Best Portable Blenders

Good portable juicers keep things simple yet are effective and capable enough to attract different customers. That's pretty much how we would describe the Hamilton Beach 51101.

First things first, the unit's compact design enables on-the-go portability and makes the smallest living spaces suitable enough. Sure, measuring 11.8" x 3.94", this appliance is not necessarily that compact compared to most portable blenders but it is basically microscopic when you put the appliance next to standard blenders.

The weight is also not too bad, not even reaching 2 pounds, meaning you can easily put this thing into most bags/backpacks without even noticing the weight difference. Aesthetics-wise, we've seen more stylish appliances. We're not saying that this compact little machine looks bad, just that its profile is somewhat uninspired compared to some less expensive blenders.

Now, the plastic is rugged and BPA-free, so you don't have to worry about that. But the colors are not really that great except for maybe the white option, that one looks polished and smooth enough to blend into most kitchen spaces.

Generally speaking, portable blenders are really basic compared to high-end blenders and that's something that we like about them. That said, sometimes, we're missing certain functions and facilities that portable models usually come without.

Sometimes, you can make appliances more sophisticated without making them convoluted. Look at G-TING Personal Blender. From most perspectives, this appliance is not that different from most portable models. Having said that, the base somewhat separates this unit from its peers.

To be more precise, the LED screen that the base comes fitted with, the screen that countertop models usually have and portable models are seldom equipped with. This screen will display when the battery is fully charged and when the charge gets low. It will tell you when there's something stuck to the blades and when you've installed things improperly.

That's nothing groundbreaking and the appliance uses the same one-touch operation with an ON/OFF button, so it is as accessible and simple as most portable blenders. At the same time, the screen is enough to make the machine's portable peers look pretty bland in comparison.

What makes them look bland when compared to this unit is also the unit's smooth and streamlined finish. More often than not, these plastic blenders look pretty poor. This one, on the contrary, appears elegant and polished. It is still the same BPA-free plastic here but the finish makes the housing look more like expensive stainless steel appliances.

The PopBabies P20 is pretty much what portable blenders ought to be and, more often than not, strive to be.

First off, the appliance's design is modern and stylish. Generally speaking, these plastic blenders look cheap but that's not even remotely the case here. No, this little machine looks like high-end appliances. The hexagon patterns etched into the black bottom create this unique profile that adds character to the appliance and also creates this brilliant contrast with the sleek silver button.

Now, you don't have to go with black, there are also Corolina blue, Recipe Princess pink, and white options but the black one elevates the model's appearance much more than those. Though you can easily get tricked here, the appliance's made using the same food-grade, BPA-free plastic that most companies use to build these portable blenders. It's been FDA, CE, and RoHS approved, so you can put various fruits and veggies and drink from this cup without any worries.

Setting aesthetics aside, the appliance measures 10.2" x 3.2", pretty standard as far as these portable models go. The 1.85-pound weight is relatively standard too, nothing especially impressive but nothing to complain about either. What's not so standard about this appliance is the built-in carry handle that will enable comfort transportation and let you easily grab and carry this thing even with wet hands.

They're called portable blenders but, truth be told, these blenders are usually not quite as portable as the name suggests or as the portable as you want them to be. Of course, there are exceptions to this unwritten rule, and this model from Aoozi makes an excellent exception. Measuring just ~9.5 x 3.6 x 3.5 inches, this device fulfills the 'portable' promise. Plus, the model weighs no more than 1.7 pounds, so you will not feel inconvenienced carrying this one around with you. There's also a nice little wrist strap that will enable comfortable hands-free relocation.

Making the device more portable does not come without its price though. Outputting below 30 watts, this is not the most capable blender, not quite. That being said, the model is also not as meek as you would expect from an output like that. With its sawtooth design, this bad boy can produce 22,000 revolutions per minute, shredding fruits, veggies, and ice like nobody's business. Furthermore, owing to the same sawtooth approach, this portable appliance shreds and mixes fruits without damaging fruit fibers. The blades on these teeth are made from SUS304 stainless steel, so you can blend as much as you want - the blades will not start forming rust patches, showing corrosion signs, or deforming with time.

The Homgeek MC-BL818 is this mixture between countertop blenders and portable blenders. Measuring 13.4" x 4.33", this unit is less compact than any portable model we've reviewed above but much more compact than any countertop model we've looked at.

Bringing the entire appliance with you is not something that you'll be doing especially often. The somewhat fat body won't make things too comfortable transportation-wise and the unit works from an AC outlet, so you won't be able to use this appliance anywhere you want.

You will, however, be able to bring the 17-ounce BPA-free Tritan™ cup with you. When you're blending, this cup pulls double-duty as a stationary blending jar, turning into this detachable travel mug when you leave home. Though the cup is pretty massive, you should be able to put this thing into most car cup holders.

The lid comes equipped with this nice little wrist strap that you can use to carry the cup hands-free and the spout will let you take sizable sips/gulps. Some might find the spout pretty large and rather inconvenient but that's entirely subjective. There are also measuring marks on this cup that will let you ration the smoothies/shakes.