Blenders are an excellent appliance for turning fruits and veggies into spoonable or sippable deliciousness in just seconds. Depending on your needs and preferences, personal blenders provide different benefits from larger countertop models that may be worth making the swap.
What they sometimes lack in high-powered wattage, personal blenders make up for with their easier cleanup, smaller size, and seamless portability. They're called personal blenders (or portable blenders) because you can blend a single-serving beverage with it and take it to go in the same cup!
Personal blenders are best for making drinks, especially those that you plan to take on the run, like protein shakes and smoothies. Not to mention, if a margarita machine isn't in your budget, these blenders can whip up some delicious frozen cocktails for you, too. Some models can also be used to grind coffee or chop up nuts for baking.
If your blender needs are simple and you're not planning to liquify lots of hard produce, make homemade peanut butter, or grind oats into flour anytime soon, a personal blender should satisfy your needs. The picks on this list range in motor wattage from 175 to 1,200, while a countertop blender can exceed that at 1,300. Lower wattage means less power for grinding tough ingredients — meaning you don't want to burn out your 200-watt personal blender trying to puree root veggies.
You should also consider the size, number, and design of the cups that come with your personal blender. Also, keep in mind that some may be handwash-only, while other models can go right into your dishwasher to clean.
Above all, a personal blender should make your life easier, so make sure that the model you choose has the power and the attachments that are the most useful to you. Check out our guide here to learn more about the best personal blenders out there.
This personal blender from Ninja is a clear crowd favorite, with 85% of its 21,000 reviewers giving it a perfect 5-star rating.
It is a no-frills model without variable speeds — it works by manually pressing the cup down onto the base to begin grinding or pulsing. Users say that this feature works incredibly well for whipping up virtually any frozen drink or baby food or even grinding coffee.
It comes with two 16-ounce cups that have flip-up spout lids. Plus, they're machine-washable!
This next-level personal blender from Ninja does the work for you, just like a countertop model. It has four presets, so you can blend up your ingredients into a smoothie drink, smoothie bowl, spread, or extraction that's as close as you can get to making a green juice without owning a juicer.
Equipped with a whopping 1,200 watts of power, this may be the most versatile and powerful personal blender of them all. It also comes with an array of accessories, including its two 24-ounce cups with lids for sipping on the go.
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Best for Large Batches
NutriBullet NB9-1301PINK Pro 13 Pcs Berry Pink, 900W
At 900 watts, the NutriBullet Pro is powerful enough to blend up pretty much any fruit or veggie without leaving behind clumps. It's equipped with a manual-pulse feature that lets you control the exact consistency of your drink. Because of its increased power, some reviewers say that this is the best personal blender model for pulverizing fibrous veggies like celery and seed-filled fruits like blackberries. Just keep in mind that the noise can be an issue for some.
Along with being available in 11 fun colors, this blender comes with two 32-ounce cups, which are pretty big! If large-batch smoothies and drinks are your thing, this is ideal.
With its sleek and compact design, small footprint, and fast one-touch blending, it's no mystery why this model from Hamilton Beach is so highly rated. It's a great pick for college students or small-space dwellers with absolutely no countertop room to spare.
Although this blender has a less-powerful 175-watt motor and just one 14-ounce cup included, the razor-sharp stainless steel blades are sturdy enough to pulverize frozen berries, bananas, and ice cubes without a problem.
This Magic Bullet blender set is an awesome value if you prefer your smoothie batches on the smaller side.
It comes with an 18-ounce tall cup, a 16-ounce mug, and a 12-ounce short cup, which are all dishwasher-safe! It also comes with two interchangeable blades: one cross blade for grinding and one flat blade for milling.
While you won’t have the horsepower to chop ice into “snow” or liquify tough ingredients with this personal blender, you’ll get tasty smoothies and drinks with its manual-pulse functionality that revs up to 250 watts.
As convenient as all of these personal blenders’ to-go cups are, they really aren’t made for throwing in your bag like a water bottle. That’s where the PopBabies blender stands out from the rest.
This portable blender is an all-in-one device, so you can blend, sip, and pack the whole thing in your gym bag. The device locks to prevent leaks or accidental blending. Just switch on and shake, resulting in a nice smooth drink seconds later.
We particularly love this device because it can charge while blending, and can support over 20 blends in a single charge. The cup is also detachable, perfect to take on the go without having to worry about clean up after.
Melanie YatesSenior Home Decor EditorMelanie is the senior home decor editor of Best Products, where she's been researching and testing out home and bedding products since 2015 — her work can also be found on House Beautiful and Women's Health.
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