What are the best blenders according to ratings and experts?

I’ve researched the most consistently top-rated blenders (less than $175) according to FoodNetwork, RealSimple, Good Housekeeping, and consumers so you don’t have to

I’m in the market for a high-quality and affordable blender and figured I should put my many hours of research to good use by sharing the data with you. I’ve read 20 of the most-viewed articles…