Blender smoothie maker reviews


The 6 Best Blenders For Smoothies - Fall 2022: Reviews

  1. Table of Contents
  2. Intro
  3. Best Βlender
    1. Best Upper Mid-Range
      1. Best Mid-Range
        1. Best Budget
          1. Best Quiet
            1. Best Personal
              1. Notable Mentions
              2. Recent Updates
              3. All Reviews
              4. Discussions

              Updated Dec 15, 2022 at 09:08 am

              By Theresa Ketterling

              If a smoothie is part of your morning routine or a typical post-workout snack, you'll want a blender that makes quick work of ingredients like chunks of frozen fruit and leafy greens like kale. A good smoothie blender can handle both large and small amounts of fibrous ingredients and help with a bigger variety of kitchen chores. Many full-size blenders come with personal-sized jars you can use for blending single-serve smoothies.

              The best blenders for smoothies make it easy to whip up a silky, delicious drink and are simple to clean afterward. Depending on your preferences, you may also want something with preset modes for simple one-press smoothie blending or even a battery-powered model so you can make a fresh drink during your lunch break.

              We've tested over 85 blenders, and below are our recommendations for the best for making smoothies. This list focuses on the best full-size blenders for smoothies, but most personal and bullet blenders are intended for smoothie making, so you can also find some great options on our lists of the best personal blenders and best bullet blenders. For more, check out the best blenders.


              1. Βest Βlender For Smoothies

                Vitamix 5200

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                Blender Type

                Full Size Blender

                Power

                1,491 W

                Hot Blending

                Yes

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                The Vitamix 5200 is the best blender for smoothies we've tested. This sturdy, premium blender might be overkill if you want a blender for simple smoothies, but if you're looking for a durable machine and the smoothest blends, it's a great option. It comes with a 64-ounce jar to accommodate big batches and easily makes an incredibly smooth puree with ingredients that some blenders struggle with, like leafy greens or fruit skin. It only comes with one jar, but it's fantastic for blending smaller batches when you want a smoothie for one. It's also extremely well-built and has a long seven-year warranty (although it depends on where you buy it).

                Its controls are simple, consisting of a speed dial and a switch for pulsing. That's all you need for any recipe, but it means you stop the blender manually when it's done. If you want features like automatic blending programs, you might prefer the Vitamix A3500. As part of Vitamix's 'Ascent' Series, it's a more expensive option with additional features, including five blending programs and a companion app that you can use to access more. The A3500's jar is also dishwasher-safe, unlike the 5200. Unfortunately, this means you need to clean the 5200 by hand, but running it with soap and water will do most of the work for you after making a smoothie.

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              2. Best Upper Mid-Range Blender For Smoothies

                KitchenAid K400

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                Power

                1,119 W

                Hot Blending

                Yes

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                It's not as well-built as the more expensive Vitamix, but if you don't want to spend as much, the KitchenAid K400 is a great option for all kinds of smoothie recipes. It has a smaller 56-ounce capacity, but it doesn't take long to make a velvety smoothie. Like the Vitamix 5200, problem ingredients like seeds and pineapple disappear into the mix. It has no problem crushing ice, meaning you can add ice cubes or chunks of frozen fruit. Even if you fill the jar to its full capacity, you only need to blend for a couple of minutes to get fantastic results.

                The jar and lid are dishwasher-safe, but it's more annoying to clean by hand than the Vitamix blender since the blades and lid require more attention with a brush or sponge. Unlike our top pick, it has an automatic blending program for smoothies that lets you walk away from the blender and have it automatically stop when it's done. It has an excellent build quality overall, but even the gears are made of plastic, and its one-year warranty is much shorter than the Vitamix. While it won't matter for smoothie-making, its motor isn't as powerful, and it's not as easy to use for hard jobs like making nut butter, which you might want to consider if you're looking for a versatile machine.

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              3. Best Mid-Range Blender For Smoothies

                Ninja Mega Kitchen System BL770

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                Power

                1,500 W

                Hot Blending

                No

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                If you're looking for something less expensive and don't care as much about versatility, look at the Ninja Mega Kitchen System BL770. This blender can make great smoothies in its 72-ounce pitcher, although if your recipe includes fibrous ingredients like kale, you'll see small unprocessed bits left over even if you blend for a while. That's not the case with the more expensive blenders listed here, but most people will still be happy with the result, and it will be less noticeable if your usual recipe includes easier ingredients like bananas or mangoes. Also included are a pair of personal jars that make remarkably well-blended smoothies. The personal jars each come with a to-go lid, so you don't need to transfer your drink into another cup before heading out.

                There are a few other downsides compared to the Vitamix 5200 or the KitchenAid K400. Whichever jar you're using, it takes longer to make a smoothie. When blending in one of the personal jars, you need to hold down the 'Single-Serve' button constantly, which is a bit annoying. It doesn't offer any automatic blending programs. There's no two-part lid for the main jar either, although you might not care if you're mainly using it for smoothies. The blade design is another issue, as the very sharp spiral blades make cleaning by hand tricky and a bit dangerous. You can always put the jars, lids, and blades in the dishwasher.

