The Best Personal Blenders, According to Our Rigorous Testing

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Pros: The automatic programs and manual controls are convenient; the base has built-in suction to keep it in place on your counter. Cons: It gets loud while blending.

Taking everything into account, the Ninja Nutri Blender Pro is the top personal blender we tested. Its 1100-watt motor — the most powerful on this list — can handle frozen fruit and leafy greens without a problem.

It blends tasty smoothies and completely crushes ice in practically no time thanks to its dedicated AutoIQ programs that automatically set the time and pulse patterns. The display also has a countdown timer, so you know exactly how much longer it needs to blend.

The Ninja blender comes with two 24-ounce cups that are big enough for hefty servings but still easy to hold. The cups, lids, and blades are dishwasher-safe; if you choose to wash them by hand, just be mindful of the sharp blades.

We also tested the Ninja Nutri Blender Plus, and the results were very similar across the board. However, with the lack of automatic programs and buttons for more control, along with a less powerful motor, we think it's worth the extra $10 for the Pro version.

– Motor: 1100 watts – Cup capacity: 2 24-ounce blending/travel cups – Dimensions: 6.89 x 5.98 x 14.29 inches – Price at time of publish: $90

Pros: It's the ideal balance of price and performance. Cons: It doesn't have any controls or programs—just place in and twist to blend.

NutriBullet is a well-known brand for a reason: Its personal blenders get the job done—and the original model is a highly rated bestseller. It has a moderate price and is very easy to use, so it's a great option for someone who wants a no-frills option that breaks down fruits and veggies so that seeds and fibers are barely noticeable.

We also tested the NutriBullet Pro and found it to perform almost exactly the same as the original blender. The main differences? The Pro has a stronger 1000-watt motor and has suction on the bottom of the base to keep it in place on your counter—and it costs $30 more than the original.

But when we made green smoothies with celery and spinach and fruit smoothies with frozen peaches and berries, there were barely any differences in the results between the two NutriBullet blenders.

– Motor: 600 watts – Cup capacity: 18- and 24-ounce cups – Dimensions: 11.61 x 6.85 x 12.28 inches – Price at time of publish: $80

Pros: This model easily crushes ice and comes with four travel cups. Cons: It's not the most durable.

Even though Cuisinart's personal blender came with a sticker on it that said "Crushes Ice!," we weren't expecting it to actually be able to do that because its motor is only 350 watts.

But we were pleasantly surprised with the results: It crushed 6 ounces of ice after just 30 seconds of pulsing, which is much faster than most of the other blenders we tested.

The blender comes with four travel cups, which is a major plus because forgetting to wash your cup one day won't stop you from using it, but we were disappointed to find that the lids broke very easily. rink spilled on the floor.

Another thing to keep in mind is that the base looks and feels slightly cheap despite its neutral black and silver design. One tester said the blade was slightly intimidating to wash with a sponge, but they were happy that their "hand fit inside the cup just fine for cleaning."

– Motor: 350 watts – Cup capacity: 8- and 32-ounce blending jars and 4 16-ounce travel cups – Dimensions: 10.12 x 15.75 x 10 inches – Price at time of publish: $70

With a 900-watt motor, the NutriBullet Pro is the perfect replacement for a high-powered blender in small kitchens. It gets sauces, soups, and smoothies as smooth as you want them, and even thick contents don't need to be opened up and re-stirred to be thoroughly blended.

Price at time of publish: $89.99 Power: 900 watts Cups Included: 2 Maximum Cup Capacity: 32 ounces Weight: 4.7 pounds

Pros: It has a very sleek and expensive-looking design with an intuitive dial. Cons: It struggled to crush ice.

We were really impressed with the to-go lid, too. Not only does it have a spout that's easy to drink from, but it also has a flip-top design that locks to prevent accidental spills.

All of our testers agree that the Zwilling Enfinigy blender has a top-notch design that looks more expensive than it really is. The matte-black base is sleek and attractive enough to keep on your counter when not in use, and the intuitive dial allows you to precisely control the settings.

