usually, flow models have only 3 or 4 of them. If there are three filter elements in the system, then the water first undergoes rough mechanical cleaning (polypropylene fiber cartridge), after which it is further cleaned and softened (cartridge with ion-exchange resins), and at the output – sorption purification (activated carbon). After the mechanical stage, a deironing stage can also be installed, and already at the supply to the consumer – a UV disinfectant.
Some filters are equipped with a UV disinfection lamp.
Operating life cartridges
The rating of wash water filters is largely influenced by their performance, which depends on the life of the cartridges. It varies over a wide range of 1-12 thousand / liters. After the exhaustion of its resource or severe contamination, the filter element must be replaced.
Usually the resource depends on the number of human users. For example, for a family of 3 with low consumption, you can install a system with a minimum amount of performance. But for a family with 5 or more people, equipment with an increased resource, designed for significant and long-term preparation of clean water, will be required.
Complete set
The purchased equipment must be completed, in addition to the filter unit, with adapters, taps, connecting pipes, etc. The presence of everything necessary for installation must be carefully checked according to the attached factory instructions, which should also contain a detailed description of the assembly of the product.
Important! Be sure to calculate the cost of maintaining a water treatment plant. Sometimes there are products at a low price, but with rather expensive consumables, the price of which can be more than half the cost of the entire system. Therefore, before installing a water filter under the sink, you should inquire about the cost of replacement cartridges, as well as their free availability on the market.
Reverse osmosis system
Visually, it does not differ from flow sorption equipment. Yes, and they are installed in the same way. However, many buyers opt for an osmotic post-treatment system. Why is the rating of water filters for this type of sink noticeably higher than that of flow devices?
The reason lies in the ability of the osmotic membrane installed in one of the units of the system to achieve an almost absolutely perfect separation of water molecules from any others, as well as to trap any pathogenic microflora. Therefore, water with the highest degree of purity is supplied to the consumer, and impurities are disposed of with sewage. Such “jewelry” processing does not occur without compromising its speed – membrane modules cannot operate on a stream, therefore they are equipped with storage tanks to create a supply of purified water.
Stages of water treatment
Reverse osmosis system. 1. Water supply from the mains. 2. Prefilters. 3. Semi-permeable membrane. 4. Drainage outlet. 5. Hydraulic accumulator. 6. Carbon cartridge 7. Purified water mixer.
Now let’s take a closer look at the operation of the reverse osmosis system, in which 3 characteristic stages are distinguished.
The first stage – preliminary consists of 2-4 stages. Its task is to remove as much as possible undissolved and dissolved impurities that can significantly reduce the life of an expensive membrane. It can include two mechanical and two sorption stages. The 1st mechanical one based on polypropylene fiber retains suspended particles larger than 5 microns. Sorption stages contain granulated and briquetted activated carbon, which retains chlorine compounds, a number of chemical-organic components and iron, which can quickly destroy the sensitive membrane. The last stage of the pre-filter is also mechanical, trapping particles larger than 0.5 microns.
The second stage takes place in the “heart” of the filtering equipment, where a semi-permeable reverse osmosis membrane is located. It is made from the thinnest polymer, pierced by the smallest pores (no more than 0. 0001 microns), rolled into a roll. Such a microgrid does not allow molecules of undesirable impurities, as well as viruses and bacteria, whose sizes are hundreds of times larger than its openings, to seep through. At the same time, water and oxygen molecules freely pass through the pores in the membrane, contributing to good drinking taste.
The third stage is the stabilization of the composition. Contains flavor enhancement steps (charcoal cartridge and mineralizer) as well as a UV disinfectant for added protection. In this case, the most necessary is only the block containing coconut charcoal.
Installation of a water filter under the sink must be supplemented with a hydraulic accumulator with an average useful volume of 7-12 liters, since the performance of household osmotic membranes is low – 150-300 liters / day. After filling the storage tank, the flow is automatically blocked by a diaphragm valve.
Hydraulic accumulator eliminates discomfort when drinking water for a family of 3-4 people. For the convenience of using the equipment, an additional tap connected to the storage tank is placed on the sink, as in the case of flow devices.
What you need to pay attention to
The operation of a microporous membrane is based on forcing water molecules through it. This requires some effort. Therefore, before installing a water filter under a reverse osmosis sink, you need to measure the pressure of the water supply network. Normal operating parameters usually belong to the range of 3-4 atm. But if the pressure gauge shows 2-2.5 atm, then you can’t do without an additional booster pump.
It is worth paying attention to the ratio of the dimensions of the mounted equipment, and the amount of space under the sink. It should be remembered that in addition to the water filter installed under the sink, the storage tank will also need to be determined there.
The drive is usually selected according to the needs of the family. For example, for one person it will be enough to have 5 liters in a constant supply. It is also important what material the container is made of. It is difficult to answer unequivocally – which one is better to choose a hydraulic accumulator, made of metal or plastic. For example, metal is corrosive, but stronger than plastic. And plastic is more durable than metal, but more fragile compared to it. The decision is up to the consumer.
It is advisable to pay attention to the additional stages of water filtration in the selected purification system. For example, is there a mineralizer or an ultraviolet module. Not all models are equipped with these blocks, but their presence is often useful.
When are cartridges replaced?
Change cartridges in time, do not bring them to such a state.
The time and frequency of changing filter cartridges for both osmosis and flow equipment depends on the intensity of treatment of the incoming water, as well as its initial quality. For example, if a sufficiently large amount of various solid impurities (sand, rust, cloudy suspension) is constantly in the water, a cartridge made of fibrous polypropylene and designed specifically for these particles may have to be changed monthly.
The reverse osmosis membrane in the water filter installed under the sink is usually changed after one and a half to two years (provided that the pre-filter cartridges are prevented in time). The minimum replacement period is one year after installation.
However, each filter manufacturer gives its own recommendations regarding their operation and replacement periods. However, in any case, after the end of the life of the cartridge, it must be urgently changed. It can be not only useless, but also dangerous.
Conclusions
It is not necessary to install a multi-stage filter system under the sink in the apartment. This is not the best and cheapest cleaning option for the average consumer, it can result in a good penny. For example, it would be wasteful to use all types of filtration if the only problem with the supply water is the presence of excess insoluble iron in it, which is separated by a simple polypropylene cartridge.
Multi-stage filtration is most likely to be required by users of individual water intakes in private homes.
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Under-sink water filters are installed out of sight but provide advanced water filtration that improves the taste and quality of your water supply. A more eco-friendly option to bottled drinking water, these types of kitchen water filters can easily replace thousands of disposable plastic water bottles in the life span of a single filter cartridge.