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              4. Best Budget Blender For Smoothies

                Oster Pro 1200

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                Blender Type

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                Power

                1,200 W

                Hot Blending

                Yes

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                If you're looking for a budget blender for smoothies, go for the Oster Pro 1200. This cheaper blender doesn't feel as well-built as the more expensive options. It's not as well-suited for serving a crowd as the Ninja Mega Kitchen System BL770 since it has a smaller 48-ounce main jar and a single 24-ounce personal jar. That said, it does a fantastic job of processing fibrous ingredients, whether you're blending a big batch or a single-serve. While it can't match the perfectly smooth blend you get with the Vitamix 5200 or KitchenAid K400, most people will be very happy with the results.

                The personal jar comes with a resealable lid, so you can easily bring your smoothie with you on the go. The main jar is made of glass, which you might find is less prone to scratching and discoloration than plastic containers. The blades are removable, which makes the blender easy to clean by hand, and all its components are dishwasher-safe. Three preset speed settings don't give you a lot of control over the blending speed, but it has a few programs for automatic blending. This blender's main downside is its mediocre build quality. The gear design, in particular, may not be very durable. Then again, it's available with a three-year U.S. warranty, which is longer than most blenders, although it depends on where you live and buy your blender.

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              5. Βest Quiet Βlender For Smoothies

                Hamilton Beach Professional Quiet Blender

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                Blender Type

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                Power

                1,500 W

                Hot Blending

                Yes

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                Blending up an early-morning smoothie is less appealing if your blender is loud. You can't avoid the fact that blenders make some noise, but you might want to avoid the loudest models if you have roommates or family members who tend to be sleeping when you're blending. The best quieter blender for smoothies that we've tested is the Hamilton Beach Professional Quiet Blender. It uses a plastic dome to muffle noise when running, making it significantly quieter than most blenders we've tested. It's also very well-built, very easy to clean by hand, and has an automatic program for smoothies as well as a wide range of speed settings.

                It has a much smaller capacity than the similarly-priced Ninja Mega Kitchen System BL770 since its jar only holds 32 ounces. You can use the noise dome as a pitcher but not for blending, so it's not the best blender for serving a crowd. That said, it's superb for making silky-smooth drinks with ingredients like leafy greens. It can make snow-like crushed ice, so it won't struggle to process frozen fruit or ice cubes. However, if you're concerned with your blender's overall versatility, keep in mind that it's not very well-suited for making thick mixtures like nut butter.

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              6. Best Personal Blender For Smoothies

                Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO

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                Blender Type

                Personal Blender

                Power

                1,100 W

                Hot Blending

                No

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                Personal blenders are specifically designed for blending up individual-sized smoothies. If you don't need a big capacity jar and don't care as much about having multiple speed settings, the Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO is a fantastic option. Its short, compact motor base makes it easier to bring in and out of a cupboard or store on your counter. The pair of 24-ounce personal jars can create a velvety blend with smoothie ingredients like leafy greens and berries. Just like the Vitamix 5200, it can produce a nearly perfectly smooth blend very quickly. You can take your smoothie with you in the same jar since each one comes with a matching spout lid.

                While you're limited by its smaller capacity, it's versatile. The 14-ounce 'Smoothie Bowl Maker' jar has rotating arms that help a lot with thick mixtures, which is nice if you like making spoonable smoothie bowls with frozen fruits. It also easily crushes ice, meaning you can add a few ice cubes to your smoothie with no worries. However, it's very loud. If you're looking for a quiet personal blender for smoothies, the Βeast Ηealth Βlender makes much less noise and similarly fantastic smoothies. Not all of its components are dishwasher-safe, and it only comes with one jar, but it's better built and has a modern aesthetic you might prefer.

                If you're looking for a blender for single-serve smoothies, you can also see more options on our list of the best personal blenders.

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              Notable Mentions

              • BlendJet 2: The ΒlendJet 2 is a battery-powered personal blender you can use to blend a smoothie at work or when traveling. Unlike the Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO, it doesn't fully liquefy ingredients like kale, so it makes a grainy smoothie if you add fibrous fruits or veggies. It's a good option if you want something portable. See our review
              • Ninja Chef Blender: The Ninja Chef Blender can make an extremely smooth blend with common smoothie ingredients like leafy greens and blueberries, similar to the KitchenAid K400. Unlike that blender, it comes with a personal jar and a to-go lid. However, you can't use the personal jar for blending without buying another set of blades separately. It's also extremely loud. See our review
              • Wolf Gourmet Pro-Performance: The Wolf Gourmet Pro-Performance is a premium full-size blender that performs similarly to the Vitamix 5200. It's quieter and easier to clean by hand but pricier than our top pick and not as well-built as most Vitamix blenders. Its five-year U.S. warranty is shorter, although it depends on where you buy it. See our review

              Recent Updates

              1. Dec 15, 2022: Checked that the recommended products are in stock. Added the Ninja Chef to Notable Mentions.

              2. Nov 16, 2022: Added the Hamilton Beach Professional Quiet Blender and moved the ΒlendJet 2 to Notable Mentions. Added the Wolf Gourmet Pro-Performance to Notable Mentions.

