

Pros: This model easily crushes ice and comes with four travel cups.Įven 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 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. 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. We also tested the NutriBullet Pro and found it to perform almost exactly the same as the original blender.

For a reasonable price, you get a blender base, a 24- and 18-ounce cup, a to-go lid with spout, and a lip ring for sipping directly from the cup. 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. 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. Pros: It's the ideal balance of price and performance.Ĭons: It doesn't have any controls or programs-just place in and twist to blend. Cup capacity: 2 24-ounce blending/travel cups.We also tested the Ninja Nutri Blender Plus, and the results were very similar across the board-but 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.

While the to-go lids are easy to drink from (one tester said they have the "perfect drinking spout"), they aren't totally leakproof: When we intentionally knocked a full smoothie cup off the counter, it spilled a lot. The cups, lids, and blades are dishwasher-safe, but if you're washing them by hand, be mindful of the sharp blades. The Ninja blender comes with two 24-ounce cups that are big enough for hefty servings but still easy enough to hold. The display also has a countdown timer, so you know exactly how much longer it needs to blend.ĭuring our testing, we even found that it makes the perfect chunky salsa-something most of the other personal blenders we tried failed at. 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. Its 1100-watt motor, the most powerful on this list, can handle frozen fruit and leafy greens without a problem. Pros: The automatic programs and manual controls are convenient the base has built-in suction to keep it in place on your counter.Īll things considered, the Ninja Nutri Blender Pro is the top personal blender we tested.