Water quality is an important concern for homeowners, including those on municipal water sources or private wells. Rick Andrew, director of the National Sanitation Foundation’s Global Water Program, says: “Consumers on a public water supply should check their local water report that comes out annually to identify contaminants in their water that they may want to filter out of their tap.” Doing so will help you choose a filter that removes the contaminants present in your water supply specifically. He also suggests that homeowners who rely on a private well have their water tested annually by an accredited laboratory.
We researched the best under-sink water purifiers from the top brands, comparing options based on the type and number of filters included, the flow rate of the system, and ease of installation. We also looked for systems that have been independently tested to meet standards for water filtration systems established by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF).
Our Top Picks
Best Overall:
Kraus Purita 2-Stage Under Sink Water Filtration System with Digital Display Monitor at Amazon
Best Budget:
Waterdrop 15UA Under Sink Water Filter System at Amazon
Best Splurge:
Brondell h3O+ Circle Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System at Amazon
Best Reverse Osmosis:
APEC Water Systems ROES-50 Essence Reverse Osmosis System at Amazon
Best for Well Water:
Brondell Coral Water Filtration System at Amazon
Best Tankless:
Waterdrop Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water Filtration System at Amazon
Best for Alkaline Water:
iSpring 6-Stage Under Sink Reverse Osmosis System at Amazon
Best Customizable:
Hydroviv Under Sink Water Filter at Hydroviv.com
Best Compact:
Aquasana 2-Stage Under Sink Water Filter System at Amazon
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When choosing an under-sink water filter, you want an option that is easy to install and performs well. The Kraus Purita 2-Stage Under Sink Water Filtration System checks both boxes. It also has a digital display to provide you with useful information, including readings on water quality, battery life, and filter status. Aside from being user-friendly, independent certification assures you that it’s an effective choice, too—making it our top recommendation for an under-sink water filter in most home kitchens.
The Kraus Purita is a two-stage water filtration system with a polypropylene filter and carbon block filter, so it’s designed to remove more contaminants than single-stage water filters. Specifically, it meets the following NSF standards: 53, 401, 42, and 372. Translating those standards into practical terms, this means that it filters out particles as small as 0.5 microns and reduces up to 98 percent of lead, while also filtering out volatile organic compounds (VOCs), chlorine odor, and some trace pharmaceuticals.
Everything needed to install this under-sink water filtration system is included. This system efficiently filters water for up to six months (or about 700 gallons of water) before it’s time to change the water filter. That equates to more than 5,000 individual 16.9-ounce water bottles, making the Kraus Purita both economical and eco-friendly. While the size of the filter cartridges isn’t beyond the norm, the cartridges are larger than what may fit in a very crowded or small sink cabinet. The whole setup is 9.5 inches wide and 15.5 inches tall.
The digital display monitor is a unique feature not found on all under-sink water filters. Aside from giving you at-a-glance information about water quality, the display emits an occasional beep to alert you to low (10 percent) remaining filter life. Instead of needing to play guess-and-check regarding filter replacement, this system lets you know when it’s time for a new filter to keep your water supply filtered and fresh.
Price at time of publish: $200
Dimensions: 15. 5 x 9.5 x 4.875 | Filter Type: Polypropylene, carbon block | Flow Rate: 0.75 GPM
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A single-stage under-sink water filter system is an affordable way to improve water quality. For a budget choice, we recommend the Waterdrop 15UA Under-Sink Water Filter System. It has a twist-in cartridge with an impressively long filter life (up to 16,000 gallons), which stretches your cash because you won’t need to purchase replacement filters as often as filters with a more limited capacity.
It’s certified to meet NSF Standard 42, which addresses aesthetic water quality issues—like taste and odor from chlorine, as an example. It’s also been certified to meet or exceed NSF Standard 352, which assures you that the materials of the filter system don’t contain levels of lead deemed harmful for plumbing fixtures. And while the manufacturer claims that the system has also been independently tested to meet NSF Standard 53—which relates to the ability of the filter to remove more than 50 contaminants—it hasn’t been certified for this specific standard.
At less than $100, this option is about half the cost of more robust under-sink water filter systems. It doesn’t address as many water quality concerns as two-stage under-sink water filters, but you won’t drain your wallet to purchase this option or its filter cartridges, which only cost about $30.
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We recommend the Brondell h30+ Circle Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System if you want a highly efficient under-sink system with advanced filtration capabilities. You’ll spend significantly more for this model than many other options, but it has four stages of filtration, a 6-liter storage tank, and includes a countertop faucet dispenser with an LED indicator light for filter life. As you’d expect of a high-end under-sink water filter, it is gold-seal certified by the Water Quality Association (WQA) to meet NSF standards 42, 53, 58, and 372.
The four stages of filtration include a sediment filter, pre-carbon filter, carbon block, and reverse osmosis membrane. The filters require replacement about every six months, with the exception of the reverse osmosis membrane filter, which lasts about two years. The filters are somewhat expensive to replace compared to the most affordable under-sink water filters; you can expect to spend about $80 every six months and about $90 for the reverse osmosis membrane when it’s due for a replacement. However, the filters offer excellent performance. They reduce many contaminants, but they especially stand out for reducing up to 98 percent of lead and chlorine, plus 84 percent of fluoride. The 6-liter tank within this reverse osmosis system refills in less than an hour, so you’ll have a steady supply of filtered water.
The entire setup is contained in a single unit that gives this under-sink water filter a modern, finished feel worth the price tag. While the all-in-one design of this filter system is relatively compact, you should measure your space under your sink to make sure it has enough clearance around drain pipes or a garbage disposal. The list price for this one is upward of $740—but it’s frequently available at a steep discount, so if you’re not in a rush, it might be worth keeping an eye out for a sale.
One type of under-sink water filter that offers advanced filtration is a reverse osmosis system. According to Rick Andrew, these types of water filtration systems filter out dissolved ions and suspended particles in the water. The APEC Essence 5-Stage Reverse Osmosis system is a popular choice for households with more advanced water filtration needs. It has gold certification from the Water Quality Association, indicating that it meets NSF standards for drinking water treatment units.
The five stages of this reverse under-sink water filter are made up of a sediment filter, coconut shell carbon, and carbon block filter, along with a reverse osmosis membrane. Together, these filter stages capture contaminants that impact taste and health, like chlorine, VOCs, heavy metals, and nitrates. The system also reduces total dissolved solids (TDS) by up to 95 percent and fluoride by 93 percent, which is not a claim that can be made by most water filter systems without a reverse osmosis membrane.