              3. Oct 17, 2022: Added the Vitamix 5200 and the Ninja Mega Kitchen System BL770. Moved the Vitamix Explorian E310 to Notable Mentions as an alternative to the KitchenAid K400.

              4. Sep 13, 2022: Added the KitchenAid K400 as the 'Best Upper-Mid-Range Blender For Smoothies'.

              5. Jul 29, 2022: Added the Ninja Foodi Power Pitcher SS201 as the 'Best Mid-Range Blender For Smoothies' and the Oster Pro 1200 as the 'Best Budget Blender For Smoothies'. Reorganized the article to help users find what they're looking for.

              All Reviews

              Our above recommendations are what we think are currently the best smoothie blenders for most people. We factor in the price (a cheaper blender wins over a pricier one if the difference isn't worth it), feedback from our visitors, and availability (no blenders that are difficult to find or almost out of stock everywhere).

              If you want to choose for yourself, here is the list of all our blender reviews for smoothies. Be careful not to get too caught up in the details. While no blender is perfect, most blenders are great enough to please almost everyone, and the differences are often not noticeable unless you look for them.

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              Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO Review

              Tested using Methodology v1.0

              Reviewed Oct 20, 2020 at 09:28 am

              By John Panoryios, Vanessa McCuaig, Yannick Khong

              7.8

              Multi-Purpose

              9. 2

              Smoothies (Single Serving)

              8.0

              Smoothies (Multiple Servings)

              7.3

              Ice Crushing

              6.8

              Professional Use

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              Blender Type

              Personal Blender

              Power

              1,100 W

              Hot Blending

              No

              The Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO, also sold as the 'Ninja Foodi Smoothie Bowl Maker', is a compact personal blender. It comes with a pair of 24-ounce jars and to-go lids for single-serve smoothies and other drinks. There's also a 14-ounce 'Smoothie Bowl Maker' jar with rotating arms inside of it meant for thicker mixtures. Like most personal blenders, it can't hot blend and has only one speed setting.

              Our Verdict

              7.8 Multi-Purpose

              The Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO is good for multi-purpose use. With both its 24-ounce and 14-ounce jars, it maintains a similarly fantastic performance making silky smoothies. It can also make smooth nut butter as well as snow-like crushed ice. It can't hot blend, though. On the upside, it's very easy to clean.

              Pros

              • Easy to clean.

              • Makes a silky blend with fibrous ingredients.

              • Makes snow-like crushed ice.

              Cons

              • Can't hot blend.

              • Loud.

              9.2 Smoothies (Single Serving)

              The Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO is superb for single-serve smoothies. The 24-ounce jars make an exceptionally smooth puree with ingredients like kale, so it's ideal for silky green smoothies. There are resealable lids included for the jars, which are easy to clean by hand or in the dishwasher.

              Cons

              • Loud.

              8.0 Smoothies (Multiple Servings)

              The Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO is excellent for multiple servings of smoothies. Even if you fill the jars to their maximum capacity, it makes a silky smoothie with fibrous ingredients. You can prepare two small smoothie servings in one jar, but their capacities are too small to easily serve a crowd. On the plus side, there are two jars with to-go lids included.

              Cons

              • Loud.

              7. 3 Ice Crushing

              The Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO is decent for ice-crushing. It can make snow-like crushed ice in less than a couple of minutes, which is perfect for any frozen drink. The blender itself is also well built and easy to clean.

              Cons

              • Loud.

              3.7 Soups

              The Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO can't hot blend, so if you want to use it for soup, your ingredients need to cool down first. It's fantastic for blending fibrous ingredients like kale or broccoli into a silky puree, but the biggest jars only hold 24 ounces, so you'll probably need to blend in batches.

              Pros

              • Easy to clean.

              Cons

              • Can't hot blend.

              • Loud.

              6.8 Professional Use

              The Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO is acceptable for professional use. While it can't hot blend, and its personal-sized jars limit you to small servings, it makes excellent blends. It can make smooth and spreadable almond butter as well as snow-like crushed ice and silky purees of fibrous ingredients. It's also very easy to clean.

              Pros

              • Easy to clean.

              • Makes a silky blend with fibrous ingredients.

              • Makes snow-like crushed ice.

              Cons

              • Can't hot blend.

              • Loud.

