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Whip up your morning smoothie with ease using one of these handy appliances.
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A personal blender is great for individuals who are only making a single serving versus blending for a family.
For more information on how we tested personal blenders in our lab, check outour testing processbelow.
Bits of food or liquid can get trapped in the lid if it isnt cleaned well.
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Overall, the NutriBullet Pro 900 is the best personal blender to consider.
The blender comes with two different blending cups and attachable flip-top lids.
During testing, the blender effortlessly integrated the ingredients from each of our recipes in 60 seconds or less.
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Each of the smoothies was smooth and had a consistent texture, no matter what ingredients we used.
To use the blender, you simply attach it to the base and twist it into place.
Its small size is convenient for making smoothies and other small servings.
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Despite its high wattage and powerful blending ability, the blender is relatively quiet.
It wasnt the quietest blender we tested, but the noise level is very reasonable given the blenders performance.
During testing, we thought it was easy to wipe clean using warm water and soap.
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The cup is also dishwasher safe, making cleanup quick and convenient.
However, the lid has several ridges that could trap food or liquid if it is not carefully cleaned.
Product Details: Capacity:32 fl.
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The hands-free blending option is tricky to operate.
The blender even tackled ice and frozen bananas, creating a smooth texture for our drinks.
Plus, we thought the blender was also much quieter than a full-sized blender.
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The base even comes with a handle so it can be picked up and carried with ease.
The blender cup twists into the base, and you push down to pulse.
The cup can be locked in for hands-free blending, but we struggled to make it work during testing.
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The blending cup comes with a lid to take your smoothie on the go.
Product Details: Capacity:20 fl.
It is very loud while blending.
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The blender has a sleek design and is made with high-quality materials, so it is built to last.
During testing, it blended a variety of ingredients with ease in under 60 seconds.
Due to its large capacity, the blender can easily make multiple servings of smoothies or beverages.
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Overall, the blender has a similar function to other blenders on our list.
It stands out for its unique design and attractive to-go cup.
The Beast Blender includes a sealing lid and a drinking lid that attaches to the blender cup.
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The blending cup also includes a carry cap.
The components are dishwasher-safe and easy to clean.
Product Details: Capacity:33.8 fl.
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The blades are very sharp, so they must be cleaned carefully.
With 1,000 watts of power, the blender can tackle tough ingredients like ice and peanut butter.
During testing, the travel lid was sealed tightly and didnt leak after a few minutes.
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Overall, we gave the design a perfect score.
The sleek and streamlined design makes it ideal for everyday use.
We found the blender to be most effective at blending thick ingredients.
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Peanut butter blended seamlessly without sticking to the blades or the sides of the blender.
The blender is easy to wash by hand, but the blades are very sharp.
While we didnt have an issue cleaning the blender, you should be cautious to prevent accidental cuts.
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The blending cups are dishwasher-safe for quick cleanup.
Product Details: Capacity:24 and 32 fl.
The original NutriBullet blender makes your morning routine a breeze with its simple design and easy-to-clean blades.
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It can also lock into place by twisting the cup into the base, allowing for hands-free blending.
It blended ice, blueberries, kale, and peanut butter seamlessly in about 30 seconds.
However, the ease of cleaning this blender makes up for the size.
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The cups are large enough to fit your hand inside to wash by hand with a sponge.
Product Details: Capacity:24 fl.
It took longer to blend the blueberries and kale in our smoothie.
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The blender has three configs: low, high, and pulse.
The options help blend your smoothie exactly how you like it to create the perfect texture.
During our tests, the blender fully blended ingredients like peanut butter, ice, and frozen bananas.
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However, it took extra time to incorporate some of the other ingredients, including blueberries and kale.
The blender has a slim design that is lightweight and easy to move around.
It makes very minimal noise, so you could operate the blender without disturbing your family.
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Even the blade is removable and dishwasher safe.
Plus, it also includes a recipe book of different sauces and smoothies to inspire your blending.
Product Details: Capacity:32 fl.
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The suction cups on the base are very strong, so it is difficult to move.