During testing, the Zwilling personal blender had especially great results when making fruit smoothies and salsas. In fact, one tester said this blender was "the only one so far that got the perfect salsa texture without being smoothie-like."

Despite its serrated blades, the blender wasn't able to crush ice very well. However, if you aren't planning on crushing a container full of ice to use in drinks, then you'll likely find that this personal blender is ideal for all of your other needs. You'll also appreciate that it comes with a three-year limited warranty.

– Motor: 600 watts – Cup capacity: 20-ounce blending/travel cup – Dimensions: 5.39 x 5.39 x 14.06 inches – Price at time of publish: $130

Pros: It's cordless and charges via USB-C, so you can make smoothies practically anywhere. Cons: Smoothies come out chunky after blending for over a minute.

The BlendJet 2 is completely cordless, so it's the most portable personal blender on this list. You can take it to work, the gym, or even camping without worrying about finding an outlet because it charges via USB-C.

It only takes about an hour and a half to fully charge—and yes, you can plug it into your laptop. At just 1 pound, the portable blender is also lightweight enough to throw in your bag. When you place your order, you can purchase a warranty through Extend that starts at $5 for a year of coverage.

There's only one button that blends in 20-second intervals, and it'll definitely take at least five cycles for a smoothie. But at least it's really easy to clean—just add soap and water directly to the blender and turn it on. It won't replace your at-home blender, but it works as a portable option in a pinch.

– Motor: 5V – Cup capacity: 16-ounce cup – Dimensions: 9 x 3 inches – Price at time of publish: $50

The blender cup and base function as a single unit and can easily be tossed in a gym bag, large purse, or even luggage. It is battery-operated and recharges via a USB-C cable, so it can be charged in the car or plugged into a laptop and used to blend anywhere, no wall outlet required.

Our tester particularly liked that the BlendJet 2 can get at least 15 uses out of every full charge—a significant improvement over the previous version. Another upgrade is the measurement marks on the cup, which makes on-the-go eyeballing of ingredients simple.

The only downside is the limited capacity—this is definitely a blender for one. Still, for making quick protein shakes at the gym or blending up simple smoothies while away from home, our tester highly recommends this model.

Price at time of publish: $49.95 Power: 200 watts Cups Included: 1 Maximum Cup Capacity: 16 ounces Weight: 1.34 pounds

Pros: It takes up very little space, and the cups are easy to wash. Cons: This blender isn't powerful enough to fully blend ice or berry seeds.

This customer favorite is basically a smaller, less powerful, and more affordable version of the NutriBullet (they're made by the same company). Not only is the entire blender very compact, but the 12- and 16-ounce cups are perfect for single servings of smoothies, dips, and more.

And they're still very easy to wash, unlike some of the narrower cups we tried. You can fit your hand inside the cup to clean with a sponge, and the shallow blades feel safer to put your hands around.

We also tested the even smaller Magic Bullet Mini and found that it'd be too tiny for everyday use, but it might work for baby food.

– Motor: 250 watts – Cup capacity: 12- and 16-ounce blending/travel cups, 1 party cup – Dimensions: 13.19 x 6.93 x 10.63 inches – Price at time of publish: $40

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The Best Personal Blenders, According to Our Rigorous Testing

Pros: The automatic programs and manual controls are convenient; the base has built-in suction to keep it in place on your counter. Cons: It gets loud while blending.

Best Overall: Ninja Nutri Blender Pro

Taking everything into account, the Ninja Nutri Blender Pro is the top personal blender we tested. Its 1100-watt motor — the most powerful on this list — can handle frozen fruit and leafy greens without a problem.

Best Overall: Ninja Nutri Blender Pro

It blends tasty smoothies and completely crushes ice in practically no time thanks to its dedicated AutoIQ programs that automatically set the time and pulse patterns. The display also has a countdown timer, so you know exactly how much longer it needs to blend.