              • 7.8 Multi-Purpose
              • 9. 2 Smoothies (Single Serving)
              • 8.0 Smoothies (Multiple Servings)
              • 7.3 Ice Crushing
              • 3.7 Soups
              • 6. 8 Professional Use

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              1. Updated Oct 05, 2022: Compared its noise level to the Beast Health Blender's.
              2. Updated Sep 01, 2022: Revised text to match results updated to Test Bench 1.0.
              3. Updated Aug 25, 2022: Added a comparison with the newly reviewed Ninja TWISTi because of its similar jar design.
              4. Updated Aug 25, 2022: The result for 'Blades - Removable' changed from 'No' to 'Yes' because the blade assembly lid is removable from the jar.
              5. Updated Jul 28, 2022: Converted to Test Bench 1.0.
              6. Updated Oct 20, 2020: Review published.
              7. Updated Oct 14, 2020: Early access published.

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              Differences Between Sizes And Variants

              The Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO (SS101), also called the Ninja Foodi Smoothie Bowl Maker and Nutrient Extractor, comes in one color: 'Silver.' You can see the label for the model we tested here.

              There's also a variant (CO101B) that's only available at Costco (US). It's identical, except that it comes with an 18-ounce Power Nutri Bowl (or Smoothie Bowl Maker) instead of a 14-ounce one. While you may get different results with the bigger jar, we expect this variant to perform similarly to our unit.

              If you come across any other variants of this blender, let us know in the discussions, and we'll update our review.

              Compared To Other Blenders

              The Ninja SS101 is a personal blender. It comes with three personal jars, two of which have a 24-ounce capacity. It also comes with a 14-ounce 'Power Nutri Bowl' or 'Smoothie Bowl Maker' that uses manually rotating arms to help push food towards the blades. Unlike many other personal blenders, it has no problem making smooth nut butter or snow-like crushed ice. It's also outstandingly easy to clean.

              Check out our recommendations for the best Ninja blenders, the best blenders for smoothies, and the best blenders for crushing ice.

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              The Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO is better than the Ninja Nutri-Blender Pro with Auto-iQ. The Foodi has a much better build quality, comes with more jars, and does a much better job of making almond butter. It also makes significantly better smoothies and crushed ice with a better texture. 

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              The Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO is a better personal blender than the NutriBullet Pro 900. The Ninja feels better built and comes with two 24-ounce jars and one unique 14-ounce jar with manually rotating arms that help push food into the blade's path. It makes better nut butter as well as smoothies, and it can make snow-like crushed ice. It's also easier to clean.

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              The Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO is better than the NutriBullet Pro+. The DUO is significantly better built and does a better job of making nut butter. It can also make snow-like crushed ice, comes with more jars, and is easier to clean. On the other hand, the Pro+ is much quieter when it's running.

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              The Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO is better than the NutriBullet PRO 1000. The Ninja has a much better build quality and comes with a greater number of jars. It's much better at processing fibrous ingredients, making nut butter, and crushing ice.  it's also easier to clean by hand. It makes crushed ice with a better texture.

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              The Ninja Foodi Power Pitcher System and the Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO perform similarly, and you may prefer either one depending on what type of blender you're looking for. The Pitcher System is a full-size blender equipped with a speed dial. It comes with a large capacity 72-ounce main pitcher as well as a couple of smaller personal jars. On the other hand, the Nutri DUO is a more compact single-speed blender that comes with three personal jars. It makes crushed ice with a better texture and takes less time to blend a smoothie. 

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              The Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO is a significantly better personal blender than the Ninja Nutri Ninja Auto-iQ. The DUO feels better built and comes with two 24-ounce jars as well as one 14-ounce jar that has two manually rotating blades to help move food towards the blades. It's better at processing hard ingredients like nuts as well as fibrous ingredients like kale. 

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              The Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO is a much better personal blender than the Ninja Nutri Ninja Pro. The DUO has a better build quality and comes with a unique jar with manual rotating hands that help push food towards the blades. It also has controls with different timers depending on what you're blending. It's better for making nut butter and for processing fibrous ingredients like kale. 

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              The Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO is a little better than the Beast Health Blender. The Ninja is easier to clean by hand, and all of its components, including the blades, are dishwasher-safe. It comes with two jars you can use to make single-serve smoothies and does a better job of crushing ice. However, the Beast has a better build quality and design you might find more aesthetic. It's significantly quieter, which might be important to you, especially since the DUO is very loud.

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              The Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO is better than the NutriBullet Rx for most purposes. The DUO does a much better job of making nut butter and processing fibrous ingredients. It's also much easier to clean by hand, and its blades are dishwasher-safe, unlike the Rx's. On the other hand, the Rx has a preset for heating ingredients.

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              The Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO is better than the Magic Bullet Blender MBR-1101. The Ninja has a better build quality and overall performance. It makes a smoother blend with ingredients like kale and is much easier to use for tough tasks like making nut butter. You can also use it to crush ice. It's easier to clean by hand, and all its parts are dishwasher-safe.