The blenders high wattage ensures a smooth, consistent texture even when blending frozen ingredients.
The blender combines pulsing and blending patterns to achieve the perfect mixture.
The blender is very easy to clean using a sponge, and it is also dishwasher safe.
Product Details: Capacity:18 and 24 fl.
The travel lid on the cup started to leak when it lay on its side.
If youre short on space, the Ninja NutriPro is for you.
The blender features multiple prefs, including crush, smoothie, and pulse, though using it is simple.
After you fill the cup with your ingredients, you just twist it into the base.
During testing, it took less than 50 seconds to blend all of the ingredients for our smoothie recipes.
It even blended thick and sticky ingredients like peanut butter and dates, creating a smooth consistency.
However, it may be difficult to move it at times.
All of the parts are dishwasher-safe and easy to wash by hand.
Despite the slight leak in the travel lid, the blender cup did not leak while blending.
Product Details: Capacity:24 fl.
It struggled to break down kale in our smoothie.
The Blend Jet 2 is the ideal size for blending small portions on the go.
It has alightweight and portable design, and its easy to move around thanks to its carrying handle.
Despite its small size, the blender doesnt settle on features.
It includes three blend parameters: blend, pulse, and lock.
During testing, it successfully blended frozen bananas, peanut butter, ice, and even dates.
However, it struggled to break down greens like kale.
It blends in 20-second intervals to prevent overworking the motor.
Product Details: Capacity:16 fl.
We used the blenders to make three different recipes, assessing their performance for each.
We also cleaned each blender and tested the leak protection on models that included a travel lid.
We blended the smoothie for one minute, then blended in increments of 30 seconds until fully blended.
After cleaning the personal blender, we prepared it for the salsa recipe.
We added all of the ingredients and used the pulse function until they were mixed but still chunky.
We tasted the salsa, noting the consistency and whether it was chunky or closer to a puree.
We also checked if the tomato and onion were evenly blended, or if some pieces were significantly larger.
Finally, we tested the leak protection for blenders that included a travel cup.
We assessed how well the cup prevents spills by filling it with water and knocking it on its side.
We let the cup lay on its side for several minutes, noting any leaks.
Common accessories for personal blenders include blade attachments, cleaning tools, and cups or lids for blended beverages.
Most personal blenders come with a cup that attaches directly to the blender base.
However, you may want a larger size blender if you frequently need multiple servings or prefer large servings.
However, wattage is not always a direct indicator of the blenders performance.
Some low-wattage blenders are still capable of blending ice and other tough ingredients with ease.
Blenders with sharp blades may also help reduce excess noise since they can blend more efficiently.
Blending at higher speeds may also affect the noise level.
If you notice your blender becomes much noisier over time, the motor may be worn out or damaged.
However, we struggled to clean the blending mechanism due to the placement of the blades.
The blender was also very loud, especially when blending ice or frozen fruit.
It blended ice and frozen blueberries with ease, making it ideal for simple fruit smoothies.
However, it struggled to blend some ingredients, like frozen banana and onion.
Your Questions, Answered
How long does a personal blender last?
Most personal blenders will last around five years before they need to be replaced.
The best can last 10 years or longer, depending on usage and care.
To extend the life of your blender, regular cleaning is essential.
Alwaysclean your blenderafter each use according to the manufacturers instructions.
Can a personal blender crush ice and frozen fruit?
Most personal blenders can crush ice and frozen fruit.
However, it depends on the strength of the motor and the quality of the blades.
However, they blend ice at low quantities.
High-wattage blenders will be able to crush ice and frozen fruit more easily than less powerful blenders.
Ffrench recommends checking the manufacturer’s instructions to be sure the blender is designed to crush ice.
How many configs should a personal blender have?
The best personal blenders will have several speed prefs and a pulse feature.
Who We Are
Molly Blancois a journalist and writer for Better Homes & Gardens.
Previously, she worked as an editorial apprentice for research and testing at Dotdash Meredith.
For this article, she considered testing insights from our Birmingham, Alabama testing lab.
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