While the APEC Essence 5-Stage Reverse Osmosis Under-Sink Water Filter is one of the best options because it’s easy to install and performs well, its shortcoming is a 3:1 waste water to clean water ratio. Other reverse osmosis systems have a 2:1 or 1:1 ratio that offers better efficiency and water conservation.
Three-stage filtration removes up to 99 percent of lead
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The Brondell Coral is a three-stage water filter that is ideal for well water or for anyone who prefers more advanced filtration compared to single-stage systems. This under-sink option includes a sediment filter to capture particles like dirt, sand, silt, or clay that may be present in well water sources. A pre-carbon filter and carbon block filter finish the filtration process, removing up to 99 percent of lead, along with dozens of other contaminants like asbestos, VOCs, and chloramines.
You don’t have to take Brondell’s claims at face value—the system has been certified to meet NSF Standards 42, 53, and 372. It also carries a gold seal from the Water Quality Association (WQA). You can expect to change the filters about every 12 months or once the system has filtered 600 gallons, which is slightly less capacity than the filter life of some other models. While it’s housed under the sink, the system includes a chrome faucet dispenser for countertop installation. The flow rate is 0.5 GP, which is lower than the 0.75 GPM flow rate offered by some other systems, but not low enough to be considered a serious flaw. Overall, this system gets plenty of positive praise for being easy to install and for improving the taste and quality of well water and municipal water.
Price at time of publish: $159
Dimensions: 9 x 13. 5 x 3.25 inches | Filter Type: Sediment, pre-carbon, carbon block | Flow Rate: 0.5 GPM
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Low wastewater production (1:1 ratio)
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For an under-sink water filtration system that is compact yet highly effective, consider a tankless reverse osmosis system. We recommend the Waterdrop G3 Tankless 8-Stage Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis option. Rather than using a water tank, it treats water on demand using three filters to provide eight layers of purification for removing common contaminants, including chlorine and heavy metals. (Each filter offers multiple layers of filtration.)
The reverse osmosis membrane lowers the amount of TDS in your water for drinking or cooking. Under-sink water filters that aren’t reverse osmosis systems won’t lower the level of TDS in your water, but this system is certified to remove up to 94 percent of TDS. Its claims are backed by independent testing that confirms it meets NSF standard 58 for reverse osmosis water filtration systems. If you want to know real-time TDS levels, the digital display on the included countertop faucet provides this information at glance, along with a visual indicator of the remaining filter life. Take note that the dispenser faucet is only available in nickel-plated chrome.
You won’t be left waiting at the tap for a glass of filtered water; the internal pump of this tankless model fills a glass in about 12 seconds. It can filter up to 400 gallons per day, and the composite filters last six to 12 months before needing replacement, a process made easier by the single-turn cartridges that require no tools or plumbing know-how. Water waste is a big concern with reverse osmosis under-sink water filtration systems, but this option offers a low 1:1 ratio of purified water to wastewater.
Price at time of publish: $646
Dimensions: 17. 72 x 5.67 x 18.11 inches | Filter Type: Carbon block, polypropylene | Flow Rate: 0.28 GPM
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While reverse osmosis is a common choice for an under-sink water filter, the filtration process removes beneficial minerals along with contaminants, producing water that is sometimes described as flat-tasting. Whether it’s for taste or health preferences, you can opt for a reverse osmosis system with an alkaline filter to add back in minerals naturally found in drinking water. If that’s what you’re after, we recommend the iSpring RCC7AK 6-Stage Reverse Osmosis System. It’s certified to meet NSF 58 standards and removes up to 98 percent of lead, along with fluoride, arsenic, asbestos, and chlorine.
This under-sink water filter sends water from your supply line through a series of pre-filters, a reverse osmosis membrane, and two final filter stages—including an alkaline filter that restores minerals like calcium, magnesium, sodium, and potassium ions. The result is purified water with an alkaline pH level of 7.5 or more, while standard reverse osmosis systems produce slightly acidic water with a pH of 7 or less. Water is held in a pressurized 2.5-gallon storage tank until you turn on the faucet. This means you may need to rethink your under-sink storage to make space for this larger water filtration setup.
While this system gets plenty of positive praise for the taste of water and the ease of use, it does have an unimpressive 1:3 clean water to wastewater ratio. Even still, it filters up to 75 gallons per day and makes a solid pick for an under-sink water filter that produces crisp, filtered water with demineralization.
Price at time of publish: $279
Dimensions: 14. 5 x 5.25 x 18.5 inches | Filter Type: Carbon block, polypropylene | Flow Rate: Not listed
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Water quality can vary from one place to another, which is why it’s important to identify what contaminants you might need to remove from your water supply. Hydroviv doesn’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to water filtration and instead offers customizable water filtration filters.
Input your address and the team at Hydroviv uses publicly available water quality measurements along with the company’s own test databases to develop a custom water filtration system for your home that targets contaminants specific to your water supply. But rest assured that all Hydroviv filters meet or exceed NSF Standard 53 for lead removal.
The customizable under-sink water filter from Hydroviv is tailored to your home’s water filtration needs, but installs like most other options. It requires only simple screw-on connections to your water supply and setup can be completed in about 15 minutes. You can opt-in for auto-shipments of replacement filters at six-month intervals, which saves you 25 percent on the retail cost of a replacement filter. The filters are on the expensive side ($115 without the subscribe-and-save discount), so you may want to consider the savings you’ll get from subscribing to a filter replacement schedule, along with the assurance that your customizable water filter will remain functional and effective year-round.
Price at time of publish: $400
Dimensions: 14 x 6 x 6 inches | Filter Type: Varies | Flow Rate: Not listed
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Two-stage under-sink water filters offer additional reduction of particles and contaminants and address a wider range of water quality concerns than single-stage options. This option from Aquasana reduces 61 different contaminants, including chlorine (which affects taste), lead, and other heavy metals, plus PFOs and PFOAs. These claims are backed by independent testing to certify that the system meets NSF Standards 42, 53, and 401.
The entire system measures 9 x 8.25 x 4.25 inches, which means it can even fit in crowded cabinets. The filter housing easily twists apart so you can replace filter cartridges as needed, with no tools. You can expect the filters to treat about 500 gallons of water before needing replacement, which is short of the 600 to 700 gallons of filtration capacity that other under-sink water filters offer. Replacement cartridges run about $60 (for the set). Still, the system is efficient, effective, and easy to install. Pay close attention to the installation instructions and make sure the connections seal tightly; some leaking has been reported with this under-sink water filter system.