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              The Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO is better than the Ninja Fit for most purposes. The DUO has a better build quality and is easier to use, since you don't need to press down on the jar to blend. Its personal jars for single-serve smoothies have a bigger capacity, and it also comes with a 'Smoothie Βowl Maker' jar that makes it very easy to use for recipes like nut butter. On the other hand, it's very loud, and if you're just looking for a simple smoothie maker, you may prefer the Ninja Fit for that reason. 

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              The Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO is better for most purposes than the BlendJet 2. The Ninja is much more suitable for processing fibrous ingredients and making nut butter. It's easier to clean by hand, has a much better build quality, and makes snow-like crushed ice. However, the BlendJet is a battery-powered blender that's intended to be portable, and it's a much better option if you're looking for a personal blender that's easy to carry around.

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              The Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO is better than the Ninja Nutri-Blender Plus for most purposes. The DUO has a significantly better build quality and makes silkier smoothies as well as crushed ice with a better texture. It's also much easier to clean by hand and has buttons for a few preset modes that act as timers. On the other hand, the Nutri-Blender Plus is also fantastic for making smoothies, and some may prefer its smaller, more lightweight design.

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              The Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO is better than the Magic Bullet Mini. The Ninja can crush ice and is easier to use to make nut butter. It can make a smoother blend of fibrous ingredients and it's easier to clean by hand. It's also better built.

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              The Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO is a better personal blender than the Breville Boss To Go Sport. The Ninja makes better almond butter, smoothies, and crushed ice. It's also easier to clean and comes with two personal jars. However, the Breville has a better build quality. 

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              The Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO is better than the Magic Bullet Kitchen Express. The Ninja makes better smoothies, more spreadable almond butter, and crushed ice with a better texture. It has a much better build quality and comes with two personal jars with to-go lids rather than one. On the other hand, the Magic Bullet comes with a food processing attachment.

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              The Blendtec Chef 600 and the Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO have different strengths, and you may prefer either, depending on what you're looking for. The Ninja is a personal blender with a smaller capacity, but it makes better almond butter, smoothies, and crushed ice. It comes with to-go lids for two of its jars, so you can easily take a smoothie with you on the go. On the other hand, the Βlendtec is a full-size blender. Its main pitcher comes with a two-part lid, meaning you can add ingredients mid-blend. You can also use it to process hot ingredients.

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              Test Results

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              Design

              Blender Type

              Personal Blender

              Height

              11.0" (28.0 cm)

              Width 6.6" (16.7 cm)

              Depth 6. 5" (16.6 cm)

              Weight

              5.1 lbs (2.3 kg)

              Shaft Length (Immersion Blenders)

              N/A

              It's a short blender as its motor base isn't very tall. While it still takes up some room on your counter, you can easily store it away in a cupboard, and the jar is removable.

              It has a good build quality. Its parts are made of plastic that varies in thickness. The motor base feels a little thin and not very premium. However, the jars are thick in comparison, and one jar has a rotating arm mechanism, which helps push food away from the jar's walls and towards the vortex.

              Main Jar Capacity

              24.0 oz (710 ml)

              Additional Jar Capacity

              14. 0 oz (414 ml)

              It comes with a pair of 24-ounce personal jars with to-go lids. There's also a 14-ounce jar included that Ninja calls a 'Power Nutri Bowl' or 'Smoothie Bowl Maker'. It's meant for thicker mixtures and has arms inside of it that you can rotate with a knob on top to help keep the ingredients moving.

              Jar/Beaker Material

              BPA-Free Plastic

              Dishwasher Safe

              Yes

              The jars and lids are made of plastic and are top-rack dishwasher-safe.

              Blade Type

              Sharp

              Blade Count

              8

              Removable

              Yes

              Dishwasher Safe

              Yes

              Its blade assembly has eight sharp blades. You can put the blade assembly on the top rack of your dishwasher for an easy clean.

              Two-Part Lid

              No

              Lid Closing Type

              Screw-On

              The blade assembly screws onto the jars like a lid before docking on the motor base. There's also a to-go lid for each 24-ounce jar, plus one storage lid.

              Stow-Away Compartment

              No

              Cord Length

              2.6 ft (0.8 m)

              It has a power cable long enough to reach an outlet near your kitchen counter. However, it doesn't have a stowaway compartment to hide the power cord when not in use.

              • Motor base
              • 14 oz jar (Power Nutri Bowl or Smoothie Bowl Maker) with storage lid
              • 2x 24 oz jar
              • 2x drinking lid with spout
              • Blade assembly
              • Recipe guide
              • User guide

              Performance

              Jar Used

              Additional Jar

              Fibrous Ingredients Processing

              Fibrous Ingredients Texture

              It's superb for small batches of fibrous ingredients. Using one of the 24-ounce jars, it quickly makes a silky smooth puree with ingredients like kale.