Best Overall: Ninja Nutri Blender Pro

The Ninja blender comes with two 24-ounce cups that are big enough for hefty servings but still easy to hold. The cups, lids, and blades are dishwasher-safe; if you choose to wash them by hand, just be mindful of the sharp blades.

Best Overall: Ninja Nutri Blender Pro

We also tested the Ninja Nutri Blender Plus, and the results were very similar across the board. However, with the lack of automatic programs and buttons for more control, along with a less powerful motor, we think it's worth the extra $10 for the Pro version.

Best Overall: Ninja Nutri Blender Pro

– Motor: 1100 watts – Cup capacity: 2 24-ounce blending/travel cups – Dimensions: 6.89 x 5.98 x 14.29 inches – Price at time of publish: $90

Best Overall: Ninja Nutri Blender Pro

Pros: It's the ideal balance of price and performance. Cons: It doesn't have any controls or programs—just place in and twist to blend.

Best Rated: NutriBullet Original

Best Rated: NutriBullet Original

We also tested the NutriBullet Pro and found it to perform almost exactly the same as the original blender. The main differences? The Pro has a stronger 1000-watt motor and has suction on the bottom of the base to keep it in place on your counter—and it costs $30 more than the original.

Best Rated: NutriBullet Original

But when we made green smoothies with celery and spinach and fruit smoothies with frozen peaches and berries, there were barely any differences in the results between the two NutriBullet blenders.

Best Rated: NutriBullet Original

– Motor: 600 watts – Cup capacity: 18- and 24-ounce cups – Dimensions: 11.61 x 6.85 x 12.28 inches – Price at time of publish: $80

Best Rated: NutriBullet Original

Pros: This model easily crushes ice and comes with four travel cups. Cons: It's not the most durable.

Best for Crushing Ice: Cuisinart CPB-300 Personal Blender

Even though Cuisinart's personal blender came with a sticker on it that said "Crushes Ice!," we weren't expecting it to actually be able to do that because its motor is only 350 watts.

Best for Crushing Ice: Cuisinart CPB-300 Personal Blender

But we were pleasantly surprised with the results: It crushed 6 ounces of ice after just 30 seconds of pulsing, which is much faster than most of the other blenders we tested.

Best for Crushing Ice: Cuisinart CPB-300 Personal Blender

The blender comes with four travel cups, which is a major plus because forgetting to wash your cup one day won't stop you from using it, but we were disappointed to find that the lids broke very easily. rink spilled on the floor.

Best for Crushing Ice: Cuisinart CPB-300 Personal Blender

Another thing to keep in mind is that the base looks and feels slightly cheap despite its neutral black and silver design. One tester said the blade was slightly intimidating to wash with a sponge, but they were happy that their "hand fit inside the cup just fine for cleaning."

Best for Crushing Ice: Cuisinart CPB-300 Personal Blender

– Motor: 350 watts – Cup capacity: 8- and 32-ounce blending jars and 4 16-ounce travel cups – Dimensions: 10.12 x 15.75 x 10 inches – Price at time of publish: $70

Best for Crushing Ice: Cuisinart CPB-300 Personal Blender

With a 900-watt motor, the NutriBullet Pro is the perfect replacement for a high-powered blender in small kitchens. It gets sauces, soups, and smoothies as smooth as you want them, and even thick contents don't need to be opened up and re-stirred to be thoroughly blended.

Runner-Up, Best Overall: NutriBullet Pro 900

Price at time of publish: $89.99 Power: 900 watts Cups Included: 2 Maximum Cup Capacity: 32 ounces Weight: 4.7 pounds

Runner-Up, Best Overall: NutriBullet Pro 900

Pros: It has a very sleek and expensive-looking design with an intuitive dial. Cons: It struggled to crush ice.