Price at time of publish: $116
Dimensions: 9 x 8. 25 x 4.25 inches | Filter Type: Carbon block | Flow Rate: 0.5 GPM
Final Verdict
Our top recommendation is the Kraus Purita 2-Stage Under Sink Water Filtration System because it meets several NSF standards and treats water using a polypropylene filter and carbon block filter. In addition, it has a digital display monitor to show you current information about water quality, filter status, and battery life. If you’re looking for more basic filtration and don’t need a digital display, consider installing the Waterdrop 15UA Under Sink Water Filter System. This single-stage water filter improves the odor and taste of municipal water and is certified to meet NSF Standard 42. As a budget pick, it’s worth noting that it also has long-lasting and inexpensive replacement cartridges.
Size
When choosing the best under-sink water filter, you can’t ignore size and space limitations. The room available underneath your sink may determine how large of a system you can install. Single-stage or two-stage under-sink water purifiers are usually the most compact options, since they only have one to two filter cartridges. More stages of filtration usually add to the dimensions and weight of the system. As an example, the Aquasana 2-Stage Water Filtration System is only 9 inches high and 8.25 inches wide, but the iSpring RCC7AK 6-Stage Reverse Osmosis System requires much more space, as it measures 14.5 inches tall and 18.5 inches wide.
Filter Type
There are a variety of filter types used in under-sink water filter systems, depending on the contaminants that are being targeted by the system. Some of the most common are carbon block, granulated activated carbon (GAC), polypropylene, and reverse osmosis membranes. Note that charcoal water filters have largely been replaced by carbon block or GAC filters, which are considered to offer better filtration capability. The best at-home water testing kits can offer some general insights into the quality of your water supply, but a professional lab will be able to give you a clear breakdown of the quanitity of contaminants in your water.
In addition to the type of filter, the number of filters can affect the quality of the sink filter. Single-stage systems will reduce fewer contaminants than multi-stage under-sink water purifiers. Options that include a reverse osmosis (RO) membrane usually remove a broader set of contaminants, including fluoride and TDS, which aren’t removed by non-RO under-sink water filters.
Filter Capacity
Pay attention to filter capacity, since it indicates how often you can expect to replace the filter cartridge of your under-sink water filter. Filter life is usually estimated in months, gallons, or both. Most filters have a life expectancy of six months or 500 to 700 gallons. Once the filter reaches capacity, its performance declines significantly. You’ll need to replace the filters to ensure your water supply meets your quality expectations. Fortunately, most under-sink water filter systems have cartridges that twist off without the need for tools or excessive force, making this maintenance task fast and simple.
Flow Rate
To ensure that your filtered water is delivered quickly to your glass, check the flow rate for an under-sink water filter system. A typical flow rate is either 0.5 GPM or 0.75 GPM. Either one will fill a standard glass in just a handful of seconds, but if you frequently fill large water bottles or cooking pots, you may want to prioritize a higher flow rate for faster fill rates. An efficient flow rate of 0.75 GPM is one reason why we recommend the Kraus Purita as the best overall water filter for kitchen sinks.
FAQ
The advantage of an under-sink water filter is the fact that it treats water flowing from your kitchen sink, giving you filtered water for drinking, cooking, cleaning, watering plants, or any other purpose. Other types of kitchen water filters, like pitchers or countertop filtration systems, require refilling to maintain a supply of filtered water.
Installation requirements are usually minimal for under-sink water filters and the filter life is typically between six months and a year. This makes them worth it to customers seeking a water filtration system that doesn’t need to be refilled frequently or one that requires frequent filter replacements.
How many contaminants a water filter can remove depends on its filter type. The highest-performing under-sink water filters typically use a combination of filters to target a wide spectrum of contaminants. As a rule of thumb, single-stage under-sink water filters that only meet NSF Standard 42 remove far fewer contaminants than systems that meet NSF Standard 53, which addresses 50 contaminants.
“Ultimately, checking the certification to confirm that a filter system is certified to filter the contaminants of concern, regardless of technology used, is the best way to assure that a filter system will meet a consumer’s specific needs,” Andrew says. So look for a filter that has third-party certification to back up its claims. In addition, you can check the NSF Product Listing Page to find certified under-sink water filter systems.
The filter cartridges of an under-sink water purifier will eventually lose effectiveness due to accumulation of particles. How quickly this happens depends on the quality of incoming water, but most filters have a stated lifespan of about six months or 500 to 700 gallons of water treatment. The type of filter will also determine how long it lasts. A reverse osmosis membrane only requires replacement about every two years, but a carbon block filter typically needs to be replaced after about six months in most cases.
This article was written by Erica Puisis, a freelance home writer who has been contributing to The Spruce since 2017. Puisis has expertise in large and small appliances and has extensively researched water quality systems, including the best water softeners and best reverse osmosis systems. When researching the best under-sink water filters, she compared various types of filter systems. She evaluated the most popular models based on how many stages of filtration they offer, the flow rate of each system, filter maintenance, and storage tank considerations. All of our recommendations have been certified to meet at least one NSF standard pertaining to water filtration systems.
As part of the research process, Erica also interviewed Rick Andrew, director of the NSF Global Water Program. Rick spoke about the various types of water filters on the market and elaborated on the importance of choosing certified systems.
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Under Sink Water Filters for Healthy, Great-Tasting Water
Under sink water filtration systems are a popular way to get healthier, better-tasting water because they remove more contaminants than most pitcher-based options and even bottled water. These systems are installed below your sink, enabling you to instantly enjoy clean water straight from the tap without taking up valuable counter or fridge space. By connecting to your water line, under sink filters provide a constant supply of filtered water — so you don’t need to worry about refilling a tank or waiting for water to trickle through a filter block like with a traditional pitcher filter system.
Clean, healthy water is essential. After all, you use water for so much — from washing produce to watering plants to filling your family’s glasses (and Fido’s bowl!) at dinner. The majority of municipalities use chemicals such as chlorine and chloramines to treat drinking water for bacteria, but the process can miss other contaminants that may be detrimental to your health. This is why we recommend installing a water filtration system under your sink, on your countertop, or for your whole house.
Compared to most pitchers, Aquasana’s under sink water filters reduce 15x more contaminants. In fact, our tested and certified Claryum® filtration technology removes up to 99% of harmful contaminants including chlorine, chloramines, lead, microplastics, fluoride, PFAS, pesticides, herbicides, mercury, asbestos, and others from your tap water.
Choose the Best Under Sink Water Filtration System for Your Home
Aquasana offers several under sink water filters to fit the unique needs of your home and family, and many include a dedicated faucet that dispenses filtered water.