              Jar Used Main Jar

              Fibrous Ingredients Processing

              Fibrous Ingredients Texture

              It's also fantastic for processing bigger batches of fibrous ingredients. If you fill the 24-ounce jar to its maximum capacity, it easily liquifies fibrous ingredients like kale.

              Crushed Ice Preparation

              Crushed Ice Texture

              This blender is outstanding for crushing ice. It takes about 20 seconds to crush four ice cubes into snow-like crushed ice, ideal for frozen desserts and slushies.

              Nut Butter Preparation

              Nut Butter Texture

              It makes outstanding almond butter. It takes less than two minutes using its 14-ounce 'Smoothie Bowl Maker' jar. Thanks to its 'built-in tamper' feature, you can twist the knob on top to rotate arms inside the jar to help incorporate all the ingredients. The result is a smooth butter that's spreadable on toast. A few other Ninja blenders come with jars with a similar design, including the Ninja TWISTi, a full-size blender with a 34-ounce version that works very well for nut butter.

              Noise @ Max Speed

              97.7 dB

              It's a loud blender. Even though most blenders are noisy, other personal blenders like the NutriBullet Pro+ and the Beast Health Blender are quieter.

              Min Speed

              20,400 RPM

              Max Speed

              20,400 RPM

              Power

              1,100 W

              Speed Adjustment Based On Jar Type

              No

              Like most personal blenders, it has only one speed setting, so you can't adjust the speed to suit your recipe.

              Ease Of Use

              On/Off Switch

              No

              Speed Presets

              1

              Speed Dial

              No

              Hot Blending

              No

              Pulse/Turbo Mode

              Yes

              Programs

              4

              Blending Time Indicator

              Yes

              Programmable Timer

              No

              There are two sets of blending programs: one for the 24-ounce jars and the other for the 14-ounce jar. These programs don't control the speed but act as a timer. For the 24-ounce jars, the 'Extract' setting lasts 75 seconds, and the 'Smoothie' setting lasts 55 seconds. When you're using the 'Smoothie Bowl Maker', you can choose between 'Spread' which lasts 45 seconds, and 'Bowl', which lasts 30 seconds. You can also use the 'Start/Stop' button to blend continuously.

              It's very easy to clean. Running the blender with soap and water takes care of most of the residue on the sides of the jar. You'll need to spend some time cleaning the blades and the arms inside the jar with a sponge or brush, but it's not too tedious.

              Smoothie blenders - owner reviews.

              Advantages:

              Signature Smeg design! Several modes for different textures of products.

              Drawbacks:

              Crushing ice is too small for me.

              Comment:

              Great blender, I recommend)

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              Comment:

              This blender has been around for almost two years now and it's still the best small appliance I've ever owned.

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              Purees and smoothies for kids are the best.

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              Comment:

              Durable, fast, just brilliant!

              Advantages:

              Maintains its speed well even with large and hard pieces. Convenient management.

              Drawbacks:

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              Advantages:

              Beautiful, efficient and safe. No matter how much I look at different blenders from my friends, and I myself bought another brand - this one is still the best. nine0003

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              Comment:

              To be honest, I chose it primarily because of the design - it is very beautiful live in color, and fits perfectly into the kitchen (and the furniture, and the interior in general). And it turned out to be generally good, it has several speeds and additional modes. It is a pity that there are no variations on the nozzle-knife. nine0003

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              Comment:

              Everything you want from a blender is here. He is especially good at mixing and mashing.

              Advantages:

              Unusual vacuum cap. With it, it seems that the pieces really remain juicier.

              Drawbacks:

              Heavy, feels like a slow cooker. nine0003

              Comment:

              A good basic blender without a huge amount of features, but with a quality grind.

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              Comment:

              Beautiful blue cold color, grinds products of different hardness into gruel, it helps a lot to make preparations for sauces and smoothies.

              rating 2022-2023, how to choose a device and consumer reviews

              With each passing day, the life of adherents of a healthy lifestyle increasingly includes new items of small household appliances, which become indispensable helpers for them in everyday life.

              One such useful innovation is the portable blender for making smoothies and smoothies, which has become a great alternative to the bulky stationary version and has become its main competitor.

              Top 5 best portable blenders for smoothies and shakes 2022-2023

              Location Description Price
              TOP 5 best portable blenders
              1 Take It X4 Ask for price
              2 RAWMID Portable Ask for price
              3 Remax RT-KG01 Ask for price
              4 Take It X2 Ask for price
              5 Take It X6 Ask for price

              Contents

              • Top 5 Best Portable Smoothie & Shake Blenders 2022-2023
              • TOP 5 best portable blenders
                • Take It X4
                • RAWMID Portable
                • Remax RT-KG01
                • Take It X2
                • Take It X6
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              • Useful video

              How to choose a portable blender?

