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The best portable blenders

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Portable blenders make a fresh smoothie at the gym, office or campsite. They’re smaller and weaker than plug-in blenders, so set your expectations, and freeze your fruit in small pieces.

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Best overall

Ninja Blast Portable Blender (BC151)

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.1 · Best for fresh smoothies at the gym, office or on the road

Smooth results, dishwasher-safe and about $50.

Type
Portable
Power
Cordless (USB-C rechargeable)
Capacity
18 oz
Warranty
1 year
From $50Check price Full review
2

Most powerful

Cuisinart EvolutionX Cordless (RPB-100)

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.1 · Best for the strongest cordless blender for ice and nuts

Handles ice and nuts best; long battery life.

Type
Portable
Power
Cordless (rechargeable)
Capacity
16 oz
Warranty
See Cuisinart’s warranty terms
From $90Check price Full review

Portable blender tips

  • Liquid first, then soft ingredients, then small frozen pieces.
  • Skip full-size ice cubes: use crushed ice or small frozen fruit.
  • Charge after every few uses.
  • Older BlendJet 2 units were recalled in 2023, if you own one, check the recall status on the manufacturer’s site.

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