To help determine which under sink water filter is best for your home, start by reading your water quality report and consider what level of filtration you’ll need to reduce contaminants present in your water. Here’s an overview of our under sink water filters that are great at reducing contaminants and protecting you and your family’s health:
Optimh3O® Reverse Osmosis + Claryum®: Our most powerful under sink water filter, this system uses reverse osmosis to remove 89 contaminants (5x more than other RO systems)
Claryum® 2-Stage: Removes up to 99% of 78 contaminants including chlorine, lead, PFAS, and microplastics
Claryum® 3-Stage: Removes up to 99% of 78 contaminants and includes a pre-filter to tackle sediment and rust
Claryum® 3-Stage Max Flow: An upgraded version of the Claryum® 3-Stage, now featuring a 44% faster flow rate and 800 gallons of filter life
Claryum® Direct Connect: An easy to install, fast-flowing water filter that connects directly to your existing faucet and removes up to 99% of 78 harmful contaminants
All of our under sink water filters are tested and certified to reduce chlorine, chloramines, herbicides, pesticides, PFAS, pharmaceuticals and more in your tap water. If you prefer a countertop water filter, we have options that also use tested and certified Claryum® filtration technology proven to remove up to 99% of lead, asbestos, chlorine, chloramines, and more for a total of 78 harmful contaminants.
How to Install and Replace Our Under Sink Water Filters
Installing our under sink water filters is straightforward. Each Aquasana under sink water filtration system has its own detailed step-by-step installation instructions in addition to a video guide to help simplify the setup process.
Replacements are quick and easy, but will vary in frequency depending on use and the system purchased. For more information on how often to replace components within our under sink water filters, check out our under sink and countertop filter replacement page. If you have additional questions about our under sink water filtration systems, installation, replacement, or our products in general, please contact us for customer support.
Under Sink Water Filtration System FAQs
What does an under sink water filter do?
Under sink water filters are a type of water filtration system installed below a sink and improve water quality by removing contaminants like lead, mercury, chlorine, and others. By removing contaminants, homeowners can improve the taste, smell, appearance, and overall safety of tap water to make it healthier and more enjoyable to drink.
Are under sink water filters worth it?
Under sink water filters offer a great combination of performance and affordability. They’re a great choice for people who want to improve their water quality well beyond what’s offered by a pitcher filter, but without the high cost of a whole house system. Overall, their straightforward installation, high performance, and ease-of-use make under sink filters a great choice.
How long does an under sink water filter cartridge last?
The lifespan of an under sink water filter cartridge depends on the type and usage. Typically, under sink filters will need to be replaced every 6-12 months. However, some filters have a longer lifespan than others. Usage can also affect how long a filter lasts, and heavy usage may cause a filter to exceed its capacity before the recommended replacement time.
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The need for daily drinking of clean water has long been proven and does not require additional research. But what really needs to be checked is the quality of the water you drink. Tap water usually contains impurities and sediments that tend to accumulate in the body and adversely affect well-being. In addition, it often has a recognizable taste and smell, which can affect both the desire to drink it and the quality of the food cooked with it.
One of the best solutions to this problem is to install a good water filter for your home. It is very convenient and efficient: the sink filter does not spoil the appearance of the kitchen, is easy to install and use, and well purifies water from harmful substances and heavy metals. How to choose a water filter for washing, we tell below.
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Why are sink filters good?
The state of tap water must comply with the established GOST. But the fact is that it may correspond to GOST at supply stations, but it goes such a long way to the water supply in our homes that some microorganisms and impurities significantly change its initial state. Boiling in this case is not the most effective cleaning method, as it can eliminate bacteria, but suspensions and impurities remain.
If you are wondering which filter is better to buy, then pay attention to filters for washing. They are easy to install in both private and multi-apartment buildings. Their separate advantage over pitcher filters is that water is available instantly, and it does not need to be refilled each time. Such filters do not require much space and fit organically into any kitchen, have several degrees of filtration and have a long service life.
The filter consists of a housing and replaceable modules. It is connected to the cold water supply and is output to a separate faucet on the sink. So even a child can easily pour himself fresh drinking water. The rest of the water is supplied to the stationary mixer in the standard way without purification. But before choosing a water filter for washing, we recommend that you decide on the task that it should solve.
Assessing the quality of water in the water supply
The variety of filters on store shelves can be confusing, so in order to understand which filter to buy for washing, you should determine the quality of the water. You should not proceed in such a matter from the price: even the most expensive filter may not completely clean rusty water if it is designed, for example, to remove excess chlorine from water.
Generally, two solutions are available in this situation: do a home rapid test yourself or go to a specialized laboratory. The first option is cheaper, but not as detailed. The second one is more expensive, but the most efficient, as it provides detailed analysis. By the way, to visually check the operation of the filter, you can do a water test before and after installing it. So you will understand whether the water filter was chosen correctly, and make sure the quality of drinking water purification.
A little more about the importance of purifying drinking water. Impurities of iron and other chemical compounds in water can lead to liver diseases and poisoning; chlorine negatively affects the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and leads to its disorder; microorganisms and bacteria can lead to poisoning, and if accumulated in the body in sufficient quantities, they can lead to allergies. When the analysis is carried out, you will already be able to understand for yourself which one is better for you to choose a filter for washing.
Top popular sink filters
In our range you can choose a sink filter for both water purification and water softening. Among the most popular models are the following:
Filter “EXPERT Hardness x2” is easy to use and replace cartridges, effectively protects against scale and provides three-stage water purification: mechanical cleaning and softening; removal of heavy metals, scale and chlorine; water conditioning and improvement of its taste. Depending on the individual volume of consumption, 10 to 15 months of use is enough. The filter can be replaced by any adult without special knowledge and tools, the crane is included.
The EXPERT SLIM Standard filter is perfect for purifying water from chlorine, heavy metals and other particles. It stands out from the classic line by its structure: the cartridges are statically located in it, and the filter unit is cast as a whole. This gives the whole structure additional reliability and compactness, which is especially important for small kitchens. three stages of purification include mechanical purification from insoluble particles, removal of chlorine and heavy metals, water conditioning and the elimination of all foreign tastes and odors.
The EXPERT Ultra filter is most often chosen for an individual kitchen design. It is equipped with ultrafiltration technology and a simplified system for replacing cartridges with one hand. In addition to basic purification, it additionally eliminates bacteria and improves the taste of water without changing its mineral composition. The first two stages of purification are the same as in the model above, and the third includes a special ultrafiltration membrane to retain impurities and bacteria, which purifies the water, but does not demineralize it, unlike the classic reverse osmosis membrane.
Filter EXPERT Hardness x2
Filter EXPERT SLIM Standard
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Where to buy filters and cartridges?