              Thanks to its compact design and fast charging without direct access to electricity, the cordless mini blender can not only be taken to work, on picnics and work, but also taken on long trips with small children, so that at any time you can It was to please them with a tasty and healthy fruit mixture.

              With a modern portable smoothie blender, you'll get the following mini-helper benefits:

              • independence . This small portable device works autonomously, in contrast to the "older stationary brother". For his work, you do not need to look for an outlet, and worry that the smoothie can splash all over the floor;
              • efficiency . After 1-1.5 minutes after pressing the button, a fresh, healthy smoothie will be ready;
              • compact . The maximum height of such gadgets is 23 cm, with a weight of up to 500 grams, and a capacity of up to 500 ml. They are convenient to take with you. In addition, there are models with a bottle included; nine0200
              • economy . The blender does not require round-the-clock recharging. A charged battery is enough for 25-30 portions of the finished drink;
              • multifunctionality . The blender boasts not only that it can help in making smoothies. In addition, you can easily prepare mousses, baby food and smooth puree from any vegetable or fruit. Some models have a shaker function;
              • style and modern design . Most portable blenders come in a range of vibrant colors. Everyone will be able to choose for themselves not only a model with quality characteristics, but also a design to their taste. nine0200

              Portable mini blender is powered by a rechargeable battery, rechargeable via USB cable. A full charge takes 1.5-2 hours.

              All good quality portable blenders come with a sealed non-spill lid and an anti-slip silicone coating on the body.

              When purchasing such a useful gadget, remember that with its help you can make smoothies from any kind of greens, fruits, vegetables and berries in a matter of minutes.

              In addition to the basic components, seeds or nuts, dried fruits, as well as yoghurts, mineral water and natural juices are often added to a healthy fitness cocktail. Such cocktails contain many useful substances, have a uniform texture and unique taste.

              When choosing a blender, pay attention to the most important characteristics:

              • power . It is on this characteristic that the quality and type of products that will be obtained at the output depend. Low power will not be able to make a smoothie homogeneous in a short time. In addition, a gadget with low power indicates the imminent failure of the device. If you plan to add not only soft ingredients to the smoothie, but also seeds, dried fruits, etc. – pay attention to blenders with a power of at least 5 watts. nine0200
              • speed . An equally important criterion when choosing a device. The more powerful the motor, the higher the speed of rotation of the knives, and, accordingly, the better the grinding of products. The best option is 3 speed modes or more. Modern manufacturers offer users a choice of various models of portable blenders that have from 2 to 8 speed modes. In addition, in some models of gadgets, you can adjust not only the power, but also the intensity of grinding;
              • nine0199 bowl material and volume . For the road version, in principle, any volume of the bowl is suitable, based on your needs. The most common capacity for mixing and grinding food is 380 ml. Smaller bowls are less practical as the volume of the final product will always be less than the size of the container. In addition to volume, an important role is played by the material from which it is made. It can be glass or durable plastic. Each material has both advantages and disadvantages. Glass, of course, is a more durable material than plastic, and it will retain its presentation much longer, but its fragility leaves much to be desired. With any contact with a hard surface or a fall, there is a high risk of chipping and cracking. Plastic, on the other hand, is more durable than glass, but it strongly absorbs odors, quickly loses its presentable appearance and becomes covered with small scratches. nine0200
              • chopper knives . Often, manufacturers, in order to minimize financial investments in their device, save on the quality of chopping knives. Ask a consultant, or read in the instructions what material they are made of. This characteristic affects the service life, quality of grinding and uniformity of the smoothie;
              • Product structure . Included with a good quality device will be not only the gadget itself, but also instructions, a battery, a USB cable and a warranty card; nine0200

              To make it easier for you to choose, we have compiled a list of the TOP 5 best portable blender models, based on reviews from real customers who not only purchased the device, but also managed to “use” it and identify the advantages and disadvantages.

              TOP 5 best portable blenders

              Which portable blender do you think is the best? You can vote 1 time.

              Take It X4

              Made in Singapore. One of the most popular pocket blender models with excellent features. nine0003

              The TAKE IT X4 portable device will help you quickly prepare cream soups, purees and smoothies, no matter where you are. This model has proven itself well in 2022-2023.

              Specifications:

              • automatic shutdown after 45 seconds to reduce the risk of overheating;
              • battery capacity - 5 100 mAh;
              • motor - 15,000 rpm;
              • power - 7.4V;
              • chopping container - high-quality plastic, resistant to minor scratches and mechanical damage. Made using "tritan" technology. Capacity - 400 ml; nine0200
              • high quality stainless steel blades, 4 knives.

