5 Best Individual Smoothie Blenders – Top Guide for 2021

The COSORI blender has a 32oz jar made of BPA-free plastic that has a blending capacity of 24oz. Its stainless steel blades are removable and it is easy to clean as well as dishwasher safe. It’s very handy if you are preparing several sauces or smoothies at the same time, as it comes with two 24oz and one 12oz cup, as well as transportable and drinking lids. Unfortunately, the latter has been criticized for its bad design – the opening strap touches the forehead when drinking. The blender also comes with a cleaning brush and a recipe book.

The blender also features overheat and overload protection which keep the blender durable. Nevertheless, the manufacturer warns against blending food above room temperature. There have been some complaints about the rubber band on the blade attachment, which can become weak over time and needs to be replaced. Fortunately, the company offers great customer service and they offer a complete replacement in case of breakage within the 2-year warranty.

The Ninja BL480 offers a lot for its price and comes with a one-year warranty. It features a powerful 1000W motor that can, unfortunately, be quite loud when running at maximum speed – around 92 decibels. On the bottom, it features suction cups that keep it stable when blending. The Ninja BL480 has a 18oz and a 24oz Tritan BPA-free jar and most parts are dishwasher safe. One thing to keep in mind though – wash the rubber gasket in the blade area frequently, or it may get moldy over time. It cannot be replaced through Ninja.

The blender features two sprout lids and two containers, which are also all BPA-free. Unfortunately, in case of malfunction, individual replacement parts are difficult to find and quite expensive to replace. Another minus is the fact that it doesn’t have a low speed, can’t blend hot ingredients and isn’t strong enough to make oil-free nut butter.

We love the small and sleek design which makes it easy to pop into any moderately sized backpack or take on a plane. The 13oz (350ml) container is made of food-grade non-toxic eco-friendly PCTG material and also features a travel lid. The blender has a self-cleaning option, which is a good thing, as it is hard to clean manually. It has a built-in safety function and 6 stainless steel blades that are unfortunately not replaceable.

The TENSWALL portable blender is very cheap and offers a lot of bang for its buck, but logically, there are some areas in which it is lacking; the motor is quite weak – only 120W, which isn’t suitable for frozen food or breaking ice, and it also isn’t suitable for hot ingredients. Additionally, we dislike the fact that the jar is not removable from the base, so you need to lift the whole machine to drink. It also doesn’t offer variable speeds or a pulsing option.

The CHULUX bullet blender has one 32oz and one 15oz Tritan BPA-free jar, so it’s suitable for individual use as well as a larger gathering. It has a powerful 1000W motor and 2 types of blades – a 2-leaf type for dry grinding and the 4-blade one for wet blending, so it is great for making smoothies or grinding spices or coffee. It has a temperature control and ventilation design that prevents overheating, however, it is not advisable to blend hot ingredients, as it may shorten the lifespan of the product.

It’s an individual blender that is easy to clean, since the cups are dishwasher safe and the jars also have a wide opening suitable for cleaning manually. The device has a heavy base and suction cups on the bottom, so it stays stable when blending. In case of malfunction, replaceable parts are easy to find and customer service is very helpful and responsive.

The Pro Plus model has a super strong 1200W motor suitable for making smooth nut butter (although some oil or liquid is needed or it may damage components). It is so powerful it can heat up the drink in case of prolonged blending time. The blender has a 32oz Tritan BPA-free jar that comes with additional lids, comfort lip rings, 2 flip-flop lids and features 2 cups – one with 32oz and one with 24oz capacity.

The NutriBullet Pro Plus blender is easy to clean and the cups are dishwasher safe. The blades, however, need to be rinsed manually. It has a small, storage-friendly frame and suction cups at the bottom to keep it stable while blending.

One thing to keep in mind when using the NutriBullet is to carefully connect the container to the base, otherwise, there may be leakage that can get the container stuck. Suitable replacement parts are difficult to find in case of malfunction, but you do get a 1-year warranty. There is also a NutriBullet recipe app, where you can get inspired to make the perfect smoothies, sauces, and nut butters with your new best individual smoothie blender.