Filters and cartridges can now be bought in company stores and marketplaces. To avoid fakes, we recommend that you make sure that you are purchasing the product from an authorized dealer before buying. On our website you can purchase any Barrier products with full confidence about its certification and warranty. If you have any questions, please contact us by phone or a special form on the site, and we will be happy to advise you.
Conclusions
A water filter is not a luxury, but a necessary step towards health and wellness.
You can save some money getting shorter cables, but make sure they’re long enough for you to place your gear where you want. Measure twice, buy once. 
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A high speed cable needs to be “big” enough to handle it all. 
1. This is a huge leap forward in terms of bandwidth, capable of up to 8K resolutions and beyond. There are also new cables, called Ultra High Speed, and these can carry 8K signals as well as the popular 4K/120Hz used by the Xbox Series X and others. If you’re into gaming, it’s worth trading up to one of these, and as we found with the Cable Matters cords above, it doesn’t incur much of a price premium. 
Over 15 feet there is a much higher chance that a mediocre cable won’t work, or won’t work at the resolution you want. This still doesn’t mean you need to spend a fortune on a long cable, there are plenty of options for roughly the same price per-foot as the ones mentioned above. It does mean that no-name cables might be less likely to work. 
The new Ultra High Speed cables are capable of 48Gbps, but that’s far beyond what any current source can send. 
8-meter) cables as the example for pricing, but there are plenty of longer and shorter options. You can save some money getting shorter cables, but make sure they’re long enough for you to place your gear where you want. Measure twice, buy once. 
This is often listed as “18Gbps,” referring to the amount of bandwidth possible, in gigabits per second, with the HDMI 2.0 standard (see below for HDMI 2.1 details). 
The most likely is you won’t get any signal at all: A blank or flashing screen. First, check that everything’s connected correctly and all your HDMI device settings are correct. 
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A long passive cable might work for you, but it might not. It depends on your gear. Since they’re not significantly more expensive, they’re worth considering for any long run. 
Though wireless seems like it should be easy for multiple devices in this era of near-ubiquitous Wi-Fi, it’s not. If you’re considering this, definitely do your research before you buy. 
The 18Gbps bandwidth mentioned above came about with the HDMI 2.0 spec, so if a cable claims it, it’s likely built to handle the additional data that HDMI 2.0 connections can provide. The new Ultra High Speed cables are capable of 48Gbps, but that’s far beyond what any current source can send. 
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The moment is debatable, given that most modern TVs already support Smart technologies, which involve wireless and wired web switching methods. 
Today, 4 types of HDMI connectors are most common: 
The method of transmission using a digital wire appeared on the market almost 15 years ago. What does an HDMI cable look like? 
Connectors HDMI cable may have different. The classic digital wire has two plugs (“male”). On sale, you may find wires with a female contact (“mother”) on one side and a plug (“male”) on the other side as an extension cord. There are also corner or swivel ends available, which will be useful, for example, when you hang the TV on the wall. 
Those who buy the wire only for watching TV and movies in Full HD may do so. However, it’s time to prepare for the UHD standard, that is, 4K resolution with HDR. Perhaps you already have such a TV, or will. 
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Even though it only comes with a 64-ounce blending jar, you can use it to make exceptionally silky single-serve smoothies with ingredients like kale. The ‘Smoothie’ blending program makes it a very easy process. The jar and lid are easy to clean by hand and dishwasher-safe.
This well-built blender can make snow-like crushed ice in under a minute, meaning you can go right from blending to drinking margaritas as quickly as possible.
There’s even a dedicated ‘Hot Soup’ mode. Its high-capacity jar is also good if you’re making a bigger meal. It’s very easy to clean by hand, and you can put the jar, lid, and blade assembly directly into the dishwasher.
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It’s also quieter when it’s running. 
It’s also easier to use to make recipes like nut butter or hummus.
That said, the 7500 still has an outstanding overall performance.
They perform similarly, but the A3500 is better for blending small batches of ingredients. Its jar and lid are dishwasher-safe and it has a few automatic blending programs. It’s also much quieter when it’s running. On the other hand, the 5300 is easier to use to make thick mixtures like nut butter. Its power cord is much longer too, which some may prefer.
Some may also prefer it because it has a digital blending time indicator and a programmable timer. The Wolf has dull-edged blades that make it easier to clean by hand. It also comes with an ‘Emulsion Cup’ that fits into the lid and helps with adding liquid gradually.
You can use it to hot blend, and it’s easier to clean by hand. However, the Ninja has more accessories, including smaller blending jars for single-serve smoothies and a food processing bowl.
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You can use this center part as a 30ml measuring cup, which is handy in a pinch.
Using the ‘Smoothie’ program, it makes a nearly perfectly smooth puree of fibrous ingredients like kale in very little time.
There’s also an on/off toggle on the right side of the body.
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There’s a pair of 22-ounce tumblers included with matching lids and stainless-steel straws, but you can’t use them for blending.
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You can’t use these tumblers for blending, unlike the personal jars that come with blenders like the Vitamix Venturist V1200 and the Blendtec Designer 725. You can buy a personal jar and adapter separately from Vitamix if you want a single-serve jar for blending.
The E520 is a bit better-suited for processing large batches of fibrous ingredients and ice-crushing. It also has a few automatic blending programs and has a pair of tumblers with straws. They’re meant for serving drinks like smoothies, but you can’t use them for blending, unlike the personal jars that usually come with blenders. On the other hand, the E310 is slightly better for making single-serve smoothies.
The Vitamix is much sturdier and does a much better job of processing hard ingredients like nuts. On the other hand, the Blendtec is easier to clean by hand and has a bigger 90-ounce capacity.
The underside of the base has feet to help keep it from moving around on your counter. The power cord is long and thick, and there’s a place to wrap it up when you’re not using the blender. The two included tumblers also feel sturdy and well-made. Their lids screw on securely and have a mechanism that closes the hole for the straw when you’re not using one.
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After ramping up from low to high speed, you need to use the tamper to push the ingredients towards the blades for the best results. You need to stop and use a spatula to scrape any ingredients stuck on the sides down towards the blades. Still, it doesn’t take very long to make outstanding nut butter.
The switch lights up in blue when in the ‘ON’ position and acts as a safety feature to help prevent the blender from being switched on accidentally.
Purees, cocktails, smoothies almost every day I beat on it without much hassle, I always have it at hand. Disassemble-wash after cooking is also not difficult. 
There are three of them in a set. They cost only a thousand, while in specialized stores the price for them is three times higher. The order came in less than a week, in excellent condition, as in the photo on the leomax store website. 
And with the help of this baby, I can do almost the same thing: make a sauce, whip up a soup-puree, make a smoothie or a cocktail. After use, it is easy to wash, and you do not have to look for a place for it – it fits easily in a kitchen table drawer! 