              Pros

              • stylish, modern design, the product is presented in a metal case, with plastic inserts, their color can be chosen to your taste. Available shades - red, light green, black, orange;
              • high rotation speed. It will take 10-30 seconds to prepare one serving of a smoothie with a homogeneous consistency;
              • ease of operation;
              • standard USB connector. Charging can be done with a cable or power bank;
              • quick start device. To start work, just hold down the button for 2-3 seconds;
              • operation of the device with a minimum noise level;
              • model is equipped with protection against inclusion without a flask;
              • a full battery charge is enough for 15-17 servings;
              • materials are safe for health;
              • compact size;
              • uniform grinding, homogeneous consistency of products; nine0200
              • is suitable for grinding coarse ingredients - nuts, ice, raw vegetables.

              Negative

              • large pieces can get stuck on the blades. For maximum grinding and uniformity of the final product, try to cut the products into small pieces.

              RAWMID Portable

              Producer - Russia. The gadget has a compact body size of 23 cm and a weight of 840 g.

              This model wins over many "brothers" in terms of its characteristics, functions and pleasant "buns" from the manufacturer. nine0003

              Specifications:

              • power - 222 W;
              • manufacturer's warranty - 1 year;
              • batteries - 2 pcs, 2,000 mAh each;
              • 2 safety glass jars as standard, 50 ml;
              • high-quality stainless steel cutting mechanism, 4 knives;
              • knives - up to 25,000 revolutions.

              Pros

              • small size and modern design;
              • ergonomic shape, rubberized elements on the body for more comfortable use;
              • includes a nozzle with a metal whisk, which can easily cope with the preparation of sauces, batter and cream in the shortest possible time;
              • vacuum mini-pump to remove air from the tank. Without access to oxygen, the product will be able to maintain freshness and the amount of nutrients and vitamins longer;
              • will easily cope with fruits, dryers, vegetables, herbs and nuts; nine0200
              • the preparation time for a homogeneous mixture will be from 10 to 25 seconds;
              • indicator light on the outside of the product. Notifies the owner about the state of the battery, the correct installation of the flask and the completion of the preparation of the product;
              • dedicated cable storage.

              Cons

              • long charging process - about 5 hours;
              • glass bulb requiring careful handling.

              Remax RT-KG01

              Manufacturer - Hong Kong. The Remax RT-KG01 USB smoothie blender will not only be a useful purchase, but also suitable as a gift for a girl or for young parents.

              Specifications:

              • flask - 420 ml, made of borosilicate glass;
              • battery - 2200 mAh, power 3.7 W;
              • USB cable included;
              • engine compartment made of impact-resistant ABS plastic;
              • nine0199 product height - 26 cm.

              Pros

              • high quality stainless steel grinder;
              • body material - food grade plastic;
              • full charge - 3 hours. Enough to prepare 12-15 servings;
              • convenient carrying loop on the lid + strap included;
              • built-in flashlight and indicator light for battery charge level;
              • full tightness of the body, can be washed without fear of damage to the product; nine0200
              • 6 months warranty;
              • a nice "bun" that will be appreciated by all the fair sex is a built-in mirror in the blender lid.

              Minus

              • before chopping food, it is necessary to peel them, remove the bones, and cut the flesh into small pieces, no more than 1.5 cm;
              • this model will not cope with the grinding of hard components;
              • It is not recommended to use the blender while charging. nine0200

              Take It X2

              Made in Singapore. The Take It X2 portable blender will give you delicious vitamin smoothies with a pleasant,

              smooth consistency, not only at home, but also outside the home, on the road, or in nature. The smoothie will take no more than 15 seconds to prepare. The model does not lose its relevance in 2022-2023.

              Product features:

              • plastic grinding container, 300 ml capacity, shockproof, resistant to mechanical damage; nine0200
              • device overheating protection. Auto-off after 90 seconds of continuous grinding;
              • battery power - 3. 6 watts.
              • Rotation of knives - 17,000 revolutions.

              Pros

              • high quality tested by thousands of users;
              • makes smoothies and smoothies without lumps in seconds;
              • affordable price segment;
              • model is available in several bright colors;
              • nine0199 is easy to clean after cooking;
              • all materials are safe for human health;
              • is the smallest and lightest model in the TAKE IT line;
              • is the perfect companion for making smoothies, purees, shakes, protein shakes and a host of other healthy meals;
              • sealed housing. The contents do not leak during transport.

              Cons

              • for grinding coarse and hard components, they must first be cut and ground with the addition of liquid; nine0200
              • does not work while charging;
              • only USB cable as standard. Charging unit is missing.

              Take It X6

              Made in Singapore. Take It X6 is a powerful premium model with excellent performance,

              is one of the most noteworthy options among the TOP-5. This is the only model in the line, equipped with 6 blades at once.

              Specifications:

              • chopper with 6 sharp blades, 22,000 rpm; nine0200
              • grinding bowl - 450 ml, material - borosilicate glass, two-layer. Resistant to scratches and mechanical damage, does not become cloudy over time;
              • body - high quality stainless steel;
              • automatic switch-off after 40 seconds, as protection against overheating;
              • battery - 4,000 mAh, power - 7.4 watts.

              Pros