Best Design: Zwilling Enfinigy Personal Blender

We were really impressed with the to-go lid, too. Not only does it have a spout that's easy to drink from, but it also has a flip-top design that locks to prevent accidental spills.

Best Design: Zwilling Enfinigy Personal Blender

All of our testers agree that the Zwilling Enfinigy blender has a top-notch design that looks more expensive than it really is. The matte-black base is sleek and attractive enough to keep on your counter when not in use, and the intuitive dial allows you to precisely control the settings.

Best Design: Zwilling Enfinigy Personal Blender

During testing, the Zwilling personal blender had especially great results when making fruit smoothies and salsas. In fact, one tester said this blender was "the only one so far that got the perfect salsa texture without being smoothie-like."

Best Design: Zwilling Enfinigy Personal Blender

Best Design: Zwilling Enfinigy Personal Blender

– Motor: 600 watts – Cup capacity: 20-ounce blending/travel cup – Dimensions: 5.39 x 5.39 x 14.06 inches – Price at time of publish: $130

Best Design: Zwilling Enfinigy Personal Blender

Pros: It's cordless and charges via USB-C, so you can make smoothies practically anywhere. Cons: Smoothies come out chunky after blending for over a minute.

Best Portable: BlendJet 2

The BlendJet 2 is completely cordless, so it's the most portable personal blender on this list. You can take it to work, the gym, or even camping without worrying about finding an outlet because it charges via USB-C.

Best Portable: BlendJet 2

It only takes about an hour and a half to fully charge—and yes, you can plug it into your laptop. At just 1 pound, the portable blender is also lightweight enough to throw in your bag. When you place your order, you can purchase a warranty through Extend that starts at $5 for a year of coverage.

Best Portable: BlendJet 2

Best Portable: BlendJet 2

– Motor: 5V – Cup capacity: 16-ounce cup – Dimensions: 9 x 3 inches – Price at time of publish: $50

Best Portable: BlendJet 2

The blender cup and base function as a single unit and can easily be tossed in a gym bag, large purse, or even luggage. It is battery-operated and recharges via a USB-C cable, so it can be charged in the car or plugged into a laptop and used to blend anywhere, no wall outlet required.

Best for Travel: BlendJet 2 Portable Blender

Our tester particularly liked that the BlendJet 2 can get at least 15 uses out of every full charge—a significant improvement over the previous version. Another upgrade is the measurement marks on the cup, which makes on-the-go eyeballing of ingredients simple.

Best for Travel: BlendJet 2 Portable Blender

The only downside is the limited capacity—this is definitely a blender for one. Still, for making quick protein shakes at the gym or blending up simple smoothies while away from home, our tester highly recommends this model.

Best for Travel: BlendJet 2 Portable Blender

Price at time of publish: $49.95 Power: 200 watts Cups Included: 1 Maximum Cup Capacity: 16 ounces Weight: 1.34 pounds

Best for Travel: BlendJet 2 Portable Blender

Pros: It takes up very little space, and the cups are easy to wash. Cons: This blender isn't powerful enough to fully blend ice or berry seeds.

Best Compact: Magic Bullet Blender

This customer favorite is basically a smaller, less powerful, and more affordable version of the NutriBullet (they're made by the same company). Not only is the entire blender very compact, but the 12- and 16-ounce cups are perfect for single servings of smoothies, dips, and more.

Best Compact: Magic Bullet Blender

And they're still very easy to wash, unlike some of the narrower cups we tried. You can fit your hand inside the cup to clean with a sponge, and the shallow blades feel safer to put your hands around.

Best Compact: Magic Bullet Blender

We also tested the even smaller Magic Bullet Mini and found that it'd be too tiny for everyday use, but it might work for baby food.

Best Compact: Magic Bullet Blender

– Motor: 250 watts – Cup capacity: 12- and 16-ounce blending/travel cups, 1 party cup – Dimensions: 13.19 x 6.93 x 10.63 inches – Price at time of publish: $40

Best Compact: Magic Bullet Blender

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