The case is made of high-quality plastic, there was no unpleasant smell when unpacking from the blender. Takes up little space on the table, compact and stylish. 
So very satisfied with the purchase. 
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It quickly became our go-to for smoothies: fairly quiet, powerful and easy to use. It was able to effortlessly blend the ice and whole strawberries in our smoothie into a creamy drinkable consistency. It also didn’t suction to the bottom of containers as much as other immersion blenders we tested, and the blender attachment is dishwasher safe for easy cleaning.
This feature helped it create a thick, uniform and rich smoothie in our tests. It features a narrow bell-shaped blade guard that has no vents, which means you don’t have to stop the blender to remove food that can get stuck around the vents. It comes with a dishwasher-safe mixing jar, food processor and whisk attachment.
But what really impressed us was its ability to create a quick mayonnaise that was silky and flavorful. It emulsified the mixture easily within two minutes. While it was the heaviest motor in our tests, we found the grip comfortable to hold. We also appreciated that the speed settings are clearly marked with lighted indicators. It also has a scratch-resistant material on the tip of the blade guard that allows you to puree soup in your pots without damaging them.
The rechargeable battery on this All-Clad model ran for over 15 minutes at high speed in our tests on a full-charged battery (it took about two hours to fully recharge from empty). Keep in mind you will need a little counter space for the charging unit. 
Good immersion blenders can whip up smoothies, milkshakes and frozen drinks for one or two people — but that’s where they cap out since the motor (and blades) are smaller than a countertop blender and cannot run for a very long time without overheating.
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When she’s not cooking or planning her next meal, Myo chases her three boys around Central Park in New York City. She is on an endless hunt for the best vanilla ice cream – it should be speckled, aromatic, not too sweet and the perfect balance of creamy and icy. She is also dipping her toes into improv. 
It has a button for either continuous or pulse blending, as well as variable speed control so you can choose exactly the speed that’s right for you—no need to rely on a preset. We preferred using the highest speed setting for most recipes, but the adjustable speed is useful for blending softer foods like avocados or recipes that may splatter.
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This doesn’t come with any extras, but it’s a powerful choice for cooks who prefer commercial appliances.
This is the cordless version of the blender we reviewed previously.
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Plus, it has 15 speeds, giving you greater control of the result. Ice crushing blades and a whisk attachment are included, making this an incredibly versatile appliance.
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Also, decide whether you want a corded or cordless model. Cordless models offer convenience but need to be recharged often. Finally, pay attention to whether the shaft detaches, which makes for easier cleaning and storage.
However, a lot of immersion blenders come with convenient items like a chopper or a whisk attachment and blender jars. If you’re getting an all-in-one immersion blender package, keep in mind how you’ll store everything—some come with storage cases for all the pieces so nothing gets lost.
Place your milk of choice in a container with tall sides to prevent splashing. A Mason jar or drinking glass will work.
Ready-made pesto will thicken slightly in the refrigerator. 
Add blueberries to the prepared porridge and puree with a blender. Pour milk mixture over and whisk again. 
Pour in chocolate and butter mixture. 
This allows you to process different quantities of ingredients, including small portions. 
Keep in mind that the higher the power, the greater the noise and price of the blender, but also its capabilities. 
The material is more reliable than stainless steel, although there are also plastic ones. For grinding products of high hardness, the device must have special knives or a removable grinder. 
The higher the speed, the more thoroughly you can grind, beat or mix the products. And the smaller the speed change step, the easier it is to prepare the desired consistency of the mixture. 
The package usually includes three main types of nozzles: a blender for mixing and fine cutting, a whisk for whipping and a grinder for minced meat and chopping solid foods. With nozzles for different types of mixtures and shredders, you can mix any food. Additionally, grinders of various sizes for grinding solid foods and meat, a special nozzle for mashing, a vacuum pump and others can be added. 
To begin with, determine for which products you will use the appliance, how often you will cook and in what volumes. Not only the type of product depends on this, but also its characteristics. 
Even though it only comes with a 64-ounce blending jar, you can use it to make exceptionally silky single-serve smoothies with ingredients like kale. The ‘Smoothie’ blending program makes it a very easy process. The jar and lid are easy to clean by hand and dishwasher-safe.
This well-built blender can make snow-like crushed ice in under a minute, meaning you can go right from blending to drinking margaritas as quickly as possible.
There’s even a dedicated ‘Hot Soup’ mode. Its high-capacity jar is also good if you’re making a bigger meal. It’s very easy to clean by hand, and you can put the jar, lid, and blade assembly directly into the dishwasher.
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We tested the Metal Graphite variant, but we expect the other models to perform similarly.
It’s also quieter when it’s running. 
It’s also easier to use to make recipes like nut butter or hummus.
That said, the 7500 still has an outstanding overall performance.
They perform similarly, but the A3500 is better for blending small batches of ingredients. Its jar and lid are dishwasher-safe and it has a few automatic blending programs. It’s also much quieter when it’s running. On the other hand, the 5300 is easier to use to make thick mixtures like nut butter. Its power cord is much longer too, which some may prefer.
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Some may also prefer it because it has a digital blending time indicator and a programmable timer. The Wolf has dull-edged blades that make it easier to clean by hand. It also comes with an ‘Emulsion Cup’ that fits into the lid and helps with adding liquid gradually.
You can use it to hot blend, and it’s easier to clean by hand. However, the Ninja has more accessories, including smaller blending jars for single-serve smoothies and a food processing bowl.
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You can use this center part as a 30ml measuring cup, which is handy in a pinch.
Using the ‘Smoothie’ program, it makes a nearly perfectly smooth puree of fibrous ingredients like kale in very little time.
There’s also an on/off toggle on the right side of the body.
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There’s a pair of 22-ounce tumblers included with matching lids and stainless-steel straws, but you can’t use them for blending.
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You can’t use these tumblers for blending, unlike the personal jars that come with blenders like the Vitamix Venturist V1200 and the Blendtec Designer 725. You can buy a personal jar and adapter separately from Vitamix if you want a single-serve jar for blending.
The E520 is a bit better-suited for processing large batches of fibrous ingredients and ice-crushing. It also has a few automatic blending programs and has a pair of tumblers with straws. They’re meant for serving drinks like smoothies, but you can’t use them for blending, unlike the personal jars that usually come with blenders. On the other hand, the E310 is slightly better for making single-serve smoothies.
Instead of simply routing them through the connector and screwing them down, Klipsch wants you to use one of their adapters to terminate the wires. It’s a more elegant solution and more resistant to corrosion, but it adds an extra step to the installation process.
