Best Personal Blender

Personal Blender Buyers Guide

What do we need to look for when picking a high-quality personal blender?

Power

One of the most critical aspects of the best personal blenders is power. The more power, the merrier we usually say since the more power your blender can push out, the easier it will destroy any ingredients you throw in its path. Bare in mind more power usually means a higher noise level when blending, so bare this in mind if you have sound-sensitive housemates or family members.

The average power output of a personal blender ranges from between 400-1000 watts. A larger power output is not typically needed sincepersonal blenders predominantly focus on single serving sizes. Single servings typically use less ingredients per blend which means less overall power is needed to break the ingredients down efficiently. With this in mind, it’s always good to take note of your preferred serving size and the blender’s jug capacity.

Jug & jug size

The average personal blenders will have an average cup size of between 20-30 oz and should come with accessories that allow you to blend and go. Our top choices allow for quick blending and a jug that can be simultaneously used as a cup for drinking. The best ones come with a “sip and go” travel lid making the blending process even quicker.

If you are an individual who tends to make large batches or likes to share with a partner, then choosing a personal blender with a 32oz jug like the Nutri-Ninja pro bl482 is most likely the best option. 

Vegan Agility Tip: Always choose a blender jug that is BPA free to limit the number of harmful effects that can come from plastic. If you want an entirely BPA free blender, check out our best blenders with glass jars.

Accessories

One of the main features to consider when picking high-quality personal blenders is how simple it is to quickly blend and go. 

Our favorites on the list allow you to blend with the same jug you would be drinking from and just add a lid that will enable you to drink your smoothie on the go. The number of extra blending cups and cup sizes its also something to pay attention to before making a choice.

If you enjoy variety when blending, then picking a blender that comes with multiple cups, cup sizes, or a sports bottle is crucial.

Additional extras like an ice cube tray, recipe book, and chopper attachments can come extremely handy when traveling.

Blades and Speed control

It’s vital for any personal blender is built with durable parts, especially the blades. Stainless steel is the standard, and the durability of the blade coupled with the power of the motor will determine how smooth your smoothies will turn out. 

For ultimate control over the consistency of your ingredients, it’s preferable if your blender has a variety of speed controls since the tougher fruits and vegetables will require more speed for efficient blending.

The best personal blenders will come with preprogrammed settings like the ninja bl482, which allow you just to press a button for your chosen ingredients and let the blender do its thing. Great for when you just want blending to be a stress-free blending experience without constant manual starting and stopping to get the smoothie to become smooth.

Ease of Use & Convenience

When deciding whether a personal blender is right for the job, its ease of use is paramount. There are blenders with a load of unnecessary buttons that just make the blending process confusing. A simple and intuitive front panel is vital. The easiest blenders to use are the single speed blenders since its usually only one button press or pushing down on the top of the blender jug to activate the spin. 

For the more advanced blenders with multiple speed settings, clear layout and labeling were critical factors on how high we rated it. We paid close attention to how easy to use the preprogrammed settings were and picked only ones that didn’t have crucial settings hidden behind a menu within a menu. 

If you are not fussy about your blends and only blend soft things like powders and fruit, then a single speed blender would be the easiest route. The downside to single speed is the lack of blending versatility, which limits ingredient options.

Cleaning up is one of the main things that stops most people from blending in the first place. If your kitchen is going to look like a bomb has hit it after attempting to make your favorite smoothie, then the hassle isn’t worth it, so its pretty important to have a blender that is easy to clean. All of our chosen picks have the ability just to add water, soap and hit the blend button to clean out any ingredients left over easily.

Vegan Agility Tip. Always check whether your chosen blender has a dishwasher safe jug so you can just throw it in with the rest of your dishes and save you time cleaning in the future. 

Warranty

Warranty is definitely something many buyers forget to check before purchasing. The best personal blenders will hit a sufficient balance between price point, part quality, and warranty length, so if you see an extremely cheap blender make sure to check its warranty length since it may be minimal. The average personal blender tends to have a warranty of between 1-2 years with only the Tribest being the only personal blender with a 5-year warranty, which matches its premium value. 

So keep in mind how hard you expect to push your blender and whether you feel the value to warranty length ratio matches your intended use.