Of course, the speaker grills have a coating that allows you to paint them to match the environment.
Stringed instruments have great resonance and detail that stands out from the cheaper competition, like Herdio I have tested in the past.
The ability to dial in the proper direction effectively covers large areas or awkwardly shaped rooms. Nobody should ever pay the price demanded on the Klipsch website. 
Most people just want good-sounding speakers and headphones, they don’t have time to learn the lingo so we keep things simple.
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) utilizes computer modeling to optimize the dispersion pattern of the horn to ensure focused, detailed sound throughout the listening area.
Each preset created specifically by Klipsch engineers for maximum output.
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Miraculous acoustic technology to rob the Professional Series with the most dynamic and tight acoustics with a direct-vibration speaker. 
1″ titanium tweeter with patented 60-9 horn0-110 degrees with Variable Coverage Technology or VCT allows dynamics to create an accurate sound picture and sound field localization. 
25-inch subwoofer suspension with Cerametallic material. 
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This Klipsch showcase is found in ultra-compact home theater systems in the most current acoustic range models. Klipsch victories have the most modern victorious machines. As a result, high quality and precision of mechanical processing of Klipsch models are achieved in great quantities. 
We also looked for systems that have been independently tested to meet standards for water filtration systems established by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF).
The Kraus Purita 2-Stage Under Sink Water Filtration System checks both boxes. It also has a digital display to provide you with useful information, including readings on water quality, battery life, and filter status. Aside from being user-friendly, independent certification assures you that it’s an effective choice, too—making it our top recommendation for an under-sink water filter in most home kitchens.
This system efficiently filters water for up to six months (or about 700 gallons of water) before it’s time to change the water filter. That equates to more than 5,000 individual 16.9-ounce water bottles, making the Kraus Purita both economical and eco-friendly. While the size of the filter cartridges isn’t beyond the norm, the cartridges are larger than what may fit in a very crowded or small sink cabinet. The whole setup is 9.5 inches wide and 15.5 inches tall.
5 x 9.5 x 4.875 | Filter Type: Polypropylene, carbon block | Flow Rate: 0.75 GPM
You’ll spend significantly more for this model than many other options, but it has four stages of filtration, a 6-liter storage tank, and includes a countertop faucet dispenser with an LED indicator light for filter life. As you’d expect of a high-end under-sink water filter, it is gold-seal certified by the Water Quality Association (WQA) to meet NSF standards 42, 53, 58, and 372.
The 6-liter tank within this reverse osmosis system refills in less than an hour, so you’ll have a steady supply of filtered water. 
According to Rick Andrew, these types of water filtration systems filter out dissolved ions and suspended particles in the water. The APEC Essence 5-Stage Reverse Osmosis system is a popular choice for households with more advanced water filtration needs. It has gold certification from the Water Quality Association, indicating that it meets NSF standards for drinking water treatment units.
Other reverse osmosis systems have a 2:1 or 1:1 ratio that offers better efficiency and water conservation.
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A pre-carbon filter and carbon block filter finish the filtration process, removing up to 99 percent of lead, along with dozens of other contaminants like asbestos, VOCs, and chloramines.
5 x 3.25 inches | Filter Type: Sediment, pre-carbon, carbon block | Flow Rate: 0.5 GPM
Its claims are backed by independent testing that confirms it meets NSF standard 58 for reverse osmosis water filtration systems. If you want to know real-time TDS levels, the digital display on the included countertop faucet provides this information at glance, along with a visual indicator of the remaining filter life. Take note that the dispenser faucet is only available in nickel-plated chrome.
72 x 5.67 x 18.11 inches | Filter Type: Carbon block, polypropylene | Flow Rate: 0.28 GPM
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It requires only simple screw-on connections to your water supply and setup can be completed in about 15 minutes. You can opt-in for auto-shipments of replacement filters at six-month intervals, which saves you 25 percent on the retail cost of a replacement filter. The filters are on the expensive side ($115 without the subscribe-and-save discount), so you may want to consider the savings you’ll get from subscribing to a filter replacement schedule, along with the assurance that your customizable water filter will remain functional and effective year-round.
This option from Aquasana reduces 61 different contaminants, including chlorine (which affects taste), lead, and other heavy metals, plus PFOs and PFOAs. These claims are backed by independent testing to certify that the system meets NSF Standards 42, 53, and 401.
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Single-stage or two-stage under-sink water purifiers are usually the most compact options, since they only have one to two filter cartridges. More stages of filtration usually add to the dimensions and weight of the system. As an example, the Aquasana 2-Stage Water Filtration System is only 9 inches high and 8.25 inches wide, but the iSpring RCC7AK 6-Stage Reverse Osmosis System requires much more space, as it measures 14.5 inches tall and 18.5 inches wide.
This makes them worth it to customers seeking a water filtration system that doesn’t need to be refilled frequently or one that requires frequent filter replacements.
All of our recommendations have been certified to meet at least one NSF standard pertaining to water filtration systems.
Now with 44% faster water flow for ultimate hydration.
This is why we recommend installing a water filtration system under your sink, on your countertop, or for your whole house.
If you prefer a countertop water filter, we have options that also use tested and certified Claryum® filtration technology proven to remove up to 99% of lead, asbestos, chlorine, chloramines, and more for a total of 78 harmful contaminants.
By removing contaminants, homeowners can improve the taste, smell, appearance, and overall safety of tap water to make it healthier and more enjoyable to drink.
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They are visible to the naked eye and at high concentrations give the water a yellowish, reddish or even brown tint. Most often, rust appears in water due to aging (corrosion) of metal pipes or after repair of water supply networks. 
Single-stage or two-stage under-sink water purifiers are usually the most compact options, since they only have one to two filter cartridges. More stages of filtration usually add to the dimensions and weight of the system. As an example, the Aquasana 2-Stage Water Filtration System is only 9 inches high and 8.25 inches wide, but the iSpring RCC7AK 6-Stage Reverse Osmosis System requires much more space, as it measures 14.5 inches tall and 18.5 inches wide.
After the mechanical stage, a deironing stage can also be installed, and already at the supply to the consumer – a UV disinfectant. 
The presence of everything necessary for installation must be carefully checked according to the attached factory instructions, which should also contain a detailed description of the assembly of the product. 
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For the convenience of using the equipment, an additional tap connected to the storage tank is placed on the sink, as in the case of flow devices. 
It is also important what material the container is made of. It is difficult to answer unequivocally – which one is better to choose a hydraulic accumulator, made of metal or plastic. For example, metal is corrosive, but stronger than plastic. And plastic is more durable than metal, but more fragile compared to it. The decision is up to the consumer. 
